If you want more freedom to move on stage, then a wireless instrument microphone is often the ideal solution. Set it up, and you're no longer bound to a cabled microphone or forced to hover around a stand-mounted mic.
A Wireless System Complete with Transmitter & Receiver
Whether you're using a wireless handheld microphone, a clip-on microphone, headset or an instrument microphone, the core of the wireless system remains the same. As such, picking out a complete set including a transmitter and receiver matched to the same frequency is a great idea.
Clip-On Saxophone Microphones
Wireless instrument microphones are really popular among brass and woodwind musicians. Most of the time, the system will include a receiver unit and a bodypack transmitter that comes with a microphone that simply and neatly clips onto your instrument. Many of these microphones also feature some kind of multi-functional clip and flexible gooseneck mount, making it easier to position the mike in front of the bell of something like a saxophone or trumpet.
Other Wireless Instrument Microphones
You could also put together your own custom system. Our range of condenser instrument microphones includes microphones designed for specific instruments, so you can pick out the right one and combine it with a separate receiver and a compatible bodypack transmitter to complete your setup. All you need to make sure of is that the microphone can be plugged into the transmitter. For example, Sennheiser equipment uses standard 3.5mm TRS plugs, Shure equipment uses TA4F plugs and AKG gear uses TA3F plugs.
Frequency Asked Questions About Wireless Instrument Microphones
Which wireless microphone system should I pick?
In our range of wireless instrument microphones, you'll find plenty of complete systems for wind instruments, but if you're looking for a microphone for another instrument, then you can pick up systems that just include a receiver and beltpack transmitter, before picking out a compatible microphone for your instrument. Just remember to check that the plug will match the transmitter!
What frequency can you use for a wireless microphone?
When you step over to a wireless microphone or any other wireless system, you'll soon notice that you'll need to check more than just the connection plugs. There is a lot of conflicting information about the correct use of wireless systems and their frequencies, and even the information that is correct is subject to change. To help you figure out which wireless system and which frequency band is the best for you, see our complete Wireless Microphones & Frequencies explainer. This page summarises what frequencies are, and more importantly, which frequencies you can legally use without a permit.
