Q - + B P : £ First of all I would like to say a big thank you to Q-Audio for allowing me to do this review on their QWM + BP (Handheld + Belt Pack) UHF wireless microphone system. They have a QWM version too, which is a dual handheld system, but it was good to test and review the HH + BP system as it means I could test both the handheld and belt pack transmitters. 76 76 sponsored by Let’s start with the outer packaging. The QWM 1950 comes in a very nicely designed outer cardboard box with great quality pictures detailing what is inside, it also lists all of the technical specs as well as the box contents.

Once you open the outer packaging, you will pull out the rugged ABS plastic carry case that is supplied with the QWM 1950. This case is brilliant as its foam insert has slots for each element of the kit, which keeps all of the system together and protected as well as easy to carry. Now comes the best part, unwrapping the equipment! First the QWM 1950 receiver.

It features a nice sleek design with twin fixed antennas on the back, these are not removable though. The outputs on the QWM 1950 are 2 x balanced XLRs, which are independent, meaning one does one channel and the second does channel two. There is also a 1/4” jack mixed output. This combines the signals from channel one and channel two so they both come out of this one output, which is really handy if you only have a limited number of microphone inputs on your mixer or controller.

Power is supplied to the unit via a low voltage DC socket from the supplied mains adapter. Coming round to the front of the QWM 1950 receiver, you’ll find two very smart TFT colour displays and two control knobs, one for each channel. The knobs are how you control the unit, you twist the knobs to navigate through the screen’s options and press the knob inwards to select an option, it’s a really easy to use system! There is also an IR button and a lock button for each channel.

The IR button is what is used to sync the transmitter to the receiver – it’s Q-AUDIO QWM + BP 3-IN-1 WASH MOON-STROBE LIGHT EFFECT WITH DMX COMBI-FX4 6 DMX channels l “Moon“ effect l with 144 x 5mm RGBs l “Wash“ or “Strobe“ l effect with 4 x of 1W Auto, master-slave l sound or DMX controlled operation IBIZALIGHTSOUND/ USER/LOTRONIC 4-IN-1 WASH- MOON-STROBE-UV LIGHT EFFECT WITH DMX & REMOTE CONTROL COMBI-FX3 l 9 or channels l “Moon“ effect with 2 x s l “Wash“ effect with 6 x 4-in-1 4W RGBW LEDs l “Strobe“ effect with 81x 5730 white LEDs l 4x 3W UV LEDs (black light) l Auto, master-slave, sound, DMX or remote-controlled operation VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE Q-Audio QWM 1950 all done wirelessly, you just need you can buy the to put the transmitter near the channel 38 receiver, making sure the IR label channel 70 (863-865MHz). is facing the transmitter, and press the button, that’s it!

The handheld nice solid black shaft The receiver also has two fixing but smart LCD display. holes on each side so that the QWM button doubles as a 1950 can be fitted into a 19” rack you press it quickly mount with the rack mounting kits press to turn it on that can be bought separately. I was The LCD display told that Q-Audio can supply two you need to know: different rack kits; one to mount and group it’s on, a single receiver in the middle of the frequency, the a standard 19” rack or another to the battery level mount 2 x receivers side by side in a indicator to see if 19” rack.

Both are 1U high, so really is transmitting in ‘Hi’ compact. Q-Audio also said that it mode. In Low Power uses the same rack mount kit they get reduced range have for the QWM1960 V2 model, battery life and the which is handy to know! High Power mode. transmitter takes 2 The receiver also boasts an Auto that last approximately Frequency Scan feature, where the good branded batteries. unit searches through all of the 4 x standard AA available frequencies to see which is in the box when new. the best channel that has the least very impressed with interference so you avoid any nasty microphone; it’s interruptions or dropouts.

Speaking wireless handhelds of frequency, it is worth mentioning in my hand and it The body/belt pack little transmitter! Like it sports a nice little showing the same information. On top small aerial and also switch alongside volume knob. The input belt pack is a 4-pin is a welcome feature, 7788 78 system on either the input to be interchangeable (606.5-613.5MHz) or between the included head worn mic, lapel mic and guitar cable.

Since this is a standard connection type, microphone has a you can also use microphones from with a small other manufacturers with the belt Its On/Off pack too! Mute button if (you use a long All in all, the belt pack is great for and off). a variety of different applications. shows everything The lapel mic has a good pickup so the channel it would be ideal to use at a wedding along with for the speeches (as an example). mute status, The head mic is comfortable and it and also an would be fantastic for a children’s the transmitter entertainer or fitness instructor, or ‘Lo’ Power as it fits snuggly to the head and mode you’ll allows you to adjust the microphone but better arm for the best fit. opposite for The handheld To conclude, there is nothing I x AA batteries can really say is wrong with the 6 hours on QWM 1950 system.

It is competing There are with some of the big brands, but batteries supplied the price it retails for is fantastic I must say, I’m (£139) so you’re getting a lot for the handheld your money! I’m sure this will be a smaller than many great addition to my setup and I’m but it feels nice looking forward to using it for many sounds great too. years to come. is also a nice the handheld, LCD display level of detailed you’ve got the an on/off/mute the adjustable socket on the mini XLR, which as it allows Q-AUDIO QWM + BP C L O U D - C ver. rekordbox for iOS *Requires Dropbox Basic free plan includes 2GB storage.

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