Best Transmitters Under $800 2026
Affordable transmitters under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sennheiser SR IEM G4 E-Band
by
Sennheiser
Band Monitoring
Wireless IEM Systems
Professional Live
Key Feature:
• Wireless freedom for stage movement
✓ PROS
- • Individual mix control for each performer
- • Essential for professional stage monitoring
✗ CONS
- • RF interference potential
- • Range limitations
Sennheiser SR IEM G4 E-BandEvolution Wireless In Ear TransmitterFrequency range: E-band 823 - 865 MHzUp to 1680...
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 436974
$637
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sennheiser SKM 835S AVX
by
Sennheiser
Church
Theater
Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Professional audio quality
✗ CONS
- • Battery dependent operation
- • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
Sennheiser SKM 835S AVXDigital remote control AVX seriesWith dynamic MMD835 capsulePolar pattern: CardioidMute...
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4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 367926
$545
#3
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4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sennheiser EW-DX SK R1-9
by
Sennheiser
Theater
Mobile Recording
Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Battery powered for mobility
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Reliable transmission range
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for quality units
- • May experience interference
Sennheiser EW-DX SK R1-9Digital Pocket TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith 3.5 mm jackFrequency range R1-9: 520-607.8...
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4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549705
$516
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sennheiser SKM 835 AVX
by
Sennheiser
Mobile Recording
Theater
Church
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
- • Reliable transmission range
- • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
- • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
- • May experience interference
Sennheiser SKM 835 AVXDigital Handheld Transmitter AVX SeriesWith dynamic MMD835 microphone moduleCharacteristics:...
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 367927
$516
#5
⭐
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...
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4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549477
$508
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sennheiser SK 500 G4 GW Band
by
Sennheiser
Theater
Mobile Recording
Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Professional audio quality
✗ CONS
- • Battery dependent operation
- • May experience interference
Sennheiser SK 500 G4 GW BandUHF BodypackFrequency range: GW band (558 - 626 MHz)Frequency response: 25 - 18000...
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4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 444359
$505
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Sennheiser EW-DX SK Q1-9
by
Sennheiser
Broadcast
Theater
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
- • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
- • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
- • May experience interference
- • Can be expensive for quality units
Sennheiser EW-DX SK Q1-9Digital Pocket TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith 3.5 mm jackFrequency range Q1-9: 470.2 -...
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4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549665
$507
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sennheiser SK 500 G4 AW+ Band
by
Sennheiser
Mobile Recording
Theater
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Reliable transmission range
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Professional audio quality
✗ CONS
- • Requires compatible receivers
- • Battery dependent operation
Sennheiser SK 500 G4 AW+ BandUHF BodypackFrequency range: AW+ Band (470 - 558 MHz)Frequency response: 25 - 18000...
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4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 444368
$505
#9
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 433697
$768
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Sennheiser SR IEM G4 G-Band
by
Sennheiser
Wireless IEM Systems
Band Monitoring
Stage Performance
Key Feature:
• Wireless freedom for stage movement
✓ PROS
- • Individual mix control for each performer
- • Multiple channel capability
✗ CONS
- • RF interference potential
- • Battery management required
Sennheiser SR IEM G4 G-BandEvolution Wireless In Ear TransmitterFrequency range: G-band 566 - 608 MHzUp to 1680...
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4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 436969
$637
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S R1-9
by
Sennheiser
Live Performance
Broadcast
Church
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✗ CONS
- • Requires compatible receivers
- • Can be expensive for quality units
Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S R1-9Digital Handheld TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith on/off switchWithout microphone...
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4.4/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549476
$516
#12
⭐
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
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Shure QLXD2/Beta87a G51
by
Shure
Mobile Recording
Theater
Church
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
- • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
- • Professional audio quality
✗ CONS
- • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
- • May experience interference
Shure QLXD2/Beta87a G51Digital UHF handheld transmitter with Beta87a condenser capsuleFrequency band: G51 (470 - 534...
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4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585722
$747
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Shure QLXD2/SM58 S50
by
Shure
Church
Mobile Recording
Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Reliable transmission range
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for quality units
- • Battery dependent operation
Shure QLXD2/SM58 S50Digital UHF handheld transmitterFrequency band: H50 (823 - 865 MHz)With dynamic SM58 capsuleAudio...
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4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 585816
$548
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Shure QLXD2/SM58 G51
by
Shure
Church
Mobile Recording
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✓ PROS
- • Compact bodypack or handheld designs
- • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
- • Requires compatible receivers
- • May experience interference
Shure QLXD2/SM58 G51Digital UHF Handheld TransmitterFrequency band: G51 (470 - 534 MHz)With dynamic SM58 capsuleAudio...
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4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 585813
$548
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.
