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Wired Vocal and Instrument Microphone Hire
We have a range of vocal and instrument microphones for hire for use at events, weddings or at private parties.
Our wired microphones include high quality Shure microphones for vocals, speech and bands including drum and instrument microphones.
Shure SM58 Vocal Microphone

The Shure SM58 is an ideal choice for the professional vocal artist in any live performance setting. It is tuned to accentuate the warmth and clarity of lead and backing vocals.
Even in extreme conditions, the SM58 is tailored to target the main sound source while minimizing background noise. It is also very popular with DJs and presenters for speech presentation use in clubs as well as small and large live venues.
Durable construction, a proven shock-mount system, and a steel mesh grille ensure that even with rough handling, the SM58 will perform consistently, outdoors or indoors.
Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 50Hz - 15kHz
- Frequency Response: Tailored
- Sensitivity: -54.50 dBV/Pa - 1.85 mV/Pa
- Connectors: XLR
- Main Functionality: Performance
- Cartridge: Fixed
- Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 Ohm (300 Ohm actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
- Dimensions: 162mm(H) x 51mm(W) x 51mm(D)
- Weight: 298g
includes Mic Clip, 10m Microphone Cable and Telescopic Boom Microphone Stand
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Shure Beta 58A Vocal Microphone

The Shure Beta 58A dynamic vocal microphone is precision-engineered for live performance and project studio recording. A tailored frequency response accentuates vocals, and the supercardioid pattern isolates from other sound sources.
The Beta 58A is a premium vocal microphone ideally suited for professional lead and backup vocals, either on stage or in the studio.
Compared to the Shure SM58 the Beta 58A has increased sensitivity and high-end frequency response which results in a cleaner more detailed sound. It also features a supercardioid polar pattern compared to the SM58's cardioid polar pattern, giving it greater unwanted sound rejection and more resistance to feedback.
Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency Response: 50Hz - 16kHz
- Frequency Response: Tailored
- Sensitivity: -51.50 dBV/Pa - 2.60 mV/Pa
- Connectors: XLR
- Main Functionality: Performance
- Cartridge: Fixed
- Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 Ohm (300 Ohm actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
- Dimensions: 162mm(H) x 51mm(W) x 51mm(D)
- Weight: 278g
includes Mic Clip, 10m Microphone Cable and Telescopic Boom Microphone Stand
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Shure SM57 Instrument Microphone

The Shure SM57 instrument microphone is the most popular choice for a professional musician who wants to mic up their amplified or acoustic instrument such as a guitar amp or bass amp, saxophone, trumpet or drums. It is used on stages and in studios around the world.
The contoured frequency response with its presence rise helps the instrument cut better through the main mix. The extremely effective cardioid pickup pattern isolates the main sound source and will simply record what you point at it while rejecting sound from the rear.
Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 40Hz - 15kHz
- Frequency Response: Tailored
- Sensitivity: -56.00 dBV/Pa - 1.60 mV/Pa
- Connectors: XLR
- Main Functionality: Performance
- Cartridge: Fixed
- Impedance: Rated impedance is 150 Ohm (310 Ohm actual) for connection to microphone inputs rated low impedance
- Dimensions: 157mm(H) x 32mm(W) x 32mm(D)
- Weight: 284g
includes Mic Clip, 10m Microphone Cable and Short Telescopic / Telescopic Boom Microphone Stand
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Shure 6 Piece Drum Microphone Kit
The Shure PGDMK6 drum microphone kit includes three PG56 snare/tom microphones, one PG52 kick drum microphone, two PG81 condenser microphones for overheads, three A50D drum mounts and a durable carrying case.
These are an ideal cost effective choice for drummers looking to mic up their 6-piece drum kits. The microphones are suitable for use on stage, in the rehearsal room or in the recording studio.
Specifications:
- PG52: Transducer Type: Dynamic, Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Frequency Response: 30Hz - 13kHz, Weight: 470g
- PG56: Transducer Type: Dynamic, Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Frequency Response: 50Hz - 15kHz, Weight: 323g
- PG81: Transducer Type: Condenser, Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Frequency Response: 40Hz - 18kHz, Weight: 250g
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Wireless Microphone System Hire
We have a range of wireless microphone systems available for hire for use at weddings, events, awards ceremonies or at private parties.
Ideal for vocals on stage, speech and presentation use, our wireless microphone systems can accomodate a wide range of voice and vocal projection applications.


Sennheiser XSW35 Wireless Handheld Microphone System
The Sennheiser XSW35 is part of the XS Wireless range of wireless microphone systems.
No matter whether you are a speaker, presenter or rocking the stage; the XSW35 puts you in front of every stage. The handheld transmitter capsule offers the legendary e835 sound and ensures high feedback rejection from the Dynamic microphone.
The handheld transmitter features a mute button for full speech control and easy frequency synchronisation with the receiver via RF remote channel.
Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 80Hz - 16kHz
- RF Frequency Range (XSW35GB): 606 - 630MHz
- RF Frequency Range (XSW35E): 823 - 832MHz & 863 - 865MHz
- Presets: 12
- Switchable Frequencies: 520
- Switching bandwidth: 13MHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >103dB(A)
- Receiver Dimensions: 42mm(H) x - 200mm(W) x 127mm(D)
- Receiver Weight: 730g
- Transmitter Dimensions: 250mm(H) x 54mm(W) x 54mm(D)
- Transmitter Weight: 240g
includes Mic Clip, 3m Microphone Cable and Spare Batteries
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Sennheiser XSW 2 Wireless Lapel Microphone System
The Sennheiser XSW 2 wireless lapel/lavalier microphone system is the newest addition to the XS Wireless range of wireless microphone systems.
The XSW 2-ME2-GB microphone system is an easy to use all in one system for presenters and excels at producing a clear and intelligible audio signaloutput using the ME2 lapel microphone.
The XSW2 lapel system includes a stationary receiver as well as a lightweight bodypack transmitter and an unobtrusive clip-on lavalier microphone (suitable for both speech and instrument miking applications).
Specifications:

EMX-XSW2 Receiver
- Receiver Principle: Double Superheterodyne
- Diversity Principle: True Diversity
- AF Frequency Response: 50Hz - 16kHz (-3dB)
- RF Frequency Range:606 - 630MHz
- Line/Mic Level: 20dB, switchable
- Presets: 12
- Switchable Frequencies: 520
- Switching bandwidth: 13MHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >103dB(A)
- Dimensions: 42mm(H) x - 200mm(W) x 127mm(D)
- Weight: 680g


SKM-XSW Bodypack transmitter
- Pick-up Pattern: Cardioid
- AF Frequency Response: 50Hz - 16kHz (Line)
- AF Frequency Response: 80Hz - 16kHz (Mic)
- RF Frequency Range:606 - 630MHz
- Dimensions: 71mm(H) x - 96mm(W) x 28mm(D)
- Weight: 95g
ME2-2 Lapel Microphone
- Transducer Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Omni-directional
- Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa
- Max SPL: 130dB
includes 3m Microphone Cable and Spare Batteries
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Sennheiser EW100 Wireless Handheld Microphone System
The Sennheiser Evolution EW100 is an easy to use wireless microphone system ideal for vocal and speech applications.
The EW100 has four preset switchable channels which can be manually re-programmed within the frequency band from a choice of 1280 frequencies and features the highly regarded SKM100 hand-held cardioid dynamic transmitter microphone with e835 capsule which is widely used for vocal and speech applications.
Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- AF Frequency Response: 60Hz - 18kHz
- RF Frequency Range: 830-866MHz
- Switchable Frequencies: 1280
- Switchable Channels: 4
- Switching Bandwidth: 32MHz
- Signal to Noise Ratio: >110dB
- Compander System: HDX
- Pilot Tone: 32768kHz, defeatable
- Receiver Dimensions: 38mm(H) x 212mm(W) x 145mm(D)
- Receiver Weight: 1100g
- Transmitter Dimensions: 255mm(H) x 50mm(W) x 50mm(D)
- Transmitter Weight: 450g
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Trantec S4.4 Wireless Handheld/Lapel/Headset Microphone Systems
For powerful vocal performance or general speech applications, the Trantec S4.4 wireless microphones systems are ergonomically designed wireless microphone systems featuring high quality cardioid dynamic handheld microphones, miniature condenser lavalier/lapel microphones or ergonomic condenser headset microphones with belt packs, for the most demanding of vocal and speech applications.
Its four channels can be used licence free in the UK (Ch70) and a single 9V battery will give you approximately 10 hours of use with a range of up to 100 metres.

Specifications (Handheld Transmitter):
Transducer Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
AF Frequency Response: 100Hz - 15kHz
Frequency Range: 863-865MHz
Switchable Frequencies: 4
Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dB (A-weight, unbalanced output)
Compander System: HDX
Transmitter Dimensions: 272mm(H) x 50mm(W) x 50mm(D)
Transmitter Weight: 220g

Specifications (Lapel Microphone):
Transducer Type: Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern: Omni-Directional
Frequency Response: 60Hz - 16kHz
Frequency Range: 863-865MHz
Switchable Frequencies: 4
Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dB (A-weight, unbalanced output)

Specifications: (Headset Microphone)
Transducer Type: Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern: Omni-Directional
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 16kHz
iFrequency Range: 863-865MHz
Switchable Frequencies: 4
Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dB (A-weight, unbalanced output)
Bodypack Transmitter Dimensions: 102mm(H) x 62mm(W) x 31.5mm(D)
Bodypack Transmitter Weight: 90g
Receiver Dimensions: 35mm(H) x 214mm(W) x 100.5mm(D) (excluding antenna)
Receiver Weight: 580g
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Shure Dual Wireless Lapel Microphone System
Our Shure wireless lapel / lavalier microphone systems are ideal for speech and presentation use.
Whether for a presenter, lecturer or public speaker the lavalier microphones attach discretely on to your clothing leaving your hands free for other use.
The Shure PG188/185 dual wireless lapel microphone system comprises 2 x PG1 Bodypack transmitters, 2 x PG185 lavalier mics and 1 x PG88 diversity receiver.
Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Electret Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 60Hz - 12kHz
- Frequency Range: 863-865MHz
- Switchable Frequencies: 10
- Sensitivity: -47 dBV/Pa, 4.5 mV/Pa
- Receiver Dimensions: 40mm(H) x 388mm(W) x 116mm(D)
- Receiver Weight: 429g
- Bodypack Transmitter Dimensions: 110mm(H) x 64mm(W) x 21mm(D)
- Bodypack Transmitter Weight: 75g
includes 2 x 3m XLR Microphone Cable and Spare Batteries
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Shure Single Wireless Lapel Microphone System
The Shure PG14/185 wireless lapel microphone system is essentailly a smaller version of the PG188/185 dual lavalier system with a single bodypack transmitter and PG185 lapel microphone.
The PG185 wireless lavalier microphone is ideal for a presenter, lecturer or public speaker and attaches discretely on to your clothing. It also includes an acoustic windscreen to minimise wind noise in outside applications.
Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Electret Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 60Hz - 12kHz
- Frequency Range: 863-865MHz
- Switchable Frequencies: 10
- Sensitivity: -47 dBV/Pa, 4.5 mV/Pa
- Receiver Dimensions: 40mm(H) x 188mm(W) x 103mm(D)
- Receiver Weight: 241g
- Bodypack Transmitter Dimensions: 110mm(H) x 64mm(W) x 21mm(D)
- Bodypack Transmitter Weight: 75g
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