The recently released Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones are a logical add-on to Mackie’s growing EM microphone lineup. They are a perfect solution for podcasters, content creators, musicians, home studio owners, filmmakers, videographers, or anyone who wants to capture high quality audio content wirelessly either in the studio or on the go.
The feature set on the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones are identical except that the Mackie EM-Wave LAV has a built-in microphone and comes with a Lavalier microphone and fuzzy windscreen as a standard accessory. The Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones are ultracompact and lightweight and are designed for maximum portability. Both the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones come with a deluxe carrying case as a standard accessory.
The Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones are simple to operate. To get started, all you need to do is turn on the receiver, press the pair button twice, and the receiver will automatically dial in the strongest available frequency within the 2.4 Ghz bandwidth. Both the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones have built-in 128-bit encryption capability for securely transmitting audio in crowded environments.
The rechargeable battery on both the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones should be able to provide up to seven hours of continuous use via the USB C charging connector. Both the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones can be used while the receiver is charging. Assuming you are working with a clear line of sight, both the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones should have an operational range of 230 feet. Mackie recommends users maintain a minimum of 10 feet between the transmitter and the receiver when operating Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones. Up to six Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones wireless microphones can be used in the same operational range at the same time.
The front panel of the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones receiver features a power switch that can also show powered on and off status, remaining battery life, mute, and a multipurpose status indicator. The multi-color Color Status light on the front of the receiver will flash one, two, three or four times relative to 25 percent to 100 percent remaining battery charge. The status light will also show you paired, unpaired, mute, and unmuted status.
Two TRRS eighth-inch outputs on the bottom of the receiver provide dual Mono (not Stereo) outputs to a mixer, streaming, recording or similar output device. Two momentary volume controls on the side of the receiver adjust the overall output level. A 1/8th inch stereo headphone output allows for monitoring of your output level. The Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones come with an a 1/8th inch TRS to TRRS Cable a 1/8th inch TRS to TRS Cable and two USB-A to USB-C Cables.
Bloggers and content creators will find the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones a useful tool to connect an iOS or Android phone from the 1/8th inch Main output to the input of a mixer streaming services like Twitch or TikTok.
The Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones will easily pair with your smartphone or DLSR, Video Camera and can be connected via the included belt clip, which can also be used as a DLSR or Video Camera shoemount.
Use the EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphone to capture Vocal and Instrument performances by pairing it with a dynamic microphone (such as Mackie’s EM-89D Dynamic Microphone) to capture high-quality audio for newscasts or by connecting to the main output of the receiver to the output of your video camera.
Mackie’s EM89D is a budget friendly, handheld Dynamic microphone that is extremely versatile, and ruggedly well built. The Mackie EM 89D microphone features professional specifications that make it suitable for podcasting, recording and live performance applications. The microphone comes with a clip and a 16-foot microphone cable. There is no on-off switch on the microphone. The Mackie EM89D microphone features a slightly beveled design that prevents it from rolling when placed on a flat surface. As with all Dynamic Microphones, its effectiveness will depend on the proximity to your voice.
As with every Mackie product I have reviewed recently, it’s clear Mackie has done extensive market research when designing the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones so that the features, benefits, and application possibilities relative to cost are designed to be highly competitive in the marketplace. The flexibility and ease-of-use of the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones make them a perfect cost-effective addition to your audio toolbox.
Both the Mackie EM-Wave LAV and EM-Wave XLR Wireless Microphones are available now for $199 each.
Find out more at mackie.com/products/EleMent-wave-wireless-microphone-systems
