Affordable "plug-on" wireless mic systems

headwerkn · 21st May 2009

Hi all,

Our (modest, working pub) band is looking at updating to wireless mics. There's certainly no lack of affordable stuff about but I'm wary of anything with too-cheap-a mic capsule. We already have a swag of 58s which sound great and would rather use a 'plug-on' system to convert them, but I'm not having much luck finding suitable products.

Sennheiser have the SKP100 which combined with a receiver well over AU$1200... a bit rich for us (especially because we want to run 4 mics).

Audio Technica's stuff appears to be designed for on-camera usage.

Samson have the Airline 77 system which is very reasonably priced, but as far as I can tell you have to buy the plug-on unit and receiver along with one of their crappy (presumably, given the price) mics... which kinda defeats the point.

Anyone know of any other brands or units out there? Bear in mind I'm in Australia, so the stuff has to be UHF and cleared for our frequency slots.

Cheers, Ben.

**Remoteness** · 23rd May 2009

Sennheiser has introduced their third generation wireless microphone series which IMO are exactly what you're looking for...

Hi-Quality at an affordable price point.

There are three levels of Evolution Wireless G3

100 series G3 set
300 series G3 set
500 series G3 set

I hope this helps

bigcitysound · 27th May 2009

I'm not certain but I beieve the SKP100 plug on Tx delivers phantom power, which you wont need with your SM58's
I think there is a model that doeasnt do phantom an is cheaper.
Also, if youre really on a budget look on E(vil)bay.. they do turn up but probably not 5 at a time

The Sennheisers audio quality is good and you can scan for open frequencies which is nice. I really wouldnt go with anything of lesser quality.

John Willett · 27th May 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigcitysound

I'm not certain but I beieve the SKP100 plug on Tx delivers phantom power, which you wont need with your SM58's
I think there is a model that doeasnt do phantom an is cheaper.
Also, if youre really on a budget look on E(vil)bay.. they do turn up but probably not 5 at a time

The Sennheisers audio quality is good and you can scan for open frequencies which is nice. I really wouldnt go with anything of lesser quality.

The SKP 100 does *not* provide phantom power - neither G1, G2, nor G3.

The SKP 500 G2 - replaced by the SKP 2000 - *does* provide 48V phantom power.

21st May 2009	#1
headwerkn Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Hobart, Australia. Posts: 709 Thread Starter 1 Review written	Affordable "plug-on" wireless mic systems Hi all, Our (modest, working pub) band is looking at updating to wireless mics. There's certainly no lack of affordable stuff about but I'm wary of anything with too-cheap-a mic capsule. We already have a swag of 58s which sound great and would rather use a 'plug-on' system to convert them, but I'm not having much luck finding suitable products. Sennheiser have the SKP100 which combined with a receiver well over AU$1200... a bit rich for us (especially because we want to run 4 mics). Audio Technica's stuff appears to be designed for on-camera usage. Samson have the Airline 77 system which is very reasonably priced, but as far as I can tell you have to buy the plug-on unit and receiver along with one of their crappy (presumably, given the price) mics... which kinda defeats the point. Anyone know of any other brands or units out there? Bear in mind I'm in Australia, so the stuff has to be UHF and cleared for our frequency slots. Cheers, Ben. __________________ "Just because he's in the mix now, he thinks we have to wait for him."

23rd May 2009	#2
Remoteness Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 7,405	Sennheiser has introduced their third generation wireless microphone series which IMO are exactly what you're looking for... Hi-Quality at an affordable price point. There are three levels of Evolution Wireless G3 100 series G3 set 300 series G3 set 500 series G3 set I hope this helps __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network What about my Facebook Profile? Remoteness on Myspace

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27th May 2009	#3
bigcitysound Gear Head Joined: Mar 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 34	I'm not certain but I beieve the SKP100 plug on Tx delivers phantom power, which you wont need with your SM58's I think there is a model that doeasnt do phantom an is cheaper. Also, if youre really on a budget look on E(vil)bay.. they do turn up but probably not 5 at a time The Sennheisers audio quality is good and you can scan for open frequencies which is nice. I really wouldnt go with anything of lesser quality.