Article Directory Online: Free Online Article Submission.
Search Articleonlinedirectory.com site
Translate Page To German Tranlate Page To Spanish Translate Page To French Translate Page To Italian Translate Page To Japanese Translate Page To Korean Translate Page To Portuguese Translate Page To Chinese
Number Times Read : 5      
   

Different Kinds Of Wireless Microphones And Their Advantages



By : Victor Epand         Popularity 4 or more times read
Approved 2008-06-18 12:41:12
A wireless microphone, as the name implies, is a microphone without a physical cable connecting it directly to the sound recording or amplifying equipment with which it is associated. Wireless microphone systems are a key component in almost every broadcast, motion picture, theatrical and sound stage production, as well as corporate, religious and educational venues.

The professional models transmit in VHF or UHF radio frequency and have true diversity reception which eliminates dead spots and the effects caused by the reflection of the radio waves on walls and surfaces in general. The VHF band is located in the frequency range between 30 MHz and 300 MHz. This is the other common band used in wireless microphone systems, but it is not used as commonly as UHF.

VHF wireless microphones are typically those of the fixed frequency type, meaning that the user has no opportunity to switch frequencies if interference is encountered. The UHF band is located in the frequency range between 300 MHz and 3 GHz and is the most common band used in wireless microphone systems. Depending on national regulations, which differ for every country, wireless microphones may operate in the range between 470 MHz and 865 MHz. These frequencies are shared with over-the-air TV broadcasts. So when selecting a frequency, the user must know what frequencies to stay away from to avoid interference.

Advantages and disadvantages of wireless microphones

The biggest advantage of a wireless microphone system is its freedom of movement. Since a wireless microphone is not connected by any cable, the user does not get restricted by the length of the cable. Wireless microphone sends audio signals over the air, rather than through microphone cables. The microphone is attached to a transmitter and the signals are received by a receiver connected to the audio console or recording device. The user can avoid cable problems which frequently occur because of the constant moving and stressing of the cables.

Though wireless microphones are in use everywhere, it has its disadvantages too, regardless of its state of the art technology. It has only a limited operation time due to low battery life. It does not work if the user takes the microphone out of range. Sometimes there may be the possibility of interference with other radio equipment or other microphones.

Different kinds of wireless microphones

Generally they are two types of wireless microphones - handheld wireless microphone and bodypack wireless microphone. Handheld microphone is like a normal wireless microphone, but it has a bigger body to accommodate the transmitter and battery pack. Bodypack microphone is a small box housing the transmitter and battery pack, but not the microphone itself. It is attachable to the belt or elsewhere and has a wire going to headset, lavaliere microphone or a guitar.

Some of the manufacturers of wireless microphones offer a plug on transmitter for existing wired microphones which plugs into the XLR output of the microphone and transmits to the receiver. This offers many of the benefits of an integrated system, and also allows microphone types to be used without a cable.
Article Source : Article Directory Online: Free Online Article Submission
Author Resource :
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for music gear, speakers, and microphones. You can find the best marketplace for music gear, speakers, and microphones at these 3 sites: music gear, DJ equipment, recording equipment, speakers, subwoofers, and Wireless microphone system, Handheld wireless microphone, Bodypack wireless microphone.

Article Tags :

Wireless microphone system Handheld wireless microphone Bodypack wireless microphone

Rate this article :


[Valid RSS feed]  Category Rss Feed - http://www.articleonlinedirectory.com/Rss/10.xml
Print This Article Add To Favorites
 Email a Friend
Social Bookmarking

Recent Articles

  • Top Five Bands Beginning With A
  • The first in a series of articles brings music fans a listed of recommended rock, indie, punk and metal bands to look out for and reminisce over. And what better place to start than by recommending five essential bands and artists beginning with the letter A.
  • Lessons In Guitar Playing, Made Easier To Find
  • Looking at how people can improve their musical talents by looking online.
  • Presence of Best Song Writers
  • This article was after the selection of top ten artists by panel of judges at NME.com and consists of details about Mr. Steve Conway whose music was selected as top ten best music in the music industry across the world. Mr. Conway started his life as an independant freelancer and is now a top star.
  • 4 Practical Strategies To Take Your Piano Playing To The Next Level
  • 4 practical tips and strategies for musicians who want to take their playing to the next level!
  • Grand Piano: Choosing An Acoustic Piano
  • There are a lot of options when choosing an acoustic piano. Verticals come in a variety of sizes and then there is the baby grand and grand piano. When choosing an instrument, factors to consider include purpose, ability, affordability and space.

Popular Articles

  • What Age Should Your Child Start Piano Lessons?
  • There isn`t a parent who doesn`t want their child to be good at something and one of the more common aspirations is playing piano. There`s something about being able to dance your fingers across the ivory keys that appeals to both parents and children.
  • The Used - Making Their Mark on the Music World
  • Hailing from Orem, Utah, the alternative rock band called The Used has made its mark on the public with a couple of albums and music videos released under Reprise Records. The Used possess a history of making music that begins in the middle of the '90s.
  • Singing Contests And How To Win Them
  • The cliche we have all heard so many times about singers being born but performers being made, may well be true working on the theory that people with good voices can be good singers, but let's face it, not all singers are good performers.
  • Use Native American Drums For Spiritual Journeys
  • Native American drums have a beautiful culture and because they are so important they are used in not only music but art and dance as well.
  • A Beginner's Guide to Playing Piano Chords
  • The piano is the most perfectly designed instrument for playing chords. It's visually straightforward, easy-to-understand layout makes it simple for the beginning piano student to learn how to play chords. Unlike other instruments, such as the guitar, the player doesn't need to learn how to contort her fingers in strange, unnatural ways just to play the most simple combinations of notes.

Article By Victor Epand

HTML Ready Article. Click on the "Copy" button to copy into your clipboard.




Firefox users please select/copy/paste as usual
Nav Menu
Home
Login
Submit Articles
Submission Guidelines
Top Articles
Link Directory
About Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
RSS Feeds

 
Sponsors

Information Products Directory : Ebooks and Softwares

Users Online

 

© 2008 Articleonlinedirectory.com Article Directory Online : Free Online Article Submission. All Rights Reserved |