• TYPES OF WIRELESS MICROPHONES - Radio vs. Infrared

Although they are based on different technologies (lightwave vs. radiowave) infrared wireless microphones and UHF/VHF wireless microphones share many similarities. Here are some useful tips:

Consider Infrared if:

•   Privacy or security is necessary
•   You want to eliminate all possibility of interference
•   You will be using many separate, indoor systems in close proximity to one another (schools, conference
     centers, etc.)
•   Your program is indoors (infrared may be affected by sunlight)

Consider UHF/VHF if:

•   Privacy or security is not necessary
•   Your program is conducted in "open" radio environments, free of interference
•   You move from indoors to outdoors
•   You do not have line of sight between transmitter and receiver