Best value radio mic kit

[Freddie]

Are the ME2 capsules unidirectional?

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No, Omnidirectional

[david.elsbury]

Yes, we have some of these at work (HH version, not lapel though.)

My only gripe with the beltpacks was that they felt very plasticy, and rather fragile. So we went with another couple of beltpacks for our Audio Technica 3000 system. But they're not what you'd call cheap however....

[ian@prl]

we use JTS mics handheld & lapel and they are excellent,the lapels were let down by the old mics but now they have bought out the new version and is truly superb.

[brad!]

Has anyone used the Sennheiser FreePORT stuff yet, or at least seen it in person? It looks pretty good and the prices seem reasonable. Let me know!

[brad!]

Whats the JTS stuff like anyway, ive never come across it before?

[Rich newby]

have you tried the gemini stuff. I dont know what its like, but you can get and variaty of twin pack mikes for £209.99. http://www.stagebeat.co.uk/C/203/Gemini%20Wireless%20Systems if anyone has used this system il be interested to hear. I have only used a single lapel gemini and I did sound great, that was over a set of rcf speakers aswell, the perfect combination. ** laughs out loud **

 

Cheers

Rich

[paulears]

Gemini may be good, or may be bad. However, as it isn't a 'real' brand, and appears to be a far eastern import oem. I don't think I'd be willing to spec it against Shure/Senn/Trantec/Lectrosonic/AKG etc.

 

You seem to have a liking for the make, what are they like?

[Rich newby]

they are a bit plasticy and dont come close to the sure and sennhieser range, but for the price, there unbeatable. I am only young so budget is a big issue for me. I have one of there speaker systems and it is one of the best investments I have ever made. The belt pack for the system seames solid, eventhough its plastic I dose feal as solid as steel. I havent tryed there other areas if anyone has ill be happy to hear.

 

thanks

rich

[paulears]

If you have no money, everything that works is good value. I've looked at the Gemini range, and I guess that as a single system then they probably are fine. In the same way that a reliant robin is fine if you only want to go to the shops once a week and don't ever go on a motorway.

 

I'm not being rude, but it is a cheap, budget product that probably sounds like a wired £20 budget mic. For Karaoke or bingo or bedroom maybe, for good quality PA, nope.

[Mr Steve]

These no-name cheapo brands seem good, but as my units will be used in a school, I chose a reputable brand. That way I know they will be more rugged, and I can ring up SLX or AC Lighting and say "I need this replcement whatever for a Sennheiser XYZ", rather than having to track down what my cheap brand radio mic is now badged as, and who does it.

 

I'm not a brand snob, but as radio mics tend to be an investment rather than something that is 10-a-penny, I prefer to go with something I know will be reliable and solid.

[brad!]

The Gemini mic's you refer to are a load of crap, pretty much a mic for your average shady pub kareoke!

[Scouse Dave]

The Gemini mic's you refer to are a load of crap, pretty much a mic for your average shady pub kareoke!

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Isn't that what he said?

 

For Karaoke or bingo or bedroom maybe, for good quality PA, nope.

 

Am I missing something?

 

Dave M

[Rich]

Hopefully I'll be looking for a handheld radio mic shortly.

 

It'll be used for live bands as lead vocal, so feedback rejection and sound quality are important to me. It would need sound as good as a 58.

 

The JTS US 901DA is about what I can afford. Is this mic as good as they say it is, and will it be suited to my requirements?

 

Cheers. Rich

[david.elsbury]

Hopefully I'll be looking for a handheld radio mic shortly.

 

It'll be used for live bands as lead vocal, so feedback rejection and sound quality are important to me. It would need sound as good as a 58.

 

The JTS US 901DA is about what I can afford. Is this mic as good as they say it is, and will it be suited to my requirements?

 

Cheers. Rich

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I'd say it'll be fine. It has a very big, ballsy, round sound- suited well, in my opinion, to hiphop but also equally fine for almost anything else... (we've used it for conference work, orchestra... etc)

 

It has a pretty smooth frequency response. It won't sound the same as a '58 but it'll sound just as good as, IMO.

 

HTH

David

[paulears]

The aim is to get a system that sounds as good as a 58 for a lot less money?

 

JTS make great cheap mics.

Shure also make cheap mics.

 

People still by 58's.

 

The real question is - Are JTS mics good value? = yes.

 

If you ask Are JTS as good as, or better than Shure? then sadly, no

 

My experience is that cheaper brands often will do very similar jobs, but rarely as well. The difference is sometimes small, and livable with. You will, of course, convince yourself that what you have is just as good, if not better. Human nature.