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Dylan Couper · February 17th, 2003, 09:34 PM

OK, I have a couple choices for mics for the wedding I'm shooting this weekend.

First off, I can go out and buy a band new lav mic. I'm open to this option, as long as I can get a decent one at a reasonably low price. I'm thinking less than $200 for a good quality mic and transmitter. Can someone give me some suggestions for this option?

Choice number two, is to rent one. This is the place I will be renting from http://www.llsr.com/2_rentals_three.html If you could take a look at their wireless choices and let me know what you think would best suit my needs. The prices are in Canadian, but I will have to pay 1.5x the price for a weekend rental. As you can see, if I can get a decent low priced system, I might as well buy my own.

Thanks!

Jeff Donald · February 17th, 2003, 09:55 PM

I would rent (have your girlfriend pick up the tab, she volunteered you) either the Lectrosonics (it's what I use) or the Sony (it's what I used when I worked in broadcast). Take the difference between the rental and the cheap wireless ($140) and save up for a good set. That way Keith won't have to rent a set when he does your wedding.

Dylan Couper · February 18th, 2003, 02:17 AM

Thanks Jeff
I can't make her pay for it outright, but I just bought a matte box on her credit card. :)

Will I need anything else to go with either of those mics, or will the reciever end of them just plug into a Beachtek XLR adapter?

Dylan

PS, what do either of those mics cost to buy new?

Ken Tanaka · February 18th, 2003, 02:25 AM

Well, a Lectro UCRUH100 UHF system will run you around $1,500. I think the Sony will run around $1,000.

Jeff Donald · February 18th, 2003, 06:48 AM

The receivers should have XLR out (they both require special cables, so make sure they're included) so you should be OK. Double check with the rental house to be sure. Then just connect to your Beachtek unit.

Don Palomaki · February 18th, 2003, 06:53 AM

Not much in the U$200 price range. And quality will be hard to find at that price point. A number of folks who do weddings use the Azden and Samson wireless mics. They are moderately priced and adequate for wedding sound, if not for serious "broadcast quality" production work

Consider geting a diversity receiver for higher immunity to dropouts as the camera or wired person moves around. Multiple frequencies are good for avoiding external interference.

As a minimal system, check the Azden VHF models; e.g.., WDR-Pro receiver (under U$200) and corresponding wireless mic (under U$100) .

February 17th, 2003, 09:34 PM	#1
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	mics for wedding OK, I have a couple choices for mics for the wedding I'm shooting this weekend. First off, I can go out and buy a band new lav mic. I'm open to this option, as long as I can get a decent one at a reasonably low price. I'm thinking less than $200 for a good quality mic and transmitter. Can someone give me some suggestions for this option? Choice number two, is to rent one. This is the place I will be renting from http://www.llsr.com/2_rentals_three.html If you could take a look at their wireless choices and let me know what you think would best suit my needs. The prices are in Canadian, but I will have to pay 1.5x the price for a weekend rental. As you can see, if I can get a decent low priced system, I might as well buy my own. Thanks!

February 17th, 2003, 09:55 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I would rent (have your girlfriend pick up the tab, she volunteered you) either the Lectrosonics (it's what I use) or the Sony (it's what I used when I worked in broadcast). Take the difference between the rental and the cheap wireless ($140) and save up for a good set. That way Keith won't have to rent a set when he does your wedding. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 18th, 2003, 02:25 AM	#4
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Well, a Lectro UCRUH100 UHF system will run you around $1,500. I think the Sony will run around $1,000. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

February 18th, 2003, 06:48 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The receivers should have XLR out (they both require special cables, so make sure they're included) so you should be OK. Double check with the rental house to be sure. Then just connect to your Beachtek unit. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 18th, 2003, 02:17 AM	#3
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Thanks Jeff I can't make her pay for it outright, but I just bought a matte box on her credit card. :) Will I need anything else to go with either of those mics, or will the reciever end of them just plug into a Beachtek XLR adapter? Dylan PS, what do either of those mics cost to buy new?

February 18th, 2003, 06:53 AM	#6
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Not much in the U$200 price range. And quality will be hard to find at that price point. A number of folks who do weddings use the Azden and Samson wireless mics. They are moderately priced and adequate for wedding sound, if not for serious "broadcast quality" production work Consider geting a diversity receiver for higher immunity to dropouts as the camera or wired person moves around. Multiple frequencies are good for avoiding external interference. As a minimal system, check the Azden VHF models; e.g.., WDR-Pro receiver (under U$200) and corresponding wireless mic (under U$100) .