Re: [Harp-L] AKG WMS40/SO40 Wireless Low Output

["bob boyd" <bboyd@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had to change the wire connecting the receiver to the amp. The one that 
came with mine never worked real well. I went to Radio Shack and picked up 
the parts I needed and now do not have a problem with either the 1/4" or 
XLR. I do notice though that the XLR transmitter does not produce near as 
hot or loud of a signal as the 1/4" which is probably being it is low imp 
vs. high imp mic that is being transmitted.




> I'll post here since I know a number of you have these units. I had been
> using it a while back just fine, but got away from it, well dusted it
> back off and tried it a few times in the last year and found that the
> output is very, very low as far as sound. Almost can't hear it at all. I
> tried various amps, both the unbalanced 1/4" and XLR outputs on the
> back, various mics, etc. I know the receiver can talk to the SO40
> transmitter because it picks it up when I turn the transmitter on and
> selects the proper antenna and all.
>
> So I'm not sure if it's the receiver or transmitter. I have the
> frequency color of light green, sort of like a mint color (not sure what
> freq that is). But I've made sure there is a fresh battery in the
> transmitter, tried this in a few locations, etc. I can definitely hear
> some output from the amp or PA but it's just barely registering.
>
> Anyone seen this before, or know where I can discuss this problem
> elsewhere? I guess I'll see if AKG has a discussion board on their site.
>
> When is someone going to come up with a good wireless solution for harp
> mics, both Lo-z and Hi-z? I think these SO40 lo-z ones and the guitar
> bugs are getting scarce anyway. I guess there's sennheiser but I think
> they're very expensive.
>
> If anyone's found a good wireless solution (please don't say "hohner
> hoodoo"), let's have it!
>
> Bill Hines
> Hershey, PA