Best Transmitters Under $800 2025

Affordable transmitters under $800 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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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 SK 3-pin R1-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin R1-9

by Sennheiser

Mobile Recording Live Performance Broadcast

Key Feature:

• Battery powered for mobility

✓ PROS

• Reliable transmission range
• Professional audio quality

✗ CONS

• Requires compatible receivers
• Battery dependent operation

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin R1-9Digital Pocket TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith 3-pin connectorFrequency range R1-9:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549712

$527

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Sennheiser SK 500 G4 DW Band - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Sennheiser SK 500 G4 DW Band

by Sennheiser

Mobile Recording Church Broadcast

Key Feature:

• Compact bodypack or handheld designs

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Battery powered for mobility

✗ CONS

• Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
• Can be expensive for quality units

Sennheiser SK 500 G4 DW BandUHF BodypackFrequency range: DW Band (790 - 865 MHz)Frequency response: 25 - 18000...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 444372

$505

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Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin Q1-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / AW+ Band - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / AW+ Band

by Sennheiser

Theater Church Broadcast

Key Feature:

• Reliable transmission range

✓ PROS

• Battery powered for mobility
• Reliable transmission range

✗ CONS

• Battery dependent operation
• Can be expensive for quality units

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / AW+ Band, Attachment Transmitter for EW G4 Systems, Frequency range: AW + band (470 - 558 MHz),...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 444133

$582

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Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / GW Band - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / GW Band

by Sennheiser

Live Performance Mobile Recording Theater

Key Feature:

• Reliable transmission range

✓ PROS

• Portable wireless audio transmission
• Compact bodypack or handheld designs

✗ CONS

• Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
• Requires compatible receivers

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / GW Band, Attachment Transmitter for EW G4 Systems, Frequency range: GW band (558 - 626 MHz),...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 444136

$582

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Sennheiser SL Tablestand 133-S DW 3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sennheiser SL Tablestand 133-S DW 3

by Sennheiser

Broadcast Theater Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Reliable transmission range

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Portable wireless audio transmission

✗ CONS

• Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
• Requires compatible receivers

Sennheiser SL Tablestand 133-S DW 3Digital 1.9 GHz Wireless TripodSpeechline seriesSuitable for all Sennheiser 3-pole...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 433697

$768

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Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin U1/5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin U1/5

by Sennheiser

Theater Live Performance Mobile Recording

Key Feature:

• Compact bodypack or handheld designs

✓ PROS

• Reliable transmission range
• Battery powered for mobility

✗ CONS

• Can be expensive for quality units
• Battery dependent operation

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin U1/5Digital Pocket TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith 3-pole connectorFrequency range U1/5:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549714

$516

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Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin U1/5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / DW Band - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / DW Band

by Sennheiser

Live Performance Theater Broadcast

Key Feature:

• Battery powered for mobility

✓ PROS

• Reliable transmission range
• Battery powered for mobility

✗ CONS

• May experience interference
• Battery dependent operation

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / DW Band, Attachment Transmitter for EW G4 Systems, Frequency range: DW band (790 - 865 MHz),...

⭐ 4.6/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 444143

$582

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Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin Q1-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin Q1-9

by Sennheiser

Mobile Recording Broadcast Theater

Key Feature:

• Reliable transmission range

✓ PROS

• Compact bodypack or handheld designs
• Battery powered for mobility

✗ CONS

• Can be expensive for quality units
• Requires compatible receivers

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin Q1-9Digital Pocket TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith 3-pin connectorFrequency range Q1-9:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549670

$527

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Sennheiser SL Bodypack DW-3 EU - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sennheiser SL Bodypack DW-3 EU

by Sennheiser

Church Theater Broadcast

Key Feature:

• Compact bodypack or handheld designs

✓ PROS

• Reliable transmission range
• Professional audio quality

✗ CONS

• May experience interference
• Battery dependent operation

Sennheiser SL Bodypack DW-3 EU, Digital 1.9 Ghz Bodypack Transmitter, 3.5 EW jack connection, Including BA 30 battery...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 373657

$505

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Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / BW-Band - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / BW-Band

by Sennheiser

Live Performance Broadcast Church

Key Feature:

• Portable wireless audio transmission

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Reliable transmission range

✗ CONS

• Can be expensive for quality units
• Frequency coordination needed for multiple units

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / BW-Band, Plug-On Transmitter for EW G4 Systems, 48V phantom, 72 MHz switching bandwidth, 2 x...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 442655

$582

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Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S S2-10 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S S2-10

by Sennheiser

Broadcast Church Live Performance

Key Feature:

• Portable wireless audio transmission

✓ PROS

• Battery powered for mobility
• Professional audio quality

✗ CONS

• Battery dependent operation
• Frequency coordination needed for multiple units

Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S S2-10Digital Handheld TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith on/off switchWithout microphone...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 549477

$508

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Shure QLXD1 H51 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Shure QLXD1 H51

by Shure

Theater Church Broadcast

Key Feature:

• Professional audio quality

✓ PROS

• Battery powered for mobility
• Reliable transmission range

✗ CONS

• Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
• May experience interference

Shure QLXD1 H51Digital UHF Pocket TransmitterFrequency band H51 (534 - 598 MHz)24 bit / 48 kHz Audio signalAES-256...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 357749

$538

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Sennheiser EW-DX SKM S2-10 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Sennheiser EW-DX SKM S2-10

by Sennheiser

Live Performance Church Mobile Recording

Key Feature:

• Battery powered for mobility

✓ PROS

• Professional audio quality
• Portable wireless audio transmission

✗ CONS

• Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
• Requires compatible receivers

Sennheiser EW-DX SKM S2-10Digital Handheld TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWithout microphone capsuleFrequency range...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549480

$505

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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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Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin R1-9

Sennheiser SK 500 G4 DW Band

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin Q1-9

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / AW+ Band

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / GW Band

Sennheiser SL Tablestand 133-S DW 3

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin U1/5

Sennheiser EW-DX TS 3-pin U1/5

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / DW Band

Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin Q1-9

Sennheiser SL Bodypack DW-3 EU

Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / BW-Band

Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S S2-10

Shure QLXD1 H51

Sennheiser EW-DX SKM S2-10

How to Choose the Best Transmitters

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying transmitters?

How much should I spend on transmitters?

Are expensive transmitters worth the investment?

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Should I buy transmitters online or in-store?

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