Recommendation for a Wireless Mic

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ahoustondj

ahoustondj

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With all the issues concerning ne frequency restrictions etc, what would you recommend as a good buy for a dependable wireless mike to be used for making announcements/main Karaoke singer? Budget can vary but I'd say maybe in the $600.00 range. Maybe even a system where two mikes can be used simultaneously.
 
Gotta tell ya, my go-to mic is the EV RE2-N7. Great vocal element, tremendous reception and range, well within your budget with room to spare. As you know, we carry Shure, AKG, Sennheiser, AT and EV... well, I personally own the RE2. Can't say much more about it than that.

Ask Bob Moore what he thinks of his. :)

Ben
 
I concur with Ben on the EV RE2. EV offers a fine product.

Some performers and DJs can't get past the Shure logo (Wolfie included) but as I understand, the RE2 will hold its own against the SM58.
 
I concur with DJ Young, he's a dummy and he can work it. :sqwink: That's why I just bought one also. I'm even dummier than him. EV is the way to go.
 
I Second, third and fourth the motion. I now am a proud owner of the go to model EV RE 2.Get it and you will love it. It is a no bones mic with great control and simple. It has an on off mode without all the B.S. I'm anxious to see how long the battery life is.
 
While I don't own and haven't used the EV RE2 so I can't comment on it, I can however comment on the Shure wireless they are work horses that can take a lot of punishment I own 14 of them and 12 are used in karaoke shows, These mics have been dropped used as hammers beat on and even dunked in pitchers of beer. they simple take a licking and keep on ticking. After the warranty expires if they do have a problem they can be returned to Shure for repair for $100 per unit regardless of the problem, I sent one in that had been smashed against a brick wall then thrown out into the road where it was run over by several cars, I couldn't even find all the pieces (and I couldn't run fast enough to catch the guy who did it) Shure fixed (replaced it) for $100!

I have owned other brands as well in wireless such as the Audio Technica while OK they certainly aren't all that wonderfull but will get you by I own four of these but won't ever buy any more.


I also own a single Telex wireless that has been my baby for 25 years I wouldn't even let someone else touch that mic but it still works as good as it did when it was first purchased. But Telex wireless just aren't the same anymore (it could be that the ones I have seen in the $600 price range simply aren't the same quality as the one I own, I am ashamed to say what I paid for mine LOL)

My recomendation for a good wireless at a decent price is SHURE! And don't buy dual systems there is twice the chance that something can go wrong and if it does you are down two mics just purchase two seperate mic systems!
 
Steve you should write a mini series on your microphone adventures. Im thinking Shure must trust your word per the wild ride the replaced Shure you lost endured.
 
LOL Jon,

If I could write a book! needless to say I am more than happy with Shure's repair policy. I just had 4 wireless Mics repaired total cost including shipping both ways $450. The mics and the recievers come back looking and working like they were brand new. The worst I had for wireless repairs was $1700 for a three year period, this $450 covers another three years.

In general college kids are stupid!!!!
 
NorthernLightFX said:
Gotta tell ya, my go-to mic is the EV RE2-N7. Great vocal element, tremendous reception and range, well within your budget with room to spare. As you know, we carry Shure, AKG, Sennheiser, AT and EV... well, I personally own the RE2. Can't say much more about it than that.

Ask Bob Moore what he thinks of his. :)

Ben
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Ben,
I have not as yet made a purchase from you. However it is my intention that whatever i decide to buy, I will be contacting you first. I am still waiting on your quote from the JBLs. I really want to get them soon.
 
Thunder said:
LOL Jon,

If I could write a book! needless to say I am more than happy with Shure's repair policy. I just had 4 wireless Mics repaired total cost including shipping both ways $450. The mics and the recievers come back looking and working like they were brand new. The worst I had for wireless repairs was $1700 for a three year period, this $450 covers another three years.

In general college kids are stupid!!!!
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Steve,
No need to write a book, here is a video to proove your point! YouTube - Shure SM58 - the world's toughest microphone?
 
NorthernLightFX said:
Gotta tell ya, my go-to mic is the EV RE2-N7. Great vocal element, tremendous reception and range, well within your budget with room to spare. As you know, we carry Shure, AKG, Sennheiser, AT and EV... well, I personally own the RE2. Can't say much more about it than that.

Ask Bob Moore what he thinks of his. :)

Ben
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What about the new frequency issues?
 
Thunder said:
What Frequency issues?

All mine still work just fine!
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I am referring to the changes that will be taking place next year. i don't want to spend money on something that won't work next year.
 
ahoustondj said:
I am referring to the changes that will be taking place next year. i don't want to spend money on something that won't work next year.
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If it works this year what makes you think it won't work next year? Buy something that has a proven track record don't buy junk from VOCOPRO and I can almost bet that it will still be working next year!
 
Thunder said:
If it works this year what makes you think it won't work next year? Buy something that has a proven track record don't buy junk from VOCOPRO and I can almost bet that it will still be working next year!
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Correct me if I am wrong here but a few months ago there was some heated discussion about the new FCC frequency laws that are going into effect next year that would affect exisiting wireless devices including microphones.That is my concern.
 
A wireless mic has a receiver and a transmitter that are set at or uses a given number of frequencies, that is not going to change or be changed by some FCC rule. The mics transmit at a very short distance generally 500 feet or less. If your mics worked before the rule change they will still work afterwards.
 
ahoustondj said:
I am referring to the changes that will be taking place next year. i don't want to spend money on something that won't work next year.
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Your microphones will still work after Feb 17, and they will work very well. What will happen is that eventually you will start getting interference and drop-outs, and you will learn not to trust your mics. The FCC will not be wandering around looking for you with triangulation, and due to the low output wattage of the transmitter (mic), unless it is next door you won't be interfering with disaster operations. Bottom line, you will still be able to operate your microphones in the 700 MHz freq after Feb, just not legally.

Here's the way I look at it: morally and legally, whats the difference between pirating music and pirating frequencies; they are both illegal?
Ben said:
Ask Bob Moore what he thinks of his.
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I liked them so much I originally bought three:sqlaugh:, and I just bought three more. :sqconfused:


Stupid FCC and their stupid frequency changes:sqmad:
 
Jon Tuck said:
I Second, third and fourth the motion. I now am a proud owner of the go to model EV RE 2.Get it and you will love it. It is a no bones mic with great control and simple. It has an on off mode without all the B.S. I'm anxious to see how long the battery life is.
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Yes John you have to love the ON OFF SWITCH the way things were made back in the day, novel idea just turn one switch up for on down for off.


i love my RE2 and the one we bought from Bob
 
BTW did you know that it requires a license from the FCC to operate a wireless microphone? How many here have one for each of their wireless mics? I know I don't!
 
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