wireless mics

[Guest]

Hello everyone,

I am wondering what wireless systems people are using with their DVX100(A) as I am looking into purchasing a wireless lavalier system.

It seems like UHF is the way to go... is that correct? I saw some posts here briefly about the sennheiser evo series, but nothing in depth that I could find. What kind of features should I be looking for in a wireless system with the DVX? which lav mic? or anything else I should consider.

Thanks!
Garrett

 

[Barry_Green]

Re: wireless mics

Everyone seems to really like the Sennheiser Evolution 100 series, although there are two shortcomings I see with it:

1, the output is an unbalanced 1/8" mini jack, which seems a little silly, to have to convert a 1/8" jack back up to XLR to get into the DVX.

2, while it is UHF, it's not a diversity system (diversity means two receivers, and the unit automatically switches to the one with the stronger signal).

Definitely go UHF, and UHF diversity if you can afford it.

I've been looking at the Audio Technica ATW-100 series, about the same price as the Sennheiser except it's XLR output and a diversity system. I've rented it a few times and I can't think of what shortcomings there could be here, it seems like a great system.

 

[ccdemon]

Re: wireless mics

If you've got the money to spend, I would not go with anything other than a Lectrosonics UCR 200 series wireless kit. $2500 -$3300 is obviously not chump change, but you really are getting the best possible mics, transmitters and receivers. Supported all over the place, most kits will include a handheld mic "butt plug" transmitter or even two wireless lav systems. The Sennheiser EV100 series is okay, but as Barry Green pointed out, it has its flaws. I have an EV100 kit myself and I almost never use it. I usually always rent a Lectro kit from various people and it's well worth it. Happy hunting!

 

[Barry_Green]

Re: wireless mics

Second vote for that -- Lectrosonics is head & shoulders above everyone else. Which is why a set will cost five times as much as the competition. And even so, the pro's pay it.

If we're making general recommendations, let's go back to your original question and say: are you certain you NEED wireless? Wireless should not be your first choice, it should be your last resort. Wireless is prone to a multitude of problems, that a simple cable can solve. Don't go wireless unless you absolutely have to.