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So what you want to do this? Connect the Mixer > to the Transmitter > then get audio from the Receiver > into a Camera. (or other audio recorder)
Yes, you can do this with a G2/3 wireless, but.. to do it properly ( and get good sound) it's a little more complex then simply plugging in a few cables. For instance, What's the operating level coming out of the board. Mic? line?.. RCA, 1/4", XLR or other? In addition the G2/3 body-pack transmitter's input connector needs a different cable (or plug wiring) for line-level.. opposed to mic level. This has been covered before in-depth, you should search this and other forums ( like DXi Audio) then come back with some specific questions..
Read the Stickies too, if you haven't already.
 
Rick R said:
So what you want to do this? Connect the Mixer > to the Transmitter > then get audio from the Receiver > into a Camera. (or other audio recorder)
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I think it's the other way around. He said he wants to plug the receiver into a console mixer, and the answer is yes.
 
There's no issue - after all, people have been doing this in theatres for a long time with the mains powered receivers. The only real difference is the inability to use external aerials - the receiver at the mix position is often too far away for reliability. So the usual thing when using TV style receivers is to position them at the side of the stage closer to the transmitters and just feed these to one of the venues tie-lines. Most theatres will have XLR connectors stage side to get mic signals back to the mix position. Just use one of these to get the audio back to where it's needed.

However - the price of brand new individual units is out of kilter with systems, so I'd probably buy a second hand system - making sure of course it wasn't counterfeit - however, there are very few counterfeit portable receivers out there - huge numbers of mains receivers. You can pick up second hand systems much cheaper than the receiver cost! Best of all, you'll have a spare transmitter too!

The diversity feature of the G3 systems is a bit compromised - as it uses the cable as one of the receive aerials. I'm not sure how effective this is when tucked away in a corner of the stage?

The only snag is that there is no second hand kit for channel 38, only 69/70 which perhaps is a limitation to be considered. G2 systems used to be the price of just the channel 38 receiver, so it's expensive.
 
Thanks for that Paul....I will be using them more in pubs.
Those were the days when you could get a G2 system for 400-450 Sterling.

Audio is a real learning curve for me and one of the last things I need to learn tech-wise.
I see what you mean though about the no aerial being an issue....I will make sure they are line of sight and I may buy a Sennheiser EM 100 G3 GB Diversity receiver unit as the extra receiver instead.
 
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