I previously mentioned that I use an Audio Technica System 10, but in fact, WE use three system 10s. My wife Lynn and I, call duet singing calls with two handhelds, and I often use the headset at ONS parties. If one receiver, or mic,dies, I can change the pairing as needed. I can also use all three at once if needed. The system 10 automatically senses interference and changes channels/frequencies when needed. I was having problems with RF interference using my Carvin headset.
I also have a Energizer rapid charger that allows me to charge batteries on the way, or at a gig, if needed. It is quit convenient. On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 11:13 AM, Sue C. Hulsether via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Kalia and others, > > I have been using an Audio-Technica wireless system for over 13 years. > And I am very pleased with its performance. > Whereas I don’t like a mic on my head, this works for me in gigs where I > need my hands. I have both a headset mic (with belt-pack) and a hand-held > cordless mic that operate with the same receiver. They just can’t be on at > the same time. I think the sound quality is better with the hand-held mic, > but they are both great, and I have *rarely* had feedback issues with > them. The hand-held mic is very unidirectional, so does not cause feedback > (unless I loan it to someone who holds it far from their mouth and steps > right in front of the speaker). > > The Audio-Technica system I have is: ATW 1451. A quick check on their > website makes it looks like this series is discontinued, but I’m guessing > the 2000 series is the current equivalent. http://www.audio-technica.com/ > cms/wls_systems/6bc6d93a774d761d/index.html > > Re beltpack: I have a comfy/loose belt that I wear around my waist so the > beltpack does not need to clip on my clothing. I keep the belt with the > mic and receiver. > > Re the sturdiness: I use this 6 hours a day, 10 + days per month. I have > replaced the mic/headset (but not the belt-pack) a few times in 13 years > since the wire is small (also not bulky on me!) and eventually gets shorts > in it. My “local” sound shop can sometimes clip the cord and re-wire, but > I find that I have to replace the headset (at $125) about every 18 months > or so. > I have never had to replace or fix the handheld unit, even after dropping > it on a wood floor. > > Re batteries: They both use AA batteries, and I have found some > high-quality rechargeable batteries that I love (Powerex batteries and > accompanying Maha/Powerex charger). > One pair of AA batteries will last me about 10 hours of usage. (My > original AT used 9 volt batteries and would need a new battery about every > 4 hours.) > > I also know others who have been happy with the SHURE wireless headset. > The sound guys I go to say that the A-T is slightly better quality. > > sue > > > > > *Sue Hulsether* > shulset...@mac.com > > www.suehulsether.com > 608-632-1267 Cell > 608-629-6250 Home > P.O. Box 363 > Viroqua, WI 54665 > > > > > > On Sep 5, 2016, at 10:12 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > I sent this last week but got a message from Dave Casserly telling me the > message had been marked as spam, so I'm guessing it mostly disappeared into > everyone's lint filter. I've read the previous threads on headsets going > back to 2014 and there aren't a lot of specifics. JoLaine, if you're > reading this, I'd love to know what model you use. You mentioned that it > was a Shure and that you loved it. And Rich Sbardella mentioned last year > that his Shure had been giving him trouble. Rich, what model is yours, and > are you happy with your replacement? > > Here's the mail from last week, to get those of you who didn't see it on > the same page with those who did: > > Hi all > > I was just working a wedding gig and my old Samson headset mic crapped > out. If the piano player hadn't had hers along, I would have been in > serious trouble. Time for a new and more reliable headset mic. I use my > hands a LOT when I'm doing ONS gigs, so a handheld cordless isn't an option > for me. > > I'd love recommendations from any of you about specific models to look > at. I'm planning to plow the funds from this wedding and some of my caller > piggy bank into a new mic, so I want something that's really good quality. > It doesn't have to be tiny and invisible, but it does need to be reliable > and sturdy. If it doesn't have a belt pack that's a plus, but it seems like > most of the good-quality headset mics have belt packs. I'll deal with it > if that's the best bet. So, recommendations? > > For reference, the one I was working with was a Samson Airline 77, often > referred to as the "aerobic instructor mic." It had the transmitter on the > headset, so there were no wires or belt pack, and it worked just fine for a > long time until suddenly it didn't. I would like to hear what folks are > using who rely on a headset mic for their calling gigs. > > Kalia Kliban in Sebastopol, CA > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > >