Gemini Mic Sends Solid Signal


BY MARC ANDREWS



While I'm sure you're familiar with Gemini's wide selection of players and mixers, you may not be aware of their many wireless microphone systems ready to complete your DJ setup. I had a chance to check out their new UHF-5200 pro unit. The UHF-5200 is well-built for the price point and has a good overall sound. There are two separate volume control dials on the reciever, going to two XLR outputs, or the two signals are also combined and sent to a 1/4" inch output. The range in our tests was good. Transmitters are powered by two AA batteries and have mute buttons. Gemini claims they can squeeze out up to eight hours of battery life; in our test at a wedding, the units lasted the full night when being used continually for introductions, toasts and more, and being turned on and off continually during the dance. These units are available with either two headsets or two handheld units, although I would personally love a package that came with one headset and one handheld unit, thus it could be used for the average wedding DJ that needs a headset for themselves when they are out in the audience or for a handsfree operation and the other one to be used for toasts and similar, But someone buying multiple systems, could easily mix the transmitters to suit their requirements. Though Gemini is not known as a leader in the microphone market, this pro-level wireless unit has sound quality, range and reliability on par with many of the major mic makers' offerings. With an MSRP of just under $500, and a street price around $300, the UHF-5200 would be an economical way to meet your wireless mic needs.
Feb 07 12 PAA News

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