Without your review I would have dismissed the price as too good to be true. Thanks for sharing.
On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 10:27 PM Robert Matson via Contra Callers < contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > We haven't had the trouble that you describe, Joe, or really any annoyance > other than the one I described with the headset slipping. > > Batteries are standard AA. We use rechargeable batteries but one-use, > e.g. Duracell are fine, of course. When the batteries run down, it simply > stops transmitting without any noise as it winds down. I recharge the > batteries before each dance. No-brand AAs lasted about 30 hours. > > Range is about 80 meters, according to the manual. I've used it out to > 75' with no drop in signal. > > Each (balanced) XLR output carries a channel. So, if you want stereo > output use these. > Yes, there is a _quarter inch TRS _unbalanced_ output that combines the > two channels into one mono signal. I plug-in a 1/4" TS unbalanced (mono) > cable and it carries both channels. > > Manual w/ specs > https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/600059_Manual_220523.pdf > > Set up is just plug in and go with no technical skill required to operate > the essential functions. > > Were rather pleased with it. > > Rob > - - - - - - - - - - - - > > Robert Matson > > > > On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 5:48 PM Joe Harrington <contradancer...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I'm using a nice little wireless thing I bought for like $50. Sound >> quality is great...except when it isn't. After working fine for a while, >> the sound gets dirty and then has dropouts until you power-cycle the >> headset. It has USB-charged batteries. >> >> Does your unit have any trouble like that? How far can you really get >> from it? I see two XLRs on the back. There's another output, which is an >> even mix of the two. What kind of plug is that? Is it a regular 1/4" or >> 1/8"? Is it stereo, or just a mono mix? >> >> Shoppingly yours, >> >> --jh-- >> >> >> On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 2:12 PM Robert Matson via Contra Callers < >> contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> I hope this helps someone in our community save money on a cordless >>> microphone. >>> >>> Just now, a caller friend asked me about the ~$130 Monoprice-brand >>> cordless mic system that we use for calling and teaching. We've used this >>> inexpensive but perfectly adequate cordless mic system for over a year and >>> 16 dances. >>> >>> https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=600060 >>> 2x mics, 2x headpieces, 2x transmitters, 1x 2-channel receiver. >>> Outputs: 2x XLR for ea. channel or 1x 1/4" combined. >>> ~$130 >>> >>> We've noticed no downsides in spite of the low price, except that Ellen >>> finds the headpiece slips. I understand the issue as being that long thick >>> straight hair prevents the head piece from clamping snugly. She solved it >>> once by wearing a baseball cap. I've worn the mic about six times for >>> calling single dances and to help teach walk-throughs and -- short hair no >>> baseball cap and wearing reading glasses -- had a seamless experience. >>> Another semi-local caller, who calls a monthly dance and to whom I >>> recommended the same set, hasn't mentioned to me any downsides or >>> frustrations. >>> >>> I have no relationship with the manufacturer or dealer. I've bought >>> other things from Monoprice. The one time I had an issue, they quickly >>> resolved it. >>> >>> Hope this helps someone. >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> - - - - - - - - - - - - >>> >>> Robert Matson >>> Cell: (917) 626-2675 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net >>> >> _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net > To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net >
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