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**Laurence Payne** · June 16th 04, 04:47 PM posted to rec.audio.tech,rec.audio.misc,uk.rec.audio

On 16 Jun 2004 07:24:30 -0500, wrote:

I looked around google for a pair of small, wireless stereo
microphones but didn't find anything. I'm hoping to get a set with
mics roughly the size/shape of ear-bud headphones, or maybe a little
larger. I found lots of hand-held mics and a few smaller ones, but
nothing quite like what I need. Can anyone point me in the right

I've not seen a stereo radio mic as such. I think you'd need to use a
pair of mono units.

But tell us what you intend to use this for. There are issues with
radio mics that would make it difficult to get a true stereo
recording. The mic heads supplied are typically designed for close
vocal use (often it's the ubiquitous SM58). Great for vocalists, but
not good for general cover. You could use a lapel-type mic. These
are typically omni-directional, allowing various excellent stereo
micing techniques to be used. But the systems are often subject to
compression. As this compression won't be linked between the two
units, your stereo image will wander all over the place.

In other words, it ain't that simple :-)