Guide to Wireless Microphones

[mbenonis]

I've been considering for a while writing a guide to selecting and using wireless microphone systems in high school theatre. While I have a general idea of what would be included in such a document, it would be very helpful to know what other people want to know. So, here is my question: what kind of topics would you like to see addressed in a ControlBooth.com Guide to Wireless Microphones? Please be as specific as possible.

[avkid]

differences between UHF, VHF and Diversity/true diversity and non-diversity

[dwt1]

Hello:

What a good idea. I think for the typical user "Troubleshooting Guide" would be beneficial.
As well as a discussion of mic placement (for lavalier mics).

Thanks,

dwt1

[Eboy87]

definitly something on reciever placement, i've seen too many people put wireless recievers where they don't get a good signal, and where they can fall and break.

[mbenonis]

Great, keep 'em coming!

[Eboy87]

Might also want to say something about selecting frequencies.

[Radman]

Ways of safeguarding from talent misuse. Battery options. Perhaps advanced antenna info like distribution, amplification, stuff. Also information about different mic elements and output signal types and advantages/disadvantages.

[Scooter]

dont forget a good, basic EQ setup for beginers

[mbenonis]

I'm going to need a bit more feedback than this - what else do you all really want to know?

[dvsDave]

perhaps a section on battery management for multiple wireless systems (eg. what type of batteries to use, advantages/disadvantages of rechargeable vs. single use batteries)

perhaps, also a section on storage and preventive maintainance/how to care for your wireless mics