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Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz)

  • Price: $199.95
  • B&H # AUP88W83057
  • Mfr# W88-57-830

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  • Bodypack Transmitter
  • Camera Mountable Receiver
  • Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic

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The Audio-Technica Pro 88W is a cost effective VHF wireless microphone system intended for video application. The system includes a bodypack transmitter, camera mountable receiver and MT830mW omnidirectional lavalier microphone. The receiver features 2 user selectable VHF frequencies for added flexibility when experiencing RF interference.

Provisions for headphone monitoring are provided, earphones are included. The transmitter features a 1/8" mini microphone input, the optional CP8306 cable will adapt balanced XLR terminated microphones to the transmitter. Both transmitter and receiver feature a durable metal housing and will operate for up to 8 hours on 9 Volt alkaline batteries.

Selectable Frequencies
The Pro 88 receiver features 2 user selectable VHF frequencies, providing the flexibility needed when experiencing RF interference.
Monitoring Capability
The receiver features real-time audio monitoring and the monitor earphone is included.
Durable Construction
Both transmitter and receiver feature durable metal construction, able to withstand the rigors of use on location or on the road.
MT830mW Microphone
The MT830mW lavalier microphone features an omnidirectional polar pattern. The omni-directional pattern provides a generous pick up with even signal response at the direct and off-axis sections of the capsule.
System
Type of System VHF Single Frequency Portable
RF Carrier Frequency Range T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz
Approx. Working Range 100' normal, 300' Optimum
Overall Frequency Response Not Specified by Manufacturer
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not Specified by Manufacturer
# Of Channels 2 Switchable Frequencies
# Of Simultaneous Systems Not Specified by Manufacturer
Receiver
Type of Receiver Camera Mountable VHF - FM Super-heterodyne
Type of Outputs 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini unbalanced
Headphone Monitoring Yes, Headphone included
Power Requirements DC Input: 9 Volt DC (center - positive)
Battery: 9 Volt alkaline (not included)
Battery Type/Approx. Life 8 hours nominal
Mounting Options Touch Fastener
Antenna Type External
Dimensions 4.09 x 2.44 x .94 (104 x 62 x 24mm) (HxWxD)
Transmitter
Type of Transmitter Body-Pack - Frequency Modulation
Type of Input Connector 1/8" (3.5mm) Mini unbalanced
Type of Microphone MT830mW
Polar Pattern Omni-directional
Interchangeable Mic Heads AT829mW cardioid lavalier & PRO 8HEmW hyper-cardioid head-worn available, CP8306 cable allows integration with balanced XLR microphones.
Battery Type/Approx. Life Battery: 9 Volt alkaline
Mute Switch No
Level Control No
Antenna Type External
Display Not Specified by Manufacturer
Dimensions 4.09 x 2.44 x 0.94" (104.0 x 62.0 x 24.0mm) (HxWxD)
Weight 2.8 oz (80 g)

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Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz)
 
4.1

(based on 21 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (17)
  • Great sound quality (12)
  • Simple use (12)
  • Durable (9)
  • Easy to use (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Presentations (9)
    • Professional (9)
    • Productivity (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (11), Gearhead (5)
      • Primary use:
      • Business (17), Personal (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Good value, good performance

    I use this wireless mic with my Sony HVR-A1U with good results with the talent fairly close to the camera. It works very well up to at least 50 feet. I have used it ...Read complete review

    I use this wireless mic with my Sony HVR-A1U with good results with the talent fairly close to the camera. It works very well up to at least 50 feet. I have used it at distances up to about 150 feet, but it works at those distances only in a "sweet spot"--moving causes the signal to fade in and out. It's best to avoid moving the plug from the mic to the transmitter around--it can cause "scratchy" noise. All in all a good price/performance ratio.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    It's okay

    I use the mic to do short range filming. The only problem is that when the talent has it on his back and the reciever is not in line of sight it makes a static...Read complete review

    I use the mic to do short range filming. The only problem is that when the talent has it on his back and the reciever is not in line of sight it makes a static noise. Usually its good, but sometimes it gets static, and I have to reshoot. Not that fun.

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 21 customers

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    4.0

    Good system for the price

    By Sephoragirl

    from Oxford, OH

    About Me Technically Challenged

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Flimsy

    Best Uses

    • Presentations

    Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

    Easy to use for first-timer. Only thing not great was I had to velcro the square receiver onto the top of my camcorder which is rounded. Not ideal, but it worked. Sound quality is good for the price - so much better than without the mic system.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Working Fine

    By Robert

    from Berkeley, CA

    About Me Semi-informed

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Sound Quality
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Interviews
      • Professional

      Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

      I bought two of these mics to run interviews. They work fine. The only comment I have is that a couple of times I've heard interference. It's not from running two mics at once, but it may be coming from other radio frequencies in the area. Otherwise, the sound quality is good.

      One improvement could be using a rechargeable power source.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Wonderful Product

      By Rena Lee

      from Huntington Beach, CA

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Great Sound Quality
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Hard to fix

      Best Uses

      • Professional

      Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

      Was what I needed. [...]

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good Lav System for the Budget Minded

      By Pro Sound Guy

      from New York

      About Me Gearhead

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Flimsy

      Best Uses

      • Presentations
      • Professional

      Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

      I needed to get some lavs quickly without spending a fortune and after researching, settled on these. The sound quality is quite good and they work reliably up to about 50 ft. After that, they tend to be prone to dropout or static depending on where you have placed the transmitter on the actor. They are plastic so not the most rugged but in a pinch, these have worked out great.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

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      3.0

      Good for the price

      By Coney Island Cowboy

      from Brooklyn NY

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Great Sound Quality
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Den
        • Presentations
        • Productivity
        • Professional

        Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

        I bought this to use at a wedding and for some reason had trouble getting the volume up enough to hear. Tried it again and it worked fine.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good wireless lav for the money!

        By Joey

        from Schererville, IN

        About Me Gearhead, Video producer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • No receiver camera mount

        Best Uses

        • Presentations
        • Productivity

        Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

        I just bought this wireless mic and it worked great. I had a big project to do for a college and had no problems with the audio. I only give it 4 out of 5 stars because I'm sure there is one better out there...this isn't the absolute best mic on the market, but it was certainly good to do what I needed it to do.[...] Thanks B&H!

        • Primary use:
        • Business

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        4.0

        Good deal for the money

        By Newton

        from Michigan

        About Me Gearhead

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Great Sound Quality
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Professional

          Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

          Didn't seem to work past 50 feet, but under that was great.

          • Primary use:
          • Business

          Comment on this review

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Just as great the second time around

          By Eddie

          from Nashville, TN

          About Me Tech Savvy

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Great Sound Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

              I had purchased this unit a year ago for on camera talkng head audio. It has been a reliable workhorse for the price. The audio quality is a good as any unit I have used. A few times I have wished to have two folks live or the interviewer and interviewer so I've purchased a second set with a different frequency. It's worth mentioning that I have been previously able to get good audio from the person wearing the unit and those standing nearby.

              • Primary use:
              • Business

              Comment on this review

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Excellent!

              By jill

              from Carlsbad

              About Me Tech Savvy

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Great Sound Quality
              • Lightweight
              • Simple Use

              Cons

              • None so far

              Best Uses

              • Presentations
              • Professional

              Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

              This microphone is amazing. The sound quality is awesome and the price is so low - everyone should get one! It seems to be pretty sturdy too, since it already got dropped on a tile floor and didn't break.

              • Primary use:
              • Business

              Comment on this review

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Does everything it's supposed to

              By Steve

              from Albuquerque, NM

              About Me Tech Savvy

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Great Sound Quality
              • Lightweight
              • Simple Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Interviews and narration

                Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                I got this to use with my Canon 5D Mark II when recording video interviews. It works really well. I've tried it with the transmitter and receiver separated by up to 45 feet away and gotten really good sound quality--little or no hiss, and no interference problems. Well worth the price. There are other models with different microphones; don't know how these compare. Thanks to B&H for recommending it--I'd buy it again for sure.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Comment on this review

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Good System...limited durability

                By Padraic

                from Newbury Park, CA

                About Me Tech Savvy

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Good Value
                • Great Sound Quality
                • Lightweight
                • Simple Use

                Cons

                • Limited Durability

                Best Uses

                • Presentations
                • Productivity

                Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                Cost was a big factor; I needed to keep cost down for our online training video production budget. I had borrowed one of these earlier from a colleague, and used it quite a bit. But something happened to the mic cable internal wiring when used in an action sequence. Still, I bought two more, as they are fairly inexpensive. Audio quality is fine; some interviews we do via a Canon 7D and coupling this mic with a BeachTek adapter produces much better audio -- and easier to edit -- than the H1N1.

                • Primary use:
                • Business

                Comment on this review

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Did what I hoped for!

                By e2 productions

                from Homosassa Fl.

                About Me Tech Savvy

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Great Sound Quality
                • Simple Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Productivity

                  Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                  We recently lost a very costly wireless mike on a shoot on a boat. A lot of our production is done on and around water. to loose a $1500.00 mike is to costly. We needed a backup [...] The Pro 88- preformed with sound quailty beyound my expatations. Tweeked everthing in editing and received payment from the customer with another asingment. Good product for the money. [...]

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business

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                  3.0

                  Good for the $$

                  By jnorvet

                  from malibu ca

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Simple Use

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Professional

                    Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                    Works well at a far range. Came in very handy
                    for picking up extra lines at an event I shot recently.
                    A little bit of noise, but it filtered out in FCP.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    3.0

                    so far works great for and economical

                    By keith

                    from ensenada, mexico

                    About Me Tech Savvy

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Great Sound Quality

                    Cons

                    • None

                    Best Uses

                    • Productivity

                    Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                    so far, works great, economical price and good audio clarity.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Comment on this review

                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Nice product for the price

                    By wavereflections

                    from Nashua, NH

                    About Me Tech Savvy

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Lightweight
                    • Simple Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Presentations

                      Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                      Simple setup; clean sound. Used for real estate video presentaion for the web.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Business

                      Comment on this review

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      great vaule and performance

                      By medprof

                      from Ft. Lauderdale, FL

                      About Me Tech Savvy

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Great Sound Quality
                      • Lightweight
                      • Simple Use

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Presentations
                        • Professional

                        Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                        Used for a lengthy conference capturing audio from multiple speakers. Easy to use, comfortable for speakers, and a great value for the price.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Business

                        Comment on this review

                        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        3.0

                        It's okay

                        By B Diddy

                        from Chico, ca

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Lightweight
                        • Simple Use

                        Cons

                        • Unstable

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                          I use the mic to do short range filming. The only problem is that when the talent has it on his back and the reciever is not in line of sight it makes a static noise. Usually its good, but sometimes it gets static, and I have to reshoot. Not that fun.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Business

                          Comment on this review

                          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Good value, good performance

                          By HDVesko

                          from Seattle, WA

                          About Me Gearhead

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Lightweight
                          • Simple Use

                          Cons

                          • Not long range

                          Best Uses

                          • Documentary

                          Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                          I use this wireless mic with my Sony HVR-A1U with good results with the talent fairly close to the camera. It works very well up to at least 50 feet. I have used it at distances up to about 150 feet, but it works at those distances only in a "sweet spot"--moving causes the signal to fade in and out. It's best to avoid moving the plug from the mic to the transmitter around--it can cause "scratchy" noise. All in all a good price/performance ratio.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

                          Comment on this review

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          Outstanding product. Will buy more!

                          By Scott

                          from Rowlett, Tx

                          About Me Gearhead, Tech Savvy

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Durable
                          • Great Sound Quality
                          • Lightweight
                          • Long Lasting
                          • Simple Use

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Presentations

                            Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                            the only negative side to this so far is, my camera records a weird ticking sound in the audio, but im pretty sure its the camera and not the mic. overall, excellent system.

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal

                            Comment on this review

                            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            I bought the Pro 88 W System

                            By Jim the Photographer

                            from Humble, Texas

                            About Me Technically Challenged

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Lightweight
                            • Simple Use
                            • The sound is great

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Professional

                              Comments about Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz):

                              This system has given me the high quality sound, I needed to pick up wedding vows at weddings. I bought this system on the advice of a B & W sales person, who was very helpful. Jim Crain

                              • Primary use:
                              • Business

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                              Audio-Technica -  CP8306 Adapter Cable for Pro 88 W Wireless System
                              • Price: $15.41
                               

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                              Audio-Technica Pro 88W Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier System (T57 - 171.045 & 171.845 MHz)
                              • Clothing Clip
                              • Windscreen
                              • Monitor Earphone
                              • Audio Cable
                              • Mini to 1/4" Phone Adapter
                              • Camera Shoe Adapter
                              • Belt Clip
                              • Touch Fastener
                              • 1 Year Limited Warranty
                               
                               
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