Dual Wireless Lav system

DigitalBard

DigitalBard

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It's time to upgrade my sound and I am in need of a dual Wireless LAV system that is portable (can be used in the field).

Should I go with two Senheisser G2/G3 systems or can you power one of those diversity receivers with a battery?

If I get a multi-receiver, can I just order different frequency transmitters off eBay?
 
"Should I go with two Senheisser G2/G3 systems or can you power one of those diversity receivers with a battery?"
- IMO and work flow, two single-channel G3 units are more versatile than an similarly priced dual-channel system like the AT1800. They would be about the same weight and size as well. The G3 has better (slightly) better specs and I prefer the Sennheiser's UI. The G3 EK100 portable receivers are powered by two AA batteries. I normally get 10+hr.s run time out of a pair of 2100mah batteries.. However VMMV.

"If I get a multi-receiver, can I just order different frequency transmitters off eBay?"
- Sure if the transmitter and receiver are of the same manufacturer, model and frequency block.. though some different models can be somewhat integrated like the G2/3. One should choose a system frequency block based on where the unit is to be used. You could try looking at Sennheiser's on-line frequency finder to for 'open' channels in your area.
I'm sure your already read "The $500 Wireless' sticky already which covers these issues.
 
Thanks! I decided to go with two G3's and just plug each one into a different channel in my H4n. I ordered them at different frequency ranges. The financing at Sweetwater helps the wallet.
 
DigitalBard said:
I ordered them at different frequency ranges.
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This really isn't necessary for running two systems. There are so many frequencies available in any one block that you can easily coordinate them without interference, but you should also choose your frequency block based on which one has the most available/open frequencies in your area.

Plus, when you have only two systems and they are in the same block, the systems are interchangeable. That's not true if they are in different blocks.

I know you've already ordered the mics, but perhaps this will be useful for future purchases made by you or any other beginner who is reading this.
 
Yes, Alex is 100% correct.. and I probably should have mentioned this previouly.. having a few in the same frequency 'block' is not a problem and in fact can be very useful in feeding two receivers from one transmitter.. for instance, two cameras/recorders.
 
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