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Wireless Head Microphones
Although Lapel microphones provide freedom of movement, a Head microphone is really the best choice. There are some excellent ones like the Clock Audio CMH2000. Many are available in beige or black and are extremely small and light weight.
A good Head microphone can provide very natural, high quality sound. The volume and tone never change because the microphone is always in the same position relative to your mouth. You can get plenty of Gain before Feedback because it is close to your mouth and it is so small and inconspicuous that you and everyone else will probably forget it is even there.
The CMH2000 is an amazing ultra-light head-worn condenser microphone that can be used with any wireless system. It is a small, inconspicuous, comfortable head microphone and is available in Tan or Black.
The CMH2000 provides very natural sound with no feedback problems. Because it is always close to your mouth, and never changes its position regardless of where you turn, the sound is consistent. Lapel microphones give a more "muddy" sound and provide much less gain before feedback. This may not be the fault of the microphone, but simply the fact that it is located on your chest. The head microphone completely eliminates these problems.
For a complete wireless system order the WMS450CMH2000T .
A great sounding Head Microphone which is even smaller is the Countryman E6I. This is available in black, tan and beige and can be wired for the AKG belt packs or any other wireless system.
For a complete wireless system, order the 0WMS450E6i .
Another great single ear Head Microphone is the Electro-Voice RE97. It is almost the same size as the Countryma E6i, comes in the same colours, sounds as good but is considerably less expensive.
For a complete wireless system, order the FMR500E.
There are many lower cost head microphones available such as the C555L, however the CMH2000, E6I and RE97 are by far the most popular for Churches because it is the most comfortable and least conspicuous.
Complete Head Mic Systems
We keep up with the industry, looking at specifications and trying new equipment. The leaders of the pack right now seem to be the AKG WMS450 and Telex FMR500 systems. They provide great professional performance at a very reasonable price.
Although we can combine any microphone with any wireless system, here are a couple of popular combinations.
The 0WMS450GS is an excellent UHF wireless belt pack system. It is a true diversity system with removable antennae providing reliable operation in any room. The receiver operates at a frequency away from any radio interference and has a very tightly controlled bandwidth making it very selective. This allows you to use up to 12 systems without cross talk. It also provides high rejection of noise. We often sell the system with the CMH2000T, or E6i head microphone. This provides excellent sound reproduction. The system has many nice features including an automatic battery indicator on the transmitter and receiver, and a balanced microphone or line level output. The WMS450 is a very advanced, automatic system. The receivers program themselves by scanning the area for unused frequency channels. They then set themselves up on available frequencies. The WMS450GS is an excellent wireless system for its low price.
The Telex FMR500E has the same great features as the WMS450 plus it adds Tone Code Squelch. Although even without it, the high quality UHF wireless systems like the WMS450 are very unlikely to pick up noise interference when the transmitter is turned off, this feature makes it virtually impossible to do so. This is because, in addition to the normal squelch which rejects signals below a certain level, the Tone Code Squelch actually looks for an ultrasonic tone from its transmitter before it unlocks (turns on).
In comparison the the WMS450, here are some of the pros and cons. The WMS450 uses one AA battery, while the FMR500 uses a 9 volt battery. The FMR500 has a larger body pack,than the WMS450. Having said this however, both work and sound great.
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