We haven't had the trouble that you describe, Joe, or really any annoyance other than the one I described with the headset slipping.Batteries are standard AA. We use rechargeable batteries but one-use, e.g. Duracell are fine, of course. When the batteries run down, it simply stops transmitting without any noise as it winds down. I recharge the batteries before each dance. No-brand AAs lasted about 30 hours.Range is about 80 meters, according to the manual. I've used it out to 75' with no drop in signal.Each (balanced) XLR output carries a channel. So, if you want stereo output use these.Yes, there is a _quarter inch TRS _unbalanced_ output that combines the two channels into one mono signal. I plug-in a 1/4" TS unbalanced (mono) cable and it carries both channels.Manual w/ specsSet up is just plug in and go with no technical skill required to operate the essential functions.Were rather pleased with it._______________________________________________Rob- - - - - - - - - - - -Robert Matson
On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 5:48 PM Joe Harrington <contradancerjoe@gmail.com> wrote:I'm using a nice little wireless thing I bought for like $50. Sound quality is great...except when it isn't. After working fine for a while, the sound gets dirty and then has dropouts until you power-cycle the headset. It has USB-charged batteries.Does your unit have any trouble like that? How far can you really get from it? I see two XLRs on the back. There's another output, which is an even mix of the two. What kind of plug is that? Is it a regular 1/4" or 1/8"? Is it stereo, or just a mono mix?Shoppingly yours,--jh--On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 2:12 PM Robert Matson via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:_______________________________________________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- - - - - - - - - - - -
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