Adding wireless capabilities to any type of tech setup can be a complex issue - there are generally multiple ways to accomplish the same goal, and the cost can vary widely. This article will make some suggestions for the bare minimum needed to get started with a wireless announcer setup for a Pixellot broadcast.
Before continuing, make sure you are familiar with the terms and equipment involved in adding a wired announcer setup to a Pixellot broadcast as this article will make references to those terms. Click HERE for more information.
Please note that these are merely suggestions and we cannot offer any official support for these devices. Please contact the equipment manufacturer if you are having issues with your wireless audio.
If you don't already have announcer equipment (i.e. headsets and a mixer), then the simplest solution would be an all-in-one package like the options below:
1. https://www.amazon.com/Dual-Channel-Lark-150-Ultra-Light-Transmitters/dp/B08PKG16X8/
The Hollyland LARK 150 is a 2-transmitter, 1-receiver kit that comes with two lightweight transmitter packs that have built-in microphones. They also have a 3.5mm input jack so you can choose to use the included lapel (or lavalier) mics, or substitute your own mics if your announcers prefer a different style (this may require the use of some adapters).
To connect this system to your Pixellot VPU, use a stereo 3.5mm cable (click here to purchase) to connect the receiver's line output to the line input of the VPU.
2. https://www.amazon.com/Aplomb-80-Channel-Microphone-200-240Ft-Interference/dp/B07KVV674K/
This system is similar to the Hollyland product, but it is not as self-contained. However, it is less expensive and includes 2 small headset mics as well as 2 lapel mics.
To connect this system to your Pixellot VPU, use a stereo 1/4" to 1/8" cable (click here to purchase) to connect the receiver's line output to the line input of the VPU.
3. https://www.amazon.com/TONOR-Wireless-Microphone-TW-820-Professional/dp/B07RJLKBRD/
This system is basically identical to the one above but it comes with 2 handheld microphones instead of clip-on or headset style mics.
To connect this system to your Pixellot VPU, use a stereo 1/4" to 1/8" cable (click here to purchase) to connect the receiver's line output to the line input of the VPU.
If you already have a wired announcer setup but need to add wireless capability to it (for example, if the announcers need to move to a location too far from the VPU to plug their mixer in), then consider something like the option below:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/U3Set--xvive-audio-u3-microphone-wireless-system
This device plugs into the output of a mixer and sends a wireless signal to a receiver that would be plugged into the VPU. This allows your announcers to keep their headsets and mixer in front of them for more control, while eliminating the long cable between the mixer and VPU.
You will need an XLR to 3.5mm adapter (click here to purchase) to connect the receiver to the VPU.
Depending on the type of output your mixer has, you may need an adapter to connect the transmitter to the mixer.