Far from the clunky headsets of yesteryear, today’s range of headworn microphones are lightweight and nearly invisible. Steve Savanyu takes a close look at the variety of available styles (earworn or headset), colors, prices and terminations to interface with any kind of wireless bodypack.
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Steve Savanyu researches a range of digital RF microphone solutions — specifically single direction (transmitter to receiver) audio systems.
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Ever do a gig where AC power was unavailable or very far away? More companies are offering DC-powered systems that could work as a solution to that problem. Check out the new array of options.
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Sometimes, you gotta go first class, and custom-fitted earpieces are the first choice among artists and engineers. We present the hottest entries in the market.
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Interchangeable heads for many pro wireless systems let users tailor their existing rig for any artist preference or application. We present some choices to you to check out.
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With today’s sophisticated audio systems, it pays to make an investment in clean, dependable power. Check out these latest offerings that provide the juice and a lot more.
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Whether verifying speaker specs, tuning rooms or ringing out monitors, an accurate, dependable reference mic is a must. We present under-$1,000 choices for pro applications.
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If column speakers bring up painful memories of lo-fi reproduction, then you’ve never heard a modern column array. We present the latest offerings for portable and installation applications.
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Smaller arrays, having LF drivers less than eight inches in diameter can be a perfect choice in many smaller venues, whether in performances spaces, theaters, houses of worship and for all sorts of portable rental gigs. With a larger system, these are also perfect as low-profile front fills, underbalcony speakers, etc. Here are a few to consider.
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We have line arrays and digital consoles, but are you still using 50-year-old vocal mic designs? We present more recent models offering newer technologies and improved performance.
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For the really big assignments, you need a high-input capacity solution. We present the best of these top-of-the-line miracle machines.
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A two- or three-way, double-12 box can be an ideal choice for jobs requiring a BIG sound. We present the hottest entries in the market.
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