JHS has launched a new wireless mic system – The Xvive XU3 Microphone Wireless System (RRP £249) – has been specially developed to offer a high performance alternative to traditional microphone cables, reducing the risk of cord failure and on-stage mishaps.
The XU3 operates within the 2.4GHz ISM Band, an open band which does not require a licence to be used worldwide. As such, the unit is approved for use in Europe, Asia, North and South America and Australia. It can broadcast on six channels, has less than 5ms latency and battery life of up to five hours. With a broad 20Hz – 20KHz frequency response, high resolution 24-bit/48kbps Audio, operational range of 90ft and a dynamic range of 110db, the XU3 is ideally suited to handle both live and studio applications.
Multi-Channel operation allows for up to six XU3s to be used on the same stage simultaneously, which means the unit can be used for band and ensemble performances which employ numerous microphone feeds.
The XU3 provides wireless transmission for all dynamic microphones and DI/Outboard equipment with an XLR output, while the Receiver can be used to collect the signal at either a mixing desk, PA console or recording interface. It can also be used for wirelessly miking vocals, guitar cabs and instruments at gigs, public speakers at presentations, or go wireless in video production.
Battery life can be checked with the power status LED, protecting against battery outages during live performance and the XU3 transmitter and receiver can be charged with either the included USB cable or a USB wall adaptor, with the unit’s full five hours’ battery life obtained after a two and half hour charge.
Meanwhile, the distributor has appointed Richard Hawkins to the post of Sales Office Manager.
Hawkins joins from an international background in commerce, music performance and business management, with experience in music production, owning and running a recording and rehearsal studio, producing and editing music/audio for television and mobile content, playing in bands and latterly managing one a rock music school.
