Ok i just got the EV RE2 microphone that I bought from DJ Bob.
Here are my first impressions.
Obviously i've never had a really professional level wireless mic before because when I first took it out of the packing box, my absolute first thought was "Wow! It's got it's own case!"
After the initial giddyness from that wore off, I unpacked everything and was even more excited to learn that you can buy a separate belt pack for it so you can use a lavelier*sp?* and headset mic as well as the handheld that came with it.
The microphone felt a little lightweight to me, and like it would shatter into a million pieces if I accidentally dropped it, but that's probably caused i've never used a mic with an LCD display before. Other than that, it was idiot-proof to set up.
All I did was plug in an xlr cord, plugged the power cord in, turned it on and after putting a 9V battery in the handheld everything worked.
I didn't even have to set up a channel it just worked.. That was also a first time experience for me.
After playing with the microphone for half an hour, I was absolutely STUNNED at how clear and crisp everything was, to the point where it was actually performing better than any of the wired mics I had with me. Something tells me i'm going to have to get better microphones at some point in the near future. :sqembarrassed::sqerr:
I also love that there is no 'popping' kind of noise when you switch it on or off.
A mute switch would have been nice, but I can live without it.
The other thing i really love is the stress-relief plastic thingy that is on the back of the reciever as i have worn out the power cord from repeatedly unplugging the unit that my friend used when i was co-hosting for her company. *almost $40 to replace the power cord, i couldn't believe it*
All and all i am EXTREMELY happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone who asked me in a heartbeat.
take care all
-James