Editorial Reviews
Product Description:Audio-Technica offers its ATR288W TwinMic VHF wireless system. It is a multi-purpose wireless system with two microphones that provides versatile performance for camcorders, karaoke, DJs, houses of worship, schools, meetings and presentations. It includes ATR35 miniature lavalier condenser microphone for "hands-free" uses such as aerobics, dance, theater, lectures and "newscaster-style" videos. This system also includes ATR20 dynamic microphone for handheld uses such as singing, talking, recording and videos. Compact, ultra-lightweight transmitter and receiver are each powered by a single 9V battery. Its normal operating range is 100' and up to 300' under optimum conditions. You'll find two user-switchable frequencies for interference-free operation very useful. The system includes earphone for real-time monitoring capability and durable, rubber-coated, flexible receiver antenna that can be positioned for best reception as well as a belt-clip and quick, reliable camera mount adapter for easy positioning and use.
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
It worked great for our Revelation Seminar, November 25, 2008
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Kenneth Blundell (Charleston, West Virginia)
I purchased this for our Revelation Seminar. The camera was located in the Balcony of our church and the sound quality was very good on my Cannon video recorder. A very good investment for the money. I have not used the hand held mic that comes with it---
Pastor Ken Charleston, West Virginia
Decent wireless system, November 19, 2008
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Wayne M. Clark (Lake Elsinore, CA)
I was very impressed with this system. I nomally use systems costing around five to eight hundred dollars, and this one actually worked without any noise or interference. One of the nice surprises, is that it worked also with a Audio-Technica T68 wireless system, allowing the use of a high quality hand-held mike as well. I would recommnend this to anyone looking for a back-up or first time system.
Excellent value, July 31, 2008
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Patrick RigneyThis wireless mic system is a good value for the price. Sound quality is good over the range I've been using it, around 30-40 feet. My only complaint is that both the transmitter lacks a "mute" switch and the receiver "chirps" when the transmitter is powered off, so although this would not be much of an issue when used with a video camera, it's not ideal (but still acceptable) as an inexpensive wireless solution for use with a P.A.
Overpriced for what you get, April 28, 2008
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Makoto Schoppert (Orlando, FL USA)
There are a few problems that I've encountered with this unit.
First off, the handheld mic is useless. If you hold it in your hand, it picks up all the noise from holding it in your hand. Give it a little squeeze, and the mic picks it up, or even slide it around in your hand, it gets picked up. The windscreen on the clip-on mic comes off very easily.
As far as the transmitter/receiver, the transmitter has no dedicated antenna, it uses the mic cord as an antenna. It can be staticy at times, even in close proximity. If you're monitoring the audio with headphones, make sure that you don't turn off the transmitter while you have the headphones on, otherwise you will hear VERY LOUD static.
This is also an outdated produt. The product box shows a VHS camcorder, and the manuals were printed in 1997, so I guess it's been in the box for about 11 years.
If you need a cheap wireless lavalier, this can get you started, however, I think it's worth more like $35. If you have the money, spend it on a Sennheiser setup instead.
a great mic for a great price., February 9, 2008
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Courtney Bailey (Seattle, WA)
I've used this mic for a pilates classes for a film, and it has worked great. no real issues, long battery life, and light weight for the instructor. And for the price of this wireless mic you really cant beat it.
