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Best Transmitters for Advanced 2026

Perfect transmitters for advanced - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Live Performance For Theater For Broadcast For Church For Mobile Recording
BRANDS: Sennheiser Shure the t.bone LD Systems Mipro AKG Sirus
Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin Q1-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin Q1-9

by Sennheiser
Theater Mobile Recording Church
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable transmission range
  • • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✗ CONS
  • • Battery dependent operation
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin Q1-9Table StandFor digital wireless radio system EW-DX from SennheiserSuitable for 3-pin XLR...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588491
$798
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-800H-59 5UA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Mipro ACT-800H-59 5UA

by Mipro
Broadcast Live Performance Theater
Key Feature:
• Reliable transmission range
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable transmission range
  • • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
  • • Battery dependent operation

Mipro ACT-800H-59 5UADigital UHF Handheld Transmitter Dynamic MU-59 CapsulePolar pattern: SupercardioidRadio frequency...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 601725
$670
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure QLXD2/N8C K51 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Shure QLXD2/N8C K51

by Shure
Church Live Performance Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Battery powered for mobility
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable transmission range
  • • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✗ CONS
  • • May experience interference
  • • Requires compatible receivers

Shure QLXD2/N8C K51Digital UHF handheld transmitterPolar pattern: Cardioid24 Bit / 48 kHz audio signalDynamic range:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599120
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure QLXD2/N8S G51 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Shure QLXD2/N8S G51

by Shure
Theater Mobile Recording Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Battery powered for mobility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
  • • May experience interference
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units

Shure QLXD2/N8S G51Digital UHF handheld transmitterPolar pattern: Supercardioid24 Bit / 48 kHz audio signalDynamic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 599111
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-800H-90 5UB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Mipro ACT-800H-90 5UB

by Mipro
Broadcast Church Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Battery powered for mobility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
  • • Battery dependent operation
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units

Mipro ACT-800H-90 5UBDigital UHF Handheld TransmitterTrue condenser MU-90 capsulePolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611976
$736
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure QLXD2/N8S H51 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Shure QLXD2/N8S H51

by Shure
Broadcast Mobile Recording Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
  • • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality units
  • • Battery dependent operation

Shure QLXD2/N8S H51Digital UHF handheld transmitterPolar pattern: Supercardioid24 Bit / 48 kHz audio signalDynamic...

⭐ 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599123
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure QLXD2/KSM9B S50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Shure QLXD2/KSM9B S50

by Shure
Live Performance Mobile Recording Theater
Key Feature:
• Reliable transmission range
✓ PROS
  • • Portable wireless audio transmission
  • • Reliable transmission range
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality units
  • • Battery dependent operation

Shure QLXD2/KSM9B S50Digital UHF Handheld TransmitterFrequency band: S50 (823 - 865 MHz)With KSM9 condenser capsule24...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 585739
$1,198
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-5800 TA-58 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Mipro ACT-5800 TA-58

by Mipro
Church Theater Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable transmission range
  • • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
  • • Requires compatible receivers

Mipro ACT-5800 TA-58Digital 5.8 GHz Plug-On TransmitterCan be used with all dynamic microphones or condenser...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602827
$417
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Mipro ACT-500T 8AD - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Mipro ACT-500T 8AD

by Mipro
Theater Church Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable transmission range
  • • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Battery dependent operation
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units

Mipro ACT-500T 8ADAnalogue UHF Pocket TransmitterFrequency range: 823 - 832 MHz4-Pin mini XLR input with screw...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600920
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-800 TA-80 5UA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Mipro ACT-800 TA-80 5UA

by Mipro
Broadcast Mobile Recording Theater
Key Feature:
• Battery powered for mobility
✓ PROS
  • • Battery powered for mobility
  • • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✗ CONS
  • • May experience interference
  • • Requires compatible receivers

Mipro ACT-800 TA-80 5UADigital Plug-On Transmitter of the Mipro ACT-800 SeriesFrequency range: 482 - 554 MHzCan be used...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 603157
$988
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin R1-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin R1-9

by Sennheiser
Broadcast Live Performance Church
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
  • • Portable wireless audio transmission
  • • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
  • • Requires compatible receivers
  • • Battery dependent operation

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin R1-9Table StandFor digital wireless radio system EW-DX from SennheiserSuitable for 3-pin XLR...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 588544
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure QLXD2/N8S K51 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Shure QLXD2/N8S K51

by Shure
Church Live Performance Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Reliable transmission range
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Reliable transmission range
✗ CONS
  • • Battery dependent operation
  • • Can be expensive for quality units

Shure QLXD2/N8S K51Digital UHF handheld transmitterPolar pattern: Supercardioid24 Bit / 48 kHz audio signalDynamic...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599124
$658
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin U1/5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin U1/5

by Sennheiser
Church Mobile Recording Theater
Key Feature:
• Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✓ PROS
  • • Battery powered for mobility
  • • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Requires compatible receivers
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin U1/5Table StandFor digital wireless radio system EW-DX from SennheiserSuitable for 3-pin XLR...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588553
$798
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-800H-90 5UA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Mipro ACT-800H-90 5UA

by Mipro
Broadcast Church Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✓ PROS
  • • Professional audio quality
  • • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Battery dependent operation
  • • Can be expensive for quality units

Mipro ACT-800H-90 5UADigital UHF Handheld TransmitterTrue condenser MU-90 capsulePolar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 612655
$736
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-800H-80 5UA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Mipro ACT-800H-80 5UA

by Mipro
Live Performance Church Theater
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
  • • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
  • • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
  • • Requires compatible receivers

Mipro ACT-800H-80 5UADigital UHF Handheld TransmitterWith condenser capsule MU-59Polar pattern: SupercardioidFrequency...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604598
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Transmitters

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced transmitters typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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