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Dylan Couper · February 27th, 2006, 04:25 PM

Going on an extended trip, need to bring a wireless lav setup as well as a wired lav. Normally I just rent what I need, but this time it makes sense to buy.

I'm thinking of getting a Sennheiser EW100, as they seem to be good for the price. Probably the older one, as it performs just as well, and is cheaper (right?)

I also want to use a 2nd wireless mic, would I need to buy two EW100's, or can I get two transmitters, or do I have to look for a completely different system? If so which?

I also want to get one wired lav mic, can anyone suggest one to be had cheaply?

Thanks!

Steve House · February 27th, 2006, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan Couper

Going on an extended trip, need to bring a wireless lav setup as well as a wired lav. Normally I just rent what I need, but this time it makes sense to buy.

I'm thinking of getting a Sennheiser EW100, as they seem to be good for the price. Probably the older one, as it performs just as well, and is cheaper (right?)

I also want to use a 2nd wireless mic, would I need to buy two EW100's, or can I get two transmitters, or do I have to look for a completely different system? If so which?

I also want to get one wired lav mic, can anyone suggest one to be had cheaply?

Thanks!

If you want two wireless mics online at once, you need two transmitters AND two receivers, both sets operating on different channels.

Dylan Couper · February 27th, 2006, 05:59 PM

Boo. That's kind of what I thought.
Thanks Steve. Ebay here I come!

Robert M Wright · February 28th, 2006, 12:04 PM

Ah yes, you are now entering the eBay zone...

It's a jungle out there I tell ya, a jungle...

Nick Weeks · February 28th, 2006, 12:17 PM

B&H has some good prices on some wireless lavs, I'd check them out before ebay

Dylan Couper · February 28th, 2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Weeks

B&H has some good prices on some wireless lavs, I'd check them out before ebay

Just did. Some of their prices are actually better than new stuff on Ebay.

Robert M Wright · March 1st, 2006, 03:55 AM

B&H beats the prices on many new items at eBay (somtimes by quite a bit). I sure wouldn't buy a new camera on eBay.

Robert M Wright · March 1st, 2006, 04:02 AM

There's a little trick I have for snagging some real bargains on eBay on occasion. Scope out listings that end at like 3-4am or in the middle of a SuperBowl broadcast. I snagged my GY-DV300U at like 3 in the morning, for enough under a grand to take my girlfriend out for a real nice dinner with the change (only 20 hrs on the drum even!). Heck of a deal. It's a jungle...

Stan King · March 1st, 2006, 01:51 PM

Who is B&H?

Douglas Spotted Eagle · March 1st, 2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan King

Who is B&H?

http://www.bhphoto.com

they're the equivalent of FAO Schwarze for grownup geeks. Everything and anything can be found there if it lights, sounds, records, captures, stores, or is part of photo, production, editing, etc.

Stan King · March 1st, 2006, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the response. I am always looking for places to buy new toys at a reasonable price.

Patrick King · March 1st, 2006, 03:23 PM

Stan,

Besides buying most of my gear from B&H, I use their website like a DV/Audio encyclopedia. When DSE and Ty Ford and the lot throw around these equipment acronyms that I've never heard of, I just copy the word, paste it in the B&H Search window and figure out what in the heck they were talking about.

Be careful though, their website can turn into the money pit. They have stuff you didn't know you needed until you go through what they have.

Ty Ford · March 1st, 2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Douglas Spotted Eagle

http://www.bhphoto.com

they're the equivalent of FAO Schwarze for grownup geeks. Everything and anything can be found there if it lights, sounds, records, captures, stores, or is part of photo, production, editing, etc.

They used to be rather economical. Lately I have been getting better prices locally; like on my Canon XL2 and Sachtler tripod.

Regards,

Ty Ford

February 27th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	need wireless mic solution Going on an extended trip, need to bring a wireless lav setup as well as a wired lav. Normally I just rent what I need, but this time it makes sense to buy. I'm thinking of getting a Sennheiser EW100, as they seem to be good for the price. Probably the older one, as it performs just as well, and is cheaper (right?) I also want to use a 2nd wireless mic, would I need to buy two EW100's, or can I get two transmitters, or do I have to look for a completely different system? If so which? I also want to get one wired lav mic, can anyone suggest one to be had cheaply? Thanks! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 27th, 2006, 05:59 PM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Boo. That's kind of what I thought. Thanks Steve. Ebay here I come! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

March 1st, 2006, 03:23 PM	#12
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Stan, Besides buying most of my gear from B&H, I use their website like a DV/Audio encyclopedia. When DSE and Ty Ford and the lot throw around these equipment acronyms that I've never heard of, I just copy the word, paste it in the B&H Search window and figure out what in the heck they were talking about. Be careful though, their website can turn into the money pit. They have stuff you didn't know you needed until you go through what they have. __________________ Fear No Weevil!

February 28th, 2006, 12:04 PM	#4
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	Ah yes, you are now entering the eBay zone... It's a jungle out there I tell ya, a jungle...

February 28th, 2006, 12:17 PM	#5
Nick Weeks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 722	B&H has some good prices on some wireless lavs, I'd check them out before ebay

March 1st, 2006, 03:55 AM	#7
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	B&H beats the prices on many new items at eBay (somtimes by quite a bit). I sure wouldn't buy a new camera on eBay.

March 1st, 2006, 04:02 AM	#8
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	There's a little trick I have for snagging some real bargains on eBay on occasion. Scope out listings that end at like 3-4am or in the middle of a SuperBowl broadcast. I snagged my GY-DV300U at like 3 in the morning, for enough under a grand to take my girlfriend out for a real nice dinner with the change (only 20 hrs on the drum even!). Heck of a deal. It's a jungle...

March 1st, 2006, 01:51 PM	#9
Stan King Tourist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 4	Who is B&H?

March 1st, 2006, 03:05 PM	#11
Stan King Tourist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 4	Thanks for the response. I am always looking for places to buy new toys at a reasonable price.