Wireless lav pins help at DVinfo.net

Pete Cofrancesco · October 28th, 2004, 08:49 PM

My dad who hires me occasionally to video education projects finally got the funding ($500-$1,000) to purchase a wireless system for a Sony VX2000.

I was going to recommend the Sennheisier Eng, but since I've seen a lot of mixed reviews and I don't have any experience with wireless to base an opinion on, I left the decision up to the tech guys at b&h. On their advice he got an Audio-Technica system for around $800 which included:
- U100 wireless sys. (receiver & hand held mic transmitter) $480
- XLR adapter (look like a beach tec) $144
- AT899 Lavalier Mic $196

When it came in the mail I was surprised to discovered that there wasn't any body transmitter included in the "system". So I said to my dad just order a body pack transmitter, after he talked to b&h they said that the lav mic i got won't work with the normal body transmitter because the mic uses 3 pins and the standard pack uses 5 pins. So I'm faced with a decision of sending back the mic and getting one to match the body pack or just going with whole different system. I know audio-techica is good name but the whole package with the body transmitter is a little over $1,000. Can any give me advice on how to proceed given my price range?

Ray Saavedra · October 29th, 2004, 01:50 AM

I have no problem with Senn G2 nor the previous model.

JR

Bryan Beasleigh · October 29th, 2004, 02:48 AM

I'd be calling B&H and asking to speak to the dept head. Don't get nasty but explain the situation and ask how this whole mess can be rectified to your satisfaction. B&H are a reputable outfit and usually very good at customer service.

Bruce S. Yarock · October 29th, 2004, 03:26 AM

I bought the Sennheiser G2 with the xtra plug ( for converting a wired mic into wireless) for $600. The system works fine and sounds good. Tell them you need to return the stuff they sold you for the G2.
Bruce yarock

Pete Cofrancesco · October 29th, 2004, 06:15 AM

Thanks guys I'll recommend he send back the audio-technica in favor of the Senn G2.

One other question:

Do I need to buy a Beachtek adapter I've heard so much about?

Troy Tiscareno · October 29th, 2004, 08:20 PM

No, you don't HAVE to have a BeachTek to use the system you're buying, as long as you're okay with only using a single mic at a time. The G2 receiver will plug right into the cam's mic input.

The advantage of a BeachTek is that you could use the G2 receiver on one channel, and a second mic (wired, or another wireless system) on the other channel. That's because the BeachTek converts the single, stereo mic input into two separate mic/line inputs.

-Troy

Douglas Spotted Eagle · October 29th, 2004, 09:15 PM

I'd be calling Kendall at B&H. He'll take great care of you.
Some folks really like the Sennheiser, I'm guessing my experiences have been unusual with it, because I've had two bad ones in two different cities.
I use the U100/899 in our own shoots, love it.

Pete Cofrancesco · October 31st, 2004, 07:41 AM

Troy: thx for clearing that up about the Beachtek

Douglas: glad to hear you like u100/at899 my dad decided to order the body pack/5 pin mic and try it out before making the decision to return it in favor of the Senn. system.

I'll post a mini review when I get everything up and running. Thx everyone for the advice.

October 28th, 2004, 08:49 PM	#1
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Wireless lav pins help My dad who hires me occasionally to video education projects finally got the funding ($500-$1,000) to purchase a wireless system for a Sony VX2000. I was going to recommend the Sennheisier Eng, but since I've seen a lot of mixed reviews and I don't have any experience with wireless to base an opinion on, I left the decision up to the tech guys at b&h. On their advice he got an Audio-Technica system for around $800 which included: - U100 wireless sys. (receiver & hand held mic transmitter) $480 - XLR adapter (look like a beach tec) $144 - AT899 Lavalier Mic $196 When it came in the mail I was surprised to discovered that there wasn't any body transmitter included in the "system". So I said to my dad just order a body pack transmitter, after he talked to b&h they said that the lav mic i got won't work with the normal body transmitter because the mic uses 3 pins and the standard pack uses 5 pins. So I'm faced with a decision of sending back the mic and getting one to match the body pack or just going with whole different system. I know audio-techica is good name but the whole package with the body transmitter is a little over $1,000. Can any give me advice on how to proceed given my price range?

October 29th, 2004, 01:50 AM	#2
Ray Saavedra Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 127	I have no problem with Senn G2 nor the previous model. JR __________________ junray@yahoo.com

October 29th, 2004, 02:48 AM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	I'd be calling B&H and asking to speak to the dept head. Don't get nasty but explain the situation and ask how this whole mess can be rectified to your satisfaction. B&H are a reputable outfit and usually very good at customer service. __________________ 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!"

October 29th, 2004, 09:15 PM	#7
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	I'd be calling Kendall at B&H. He'll take great care of you. Some folks really like the Sennheiser, I'm guessing my experiences have been unusual with it, because I've had two bad ones in two different cities. I use the U100/899 in our own shoots, love it. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

October 29th, 2004, 03:26 AM	#4
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	I bought the Sennheiser G2 with the xtra plug ( for converting a wired mic into wireless) for $600. The system works fine and sounds good. Tell them you need to return the stuff they sold you for the G2. Bruce yarock

October 29th, 2004, 06:15 AM	#5
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Thanks guys I'll recommend he send back the audio-technica in favor of the Senn G2. One other question: Do I need to buy a Beachtek adapter I've heard so much about?

October 29th, 2004, 08:20 PM	#6
Troy Tiscareno Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 53	No, you don't HAVE to have a BeachTek to use the system you're buying, as long as you're okay with only using a single mic at a time. The G2 receiver will plug right into the cam's mic input. The advantage of a BeachTek is that you could use the G2 receiver on one channel, and a second mic (wired, or another wireless system) on the other channel. That's because the BeachTek converts the single, stereo mic input into two separate mic/line inputs. -Troy

October 31st, 2004, 07:41 AM	#8
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Troy: thx for clearing that up about the Beachtek Douglas: glad to hear you like u100/at899 my dad decided to order the body pack/5 pin mic and try it out before making the decision to return it in favor of the Senn. system. I'll post a mini review when I get everything up and running. Thx everyone for the advice.