Best Transmitters Under $800 2026
Affordable transmitters under $800 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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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
#2
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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
#3
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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),...
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4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 444133
$582
#4
⭐
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...
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4.7/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442655
$582
#5
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / GBW Band
by
Sennheiser
Broadcast
Church
Mobile Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Reliable transmission range
✗ CONS
- • May experience interference
- • Can be expensive for quality units
Sennheiser SKP 500 G4 / GBW Band, Attachment Transmitter for EW G4 Systems, Frequency range: GBW band (606 - 678 MHz),...
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4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 444140
$560
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin S2-10
by
Sennheiser
Mobile Recording
Church
Theater
Key Feature:
• Reliable transmission range
✓ PROS
- • Professional audio quality
- • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
- • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
- • May experience interference
Sennheiser EW-DX SK 3-pin S2-10Digital Pocket TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith 3-pin connectorFrequency range...
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4.7/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549713
$527
#7
⭐
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:...
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4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549712
$527
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sennheiser SR IEM G4 A1-Band
by
Sennheiser
Stage Performance
Multiple Musicians
Band Monitoring
Key Feature:
• Wireless freedom for stage movement
✓ PROS
- • Professional reliability
- • Multiple channel capability
✗ CONS
- • Expensive for multiple channels
- • RF interference potential
Sennheiser SR IEM G4 A1-BandEvolution Wireless In Ear TransmitterFrequency range A1 band: 470 - 516 MHzUp to 1680...
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4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 436968
$637
#9
⭐
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
#10
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5.0/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S U1/5
by
Sennheiser
Mobile Recording
Broadcast
Theater
Key Feature:
• Reliable transmission range
✓ PROS
- • Professional audio quality
- • Portable wireless audio transmission
✗ CONS
- • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
- • May experience interference
Sennheiser EW-DX SKM-S U1/5Digital Handheld TransmitterFor EW-DX radio linksWith on/off switchWithout microphone...
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5.0/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 549478
$505
#11
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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...
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4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 588491
$798
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Shure QLXD2/N8C G51
by
Shure
Mobile Recording
Theater
Church
Key Feature:
• Professional audio quality
✓ PROS
- • Battery powered for mobility
- • Reliable transmission range
✗ CONS
- • Frequency coordination needed for multiple units
- • Requires compatible receivers
Shure QLXD2/N8C G51Digital UHF handheld transmitterPolar pattern: Cardioid24 Bit / 48 kHz audio signalDynamic range:...
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4.9/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599110
$658
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Shure QLXD2/SM87 G51
by
Shure
Live Performance
Mobile Recording
Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Portable wireless audio transmission
✓ PROS
- • Professional audio quality
- • Battery powered for mobility
✗ CONS
- • Requires compatible receivers
- • Can be expensive for quality units
Shure QLXD2/SM87 G51Digital UHF Handheld TransmitterWith SM87 condenser capsuleAudio signal: 24 Bit / 48 kHzAES-256...
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4.4/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 575635
$703
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Shure QLXD2/SM58 K51
by
Shure
Church
Mobile Recording
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Compact bodypack or handheld designs
✓ PROS
- • Reliable transmission range
- • Professional audio quality
✗ CONS
- • Battery dependent operation
- • Can be expensive for quality units
Shure QLXD2/SM58 K51Digital UHF Handheld TransmitterFrequency band: K51 (606 - 670 MHz)With dynamic SM58 capsuleAudio...
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4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 585815
$548
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611976
$736
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.
