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mrs_lds

I need one of those microphones which you can you remotly like the one the gym instructors use. Does anyone know what they are called and where I can get a good deal
many thanks

westendguy

I'm not an expert but did a quick google. I think what you may be looking for is a hand held radio/wireless microphone. There seem to be some reasonably priced ones here

http://www.djkit.com/category.php?id=301

The wiki entry however states their use in the UK may require a license except for certain license free bands, but perhaps someone more knowledgeable can advise on this.

balmk

Hello,

You need a wirless headset microphone.

Maplin, Amazon, Ebay all do them (though they vary in price).

The ones sold in the UK should not need a license, though check with the retailer before buying.

Owain_Moneysaver

There are licenced and licence-exempt bands for wireless mics.

The ranges 173.8 - 175 MHz and 863 - 865 MHz and 2400 - 2483.5 MHz can be used without a licence subject to the requirments of The Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2006

The frequencies have changed recently so there may be old/secondhand ones being sold off cheaply that are no longer legal. http://www.jfmg.co.uk/ if anyone wants the technical/legal stuff.

OldSchool_3

You really must have a wireless headset microphone to get it going.