Henchman Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 So, we are in the middle of our Fringe Festival run of "London Calling ". I bought 12 channels of gtd audio UHF wirless mics. It's working fine for most of the 12 man cast. Except I have 3 actors who simply do not project. So, I need to find 3, better, wireless mics for Friday an d Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Who would have the best rental on this here in LA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Check Location Sound Corp: https://www.locationsound.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 If they are talking too quiet, then getting the mic closer will help a lot. As it is for a live festival performance, could you get away using a Countryman E6 (or even H6?), or does it have to be more discrete than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 If possible consider headworn mics (cardioid), such as the DPA 4088. Closest possible to mouth and will make no problems in live situations. But of course they are visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engaudio Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 you have a projection problem, not a mic problem. it's common.. I grew up in a theater environment and know the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 9 hours ago, Henchman said: So, we are in the middle of our Fringe Festival run of "London Calling ". I bought 12 channels of gtd audio UHF wirless mics. It's working fine for most of the 12 man cast. Except I have 3 actors who simply do not project. So, I need to find 3, better, wireless mics for Friday an d Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Who would have the best rental on this here in LA. Very off topic and in the when you have time category. What do you think of the build and sound quality of that brand of wireless and are you using their stock lav? I have a simple audio only traveling show that I need to outfit and this gear is incredibly inexpensive. I could buy instead of rent at those prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yullover Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Place your mic closer or increase gain in the transmitter, yes more ambiant noise but you get more clear voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, Yullover said: Place your mic closer or increase gain in the transmitter, yes more ambiant noise but you get more clear voice. Done both. 4 hours ago, berniebeaudry said: Very off topic and in the when you have time category. What do you think of the build and sound quality of that brand of wireless and are you using their stock lav? I have a simple audio only traveling show that I need to outfit and this gear is incredibly inexpensive. I could buy instead of rent at those prices. They've actually worked very well. It's the lav mics that just arent very good. You could buy it and replace the mics, and still be way less out of pocket. Than buyng something way more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Henchman said: Done both. They've actually worked very well. It's the lav mics that just arent very good. You could buy it and replace the mics, and still be way less out of pocket. Than buyng something way more expensive. Good to know! Thanks for the response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 6 hours ago, Henchman said: They've actually worked very well. It's the lav mics that just arent very good. You could buy it and replace the mics, and still be way less out of pocket. Than buyng something way more expensive. Holy Crap those are inexpensive! https://gtdaudio.net/uhf-mic.html Not sure which model you ordered, but this looks typical of their prices: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 "Holy Crap those are inexpensive!" +11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 That's the one. And yes, with better mics they'd be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 so, any suggestions on a decnt sounding lav to use with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFilm Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Get OST to make you up one! Although given how low budget those wireless are.... maybe rewire an Aspen Mic one instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 Yes, the (made in USA) OST 801 or 802 are decent sounding for around $120 w/plug (identical shape & size of a Tram). The 4mm round TL40 has a flatter response for slightly less as I recall. BTW, what connector do those mics use? The posted specs are pretty minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (made in USA) Do you consider that relevant? I'm just asking out of curiosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted June 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Rick Reineke said: Yes, the (made in USA) OST 801 or 802 are decent sounding for around $120 w/plug (identical shape & size of a Tram). The 4mm round TL40 has a flatter response for slightly less as I recall. BTW, what connector do those mics use? The posted specs are pretty minimal. TA3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Constantin said: Do you consider that relevant? I'm just asking out of curiosity Just for general info and to clarify it's not a 'made in China' POS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonmoore1 Posted June 22, 2017 Report Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) What's the FCC-ID on those wireless? - I sure can't find it on the FCC website. Their website does, in fact, tout their factory in China - and their operational frequency (610-680) does NOT comply with the new regulations based on their published information (608-614 is off limits to wireless mics) About Us GTD Audio Inc, is a professional audio equipment manufacturer. We have been designing, manufacturing, and marketing audio equipment since 1990. we are headquarter in the U.S.A and have our own manufacturing plant in China. we assure and provide high quality products to our clients at the most competitive prices. Edited June 22, 2017 by Gordonmoore1 clarification - added the word wireless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henchman Posted June 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Gordonmoore1 said: What's the FCC-ID on those wireless? - I sure can't find it on the FCC website. Their website does, in fact, tout their factory in China - and their operational frequency (610-680) does NOT comply with the new regulations based on their published information (608-614 is off limits to wireless mics) About Us GTD Audio Inc, is a professional audio equipment manufacturer. We have been designing, manufacturing, and marketing audio equipment since 1990. we are headquarter in the U.S.A and have our own manufacturing plant in China. we assure and provide high quality products to our clients at the most competitive prices. there are 9 different bands according to the manual 30mw: 518-542 572-596 620-670 718-769 20mw 794-806 770-820 10mw 838-865 925-932 740-752 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlw Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Of the bands you list from their manual, the only ones that are legal for operation in the US (assuming those units have FCC type approval) are: 518-542 572-596 620-670 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonmoore1 Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 And the 620-670 is going away. and that FCC-ID number is .......... ?? It should be on a label on either transmitter or receiver. Generally a 6 character alphanumeric - the Label will also have the frequency range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 That does not make any deference w/ made in China products I guess... despite the US 'home' office. The 600mHz band is currently legal.. but not for long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Hey Hench--do us a jangling keys test those wirelesses and let us know how they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Just for general info and to clarify it's not a 'made in China' POS. Oh ok, yes that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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