Wireless Mics

Wireless Microphones

When selecting a Wireless microphones its important to consider how may Mics you will want to use simultaneously. If its up to four then it is possible to use Radio microphones designed for the unlicensed band, this is called Channel 70 (863–865 MHz) . If you need more Mics or will need more it may be as well to use the regulated and licensed Band 39. To obtain a licence you need to contact: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/radio-equipment/apply-for-a-pmse-licence You can register here and be allocated the appropriate frequencies, this has the added advantage that non conflicting frequencies are assigned in busy areas, such as a theatre district.

With this in mind you can select from a number of types, with cost generally increasing as the number Mics you use simultaneously increases. You can build your own system of course, but it is often more economic to buy a pre-built set in a case, these will have the necessary power supplies and aerial system included. All of the types here work on the UHF band, we have excluded products from the 2.4GHz as this band is often subject Wi-Fi interference.

Things To Consider:

• How many Mics do you need to use simultaneously

• Would I work in busy entertainment area – Risk of Interference

• Do I need a Licence – More than four Mics