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About Wireless Microphone Systems

Choosing a wireless microphone system involves several decisions. Analog or digital? Ultra-high frequency (UHF) or 2.4GHz? Handheld or lavalier? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also regulates which frequencies are legal to operate on, adding another layer to the process. At Sweetwater, our Sales Engineers receive ongoing training on everything we sell, and they can help you find the wireless system that suits your needs.

Handheld, Headset, and Lavalier Wireless Mics

Are you a lead vocalist? A handheld wireless mic system is a common starting point. Singing dancers and drummers, dance and fitness instructors, and other active performers often appreciate the freedom of a headset wireless system, which holds the capsule at a consistent distance from the mouth. If you’re a presenter, worship leader, or stage actor, a lavalier wireless system clips to clothing and stays discreet. These wireless microphones are built for performers in motion. For vocals tracked at a fixed position, our studio and recording microphones are a better fit.

Wireless Instrument Mics for Guitar, Bass, and Horns

Sweetwater also carries wireless systems made for brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, as well as electric guitar and bass. A wireless instrument mic typically clamps to a horn bell or a drum rim and feeds a bodypack transmitter. Guitar and bass players use a plug-on transmitter that connects to the instrument’s output jack and sends to a receiver at the amp.

UHF, VHF, and 2.4GHz: What That MHz Number Means

The megahertz (MHz) figure on a wireless system refers to the radio frequency (RF) band it transmits on, and that band affects how many channels can run together and how far each one reaches. UHF systems are a common choice for professional wireless microphone systems, since they tend to offer more channels, longer range, and stronger resistance to interference. Very high frequency (VHF) systems are less common today, but they remain an affordable option for simple, single- or dual-channel setups like classrooms, karaoke, and presentations. License-free 2.4GHz digital systems avoid the TV bands, though they share spectrum with Wi-Fi.

FCC Compliance

Equipment operating on the wrong band risks unreliable performance along with fines. Our Sales Engineers receive ongoing training on FCC guidelines and can help you confirm that a system operates on a frequency that is legal for your area.

Building and Expanding Your Wireless Audio System

Besides complete systems, Sweetwater offers individual wireless transmitters and receivers for custom-configuring a system. Tell us what you need, and we can assemble components that match your application and budget. We can walk through signal flow as well, from receiver outputs into your mixer and out through your public address (PA) speakers, then into a rack case built for the road. And if you’d rather hear your mix in your ears than off the floor, a wireless in-ear monitor system can help reduce stage volume and move with you.

Why Buy Your Wireless System from Sweetwater

Our warehouse is stocked with wireless accessories to complete your system, and a free 2-year warranty plus in-house factory-authorized service technicians back your purchase. If you run into installation questions, our tech support team is available by phone. When you’re ready to cut the cords, give us a call, and one of our Sales Engineers can assist!

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