[Callers] Re: Gear / money-saving tip on a ~$130 cordless mic

Hi All, I hope this helps someone in our community save money on a cordless microphone. Just now, a caller friend asked me about the ~$130 Monoprice-brand cordless mic system that we use for calling and teaching. We've used this inexpensive but perfectly adequate cordless mic system for over a year and 16 dances. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=600060 2x mics, 2x headpieces, 2x transmitters, 1x 2-channel receiver. Outputs: 2x XLR for ea. channel or 1x 1/4" combined. ~$130 We've noticed no downsides in spite of the low price, except that Ellen finds the headpiece slips. I understand the issue as being that long thick straight hair prevents the head piece from clamping snugly. She solved it once by wearing a baseball cap. I've worn the mic about six times for calling single dances and to help teach walk-throughs and -- short hair no baseball cap and wearing reading glasses -- had a seamless experience. Another semi-local caller, who calls a monthly dance and to whom I recommended the same set, hasn't mentioned to me any downsides or frustrations. I have no relationship with the manufacturer or dealer. I've bought other things from Monoprice. The one time I had an issue, they quickly resolved it. Hope this helps someone. Rob - - - - - - - - - - - - Robert Matson Cell: (917) 626-2675 _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net