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Wireless Systems for Amplified Harmonica
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Confused about wireless? BlowsMeAway can help. Get free of that cable! Roam the stage without tangles. Walk out into the audience for entertainment value, or to check you and your band's sound level. Enjoy a clear area under your feet. I am proud to offer these fine solutions based on wireless systems from Samson Technologies Corp. Samson has been designing wireless systems for over 30 years. These systems are small, lightweight and rugged. No belt packs required!
What can you expect from BlowsMeAway? I have already tested and performed with these systems and found what works best with harmonica microphones. You can expect that I will answer all your questions to help you choose the system that is best for you. You can expect BlowsMeAway harp player-specific instructions along with the Samson documentation. You can expect that I will set your system up for you. You can expect that your transmitter will come with a Duracell battery installed. You can expect that if you have a special mic or connector I will find a way to make it work for you. Will it change my tone? Which transmitter? Which receiver? How far can I go? What is the battery life? If you have questions that aren't answered below, check out the Wireless Systems FAQ page. Charlie Musselwhite started using a BlowsMeAway wireless system in early November '10.
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Ultimate 57 with Airline 77 System:
CR77 Receiver and AX1 Transmitter This is what Jason Ricci uses. |
Bullet mic with AP1 Foot Pedal receiver
AX1 transmitter and screw-on to XLR adapter |
Ultimate 58 with Airline Synth System:
AR300 Receiver and AR300 Transmitter |
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The AirLine 77 Systems are true UHF, diversity systems operating on a single channel. The system includes the rack mountable CR77 receiver or the AP1 Foot Pedal receiver, and an AX1 handheld transmitter, which plugs into any standard dynamic microphone to make it wireless. The AX1 transmitter works with both high and low impedance microphones. For most high impedance microphones, a BlowsMeAway adapter is required. (see below)
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AirLine Synth is a true UHF diversity system that is frequency selectable, capable of operating on over 300 frequencies with up to 11 simultaneous systems. The AR300 can automatically scan and find a clear frequency for your use, and then communicate it to the AX300 transmitter. The AX300 works with both high and low impedance microphones. For high impedance microphones a BlowsMeAway adapter is required. (see below) | |
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| Complete Systems: | ||
| Ultimate Airline Synth System Your choice of Ultimate 57, Ultimate 58, or Ultimate 545, set up and tested together with the AR300 receiver and AX300 transmitter. This is the Ultimate pro system with the most cable-like sound! See the Ultimate page for more information about these mics. |
$599
That's up to $29 off these products purchased separately. Includes transmitter, receiver, battery, power supply, 1/4" patch cable, tx gain adjustment screwdriver, rack mount hardware and instructions. (Rack mounting is not necessary - the unit has feet.) For best performance into an amp add the "best amp interface" below. The AR300 transmitter uses an AA battery; battery life is spec'd at 10 hours |
Knurled billet knob optional, see Ultimate Series page for details |
| Ultimate Airline 77 System Your choice of Ultimate 57, Ultimate 58, or Ultimate 545, set up and tested together with the CR77 Receiver and AX1 Transmitter. See the Ultimate page for more information about these mics. |
$479
That's up to $19 off these products purchased separately. Includes transmitter, receiver, battery, power supply, 1/4" patch cable, tx gain adjustment screwdriver, rack mount hardware and instructions. (Rack mounting is not necessary - the unit has feet.) For best performance into an amp add the "best amp interface" below. The AX1 transmitter uses an AAA battery; battery life is spec'd at 14 hours |
Knurled billet knob optional, see Ultimate Series page for details |
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| Already own a mic? Recommended Systems: | ||
| Airline Synth System AR300 Receiver and AX300 Transmitter This is the true pro system. AirLine Synth is a true diversity system that is frequency selectable, with the capability of operating on over 300 frequencies with up to 11 simultaneous systems. This system offers you the most precise control over the many variables that will affect your tone and reception. |
$399
Includes power supply, 1/4" patch cable, tx gain adjustment screwdriver, rack mount hardware and instructions. (Rack mounting is not necessary - the unit has feet.) The AR300 transmitter uses an AA battery; battery life is spec'd at 10 hours |
(harmonica not included) |
| Airline 77 System CR77 Receiver and AX1 Transmitter Includes power supply, 1/4" patch cable, tx gain adjustment screwdriver, rack mount hardware and instructions. (Rack mounting is not necessary - the unit has feet.) This is our most popular system and will meet most players' needs. To use it with a microphone with a screw-on connector, be sure to order one of the the Screw-on to-XLR adapters below. |
$259
Includes power supply, 1/4" patch cable, tx gain adjustment screwdriver, rack mount hardware and instructions. (Rack mounting is not necessary - the unit has feet.) The AX1 transmitter uses an AAA battery; battery life is spec'd at 14 hours |
 (harmonica not included) |
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Airline 77 System
AP1 Receiver and AX1 Transmitter The AP1 receiver has the advantage of its small size and pedal format. Whether you use a full pedal board or simply want your delay pedal at your feet, this is the way to go! Unlike the CR77 and AR300 receivers, the AP1 has unbalanced 1/4" output only. |
$279
Includes power supply, tx gain adjustment screwdriver and instructions. (The pedal is powered by a 9V battery and for convenience, can be operated without the power supply.) The AX1 transmitter uses an AAA battery; battery life is spec'd at 14 hours |
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| Airline 77 System with AP1 Receiver and AF1 Transmitter If you have a guitar or a high impedance mic with 1/4" jack, we also carry the AF1 transmitter. It is functionally equivalent to the AX1 transmitter and works with both the AP1 foot pedal and CR77 rack mount receivers. We also have the AG300 transmitter (not shown) which is the equivalent of the AF1 but for use with the Airline Synth receiver. |
$279
Includes pedal, transmitter and manual. The receiver uses a 9V battery with predicted 10 hour life or you can use the optional power supply, also included. If you're price shopping, note that the power supply is not included with Samson's standard SWQSGG system The AF1 transmitter uses an AAA battery; battery life is spec'd at 14 hours. |
AF1 Transmitter, shown here with AP1 foot pedal receiver. |
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| Screw-on to XLR Adapter
Use this adapter to connect any high impedance microphone equipped with a standard 5/8" amphenol or switchcraft connector to either the Airline 77 AX1 or Airline Synth AX300 Transmitters above. If your mic has another type of connector, I can help! Contact BlowsMeAway for a solution. |
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| Screw-on to XLR Adapter with Volume Control
Use this adapter to connect any high impedance microphone equipped with a standard 5/8" amphenol or switchcraft connector to either the Airline 77 AX1 or Airline Synth AX300 Transmitters above. If your mic has another type of connector, I can help! Contact BlowsMeAway for a solution. |
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| "Best" amp interface
The CR77 and AR300 receivers provide both unbalanced 1/4", and balanced XLR outputs. I have found that the unbalanced output level is considerably lower than "mic level". This is not an issue if you are connecting the receiver to a PA or "clean" amplifier, or a pedal that boosts the signal into your amp. However to get the most "cable like" performance straight into a guitar or harp amp, I highly recommend you use an XLR cable and Impedance Matching Transformer to connect the receiver to your amp. |
$49
Includes 10' or 18' (your choice) XLR Male to XLR Female cable and XLR-to 1/4" impedance matching transformer. This is a good thing to have in your gig bag - it is all you need to connect your low impedance mic to anything. |
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| I can special order any Samson wireless system. For information on the complete line please see http://www.samsontech.com/products/brandpage.cfm | ||
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| A little background....
For many years, BlowsMeAway Productions has only sold products I make. However I am frequently asked about wireless systems. There are no wireless systems specifically for harp, and information about adapting existing systems is virtually nonexistent. I decided to change that. After an exhaustive search, I concluded that the Samson line offered the best foundation. For the U.S. market, their systems are already migrated to new FCC approved frequencies. They have both amp-top/rack mount and pedal-based receivers. And their transmitters have the headroom required to handle the high output of harp mics. I have set up these systems and tested them with various mics. I have used them in performance. I am convinced these systems offer the best value to the harp player looking to go wireless. BlowsMeAway is now an official Samson Dealer. Please understand that I am doing this as a service to the harp player community. Given the "margin-free" price expectations of internet shopping, I don't make much money selling these systems. My motivation is simply to provide more complete service to you. However Samson requires a significant annual commitment from me, so in order to maintain dealership status I hope you will choose to purchase from me so that I may continue to offer this service. And please tell your friends! |
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The fine print
Please note that I can only offer systems that comply with United States law, on FCC- approved frequencies. If you reside outside the U.S. it is your responsibility to verify these systems are legal for your use, and operating on frequencies where you will not encounter interference, or cause it for someone else. Canada uses the U.S. FCC-approved frequencies. |
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| Are You Legal?
Operation of wireless microphones (in the United States) in the 700MHz band is prohibited after June 12, 2010. Please visit the FCC's wireless microphone page for more information, including a list of Manufacturer's Equipment you can check to see if your gear is legal. http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones/ All Samson systems sold by BlowsMeAway wireless systems operate between 639 and 647 MHz - the new frequencies allocated by the FCC for wireless microphone use. |
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| Consumer Alert Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones NOTE: None of the wireless systems we carry are capable of violating the FCC guidelines stated above. We are presenting this information as a matter of legally required disclosure. |
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