Microphone System

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Where to find FCC rules on wireless mics?

  Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.

• How do you turn off the microphone on a headset?

  Press to turn microphone on (key will light up) or off. You must turn on the microphone in order to respond handsfree to a speakerphone call. While on a handset or headset call, press Mic to mute microphone on handset or headset (key will blink); press again to cancel mute.

• How does a wireless microphone work on a radio?

  Wireless microphones convert audio signals created by microphones into radio signals, which are sent by a transmitter through the air to a receiver. The receiver converts the radio signals back into audio signals which are then sent through the sound system.

• What kind of microphone does a AH9 headset use?

  Along with a w ater/sweat-resistant Qe headset microphone, this frequency-agile UHF wireless system combines the AH9 micro transmitter and AR99m micro receiver for a highly-portable, rechargeable setup that offers high-definition sound completely free of cables and beltpacks.

• What do you need for a wireless microphone system?

  Complete wireless systems will often include one or more transmitters, a receiver, a microphone (or two), and accessories such as cables and mounting hardware. Expect to find wireless transmitters in multiple form factors; the three most common are handheld, bodypack/beltpack, and plug-on.

• Where do you place a wireless microphone on a camera?

  Wireless transmitters will typically be placed where the subjects or sound sources are, while wireless receivers will usually be near the recording device, such as a camera or mixing console. So, the basic signal flow is sound source to transmitter, transmitter to receiver, then receiver to recorder.

• Is there such a thing as a wireless lavalier mic?

  For example, a lapel mic or lav mic is a miniature microphone that clips onto the subject's clothing. So, a "wireless lavalier microphone" is really just a lapel microphone intended for connection to a wireless transmitter.

• Where does the microphone go in a headset?

  Though an earset hooks around one ear and a headset is worn around both ears, these headworn mics share the commonality of having a tiny microphone capsule on a boom, which positions the microphone element near the subjects mouth.