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.
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!
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.
Samson’s AirLine 88x system offers true wireless freedom without the hassle of a
beltpack or cable. Featuring a plug-in transmitter (No belt pack!) this
frequency-agile UHF wireless system provides high definition sound, premium reliability and
a 300’ operating range. Its 1-touch scan feature analyzes and selects the
clearest operating channel out of 100 available channels, and uses
infrared to pair the transmitter with the receiver. Because it is an analog system it
has no latency - an issue with many digitial systems. It provides an audio Mute
switch, battery life LED indicator and up to 12 hours of operation on a single AA battery.
The rack mountable CR88x Wireless Receiver providesfor reliable performance no matter where
you are. The receiver’s True Diversity design minimizes dropouts, while tone key
technology prevents unwanted noise when your transmitter is off or out of range.
The AG8 transmitter only weighs 2.5 oz (far less than the weight of cable from the mic to
the floor) and has a 1 Mohm input impedance so it will work with crystal and ceramic mics
with no impedance matching transformer required.
All systems include power supply, rack mount hardware and instructions.
(Rack mounting is not necessary - the unit has feet.) You need to supply the cable you will
use to connect the receiver to your amp or pedal, or PA. For connection to amp or pedal, a
standard guitar cable is all that is required. For connection to a PA, you will need a low
impedance XLR to XLR cable.
Are You
Legal?
10/28/17: Wireless mics and monitoring systems are currently allowed to operate from 470 - 698
MHz. In the next few years, FCC will limit operation to 470 - 608 MHz. While the majority of
wireless systems in use today will be unaffected, customers with systems that operate above 608
MHz will unfortunately need to discontinue use and migrate to new frequency ranges.
Update 6/10/17: The new Airline 88 systems I sell are legal and are in the 470-490Mhz band. The
FCC remains vague about the 600Mhz band (Airline 77 systems operated in that band.) Here is an article that provides
some useful information.
Update 4/2012: Operation of wireless microphones (in the United States) in the 700MHz band was
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 on the new frequencies allocated
by the FCC for wireless microphone use.
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.
(Green Bullet and 332 adapter not included)
(Ultimate 57 shown. Ultimate 58 and Ultimate 545 also available. 
(Custom Wood Mic not included, 
