Handheld Radio Microphone Systems

When selecting a vocal handheld radio mic system for you it’s important to take into account a number of things, varying factors, such as the purpose of a microphone, the environment, and your budget will have an impact on your decision and hopefully we can help you through that. First of all, you’ll need to consider the frequency range of the system, for example CH70 863-865 Mhz is classed as a free licence frequency range however you can only have 4 systems working in this range whereas CH68 606Mhz-613.5Mhz you require to buy a shared licence which costs £85 per year from PMSE. We usually recommend CH38 radio mic systems as if you are in a built up area like a city centre and multiple people are using CH70 near you then you can have interference issues during your event.  If you have any queries on this as it can get a bit confusing don’t hesitate to contact AudioCP.

Secondly you need to consider the type of microphone that you require, since the microphone is a piece of equipment that you’ll be using for some time, and often will be moved around etc. you should purchase a reliable unit which is durable and won’t develop a fault after a little use, our technicians would be best to provide some advice on this as they deal with the equipment on a daily basis and know the systems and their advantages inside out. Furthermore, it is recommended that you do a little bit or research into the polar pattern of the microphone that you require, these include the following: Cardioid (the most common, most sensitive from the front), Supercardioid (narrower direction of pickup from the front compared to cardioid), Hypercardioid (even narrower direction of pickup and best rejection from the sides), Omnidirectional (360 degree of pick up, capturing sound from every direction), and Bidirectional (captures sound from the front and the back of the capsule equally). Taking all of these factors into account when selecting the best microphone for you is important as you will be able to select the best value for money microphone necessary for you, be it for performing, public speaking, or even live streaming. Our staff as always would be more than happy to help you navigate the online shop in order to help you find the cheapest deals and aid you in your decision of what to buy so please don’t hesitate to contact us at our Glasgow store with any questions.