Advices to choise 200$ wireless lavmic at DVinfo.net

Foucault Martial · July 24th, 2008, 09:41 AM

Hi to all,

I use a HVR-HD1000 with Rode NTG-2.
I would like to use a wireless lavemic for some itw.
But I have'nt big budget for this.

Can you show me some items to watch please.

First, I'm ready to not have the 1500$ Sennheiser systeme ; ). I don't compare.

I would like to find something decent for my budget.

Thanks

Steve House · July 24th, 2008, 11:01 AM

The Sennheiser G2 100 series mics at about $500 US for a basic setup is about as low as you should go for serious work. See here ... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...00_Series.html

You can find cheaper wireless rigs but you get what you pay for.

Gary Nattrass · July 24th, 2008, 11:10 AM

I agree the sennheiser 100 g2 is the std at the low end, I have two sets and cant fault them.

Foucault Martial · July 24th, 2008, 11:56 AM

What do you think for the Audio Technica PRO-88W ?

Actually 500$ is over buget

Jack Walker · July 24th, 2008, 12:58 PM

The Audio Technica Pro 88 is the best wireless in its price range.

I have used one for several years, and it works well.

The system has two channels to choose from. Make sure you get the right two channels for where you will use it.

I use the mic in theaters and studios and have had good look. When I used the particular one I have in Europe (I don't recall the country), I got intermittent RF interference, I'm sure the right frequency would have solved that.

Make sure you use the 830 mic. It is an excellent mic. Don't use the other mics available for the unit.

Foucault Martial · July 24th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Thanks to all for your answers.

Jack,

Do you think the frenquency range of the PRO-88W will works in France without interferences if I buy it outside europe ?

Jack Walker · July 24th, 2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foucault Martial

Thanks to all for your answers.

Jack,

Do you think the frenquency range of the PRO-88W will works in France without interferences if I buy it outside europe ?

The Pro88 comes in several frequencies. Go near the bottom of this page. They are listed there.
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wl...ec4/index.html

I don't know which is best for you location. Perhaps you can email Audio Technica. Maybe someone on the forum knows.

Gary Nattrass · July 25th, 2008, 01:16 AM

I have used the audio tech's a lot and they are OK as vhf radio mics go but be prepared for shashes and possible break up's. I find that uhf mics are a lot more robust and that is why I paid the extra $$ and switched to sennheiser.

AKG used to do a low cost uhf radio mic but I dont know if the receiver was portable.

Chris Swanberg · July 25th, 2008, 02:35 PM

I will back up what Jack has said. Is the Pro88 as good as the Audio Technica T101? No, but for a fraction the price it is a very good performer. I also highly concur on the AT830 lavalier being the ideal mic for it, though I cannot say "don't use any of the other ones".

How far away will the wireless transmitter be from the receiver? Anything under 50 feet or so and the Pro88 is good and solid. The drop outs and other problems start to pop up at longer ranges - even though AT says the range is 200-300 feet don't bank on that except under ideal situations.

Toenis Liivamaegi · August 3rd, 2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foucault Martial

Hi to all,

I use a HVR-HD1000 with Rode NTG-2.
I would like to use a wireless lavemic for some itw.
But I have'nt big budget for this.

Can you show me some items to watch please.

First, I'm ready to not have the 1500$ Sennheiser systeme ; ). I don't compare.

I would like to find something decent for my budget.

Thanks

I've sent you an email, regarding the $200 systems.

Cheers,
T

July 24th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#1
Foucault Martial Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Creil - FRANCE Posts: 26	Advices to choise 200$ wireless lavmic Hi to all, I use a HVR-HD1000 with Rode NTG-2. I would like to use a wireless lavemic for some itw. But I have'nt big budget for this. Can you show me some items to watch please. First, I'm ready to not have the 1500$ Sennheiser systeme ; ). I don't compare. I would like to find something decent for my budget. Thanks

July 24th, 2008, 11:01 AM	#2
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	The Sennheiser G2 100 series mics at about $500 US for a basic setup is about as low as you should go for serious work. See here ... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...00_Series.html You can find cheaper wireless rigs but you get what you pay for. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

July 24th, 2008, 11:10 AM	#3
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	I agree the sennheiser 100 g2 is the std at the low end, I have two sets and cant fault them. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

July 25th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#8
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	I have used the audio tech's a lot and they are OK as vhf radio mics go but be prepared for shashes and possible break up's. I find that uhf mics are a lot more robust and that is why I paid the extra $$ and switched to sennheiser. AKG used to do a low cost uhf radio mic but I dont know if the receiver was portable. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

July 24th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#4
Foucault Martial Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Creil - FRANCE Posts: 26	What do you think for the Audio Technica PRO-88W ? Actually 500$ is over buget

July 24th, 2008, 12:58 PM	#5
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	The Audio Technica Pro 88 is the best wireless in its price range. I have used one for several years, and it works well. The system has two channels to choose from. Make sure you get the right two channels for where you will use it. I use the mic in theaters and studios and have had good look. When I used the particular one I have in Europe (I don't recall the country), I got intermittent RF interference, I'm sure the right frequency would have solved that. Make sure you use the 830 mic. It is an excellent mic. Don't use the other mics available for the unit.

July 24th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#6
Foucault Martial Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Creil - FRANCE Posts: 26	Thanks to all for your answers. Jack, Do you think the frenquency range of the PRO-88W will works in France without interferences if I buy it outside europe ?

July 25th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#9
Chris Swanberg Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 904	I will back up what Jack has said. Is the Pro88 as good as the Audio Technica T101? No, but for a fraction the price it is a very good performer. I also highly concur on the AT830 lavalier being the ideal mic for it, though I cannot say "don't use any of the other ones". How far away will the wireless transmitter be from the receiver? Anything under 50 feet or so and the Pro88 is good and solid. The drop outs and other problems start to pop up at longer ranges - even though AT says the range is 200-300 feet don't bank on that except under ideal situations.