dukeofwail
72 posts
Sep 22, 2011
2:12 AM
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Just got my Nady wireless lapel mic DKW-3LT, and found that it has built-in automatic level. http://www.adorama.com/NADKW3LT.html
This is bad for amplified harp, because it pumps up the gain when you stop playing, causing feedback! I need a wireless mic with fixed gain, so that it can't actively compensate for loud or soft signals.
Here's the clue from the product description:
"Advanced audio processing circuitry gives you a wide dynamic range with no overloading for loud inputs or background hiss during quiet use."
My worry is that maybe all (most) wireless lavalier mics now function this way? Any suggestions before I return it? Thanks.
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MrVerylongusername
1957 posts
Sep 22, 2011
4:53 AM
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My Sennheiser Freeport (bought for vocals) has an adjustable gain pot.
All radio mics compress the signal before transmission and then expand it at the receiving end ('compansion'). You can get the same kind of 'pumping' effect as you can with any compressor. I guess you get what you pay for, with higher end stuff being more transparent
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Rick Shanks
110 posts
Sep 22, 2011
2:02 PM
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I love my AKG WMS40 unit ( snap-on transmitter to receiver the size of a car radio,that lives on my pedalboard.) I'm not sure if they are still available-Have had it 3 yrs or so now. I also have a Samson airline unit,also snap-on, much smaller and with, I'm sure an inferior, as in 'less transparent' sound.
If I were in the U.S. and going wireless now .. I'd talk to Greg H at Blows Me Away.---------
KiwiRick
http://www.richardshanksart.com
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