The new Shure UR1M bodypack transmitter is so small that it'd be complete insanity not to get one implanted inside of you. Gearwire recommends you surgically install yours as a DIY project*.
Sennheiser's new SR 350 IEM G2 twin wireless transmitter is more powerful than ever before. The output power can switch from 15 mW all the way to 100 mW for as much beef as you need to fit the size of your venue.
Say you're a saxophone player who needs amplification and also a jittery nudist that can't deal with being held in place by wires. AMT's Wi-5 takes you wireless, and you don't even need a belt pack -- perfect for those without pants.
We stopped by Shure's booth at Winter NAMM 2008, and though they didn't have much gear displayed for the upcoming year, Shure's Tim Vear drew from his expertise with some interesting wireless information.
Samson has been into wireless systems since way back in the day, so the new Samson Airline Synth series is big news for people who are sick and tired of dealing with wires. The popular Airline series gains tremendous versatility with the Airline Synth release.
Audio-Technica uses Winter NAMM 2008 as a perfect opportunity to unveil their M2 and M3 in-ear wireless systems. This gives you a choice between the pro-sumer grade option and the mega-sumer option.
X2 Digital Wireless Systems is expanding their XDR Series of Digital UHF wireless systems with the addition of four new quality mic elements from Audio Technica with their current systms.
The DR952-omni lavalier...
Offsite Link: Visit X2 Digital's official website here and visit Audio Technica's official site here.
Audio-Technica had some noteworthy items at AES; the microphone makers were showing their new SpectraPulse Ultra Wideband wireless mic system which provides very clear and articulate wireless sound quality from A-T.
T...
Offsite Link: Visit Audio-Technica's official website here.
Many of those in search of wireless microphones begin their venture knowing little to nothing about the importance of selecting the right frequency. However, it is an integral part of purchasing a wireless system. Sennheiser...
Offsite Link: Visit Sennheiser's official site here, and check out their wireless frequency finder here.
Circuit Bending 101's Dan Demchuk speaks about how he gets his toys to sound nice and loud on stage using little more than a Behringer Mixer, and DJ Livewire's Ableton Live beats.
The duo perform what is dubbed...
Offsite Link: DJ Livewire and Dan Demchuk collaborate at HiFiHearts
Here at Gearwire, we spend a lot of time wondering about the future of the wireless industry. Luckily, the Sony rep at Summer NAMM 2007 is a wellspring of information on the topic. The gentleman explains the importance of...
Now that we all know how to make blimps and control them with Bluetooth, Project CONDOR'S Casey Farina talks about the compositional challenges facing the musicians who participated in his sound project. Would it be better...
Ever want to ask what bass rolloff is, but don't want anyone thinking you're stupid? Here's your chance. Actually, Joe Wallace does it for you - he cornered the Sony rep at Summer NAMM 2007 and forced him to hold forth with...
If you ever wanted to know anything about microphones, this is a good place to start. Joe Wallace cornered the Sony rep at Summer NAMM and had a nice leisurely conversation with him about general mic selection, and other...
Back at the Sony booth at Summer NAMM 2007, we get a quick intro to the 807B wireless microphone system. On this baby, you can operate six different systems from one tuner base, and it comes integrated with high-quality directiona...
In Part Two of our conversation about the Net 1 Wireless Mic Control System at Summer NAMM 2007, we get a demonstration of the entire setup. The Net 1 device is a hub where you hook up receivers and transmitters, and then...
At Summer NAMM 2007, Sennheiser brought Net 1, the wireless mic system controller. This is fully backwards compatible with the Evolution wireless series G2, it works with the 300, 500, 550, 3000, and 5000 series components....
In the second video on the Sennheiser 300 Series Wireless Receiver, we take a look at features on the back of the unit. For example, the data port on the 300 series allows you to use the NET 1 Box, through which you can connect...
The receiver for the Sennheiser 300 Series Wireless Microphone has a few very handy features, especially useful if you're working with a bunch of them at once and you need to figure out a problem immediately, or if you just...
Bella Morte formed in 1996 in Virginia, a gothic rock band with a smattering of punk attitude and industrial noisiness. The band has released numerous CDs and has toured extensively. Their most recent release is Bleed...
The new Electrovoice REV Wireless System is a no comprimises setup that accomodates "44 different systems" out of the box. That's simultaneously one would assume. Another perk is the slim handheld transmitter which doesn't...
Sennheiser talks up it's Wireless Systems Manager software, which ships with Sennheiser products in the Net 1 interface line for the Evolution wireless series.
The Wireless Systems Manager software offers a visual...
Shure's PG wireless systems are designed for musicians who want to go wireless without breaking the bank. The PG wireless line includes the
handheld-and-belt-pack edition, on display in the demo video. The 10-channel belt-pack...
Offsite Link: Check out the
Shure Wireless page at the official Shure website to get more info.
Everybody wants to get rid of the tangle of mic cables on stage,
but when a band starts moving into the wireless realm, there are many things to consider -- television interference,
device failure and how to cope with...
Offsite Link: Get more details from the official Shure website at www.shure.com.
Shure gives Gearwire a good look at some sleek new gadgets, the UR1 wireless transmitter and the KSM9 wireless vocal mic. The UR1 offers switchable RF power, a backlit LCD display, removable antenna, and operates for 8 hours...
Offsite Link: Get more info on the UR1 nd the KSM9 at the official Shure website.
Shure explains a whole boatload of features
for its UHF4 receivers. The UHF4 wireless receiver's bandwith lets you play with ten TV channels worth of UHF spectrum.
The auto-scan lets you know which frequencies are clean,...
Offsite Link: Grab more information about the UHF$ and other Shure technologies at www.shure.com.
Many of the bands Gearwire has interviewed lately sing the praises of in-ear monitoring systems. Gary Numan uses them, so does Head Automatica guitarist Craig Bonitch. These systems have a rep for being pricey, but the entry...
Offsite Link: Check out the Shure PSM 200 page at the official Shure website.
