Wireless microphone systems
Audio-Technica ATW-1102 System 10: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Audio-Technica ATW-1102 Wireless Handheld Microphone System lists at $349.95. Published figures: frequency band 2.4 GHz digital, transmitter type Handheld, microphone type Dynamic. It suits churches that want nothing to do with the 600 MHz repack.
A 2.4 GHz digital system with automatic frequency selection and three levels of diversity. No UHF licence question at all, because it is not in the TV band.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Audio-Technica ATW-1102 System 10 specifications
The Audio-Technica ATW-1102 System 10 publishes frequency band 2.4 GHz digital, transmitter type Handheld, microphone type Dynamic, at a listed price of $349.95.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | 2.4 GHz digital |
| Transmitter type | Handheld |
| Microphone type | Dynamic |
| Rated range | 100 ft |
| Battery life | 7 hours |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Churches that want nothing to do with the 600 MHz repack.
Category: wireless microphone systems. Tier on this site: Beginner, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the lowest total cost to a system that works on Sunday, for a small church or a church plant.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Shure BLX14/CVL Lavalier Audio System H9 Band (512–542 MHz) – BLX4 Receiver, BLX1 Bodypack & CVL Clip-On Lavalier Mic, Up to 14 Hr Battery, 300 ft Range
$359.00 Specs and sizingThe standard church lapel system. An omnidirectional lavalier is forgiving of head movement and unforgiving of feedback, which is why placement and gain structure matter more here than anywhere else.
Best for: A preacher who wants nothing visible on the face
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Shure BLX24/PG58 Wireless Vocal Microphone System - H10 Band
$329.00 Specs and sizingThe cheapest Shure wireless we would put in a church. The PG58 capsule is a step below the SM58 and the receiver is the same BLX4, so the upgrade path later is just a capsule.
Best for: A first wireless handheld for announcements and a roaming speaker
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Sennheiser Pro Audio XSW 1-825-A Vocal Wireless Microphone, A Range 548-572 MHz, Black, medium
$329.00 Specs and sizingSennheiser build and an automatic frequency setup at the entry price, with a 24 MHz range and ten compatible channels.
Best for: A small church that wants Sennheiser reliability without the G4 price
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Shure BLX14/P31 Wireless Headset Microphone System - H10 Band
$379.00 Specs and sizingA headworn system, and the honest recommendation over a lapel for most preaching: the capsule stays a fixed distance from the mouth, which is worth roughly 6 to 10 dB of usable gain.
Best for: Preaching, especially in a live room or where the lapel keeps feeding back
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Frequency band | Transmitter type | Microphone type | Battery life | Rated range | Polar pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | $349.95 | 2.4 GHz digital | Handheld | Dynamic | 7 hours | 100 ft | - |
| | $359.00 | UHF | Bodypack | Condenser lavalier | 14 hours | 300 ft | Omnidirectional |
| | $329.00 | UHF | Handheld | Dynamic | 14 hours | 300 ft | Cardioid |
| | $329.00 | UHF | Handheld | Dynamic | 10 hours | - | Cardioid |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Audio-Technica published specifications for the ATW-1102 System 10
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Audio-Technica ATW-1102 System 10 cost?
It was listed at $349.95 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Audio-Technica ATW-1102 System 10 right for our church?
Churches that want nothing to do with the 600 MHz repack. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.