We did a small blog a few weeks ago that spoke about wireless microphones for aerobics and sports use. Since that blog, we have tested two new radio mic systems that are designed specifically for this area. We touched on the Samson Airline 77 aerobics wireless system previously however since then, the fitness centre we tested these in have really taken a shine to them and there are talks of supplying all their stores with these systems.
The difference between the Airline 77 and other wireless headset systems is that the 77 has not bodypack, which takes away the need for the cable which links the headset to the bodypack. This is usually the place where a wireless microphone system will start to fail. The 77 system has the transmitter built into the headset. The unit was tested in spinning classes, dance classes and standard aerobics classes and they loved them.
The second system is also by Samson and is called the Airline Micro. It incorporates the same idea of having the transmitter in built-in to the actual headset but this time the headset is actually a mini-ear piece. Think Bluetooth headset and you will not be far wrong. It really is a mini system and you will be amazed at its size. The Fitness center found that these systems were great for spinning and active (in terms of head moving) but did prefer the safety of the 77 system. That being said, we tested the headset at our offices and jumped around, ran around and generally acted like crazy fools and the headset never fell off our ears.
We have just made a dedicated page for fitness pro audio. Take a look at our recommendations. Otherwise, our standard wireless microphone page is as jam packed as always with cracking deals.
