Hisonic HSU-482HT Microphone
- Professional Compatibility: Performance Broadcast
- Connectivity: Wireless
- Types Quantity: Single Microphone Type
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Hisonic HSU482HT
Pros
Mic capsule ring detents so that mic will not roll when laid down.
Cons
XLR outputs extremely hot - will have to use almost full trim on mixer.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Good value! Electronics good.
Initial observations:
1. Documentation is pretty weak - if you understand frequencies and frequency bands, you will figure out there is an A and B band - 48 channels each.
2. Mics are light weight, yet seem to be pretty solid. Display is good showing battery power, channel or frequency, an mute status. Barrel noise when inserting in mic stand is a little higher than with the Shure or Audio Technica. Easy to mute the mic while doing such!
3. Receiver is standard with combined quarter inch output where the channel volume works for each mic, or individual XLR channels which bypass the volume capability. Auto scan works well at finding the mic. The XLR output is EXTREMELY hot. I had to cut back to TRIM to just a hair off MAX. They will distort rather easily if not properly trimmed. I have ordered some DB inline PADS to cut back on the XLR output into the mixer.
The mics are very clear and not overtly sensitive. They appear to be a kind of knockoff or the Shure87 series. I have done side by side comparisons with Audio Technica 600 series handheld and Shure PGX-SM58 and found that I personally prefer the sound over the AT - somewhat better, but over the Shure the Hisonic was much clearer and more pronounced. This was testing via the Bose L1M1 system with a Phonic Helix FW MKII mixer. This was not a "technical" spec test, but a simply audio observation. The vocals when done with backing trax definitely stood out from the mix.
The batteries after 4 hours of use still show a "full" charge. Will have to use the mics more to see how accurate the metering is on this function.
This is the second "non-america" branded item I have considered purchasing. The first being the mixer previously mentioned and now these mics. To this point, having used and tested them for over a week and trying to find some reason why I would not like them or use them, I haven't as of yet, found that reason.
One nice feature of ordering from Hisonic is the 30 day trial period. If you don't like the product, send it back for a refund. This should provide some comfort in at least "trying" this brand the this model. Remember, this review is only for the HSU482HT and may not be indicative of other models or mics from Hisonic.
1. Documentation is pretty weak - if you understand frequencies and frequency bands, you will figure out there is an A and B band - 48 channels each.
2. Mics are light weight, yet seem to be pretty solid. Display is good showing battery power, channel or frequency, an mute status. Barrel noise when inserting in mic stand is a little higher than with the Shure or Audio Technica. Easy to mute the mic while doing such!
3. Receiver is standard with combined quarter inch output where the channel volume works for each mic, or individual XLR channels which bypass the volume capability. Auto scan works well at finding the mic. The XLR output is EXTREMELY hot. I had to cut back to TRIM to just a hair off MAX. They will distort rather easily if not properly trimmed. I have ordered some DB inline PADS to cut back on the XLR output into the mixer.
The mics are very clear and not overtly sensitive. They appear to be a kind of knockoff or the Shure87 series. I have done side by side comparisons with Audio Technica 600 series handheld and Shure PGX-SM58 and found that I personally prefer the sound over the AT - somewhat better, but over the Shure the Hisonic was much clearer and more pronounced. This was testing via the Bose L1M1 system with a Phonic Helix FW MKII mixer. This was not a "technical" spec test, but a simply audio observation. The vocals when done with backing trax definitely stood out from the mix.
The batteries after 4 hours of use still show a "full" charge. Will have to use the mics more to see how accurate the metering is on this function.
This is the second "non-america" branded item I have considered purchasing. The first being the mixer previously mentioned and now these mics. To this point, having used and tested them for over a week and trying to find some reason why I would not like them or use them, I haven't as of yet, found that reason.
One nice feature of ordering from Hisonic is the 30 day trial period. If you don't like the product, send it back for a refund. This should provide some comfort in at least "trying" this brand the this model. Remember, this review is only for the HSU482HT and may not be indicative of other models or mics from Hisonic.
