I looked around google for a pair of small, wireless stereo
microphones but didn't find anything. I'm hoping to get a set with
mics roughly the size/shape of ear-bud headphones, or maybe a little
larger. I found lots of hand-held mics and a few smaller ones, but
nothing quite like what I need. Can anyone point me in the right
direction?

bluecalx wrote ...
I looked around google for a pair of small, wireless stereo
microphones but didn't find anything. I'm hoping to get a set with
mics roughly the size/shape of ear-bud headphones, or maybe a little
larger. I found lots of hand-held mics and a few smaller ones, but
nothing quite like what I need. Can anyone point me in the right
direction?

Define "stereo". Do you mean a single unit that transmits two
channels, or do you mean two mics, each with their own transmitter?

Define "small". Most of the "clip-on" or "lavaliere" or "body"
mics used with wireless transmitters are the size of ear-bud
headphones, and many are quite a bit smaller.

Maybe if you explain what you are trying to do we can get a
better notion of what you are looking for.

On 16 Jun 2004 07:24:30 -0500, wrote:

I looked around google for a pair of small, wireless stereo
microphones but didn't find anything. I'm hoping to get a set with
mics roughly the size/shape of ear-bud headphones, or maybe a little
larger. I found lots of hand-held mics and a few smaller ones, but
nothing quite like what I need. Can anyone point me in the right

I've not seen a stereo radio mic as such. I think you'd need to use a
pair of mono units.

But tell us what you intend to use this for. There are issues with
radio mics that would make it difficult to get a true stereo
recording. The mic heads supplied are typically designed for close
vocal use (often it's the ubiquitous SM58). Great for vocalists, but
not good for general cover. You could use a lapel-type mic. These
are typically omni-directional, allowing various excellent stereo
micing techniques to be used. But the systems are often subject to
compression. As this compression won't be linked between the two
units, your stereo image will wander all over the place.

In other words, it ain't that simple :-)

In article ,
wrote:
I looked around google for a pair of small, wireless stereo
microphones but didn't find anything. I'm hoping to get a set with
mics roughly the size/shape of ear-bud headphones, or maybe a little
larger. I found lots of hand-held mics and a few smaller ones, but
nothing quite like what I need. Can anyone point me in the right
direction?

If anyone makes a stereo wireless mic, I've not seen one. The problem with
analogue wireless links tends to be the companding used which effects the
imaging. Latest digital technology might offer a solution.

The smallest pro radio mic trasmitters are still about half the size of a
packet of fags - with an external mic which can be very small. Making the
transmitter smaller is difficult due to the size of the batteries needed
for a reasonable range and life.

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If anyone makes a stereo wireless mic, I've not seen one.

http://www.zaxcom.com/audio/stereo.shtml
perhaps others as well

In article ,
Richard Crowley wrote:
If anyone makes a stereo wireless mic, I've not seen one.

http://www.zaxcom.com/audio/stereo.shtml
perhaps others as well

That's not a mic, but a transmitter you plug mics into. And I doubt the OP
would be interested at that price. ;-)

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn

That's not a mic, but a transmitter you plug mics into.

By that definition there is no such thing as a "wireless mic"! :-)

And I doubt the OP would be interested at that price. ;-)

The OP didn't state a budget, or much of anything for that matter.

In article ,
Richard Crowley wrote:
That's not a mic, but a transmitter you plug mics into.

By that definition there is no such thing as a "wireless mic"! :-)

I'd say most would consider an all in one design like a radio hand mic to
be just that. Some are no bigger than near equivalent corded types. And a
high quality stereo version that could be 'slung' for say classical
recordings would find many applications - if you could provide reasonable
battery life.

And I doubt the OP would be interested at that price. ;-)

The OP didn't state a budget, or much of anything for that matter.

You have to read between the lines on these sorts of question. ;-)

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"Dave Plowman" wrote ...

By that definition there is no such thing as a "wireless mic"! :-)

I'd say most would consider an all in one design like a radio
hand mic to be just that. Some are no bigger than near equivalent
corded types. And a high quality stereo version that could be
'slung' for say classical recordings would find many applications -
if you could provide reasonable battery life.

And I doubt the OP would be interested at that price. ;-)

The OP didn't state a budget, or much of anything for that matter.

You have to read between the lines on these sorts of question. ;-)

You didn't have to read between the lines to see that the OP
explicitly asked for something "roughly the size/shape of ear-bud
headphones, or maybe a little larger." In my book this precludes
any kind of "radio hand mic".

In article ,
Richard Crowley wrote:
You didn't have to read between the lines to see that the OP
explicitly asked for something "roughly the size/shape of ear-bud
headphones, or maybe a little larger." In my book this precludes
any kind of "radio hand mic".

It excludes any radio mic. Unless you believe what you see on TV detective
soaps - which wouldn't surprise me.

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn

On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:46:09 -0700, "Richard Crowley"
wrote:

If anyone makes a stereo wireless mic, I've not seen one.

http://www.zaxcom.com/audio/stereo.shtml
perhaps others as well

Note the price! I guess that's why I haven't seen one :-)

In article ,
Laurence Payne wrote:
If anyone makes a stereo wireless mic, I've not seen one.

http://www.zaxcom.com/audio/stereo.shtml
perhaps others as well

Note the price! I guess that's why I haven't seen one :-)

Not actually that unreasonable for pro gear - it's never cheap.

There's also some questions about mixing digital and analogue mics given
the delay associated with all things digital. I've not yet tried the
zaxcom radio mics, but have heard good initial reports.

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn

On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 14:25:18 +0100, Dave Plowman
wrote:

In article ,
Richard Crowley wrote:
You didn't have to read between the lines to see that the OP
explicitly asked for something "roughly the size/shape of ear-bud
headphones, or maybe a little larger." In my book this precludes
any kind of "radio hand mic".

It excludes any radio mic. Unless you believe what you see on TV detective
soaps - which wouldn't surprise me.

Yes, I guess I wasn't clear about what I wanted. I don't really care
about the size of the transmitter, within reason. Something the size
of a pack of cigarettes is fine. I was more concerned about the size
of the actual microphones, which I now realize have nothing to do with
the transmitter since I'd be purchasing them separately. My bad.

Anyway, if it helps, here's what I'm trying to do with the equipment:

I want to attach the microphones to the outside of a pair of wireless
headphones, one mic on each ear, giving a stereo effect. Whatever the
mics pick up would be sent off to a wireless headphone transmitter and
then back to the headphones. So the person wearing this contraption
would hear what's going on around them, but only via the headphones.
I realize there will be some sound leaking in from outside, but that's
something I'll have to live with.. at least until someone decides to
give me huge amounts of money for wireless, soundproofed headphones.

Hi,

In message , bluecalx
writes
I want to attach the microphones to the outside of a pair of wireless
headphones, one mic on each ear, giving a stereo effect. Whatever the
mics pick up would be sent off to a wireless headphone transmitter and
then back to the headphones. So the person wearing this contraption
would hear what's going on around them, but only via the headphones.
I realize there will be some sound leaking in from outside, but that's
something I'll have to live with.. at least until someone decides to
give me huge amounts of money for wireless, soundproofed headphones.

Try one of these:

http://www.giant-squid-audio-lab.com/
http://www.core-sound.com/

Nice shiny toys at both sites. I've used Core, and got great service
from them. I've never used Giant Squid.

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Regards,
Glenn Booth

In article ,
bluecalx wrote:
Yes, I guess I wasn't clear about what I wanted. I don't really care
about the size of the transmitter, within reason. Something the size
of a pack of cigarettes is fine. I was more concerned about the size
of the actual microphones, which I now realize have nothing to do with
the transmitter since I'd be purchasing them separately. My bad.

There is a vast range of pretty tiny mics - actually meant for 'lapel'
use, but some are ok for general stuff. Most are omni-directional, though.

The smallest ones are little bigger than a match head.

Anyway, if it helps, here's what I'm trying to do with the equipment:

I want to attach the microphones to the outside of a pair of wireless
headphones, one mic on each ear, giving a stereo effect. Whatever the
mics pick up would be sent off to a wireless headphone transmitter and
then back to the headphones. So the person wearing this contraption
would hear what's going on around them, but only via the headphones.
I realize there will be some sound leaking in from outside, but that's
something I'll have to live with.. at least until someone decides to
give me huge amounts of money for wireless, soundproofed headphones.

If you're mounting the microphones in close proximity to the headphones,
I'd say you'll run into feedback problems.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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"bluecalx" wrote in message
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On Fri, 18 Jun 2004 14:25:18 +0100, Dave Plowman
wrote:

In article ,
Richard Crowley wrote:
You didn't have to read between the lines to see that the OP
explicitly asked for something "roughly the size/shape of ear-bud
headphones, or maybe a little larger." In my book this precludes
any kind of "radio hand mic".

It excludes any radio mic. Unless you believe what you see on TV detective
soaps - which wouldn't surprise me.

Believe it:
http://www.zaxcom.com/audio/spy.shtml

In article ,
Charles Tomaras wrote:
You didn't have to read between the lines to see that the OP
explicitly asked for something "roughly the size/shape of ear-bud
headphones, or maybe a little larger." In my book this precludes
any kind of "radio hand mic".

It excludes any radio mic. Unless you believe what you see on TV
detective soaps - which wouldn't surprise me.

Believe it: http://www.zaxcom.com/audio/spy.shtml

No, I don't believe it. That's little smaller than other pro radio mic
transmitters - and also excludes the mic. You might like to try fitting it
in your ear like an ear bud headphone, but unless you're an elephant...

TV for years have shown a 'bug' the size of your fingernail being fitted
behind a mirror etc and every word in that room being transmitted to a car
outside. It's called dramatic licence.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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