Wireless Microphone Antenna System for Weddings

[Woodenarrows]

Pretty cool. Thanks for the demo....

[MrTrickre]

Why not just use a Paso portable system? That is what I use and never had a problem. Multiple inputs: CD, USB, two wireless mics, and even a remote control to control everything from a distance. Sounds great and battery life is very good. Yes it's expensive but worth every penny in my opinion.

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

@MrTrickre My preference is not to use a system like the Paso. I have secondary ceremony systems and battery systems of my own, but I'm a stickler for sound quality at ceremonies and prefer a scanable mic system with more freq choices and Countryman lavs. No offense, but the Paso system just doesn't give me goosebumps. The shark fin antenna system is not a part of my sound system because I'm trying to avoid a second ceremony system. I use it a handful of times a year where it makes sense.

[crankupthevolume1517]

what kind of stand are you using to hold those antennas?? any adaptors? also how do you record it? are you using a wireless speaker system? if so what model?

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

@crankupthevolume1517 The stand is an Ultimate TS-99BL. Crossbar is a modified 24" sidebar that has been mounted center, with custom hardware to secure Shure A12 flanges to attach the shark fins to. Recorded with ScratchLive SL3. For this wedding I opted not to use a wireless speaker system, as it would have required an addition remote amplification system to send that signal back to the speakers. The speaker was wired with mic cable and the delay was tiny. Thanks for watching...

Rick

[jtmichaels]

I happened to catch the comments by "Ken" on the chat forum. I can't believe his immaturity. You have more money invested in your ONE wireless mic system alone than in his entire DJ company!

I fired off a PM telling him what a jealous ass clown he is. You're a true pro and great at what you do. If only more wedding DJ's were like you.

Getting back to the video itself, there's only so much you can do. You COULD have set up a separate system, but it looks like it was a success. Good job!!

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

@jtmichaels Thanks JT, I was smiling all day from your comment. Ken never did contact me directly. Shocker. I wonder what his clients would think if they happened to get a copy of the text from the forums he posts on. Would he be proud of it? You know, I don't pretend to know the answers to everything out there, but I certainly keep my eyes opened for better ways to do things. Guys like yourself keep me pumped up to keep doin' what I'm doin'. I appreciate your message very much.

[DJZone]

Rick I like what I am seeing. I have the upmost respect for a DJ that invests in his equipment. We also use the Shure fins in our systems. One thing I was wondering was. If the ceremony is not in line of sight of the recievers then how the heck did you time the music right?

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

@DJZone I was waiting for someone to ask that question! :) I have an assistant that helps and it's done either by visual cue from him, or two-way radio. For this particular wedding it was easy because the bride and father were close to me when her march started. She didn't have a wedding party entrance, just her. And her recessional music was started just from the officiant's words on verbal cue in the headphones. Thanks for watching.

[bellefontainedj]

I cannot tell a lie, yes I have had drop outs with the reciever right in front of me. It was a low-end AT-200 series. I now have 2 AT-2000 systems and have used them for transmitting audio wirelessly from my console back to a pair of powered speakers.

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

@bellefontainedj Perfect!

[Maxsdiscos]

BBC X Factor (with Simon Cowell) use these systems on stage

[naveen4nse]

another great video rick!

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

I appreciate that, thanks alot.

[619Movement]

5***** your mic rocks, unfortunately SURE mics goes for so much more then what I charge for awedding my I basicly only charge $475 for weddings, and sometime there weddings I decline because I feel like it's really to high class, I'm just not equipped for that kinda of event I basically stick to low budget weddings, until I get more better gear & training God Bless!!

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

It's good to acknowledge when an event is more than you can pull off. As for the low budget weddings, we all start somewhere. Just keep doing the absolute best job you can do no matter what the event is, and word will get around. Your best advertising is a successful event. Continue to do what you do with confidence, pride, and professionalism.

Rick

[potentmedia]

I have honestly never lost a signal although i use some of the best shure systems. Im not to interested in using one system for two events. Its a nice thought though. I never thought about doing something like that. I just havent seen to many event locations that are close enough to do that I guess. I do wish I had those shure wireless expander things you have. Not sure if I could find to many uses for them though. Thanks for the video. We both value our setups so much and love to impress!

[djharryg]

Awesome idea and video. I noticed there is a speaker all the way down at the ceremony location. What is that running?

Another question: Is the sound from the ceremony being broadcast out of your speakers all the way back at the reception location? If yes, the sound from the ceremony is 250 ft in "back" of the guests. ??

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

The speaker down by the ceremony provides all the music and words for the ceremony. So when the officiant and bride & groom speak, the mic picks it up, broadcasts it to the antenna, which relays it to my reception console, which then is broadcast back to the ceremony speaker via XLR cable. The delay is minimal, which with proper speaker placement, is not even an issue with the officiant or the audience.

Thanks for watching...

Rick

[AGizzle513]

Very nice, thanks for explaining... I will get this someday. It would really make life so much easier!

[robjcrowston]

wow!

[dchay333]

Ii have seen and heard those antennas at a concert and let me tell you guys they were AMAZING!!! I will be investing in some in the future. Thanks for the vids they are very helpful!!!

[benmcc76]

amazing!!!!

[absoluteeventservice]

Although this system is very awesome, I probably wouldn't go that route, I'd just use a mini system with a player/mixer combo & good quality wireless mic down next the the ceremony probably close to you speaker. True you might be in a couple of pictures, but a good photographer can shoot around you and still get all the shots they need, also, being down there allows you to watch & adjust music play times of ceremony if needed. This is just my humble opinion, but thanks greatly 4 vid & info.

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

Once in a while I still do the separate ceremony system. I also feel like guests would rather look at the beautiful setting and bride rather than me and what I'm doing. An assistant and two-way radio solves the watch & adjust problem. In addition, many of my ceremonies are using 3-4 mics these days. I have never been a mini-system guy, but then again, that's MY humble opinion! I appreciate you watching though!

~Rick

[SingJiya]

@BassIsLoadedDJ " I also feel like guests would rather look at the beautiful setting and bride rather than me and what I'm doing". This is true for the reception as well. You should get a big box cover and put it over you so know one see's you. You can be like the Wizard Of Oz!

[DjBrianProductions]

cool man

[djfrankis]

cool

[Maxsdiscos]

looks very good, I have not seen any system like it before.

So if the mics go to the antennas, then how does the sound get from your console to the ceremony speakers?

(out of interest)

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

The ceremony master is a long XLR run. Delay is tiny and the officiant and bride & groom don't even notice it with proper speaker placement. I understand the whole wireless broadcast thing and will do it in areas of the reception, but I've yet to grow the balls to broadcast a ceremony master out wirelessly.

Thanks man!

~Rick

[robjcrowston]

couldnt you have a ran another xlr down and placed your microphone receiver down there too?

granted it wouldnt be as cool but would have saved you some money right?

i was just wondering!

another great vid rick!

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

Great question Rob, that would definitely be an option. The biggest challenge is that my wireless mic receiver rack weighs over 100 lbs and back at the reception it sits right in between a couple of other racks & equipment, which in turn I have to patch wires back and forth through holes in the racks. It's more of a pain in the butt. I think to guests it makes me look like I've got my stuff together. Anytime guests DON'T notice what you're doing it makes for a better night. Thanks Rob!

[sainifabulous]

damn rick i swear you probaly spent more on your mics then your whole system?

[partymastersdj]

Buy Shure and you won"t have any problems....

[BassIsLoadedDJ]

Well, yes and no! Prior to purchasing this system, there were times where my distance was a bigger stretch than my system could handle OR guests that stood up to welcome the bride down the aisle caused my officiant's mic to lose line-of-sight. Even with Shure systems in place I had these issues come up. Since putting this antenna system in place, I have not once come close to a dropout. Not once.

But overall, yes, I completely agree with your comment...Buy Shure! Thanks for watchin'...

~Rick