the t.bone freeU HT 863 Handheld

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the t.bone freeU HT 863 Handheld

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freeU HT 863 Handheld

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Product Info

Article Number: 475133
Model: freeU HT 863 Handheld
Category: Transmitters
Price: $48.40

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The t.bone freeU HT 863 is a seriously budget-friendly wireless option. It's surprisingly robust thanks to the metal build and delivers decent sound quality with a focused supercardioid pattern, making it great for smaller gigs or rehearsals where you need to minimize feedback. Just be mindful of the limited channel count – it’s best for solo performers or duos.

Product Description

  • the t.bone freeU HT 863 Handheld
  • Replacement Handheld Transmitter
  • Suitable for freeU HT 863 (article no. #405083# - not included)
  • Dynamic capsule
  • Supercardioid
  • Frequency range: 50 - 16
  • 000 Hz
  • 4 Pre-programmed frequency groups with 4 available channels each
  • Auto squelch
  • Frequency scan in the receiver
  • 10 mW transmission power
  • Infrared settings transfer from the receiver to the transmitter
  • Pilot tone
  • 125 kHz grid
  • Modulation type F3E
  • Dynamic handheld transmitter with metal housing
  • LCD display
  • Operates on 2 AA batteries or rechargeable batteries
  • Frequency band: 863 - 865 MHz

*Note:* In this frequency band a maximum of 3 systems can be operated simultaneously.

PROS
  • • Metal housing provides surprising durability for the price point
  • • Supercardioid pickup rejects stage bleed effectively
  • • Infrared sync simplifies pairing with the receiver
  • • Pilot tone ensures reliable signal lock even in congested RF environments
CONS
  • • Limited frequency band restricts scalability for larger events
  • • AA battery operation isn't ideal for long gigs – consider rechargeables
  • • LCD display is basic and lacks detailed information

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Key Features

Type Dynamic Handheld Transmitter
Frequency Band 863 - 865 MHz
Channels 12 (4 groups x 4 channels)
Power 10 mW
Battery Life Approximately 8 hours with alkaline AA batteries
Connector Infrared Sync

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Frequently Asked Questions

The receiver performs a scan to find a clear channel, but it’s a basic scan. It’s generally reliable for smaller venues, but larger events with lots of wireless gear might require manual channel selection.
No, this transmitter is specifically designed to work with t.bone freeU HT series receivers; it's not cross-compatible with systems from other manufacturers due to the proprietary frequency and encoding.
It's a fairly standard dynamic capsule – expect a slightly mid-focused sound with decent clarity, but it won't have the extended highs or lows of a condenser mic. It's well-suited for vocals and spoken word.

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