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Ron Edwards · August 3rd, 2004, 11:55 AM

I need some help on which model wireless audio system to purchase for weddings. My cam is a Cannon GL2. I have a $600 budget.

Thanks in Advance!
Ron

Mike Rehmus · August 3rd, 2004, 12:55 PM

It is hard to go wrong with the Sennheiser Evolution system.

Lots of material on this subject in this forum. Please do a search for the very exhaustive posts.

Bryan Beasleigh · August 3rd, 2004, 03:55 PM

I agree with Mike. I'm happy with my rig

Ron Edwards · August 4th, 2004, 06:39 PM

Thanks for your response.

Is there any reason (other than $$) I could not purchase 2 transmitters and 2 receivers and feed both of my cams?

Is the Sennheiser system selectable on frequency where this might be possible?

Thanks!
Ron

Jay Massengill · August 4th, 2004, 07:17 PM

Yes, almost all of the UHF wireless units are frequency agile these days. The lower end models that aren't adjustable can still be purchased with a different frequency on each unit to allow for simultaneous use.
With frequency adjustment, you have the advantage of USUALLY being able to avoid conflicting interference. However some sources of interference are as wide as some lower end units adjustment range so you can still be sunk if you don't do your frequency research before buying. (The Sennheisers have a very wide range of adjustment by the way.)
Frequency agility also gives you the ability to use two receivers with one transmitter or to substitute receivers or transmitters if one breaks down.

Aaron Koolen · August 4th, 2004, 07:22 PM

Likewise my Evolution 100 Sennheisers have been great little workers. I'd go for the newer G2 version though if buying now.

Aaron

Ron Edwards · August 7th, 2004, 08:16 AM

If I understand correctly, I could put a wireless mic/transmitter on both the groom and the minister (same frequency) and receive both signals into my Cannon GL2.

Matt Gettemeier · August 7th, 2004, 08:31 AM

In order to use 2 transmitters (or more) simultaneously they must be of different frequencies... which means multiple receivers.

If for any reason you wanted multiple receivers getting the sound from one transmitter you could do that... but not the other way around.

Flipping 2 transmitters to the same frequency will result in total interferance and an unusable signal.

August 3rd, 2004, 11:55 AM	#1
Ron Edwards Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 148	Recommendation I need some help on which model wireless audio system to purchase for weddings. My cam is a Cannon GL2. I have a $600 budget. Thanks in Advance! Ron

August 3rd, 2004, 12:55 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	It is hard to go wrong with the Sennheiser Evolution system. Lots of material on this subject in this forum. Please do a search for the very exhaustive posts. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

August 3rd, 2004, 03:55 PM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I agree with Mike. I'm happy with my rig __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ".......holy smokin rubber lips...what a ride!"

August 4th, 2004, 06:39 PM	#4
Ron Edwards Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 148	wireless Thanks for your response. Is there any reason (other than $$) I could not purchase 2 transmitters and 2 receivers and feed both of my cams? Is the Sennheiser system selectable on frequency where this might be possible? Thanks! Ron

August 4th, 2004, 07:22 PM	#6
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Likewise my Evolution 100 Sennheisers have been great little workers. I'd go for the newer G2 version though if buying now. Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

August 4th, 2004, 07:17 PM	#5
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Yes, almost all of the UHF wireless units are frequency agile these days. The lower end models that aren't adjustable can still be purchased with a different frequency on each unit to allow for simultaneous use. With frequency adjustment, you have the advantage of USUALLY being able to avoid conflicting interference. However some sources of interference are as wide as some lower end units adjustment range so you can still be sunk if you don't do your frequency research before buying. (The Sennheisers have a very wide range of adjustment by the way.) Frequency agility also gives you the ability to use two receivers with one transmitter or to substitute receivers or transmitters if one breaks down.

August 7th, 2004, 08:16 AM	#7
Ron Edwards Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 148	If I understand correctly, I could put a wireless mic/transmitter on both the groom and the minister (same frequency) and receive both signals into my Cannon GL2.

August 7th, 2004, 08:31 AM	#8
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	In order to use 2 transmitters (or more) simultaneously they must be of different frequencies... which means multiple receivers. If for any reason you wanted multiple receivers getting the sound from one transmitter you could do that... but not the other way around. Flipping 2 transmitters to the same frequency will result in total interferance and an unusable signal.