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X-Sketch
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Mar 2, 2004, 1:47 AM

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Hi all -
I have a Canon GL2 and am interested in doing some subject interviews.
Any suggestions on lavelier microphones and wireless systems that plug into GL2's audio input.
Does anyone know if AMBICO is a reputable brand ?
I'm not looking for the best or top of the line, just a good medium priced system.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
Sketch


X-Waldemar_Winkler
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Mar 4, 2004, 8:26 PM

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In my opinion, AMBICO does not make any kind of reliable product whatsoever. If
you are doing interviews in a controlled, i.e., studio, environment, don't wast time
with wireless. If you are in an uncontolled environment buy the best you can
afford. Just make sure the wiress gear is diversity, meaning two separate receivers
automatically selecting the strongest signal with noiseless switching. UHF systems
are really good for indoor environments because the tight wavelength bounces of
walls really well. VHF is better for outdoor situations because the longer wavelength
travels better over long distances, Both VHS nd UFH can be disrupted by local
televison stations as TV and wireless microphone systems use overlapping signals,
have your sales representative THOROUGHLY check for frequency contamination.
NADY makes the best low cost systems in my opinon. Visit them at
www.nadywiress.com. However, system cost is a direct reflection of the quality of
internal compenets, reglardless of manufacture. The more you spend, the better
your system will perform. $400 to $800 per system will give you frustration free
reliability.
I've been using wireless systems for over 20 years. I currently use NADY products. I
also know where the potholes are located.
: Hi all -
: I have a Canon GL2 and am interested in doing some subject interviews.
: Any suggestions on lavelier microphones and wireless systems that plug into GL2's
audio input.
: Does anyone know if AMBICO is a reputable brand ?
: I'm not looking for the best or top of the line, just a good medium priced system.
: Any suggestions appreciated.
: Thanks
: Sketch


X-Sketch
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Mar 7, 2004, 4:45 AM

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Thanks for the tip.
I've decided not to use AMBICO. The cost DOES seem a bit low.
Although I'm on a tight budjet, my reliability will suffer if I use 'real' cheap stuff.
I'm pursuing other options at this time ... looking at something in the $200 range.
Ahhhh-to have enough money to get the nice $1,200.00 set up I've seen, but that will not happen for awhile.
Again, thanks for the tip.
Sketch


X-Ray_Lane
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Apr 4, 2004, 10:34 AM

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Which Nady wireless systems do you use?
Do you use the VHF?
: In my opinion, AMBICO does not make any kind of reliable product whatsoever. If
: you are doing interviews in a controlled, i.e., studio, environment, don't wast time
: with wireless. If you are in an uncontolled environment buy the best you can
: afford. Just make sure the wiress gear is diversity, meaning two separate receivers
: automatically selecting the strongest signal with noiseless switching. UHF systems
: are really good for indoor environments because the tight wavelength bounces of
: walls really well. VHF is better for outdoor situations because the longer wavelength
: travels better over long distances, Both VHS nd UFH can be disrupted by local
: televison stations as TV and wireless microphone systems use overlapping signals,
: have your sales representative THOROUGHLY check for frequency contamination.
: NADY makes the best low cost systems in my opinon. Visit them at
: www.nadywiress.com. However, system cost is a direct reflection of the quality of
: internal compenets, reglardless of manufacture. The more you spend, the better
: your system will perform. $400 to $800 per system will give you frustration free
: reliability.
: I've been using wireless systems for over 20 years. I currently use NADY products. I
: also know where the potholes are located.
: : Hi all -
: : I have a Canon GL2 and am interested in doing some subject interviews.
: : Any suggestions on lavelier microphones and wireless systems that plug into GL2's
: audio input.
: : Does anyone know if AMBICO is a reputable brand ?
: : I'm not looking for the best or top of the line, just a good medium priced system.
: : Any suggestions appreciated.
: : Thanks
: : Sketch


X-Terry
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May 10, 2004, 5:58 PM

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Take a look at Sony. I have just purchased one for $900NZD ( about $600USD) UHF and twin reciver.