Wireless Lav Setup? at DVinfo.net

October 13th, 2002, 01:46 PM

I am totally new to audio gear and I would appreciate some help.

-I am looking for a decent wireless lav setup for the XL that will deliver good quality and not break the bank (Sub $800). Suggestions?

-If I get a receiver that goes on the camera can I have 2 mics going at the same time?

-For professional audio results is it advantages to record onto DAT at the same time I record onto the video tape? If so can I run sound through the camera and onto the DAT to take advantage of the on camera mic.

I need a very mobile field setup for all of this.

Thanks for your ideas.

ppb

Jeff Donald · October 13th, 2002, 04:46 PM

I would look very hard at the AKG PR81 series. They are fairly new, but AKG has a reputation for outstanding quality. I have a client who just picked a pair and I'm very impressed. The size is amazing and diversity to boot. I think Sennhiser (the usual pick in your price range) has a very serious challenger . They are available for under $500. Zotz Digital http://www.zotzdigital.com/ is an AKG dealer and a sponsor of this community.

Jeff

Tim Tonner · October 14th, 2002, 08:16 PM

Is the AKG PR81 a diversity wireless microphone featuring 3-pin XLR connection? Also, small enough to attach the receiver to camera?
Thanks,
Tim

Jeff Donald · October 14th, 2002, 10:15 PM

It is certainly small enough to attach to a camera. But in making the receiver and transmitter small, they can't use standard 3 pin XLR. The case is narrower than the XLR connection. This is not unusual, my Lectrosonics wireless are also too small for standard XLR.

They are UHF Diversity and I believe smaller than the Sennhiser and Lectrosonics that i've seen.

Jeff

Don Parrish · October 16th, 2002, 07:21 AM

I use the sennhieser evolution 100 series. It works great and comes with 1 wireless lav and transmitter, 1 camera mounted reciever, 1 plug on transmitter (cube) like the news reporters use in the field. I bought mine from B & H for around $500 and it came with a cl 100 xlr adapter, basically everything I needed. If you spend the extra dollars you get features like remote battery level indications at the reciever and 16 pre programable preset frequencies. all models can be pregrammed with a lot of frequencies but the more expensive models give you 16 presets rather than 4. They range from 500 to 800 bucks.

Nathan Gifford · October 16th, 2002, 08:05 AM

The only real problem with the Evolution is each setup can only support 1 mic at a time. Bummer, but this is a limitation of all mics in this price range.

If Jeff says the AKG is worth a look, I would. The Sennheiser Evolution 100 series is not a diversity system, though I have never missed it. If the AKG offers everything the 100 does plus diversity for almost the same money, that might be a good deal.

BTW, the normal posted price you will find on the Evolution is about $800-$900. However, you should have little difficulty in getting a 100 for around $450-$500.

October 13th, 2002, 01:46 PM	#1
ppbvideo Posts: n/a	Wireless Lav Setup? I am totally new to audio gear and I would appreciate some help. -I am looking for a decent wireless lav setup for the XL that will deliver good quality and not break the bank (Sub $800). Suggestions? -If I get a receiver that goes on the camera can I have 2 mics going at the same time? -For professional audio results is it advantages to record onto DAT at the same time I record onto the video tape? If so can I run sound through the camera and onto the DAT to take advantage of the on camera mic. I need a very mobile field setup for all of this. Thanks for your ideas. ppb

October 16th, 2002, 08:05 AM	#6
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	The only real problem with the Evolution is each setup can only support 1 mic at a time. Bummer, but this is a limitation of all mics in this price range. If Jeff says the AKG is worth a look, I would. The Sennheiser Evolution 100 series is not a diversity system, though I have never missed it. If the AKG offers everything the 100 does plus diversity for almost the same money, that might be a good deal. BTW, the normal posted price you will find on the Evolution is about $800-$900. However, you should have little difficulty in getting a 100 for around $450-$500. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

October 13th, 2002, 04:46 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I would look very hard at the AKG PR81 series. They are fairly new, but AKG has a reputation for outstanding quality. I have a client who just picked a pair and I'm very impressed. The size is amazing and diversity to boot. I think Sennhiser (the usual pick in your price range) has a very serious challenger . They are available for under $500. Zotz Digital http://www.zotzdigital.com/ is an AKG dealer and a sponsor of this community. Jeff

October 14th, 2002, 08:16 PM	#3
Tim Tonner Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: stowe, vt Posts: 45	Is the AKG PR81 a diversity wireless microphone featuring 3-pin XLR connection? Also, small enough to attach the receiver to camera? Thanks, Tim

October 14th, 2002, 10:15 PM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	It is certainly small enough to attach to a camera. But in making the receiver and transmitter small, they can't use standard 3 pin XLR. The case is narrower than the XLR connection. This is not unusual, my Lectrosonics wireless are also too small for standard XLR. They are UHF Diversity and I believe smaller than the Sennhiser and Lectrosonics that i've seen. Jeff

October 16th, 2002, 07:21 AM	#5
Don Parrish Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tavares Fla Posts: 541	I use the sennhieser evolution 100 series. It works great and comes with 1 wireless lav and transmitter, 1 camera mounted reciever, 1 plug on transmitter (cube) like the news reporters use in the field. I bought mine from B & H for around $500 and it came with a cl 100 xlr adapter, basically everything I needed. If you spend the extra dollars you get features like remote battery level indications at the reciever and 16 pre programable preset frequencies. all models can be pregrammed with a lot of frequencies but the more expensive models give you 16 presets rather than 4. They range from 500 to 800 bucks.