The Concert 288 Dual-Channel Wireless Handheld Microphone System with Q6 Capsules (Band I) from Samson offers a high-performance UHF wireless solution where the freedom of mobility is required for two performers simultaneously. It’s suitable for pairs of singers, business professionals, educators, and others looking for clear sound and versatility without cables.

The frequency-agile Concert 288 allows for up to 20 systems (40 performers) to perform simultaneously across two frequency bands. It gives both performers a 300’ range of wireless operation between the transmitters and receiver, making the system suitable for large stages and crowd participation. To ensure interference-free performance, the Concert 288 features a true-diversity design. In case a dropout occurs, the receiver’s Tone Key and Auto Mute functions eliminate any background noise until the signal is restored.

Featuring a user-friendly front panel, the CR288 Wireless Receiver provides the system with fast and easy setup. The CR288 provides two Select buttons for auto syncing the receiver and transmitter channels via an infrared signal, allowing you to find your optimal channel. The panel also contains a dual seven-segment LED for the operating channels, two volume knobs, two tuned antennas as well as Ready and Peak indicators for optimal functionality and monitoring. The back of the receiver features two separate balanced XLR outputs for routing signals to two separate channels on a mixer as well as a 1/4” unbalanced mix output that condense both signals to a single channel for a direct connection into a PA speaker (not included).

The Concert 288 Handheld System features two CH288 handheld wireless transmitters with Q6 dynamic, supercardioid mic capsules. The transmitters, which can operate for up to eight hours on two AA batteries each, are engineered to provide the ultimate in sound reproduction.

For Two Presenters or Performers    2 x Q6 Supercardioid Mic/Transmitters    Dual-Channel Receiver, True Diversity    16 Selectable Frequencies per Channel    XLR and 1/4" Outputs    300' Operating Range    2 Separate Volume Controls    8-Hr AA Batteries    Rackmount Kit

• High-performance professional UHF wireless system
• Comes with a rackmount kit

• True-diversity design minimizes dropouts
• Up to 20 systems (40 performers) can be operated simultaneously across two frequency bands (Band I and Band H)
• Tone Key and Auto Mute functions eliminate background noise during dropouts
• Infrared set links the receiver and transmitter channels
• Dual balanced XLR outputs for routing signals to two separate channels
• 1/4” unbalanced mix output to combine signals to one output channel
• Two separate volume controls for each signal
• Ready and Peak indicators for optimal functionality and monitoring

• Two Q6 Professional Dynamic Microphones
• Transmitters offer up to eight hours of battery life using two AA batteries each
• 300’ operating range

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this microphone system compatible wit the Panasonic HC-V180K camera?

A: Unfortunately the Samson Concert 88 is not compatible with your camera. Your camera has no external mic input.

Q: 2. What mixer/amplifer and what size outdoor speakers would be recommended to use with this system?

A: The Fender Passport EVENT would work very well with your VocoPro VHF-3005. See attachment.

Q: 3. Can this system connect with speakers wirelessly?

A: If you have a power speaker you can connect the receiver with the speaker using the XLR Output to XLR speaker Input. Yes, is possible.

Q: 4. Will the handheld mic accept a heil capsule or is it not replaceable ?

A: This is not replacable.

Q: 5. Does it have handling noise?

A: The Samson Concert 288 SWC288HQ6 Dual-Handheld 16-Channel True Diversity Wireless System has a low signal to noise ratio of 85 dB. With normal use, handling noise for the handheld transmitters should be minimal or not noticeable.

Q: 6. Can this system expand to 16 microphones?

A: Yes, however: The receiver on this system is a single channel receiver (just like one radio receiver, it will only be able to "tune" into one radio station). This system accommodes/includes 16 channels that are available, individually to a single transmitter, choosing one of the 16 channels available on the receiver.. If 16 microphones are needed (0r any number from 2 up to 16), an additional system (another microphone with another transmitter) may be used in the same area.

Q: 7. can I get a headset mic and a guitar system? with the 288

A: Unfortunately Samson does not offer a bundle that comes with the headset and guitar cable for it. The closest you can get to it would be to get a Samson Concert 288 that comes with two belt pack transmitters like B&H # SASWC288PRSI (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1121211-REG/samson_swc288pres_i_concert_288_presentation_dual_channel.html) with the Samson GC32 guitar cable to use with one of the belt packs. http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/accessories/samson-parts-and-accessories/swagc32/

Q: 8. can yiou use the samson airline88 microphone with the samson 88x transmitter?

A: Yes

Q: 9. Under diversity it says "Antenna Diversity, True Diversity" but it has just two antennas. So it is just true diversity when one channel is in use?

A: True diversity, as described with the Samson Concert 288 Presentation Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone System with 2 Headset Mics & 2 Lav Mics, infers that a receiver has dual antennae as well as dual internal chips to assess and choose the stronger antenna reception of an incoming signal. A dual channel receiver with independent internal diversity chips can still be considered true diversity for this reason.

Q: 10. Can you use both at the same time?

A: No, only one transmitter from the Samson Concert 88 Camera Combo UHF Camera Wireless System can be used at a time since the receiver has one channel.