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Every band a church wireless microphone can legally use in the United States after the 600 MHz repack, how many channels each one really supports, and the gear that is now illegal to operate.
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Dual band 2.4 and 5.8 GHz with automatic frequency management and a rechargeable battery, so there is no UHF coordination to do at all. The trade is range and the fact that it shares the band with the church Wi-Fi.
Best for: Small rooms with no volunteer willing to coordinate UHF frequencies
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The SM58 capsule on a BLX transmitter, which is the wireless most churches settle on. Up to twelve compatible channels per band, and the capsule is the one every singer already knows how to use.
Best for: Worship vocals and a roaming handheld in a 100 to 500 seat room
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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.
Best for: Churches that want nothing to do with the 600 MHz repack
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Digital transmission with 24 bit audio and far tighter channel spacing than analog, so many more systems fit in the shrinking legal spectrum. That density is the reason to pay the difference.
Best for: Churches running more than about six wireless channels at once
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