Editorial Reviews
Product Description:VHF / Wireless mic system
Amazon.com Product Description:Whether you're producing videos, leading aerobics, or putting on dramatic works, you'll find usefulness and versatility in Audio-Technica's 2-mic multi-purpose ATR288W wireless microphone system. At the heart of the system are its microphones, AT's ATR35s miniature lavalier condenser microphone and the ATR20 dynamic handheld microphone.
Either mic may be plugged into the supplied transmitter and fed wirelessly (using FM, or frequency modulation) to the receiver and on to your mixing console, tape recorder, hard disk, or other device. Use the system with camcorders, karaoke setup, DJ systems, houses of worship, schools, meetings, or presentations.
The ATR35s (frequency response: 50 to 18,000 Hz) provides "hands-free" use and comes with a lapel clip and a tiny, custom-fit windscreen. The ATR20, meanwhile (frequency response: 80 to 12,000 Hz), is perfect for uses such as singing, talking, and other situations requiring mobility and durability.
The compact, ultra-lightweight transmitter and receiver are each powered by a single 9V battery (not included), on which they last for about 8 hours. The system's normal operating range is 100 feet, though you may get transmissions of up to 300 feet under optimum conditions.
Two user-switchable transmission frequencies and a durable, rubber-coated, flexible receiver antenna assist you in securing interference-free operation. The system comes with a monaural earphone for real-time monitoring, as well as a transmitter belt-clip and a reliable camera-mount adapter for easy positioning and use.
What's in the Box
The system includes 2 microphones, 1 mic rest, two .25-inch adapter plugs, 1 condenser-mic battery, 1 condenser-mic tie clip, 1 condenser-mic windscreen, 1 receiver, 1 transmitter, 1 monaural earphone, 1 transmitter belt-clip, 1 camera-mount microphone adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
noisy noisy noisy, November 24, 2009
By
Thomas Avery Gibson (Detroit)
Honestly, the amount of post work that I had to do drove me crazy. I expect to do a little work on audio, but if you don't own an editing program with a noise reducer, don't bother.
Can you hear me NOW?, October 27, 2009
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R. F. Rynkowski (Albuquerque, NM USA)
The is a great piece of hardware and reasonably priced. With it reasonable reception range of around 100-130ft and included lavalair or handheld mic, its a great addition to any amateur videographer's toolbox. Having the necessary mic plug-in on your camcorder, this remote equipment beats camera mounted mics hands down when you are more than a couple of feet away. Doing outdoor travel videos my wife and I use it extensively. The units use 9-volt batteries and they last a long time, but it's our practice to put fresh batteries in before going out on a shoot. The receiver also has a plug in for an optional headset, so you know what the camcorder is recording and if you are receiving a clean transmission (headset is not included). Be sure to storyboard your shots and write a timed script before going out or you'll end up not having what you need. Having unsynced voice over, sounds and looks like...well, really amateurish. Having looked at several other units I found this to be of great value all around.
This met my expectations, August 30, 2009
By
Glen Bradford (Purdue, IN)
I chose this set because compared to the other sets with the larger audio jacks for $20, they appeared cheap and heck, this one came with a microphone and a lapel mic. I went and bought two rechargable batteries that i use with this to shoot weekly class videos and whatever else i want to shoot. i just got back from shooting in hawaii and this does not work well past 100 feet.
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so, all things said, this does what i want it to do, audio technica is a reasonable brand, the batteries fit in their compartment (unlike other reviews i have read on other products) and you get a free mic!
Mic is well worth the $$, August 29, 2009
By
R. Bruce (Newport Beach, CA US)
Got this unit, hooked it up, and sound ! works ok, just not very far indoors, say 30foot, but 20 or less and your golden, not had a chance outside yet. for the money I think it's great !
Had to return this product, August 11, 2009
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Marianne BI was using this for a PA system - didn't work at all for that purpose. It didn't pick up the voice when placed on the lapel at all. It had to be next to your mouth - which wasn't possible to set up. It also caused terrible feedback. I sent it back.
