I¹m looking into getting a wireless microphone or headset for calling and
while the past discussions have been helpful, the database programmer in me
longs for more organized and detailed information. With that in mind, I¹m
thinking about making an online survey for individuals to report the
experiences with various makes and models. My plan would be to summarize the
results so we can get a sense what makes and models people like and dislike
and why.
Before I create the survey, I¹d like to get feedback on the questions as
follows below. Please feel free to comment on the following and to suggest
revisions or additions.
Will Loving
Amherst, MA
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Wireless Microphone/Headset Survey  Sample Questions
(Again, these are suggested survey questions, please don¹t answer them now)
1. Microphone Type:  __Handheld    __Headset
2. Microphone      Brand:_______   Model:________  Year Purchased:_________
3. Base Station:   Brand:_______   Model:________  Year Purchased:_________
4. Transmitter (if sep) Brand:_______   Model:________  Year
Purchased:_________
5. Battery Type/Size: __Built-in  __AAA  __AA   __C  __D   __Other
6. Does this unit use rechargeable batteries or have built-in rechargeable
pack:  __Yes 
7. Do you use rechargeable batteries: __Yes
8. Preferred Battery Brand: ___________
9. Battery capacity (If you know it) in MilliAmp Hours (mAh) printed on the
battery: ____mAh 
10. Battery life on a full charge or fresh set of batteries (approx):____hrs
11. Does unit (mic or battery pack) have a battery-charge-remaining
indicator:  __Yes 
12. Sound Quality  1 (poor) <-> 9 (superb)
13. Construction/Quality:  1 (poor) <-> 5 (Avg) <-> 10 (superb)
14. Durability/Reliability:  1 (poor) <-> 5 (Avg) <-> 10 (superb)
15. Range:  1 (poor) <-> 5 (Avg) <-> 10 (superb)
16. Interference Rejection (resistance to interference from other radio
sources):  1 (poor) <-> 5 (Avg) <-> 10 (superb)
17. List up to three things you LIKE about this unit:
  * __________________
 * __________________
 * __________________ 
18. List up to three things you DON¹T LIKE about this unit:
  * __________________
 * __________________
 * __________________ 
19. What kinds of calling/instruction do you use this for (check all that
apply):
  * Contra Dance 
 * Square Dance 
 * Family/Community Dance
 * English Country Dance
 * Waltz 
 * Ballroom 
 * International/Folk
 * Aerobics 
 * Other  ______________ 
20. What size group do you use this for: Average Size ___ Largest Size ___
21. Questions for Headset users: When you need to speak off mike, do:
  * Switch the unit off
 * Cover the mike with your hand
 * Move it out of the way
 * Other_____________ 
22. Would you recommend this system to other callers: __Yes  __No  __Maybe