Wireless mic FAIL

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mikemerlin

mikemerlin

Mac Daddy DJ
Feb 4, 2010
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Soooo, doing a wedding this past Saturday and had an issue with my wireless and was wondering if anyone had any ideas. Here's the skinny

What I use: PGX4 receiver with SM 58 shure microphone

Ran a test before reception worked perfect. Was set for channel one and ready to go

When it came time for toasts. Nada. Nothing. I have a wired mic and a backup wireless however the venue had a wireless that played through their in house system. Played 2 songs then proceeded to do toasts. Turns out the mic was no longer synced with the receiver. (Wish I would have caught this first but this has never happened before) I svnced up the mic with the receiver and was good to go. A few things to know. THere was a cocktail party next door but was told there was not a wireless in service. There was also a videographer there working sound (not sure if his gear could disrupt anything. Any thoughts?
 
You may be right. The light was green (turns red when it's low) when I went to hand it to the Maid of honor. After taking it back it went red (btw I would think the red light would serve as a warning to give one time to change batteries rather than just going dead) Also, I changed out the batteries a few weeks ago but the mic was left in the car (cold weather) I would have thought after replacing the batteries it would be set but I think you may be right. Thanks for the insight :)
 
Happened to my GTD-622 mic at a gig. Light turned red, and lost sync within 5 minutes, re-synced, 5min, lost sync....repeat. Thankfully it lasted through the quick speech. Dummy me, I did not think to just run the spare out to him, must have had a brain fart......I now put fresh batteries in both mics at every gig.....and have a wired backup ready to switch to.
 
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seansy59 said:
Happened to my GTD-622 mic at a gig. Light turned red, and lost sync within 5 minutes, re-synced, 5min, lost sync....repeat. Thankfully it lasted through the quick speech. Dummy me, I did not think to just run the spare out to him, must have had a brain fart......I now put fresh batteries in both mics at every gig.....and have a wired backup ready to switch to.
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I love the wireless GTD mics I have; but once they get down to 1 square (out of 3) on the battery meter, change the batteries post-haste; because the time to them cutting off seems to be within seconds. Like you I always have a second wireless right there on standby; and a wired tucked down under the table ready at a moments notice.
 
rickryan.com said:
So, and I'm asking this seriously, you guys don't put in fresh batteries on EVERY gig?
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Only when I can remember.....BUT! Since then, I have put a sticky on the receiver that says "Are their new batteries in the mics Sean?" This way, I won't have that happen again.... :rolleyes:
 
I can usually last 2 parties on a set of batteries. So I do change one time every 2 shows -- or sooner if the battery is down to one notch (of 3)
 
I've let my battery stock run out on a couple of events but I usually keep a 20-pack of Energizers in my bag at all times. Every wireless transmitter gets a fresh set of batteries for each event. Guess I'm just overly paranoid but I hate getting embarrassed in front of clients and their guests. I do enough stupid stuff on my own.
 
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Message to all in this thread. If your wireless mics uses AA or AAA batteries get Energizer Ultimate lithium batteries for them. They cost more than twice every other batteries but they are worth it. They will last a long time and will keep their energy a long time when bought new and stored.
 
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I can get at least 10 hours (Maybe a bit more if it is being turned on and off during the Show) on my EV RE2 Wireless Mics when using Duracell or Energizer. My wireless uses 9V and best of all it is not polarity sensitive, meaning I can install them in any configuration. I can also monitor the Battery Life/Charge directly from the Receiver while the Handheld is in use.
 
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GTD Audio has a battery meter at the base. Like I said before buy the best batteries you can afford.
 
I use Duracell. From an overall battery standpoint, I've had alot more success using Duracell than any other batteries. In the hobby arena, where Energizers would fail, Duracells would keep on truckin'. I always carry extra / spare batteries.
 
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drzinc said:
GTD Audio has a battery meter at the base. Like I said before buy the best batteries you can afford.
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The one beef I do have with GTD is the transmitters won't power off automatically after a period of no use. They stay on until the battery runs out.
 
mikemerlin said:
You may be right. The light was green (turns red when it's low) when I went to hand it to the Maid of honor. After taking it back it went red (btw I would think the red light would serve as a warning to give one time to change batteries rather than just going dead) Also, I changed out the batteries a few weeks ago but the mic was left in the car (cold weather) I would have thought after replacing the batteries it would be set but I think you may be right. Thanks for the insight :)
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I learned to replace the battery every time before using the mic again at a gig. And also don't use those cheap batteries you can buy at the dollar store. They don't last no time. Doing a Valentines ball with those batteries and in the middle had to change the battery because the one inside died.
 
For Karaoke the Dollar Store Ray O Vacs work just fine. Since the Mics come back to me after each person sings I can monitor the Battery level. When it gets down to the last bar out of four, I will change out the battery. A Duracell may last twice as long as one from the Dollar Store but it becomes more expensive. I reserve the use of the Duracells to when I am doing Private Corporate or Karaoke Gigs. Again, like I stated before the Meter is in the Receiver, not the Transmitter. The Transmitter/Handheld has a warning Red Light when it is down to its last 10-15 mins or so.
 
MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
I learned to replace the battery every time before using the mic again at a gig. And also don't use those cheap batteries you can buy at the dollar store. They don't last no time. Doing a Valentines ball with those batteries and in the middle had to change the battery because the one inside died.
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So the .99 cent batteries are NOT quality and last for a long time?????

The gift that keeps on giving LOL
 
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