BrooklynSound Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 Greetings Everyone, I'm nate and, I have recently started recording sound for video. Prior to that, I had been providing sound reinforcement services for events. Recently I was called upon to provide lavalier mics for a videographer at this event.. I only had handheld mics in my kit. B&H was closed and I was stuck. I didn't have enough time to order online. Luckily, after a few hours trek around to every place I could think of, one of the local pawn shops had two complete sets of Lectrosonics R175 receiver/M175DC transmitter (w original mics & power cord) selling for a little less than $200. As I said, I didn't have a lot of time so, I took a chance and thankfully, they worked out great for the event. My question is... These things are old... they only work on one channel each... these units are VHF (finally had a chance to do some research 193.050 & 192.050) and, even though that event worked out nicely, should I replace these with UHF, 2.4GHz? They sound good but I'm afraid being stuck on just the one frequency each. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, The new kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted January 18, 2020 Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 The VHF range is clearer now then it was prior to DTV, I still have two 185 systems that work better now then they did in the mid 90s. Of course they are not frequency agile, so if there's interference, you're forked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynSound Posted January 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Rick Reineke said: The VHF range is clearer now then it was prior to DTV, I still have two 185 systems that work better now then they did in the mid 90s. Of course they are not frequency agile, so if there's interference, you're forked. Thanks Rick. I think I'll hold on to them... any advice for repacement lav's??? can't seem to find any that fit these 2.5mm jacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 I'm not familiar with the 175 Tx., The user manual states a "Twist-lock micro" which appears to be about the size of a 2.5 mm micro w/ a locking mechanism. Contact Lectro about a proper plug replacement or mic. My M185s originally came w/ Lectro 119s, but the M185 Tx had a TA5 (mini XLR) connection. Oscar SoundTech (OST) has decent mics for under $150 if your on a budget, Don't know if OST can get a compatible plug. btw, OST is in central Jersey and customer service is top shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlw Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 We still make and sell the M152/MC - a good quality omni lav mic with MC connector - for your M175 transmitter. https://www.lectrosonics.com/All-Accessories/product/m152mc-2.html Check with a Lectrosonics dealer for exact pricing (should be in the neigborhood of $150-160, and we have them in stock at the HQ. -Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpro Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 Karl any chance of Lectro coming out with VHF radios that are frequency agile, along with some of the UHF radio functions? All of that lovely open RF spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlw Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 IFBs yes - we have them in VHF. There has been talk about mic transmitters as well. Once we get some of the projects done that we are working on, we'll give it a closer look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpro Posted January 21, 2020 Report Share Posted January 21, 2020 Thank you for the update Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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