A wireless microphone system replaces the mic cable with a radio link, pairing a handheld or beltpack transmitter with a receiver that feeds the mixing desk or PA.
A wireless microphone system replaces the mic cable with a radio link, pairing a handheld or beltpack transmitter with a receiver that feeds the mixing desk or PA.
About Wireless Microphones
A wireless microphone system replaces the mic cable with a radio link, freeing you up to completely own the stage. Every system has three parts: the microphone itself, a transmitter (built into a handheld mic body or worn as a beltpack) and a receiver that sits side of stage and connects to your mixing desk or PA speaker.
Pick the format for the job: handheld systems suit vocalists and MCs, beltpack systems with a discreet lapel mic, also known as a lavalier, suit presenters and video creators, and headset systems keep the mic at your mouth while leaving hands free, ideal for active performers and instructors. We stock cordless mic systems from Shure and Saramonic alongside Comica wireless microphones, which SWAMP distributes in Australia. Prefer a wired clip-on mic for cameras and phones? See our lapel microphones.
The transmitter converts the mic signal to a radio signal, commonly in the UHF band, and the receiver picks it up and feeds it to your mixer or powered speaker. Transmitter and receiver are sold matched, so the system works out of the box once both are set to the same channel.
Handheld systems are the standard for singers and MCs. A beltpack with a lapel mic is discreet and suits presenters, celebrants and video work. Headset systems hold the mic at a fixed distance from your mouth, giving consistent level for fitness instructors, dancers and performers who move.
Yes. The transmitter runs on batteries, either replaceable AAs or a built-in rechargeable pack depending on the model, while the receiver is typically mains or USB powered. Check the product listing for the battery type and expected runtime of each system.