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Jeff Harper · March 10th, 2011, 04:50 PM

I'm looking at the Sony lav systems below. I've used a friend's about 10 times, and it destroyed my G2, which I had nothing but trouble with. But I digress...

Which version would I want? Any thoughts? Do I need to look up the map thingy for my area? I have no clue, so your input would be appreciated.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/553681-REG/Sony_UWP_V1_3032_UWP_V1_Wireless_Lavalier_Microphone.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/553684-REG/Sony_UWP_V1_4244_UWP_V1_Wireless_Lavalier_Microphone.html

Michael Bray · March 10th, 2011, 06:37 PM

Hey Jeff,

FWIW, I use the 3032 and can tell you that it's very reliable and produces very clean sound every time. Both frequencies are in the legal range so I'm guessing it shouldn't matter which one you use. I really don't remember why I went with the 3032 vs. the 4244. I think I borrowed the 3032 from a friend once and because that was my experience, that’s what I went with. I also seem to remember that there were a lot more reviews on B&H for the 3032 than there were for the 4244. In any event, sorry I can’t give you the scientific or technical answer explaining the difference between the two but I can tell you that I have absolutely no regret purchasing mine. It's a very solid performer.

Mike

Rick Reineke · March 10th, 2011, 07:20 PM

Yes! By all means check for usable channels in your area. That's probably the reason for your poor performance with the Sennheiser. ( or .. not scanning before shoot. If you are expecting trouble-free performance by just switching a wireless system on, It ain't gonna happen.)
Check the FCC, Sony, Antennaweb, ect for open channels in your area to stack the deck in your favor

Michael Bray · March 10th, 2011, 07:54 PM

Rick,

That's great information that I never thought to check on. Thanks for sharing!

Brian P. Reynolds · March 11th, 2011, 12:13 AM

The radio mic frequency blocks are certainly filling up fast with lots of things, in the past you could just set a frequency and use it anywhere for years never having to change it, these days its scan on EVERY location if you don't want problems.
A camo wanted to hire 2 of my Sennheiser G2 systems for a shoot and couldn't understand why the need for scanning, and could I send them out preset.
My comment was "would you send out a camera with a preset white balance and expect good results"?
Scanning is a "White balance for radio mics"
He saw the similarities... I got a days work out of that one.

Jeff Harper · March 11th, 2011, 12:52 AM

Thanks for the tips and suggestions about scanning. Regarding which model, it would seem the most popular model would make sense, but I'll check the frequency map anyway.

I had dropouts with the G2. I had come from a older higher end unit and expected the G2 to be better than the AKG because it was newer. It wasn't. Selling the AKG was my primary mistake. The guy I sold it to still remarks from time to time how great it is, and that was two years ago. It was a battery hog, but wow, what a unit. It's also illegal now, unfortuntely.

Anyway, I have found the Sony to have a nice warm sound with the included mike, much better than the stock mic with the G2, and never a single dropout. There is no audible hiss. It is a phenomenal quality for the price.The first time I held the Sony I wanted one, it was that nice; then after using it I was hooked.

Chris Soucy · March 11th, 2011, 03:02 AM

There really is only one answer here.

As I seem to have the entire NZ radio spectrum for RadioMics all to my little old self, emigrate!

No matter where I go, no matter what I shoot, I have never, ever, found a frequency that I had set as "default" used by anyone else.

Don't just stand there, pack you're bags and buy the ticket.

I can guarantee no earthquakes for at least the first 5 minutes of your stay!

Ah, the spectrum!

Yep, it can all be yours if you move to jellyroll NZ!

Don't delay, buy today!

Quake tomorrow.

CS

Dan Asseff · March 11th, 2011, 07:26 AM

Jeff, this might help Find Available Frequencies

Dan

Jeff Harper · March 11th, 2011, 07:49 AM

Thanks Dan, very helpful!

Dan Asseff · March 11th, 2011, 08:14 AM

No problem. I have the 30/32 an It sound great and is rock solid holding a signal. I would get different tie clip though.

Dan

Jeff Harper · March 11th, 2011, 08:20 AM

Funny you should mention...lost his pretty quickly, had to buy replacements.

March 10th, 2011, 04:50 PM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Which frequency? I'm looking at the Sony lav systems below. I've used a friend's about 10 times, and it destroyed my G2, which I had nothing but trouble with. But I digress... Which version would I want? Any thoughts? Do I need to look up the map thingy for my area? I have no clue, so your input would be appreciated. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/553681-REG/Sony_UWP_V1_3032_UWP_V1_Wireless_Lavalier_Microphone.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/553684-REG/Sony_UWP_V1_4244_UWP_V1_Wireless_Lavalier_Microphone.html __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

March 10th, 2011, 06:37 PM	#2
Michael Bray Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Byron Center, MI Posts: 128	Re: Which frequency? Hey Jeff, FWIW, I use the 3032 and can tell you that it's very reliable and produces very clean sound every time. Both frequencies are in the legal range so I'm guessing it shouldn't matter which one you use. I really don't remember why I went with the 3032 vs. the 4244. I think I borrowed the 3032 from a friend once and because that was my experience, that’s what I went with. I also seem to remember that there were a lot more reviews on B&H for the 3032 than there were for the 4244. In any event, sorry I can’t give you the scientific or technical answer explaining the difference between the two but I can tell you that I have absolutely no regret purchasing mine. It's a very solid performer. Mike

March 10th, 2011, 07:20 PM	#3
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	Re: Which frequency? Yes! By all means check for usable channels in your area. That's probably the reason for your poor performance with the Sennheiser. ( or .. not scanning before shoot. If you are expecting trouble-free performance by just switching a wireless system on, It ain't gonna happen.) Check the FCC, Sony, Antennaweb, ect for open channels in your area to stack the deck in your favor

March 10th, 2011, 07:54 PM	#4
Michael Bray Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Byron Center, MI Posts: 128	Re: Which frequency? Rick, That's great information that I never thought to check on. Thanks for sharing!

March 11th, 2011, 12:13 AM	#5
Brian P. Reynolds Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 466	Re: Which frequency? The radio mic frequency blocks are certainly filling up fast with lots of things, in the past you could just set a frequency and use it anywhere for years never having to change it, these days its scan on EVERY location if you don't want problems. A camo wanted to hire 2 of my Sennheiser G2 systems for a shoot and couldn't understand why the need for scanning, and could I send them out preset. My comment was "would you send out a camera with a preset white balance and expect good results"? Scanning is a "White balance for radio mics" He saw the similarities... I got a days work out of that one.

March 11th, 2011, 12:52 AM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Which frequency? Thanks for the tips and suggestions about scanning. Regarding which model, it would seem the most popular model would make sense, but I'll check the frequency map anyway. I had dropouts with the G2. I had come from a older higher end unit and expected the G2 to be better than the AKG because it was newer. It wasn't. Selling the AKG was my primary mistake. The guy I sold it to still remarks from time to time how great it is, and that was two years ago. It was a battery hog, but wow, what a unit. It's also illegal now, unfortuntely. Anyway, I have found the Sony to have a nice warm sound with the included mike, much better than the stock mic with the G2, and never a single dropout. There is no audible hiss. It is a phenomenal quality for the price.The first time I held the Sony I wanted one, it was that nice; then after using it I was hooked. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described." Last edited by Jeff Harper; March 11th, 2011 at 07:48 AM.

March 11th, 2011, 03:02 AM	#7
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,689 Images: 18	Gentlemen........... There really is only one answer here. As I seem to have the entire NZ radio spectrum for RadioMics all to my little old self, emigrate! No matter where I go, no matter what I shoot, I have never, ever, found a frequency that I had set as "default" used by anyone else. Don't just stand there, pack you're bags and buy the ticket. I can guarantee no earthquakes for at least the first 5 minutes of your stay! Ah, the spectrum! Yep, it can all be yours if you move to jellyroll NZ! Don't delay, buy today! Quake tomorrow. CS

March 11th, 2011, 07:26 AM	#8
Dan Asseff Major Player Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port Orange Fl Posts: 317	Re: Which frequency? Jeff, this might help Find Available Frequencies Dan

March 11th, 2011, 07:49 AM	#9
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Which frequency? Thanks Dan, very helpful! __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."

March 11th, 2011, 08:14 AM	#10
Dan Asseff Major Player Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Port Orange Fl Posts: 317	Re: Which frequency? No problem. I have the 30/32 an It sound great and is rock solid holding a signal. I would get different tie clip though. Dan

March 11th, 2011, 08:20 AM	#11
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Re: Which frequency? Funny you should mention...lost his pretty quickly, had to buy replacements. __________________ "The horror of what I saw on the timeline cannot be described."