The Rock Factory

Wireless Microphone Hire

Rent Wireless Microphones in Auckland.

Do you need to hire a wireless microphone for your next event or production? The Rock Factory in Auckland has you covered. We rent wireless microphones and wireless systems from top brands. 

Types of Wireless Systems available for Hire

A wireless system consists of wireless transmitters and receivers, allowing audio to be sent to and from a mixing desk without tethering performers to cables.

Popular use cases are:

  • wireless microphones allowing speakers or performers to move freely
  • wireless instruments allowing musicians to roam the stage
  • in-ear monitoring allowing performers to move freely while hearing a clear audio feed from the mixing desk

Handheld Wireless Microphones

The Rock Factory offers a range of high quality wireless microphones for hire.  Wireless microphones have the transmitter built into the body of the microphone, making a seperate cord or body pack unnecessary. Our wireless microphone stock includes popular professional brands:

  • Shure
  • Sennheiser
  • Mipro

Headset Microphones

A headset microphone is worn on the head with the microphone close to the mouth.  Headset microphones are subtle and unobtrusive, and enable a performer or speaker to move about and move their hands, without worrying about holding a microphone or remaining near a microphone stand.

Most headset mics require a belt pack carrying the transmitter. 

We hire wireless headset microphones from brands:

  • Shure
  • Sennheiser
  • Countryman
  • Point Source Audio

Lapel Microphones

A lapel mic attaches to the clothing or lapel with a small clip.  In some theatre performances they are carefully positioned in the hair.  Lapel microphones are small and unobtrusive, making them ideal for speaking engagements, theatre, and stage.  

Most lapel mics require a belt pack for carrying the transmitter. 

We hire lapel mics from brands:

  • Sennheiser
  • Countryman
  • Rode
  • DPA
  • Mipro

Wireless Packs for any Microphone

Convert any microphone to wireless.  Simply plug in a transmitter instead of a microphone cable.  So not only can you rent wireless microphones, but you could also convert your own favourite microphone with our transmitters.

Wireless Instrument Packs

Adding a transmitter in a beltpack can make most instruments wireless.  Plug your guitar, bass, keytar, or electric violin into the transmitter, and you will be free to roam the stage during your performance.

Acoustic instruments can also be amplified wirelessly, by using a wireless microphone or adding a piezo pick-up and transmitter.

In Ear Monitoring Systems (IEMS)

In ear monitoring systems receive an audio feed from the mixing desk and deliver it straight to your ears. This allows you to hear wherever you are on stage.  

We hire the Sennheiser EW300 Series In Ear Monitoring System, and are confident in its ability to supply high quality sound to performers.

Benefits of Wireless Systems

Hand Held Wireless Mics give you Freedom to Roam

Wireless systems allow a performer to roam across the stage or around a room without risking a tangle of cables.  This is ideal for performers who don’t want to be tied to a microphone stand.  A wireless handheld microphone is ideal for those who want to easily hand the microphone over to another speaker or performer.

Lapel and Headset Mics give you Freedom to use your Hands

Headset and Lapel microphones have an advantage of a hand-held wireless mic, they are essentially ‘hands free’.   A performer can express themselves easily with their hands, or play an instrument, while moving about the stage.  

However, they are not so easy to hand over to another performer.  A hand-held wireless microphone may be preferred ff a microphone needs to be passed around, such as for speeches at a wedding.

Picture of a Shure MX153 headworn microphone with single ear design with handy protective case. Easy to use and place. Rent Wireless Microphones like this one.

Events that benefit from Wireless Microphone Hire

Concerts, Festival and Gigs

Don’t let cables restrict your performance.  With a wireless set-up you can give your best performance.  Use in-ear monitoring and wireless mics and instruments together to ensure you can be heard as you move.

Weddings

Subtle lapel mics can ensure your guests catch every word of your service.

At the reception, hand held wireless microphones make it easy to pass the mic among speakers.  

And don’t forget to rent wireless microphones for your wedding band! 

Corporate Events

Wireless systems can ensure your corporate events run smoothly.  Provide a headset or lapel mic to your engaging speakers, allowing them to fully use body language and gestures to get their points across hands-free.  Need to pass a microphone around many impromptu speakers?  Consider a handheld wireless.  

Theatre

Provide each actor with a lapel or headset mic to boost volume and ensure your audience hears every word.  

Schools

From assemblies, to school productions and cultural events.  Wireless systems can help you deliver great audio, without restricting the movement of speakers and performers.  

Gym, Dance, Yoga, and Fitness

The classic use case for a wireless headset or lapel mic, being able to speak (or sing) to your audience while being extremely active at the same time.  Hire a wireless microphone for your next active event. 

Technical Support and Interference Minimisation

How do Wireless Systems Work?

Wireless Systems convert an audio signal to a wireless signal (radio signal), then send it from a transmitter to a receiver.

For a wireless microphone, the transmitter is at the microphone end and the receiver is at the mixing desk.

For in-ear monitoring, the transmitter is at the mixing desk and the receiver is on the performer.

Is interference an issue?

Wireless Systems need to be set up correctly to avoid interference. We can advice you on your set-up when you rent wireless microphones or in-ear monitoring systems from us.

The Rock Factory can use a frequency analyser to choose the right frequencies for the wireless signal, to avoid interference at your event.

Frequency Regulations and Legal Requirements

Radiocommunications Regulations (Radio Standards) Notice 2015

Since March 2015, NZ has prohibited the use of a significant portion of wireless and radio microphones.  The frequencies between 698-806 MHz are now solely allocated to digital TV.

These new ranges include:

  • 502 to 606 MHz and
  • 622 to 697 MHz (B band)

The Rock Factory only hire microphones that use the new legal frequencies.  

Our Shure QLXD digital wireless systems are in the former range and most of our Sennheiser Wireless Systems are in the latter range (B band). We have mipro wireless system in both bands.

If you have any wireless or radio microphones operating on the old frequencies, it is imperative that you replace, exchange, or upgrade them as they are no longer legal.

We are here to assist you in finding replacement cordless microphones or trading in your outdated wireless microphone for new ones that operate within the new legal frequency ranges.

Additional Production Options

Accessories for Hire

In addition to our range of wireless mic hire options, The Rock Factory also offers accessories to complement your setup. This includes microphone stands, cables, and mixers, all available for hire or purchase.

Complete Event Production

  • Staging
  • Sound Systems
  • Lighting
  • Crew
  • Solar generators

 

We can provide everything you need for an amazing event.

Custom Solutions and Technical Support

We understand that every event is different, so we offer custom solutions tailored to your needs. Our experienced team can help you select suitable microphones and accessories for your event. We can provide setup and technical support to ensure everything runs smoothly.

We pride ourselves on offering high-quality equipment and exceptional customer service. Our team is always available to answer any questions and advise on the best equipment for your needs.

Delivery and Pick-up Services

At The Rock Factory, we also offer delivery and pick-up services, making it easy and convenient for you to get the necessary equipment. Whether you’re planning a small event or a significant event production hire, we have the expertise and equipment to ensure your event succeeds.

Common Uses

Many of our clients rent wireless microphones for:

  • assemblies,
  • church services,
  • lectures,
  • auctions,
  • sporting events,
  • live music,
  • conferences,
  • presentations,
  • activations or
  • theatre productions.

Most Popular Wireless Options

  • a hand-held microphone
  • a belt pack with a headset
  • belt pack with lapel microphone,
  • a body pack with your guitar 
  • in-ear monitoring systems (IEM systems)

Sales and Upgrades of Wireless Systems

Try before you Buy

Ask us about our ‘try before you buy’ wireless mic hire.

You can hire wireless systems from us before you buy them, to ensures you are getting the perfect product for you.

Trade in and Upgrade

Please call us if you would like help with replacing, upgrading or trading your old wireless mics. We can supply Sennheiser, Audio Technica, Shure, Mipro and more.

We have helped numerous clients get good deals on trading in their old, out-of-date wireless microphone systems. You might be able to get a trade-in discount depending on the brand you choose as your replacement.

Many of our clients from schools and churches have used this as an opportunity to apply for funding. We can quote to upgrade your whole sound system and lighting installation simultaneously.

Consultation for Venues

We’ll come out for a free consultation or appraisal and provide you with quotes.

Do you want help with improving or upgrading your venues wireless microphones, as well as PA system installations or lighting?…

Event organisers are more likely to book a venue with a quality sound system. Its a Venue hires by community groups for events outside your regular hours, so you could use this to leverage your theatre or hall’s value to you. 

Additional Resources:

Video of Wireless System and Mic Placement.

Here is a YouTube Video about using the QLXD wireless microphone system and an overview of microphone placement.

Thanks to @vipproductionnw   channel on youtube:

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