Having no cables attached, wireless microphones operate through built-in battery-operated radio transmitters that convey the audio signal from the microphone by radio waves to a nearby receiver unit, which then retrieves the audio for everybody else’s ears. It is very convenient and used specially by live performers, broadcasters, etc. We’ll admit, wireless microphones in general can get a bit hefty in price, since the technology used in the higher-end models isn’t cheap at all. This is one of the lowest ranges we’ll go in regards to price in this category, so in this article are going to talk about our favorite picks as the best wireless microphones under $200.
The Best Wireless Microphone Systems for Under $200
Rode Wireless GO
Here’s a newer-age type of solution to a ‘wireless microphone’, although it isn’t completely traditional when it comes to just having a handheld mic and a transmitter in the box. There is actually a built-in condenser in this thing, and if you’re able to see fit for it’s use can be very efficient (think filmmakers, presenters, vloggers, or even those in the news industry).
The battery has a battery saver mode ensuring that the battery will not be drained when not in use. This wireless microphone system can achieve up to 70 meters of range when it is in direct line of sight. Its frequency range is 2.4 GHz, sensitivity is 100 dB, frequency response is 50Hz – 20kHz, self-noise is 21.8 dB, dynamic range is 100dBA. The Rode Wireless Go is a compact condenser omnidirectional wireless microphone system with rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that runs up to seven hours after a full charge.
Behringer ULM300MIC
Here’s one of our favorite wireless microphones under $200 if you needed that traditional one handheld microphone alongside a legit transmitter. It features combined volume buttons on the microphone transmitter for ease of adjustment when on stage, a handy mute function, warning indicator on the transmitter showing when it’s time to change the batteries, front panel LED on the receiver showing information about the signal strength and its presence, automatic pairing, microphone transmitter and a single-channel receiver. It has a frequency range of 2.4 GHz, operating range of 200 feet and a battery life of 24 hours. The Behringer ULM300MIC is another professional wireless dynamic microphone system under $200 the reviews will definitely back up.
Samson Concert 88x
The Samson Concert 88x is a headset wireless omnidirectional condenser microphone system for just under $200 featuring clear professional grade audio, a reliable operation via UHF band, tone key and auto mute functions that eliminate background noise, one touch scanning to search for available channels and infrared set that locks the transmitter and receiver together on the selected channel. Samson Concert 88x has a system frequency response of 50 Hz – 15 kHz, frequency range of 300 feet, sensitivity of 140 dB, LED display and a battery life of up to 8 hours when fully charged.
Saramonic Blink 500 B1
Here’s another different spin to what some may think is the ‘best wireless microphone system under $200’, and can be very useful for those who need something discreet and out of the way when you’re using it. The clip-on dual channel receiver here can be attached to a camera or paired with a mobile device. The user can either utilize the built-in mic in the clip-on transmitter or the lavalier mic that comes in the box.
The Blink 500 B1 has a frequency response of 20 Hz – 16 kHz, frequency range of 50 Hz – 18 kHz, operating range of 98 feet, sensitivity of 120 dB, frequency of 2.4 GHz and a built-in lithium ion battery that runs up to 5 hours on a full charge. All in all, the Saramonic Blink 500 B1 is an ultracompact wireless clip-on omnidirectional microphone system with high quality sound.
Behringer Ultralink ULM202USB
The Behringer Ultralink ULM202USB is another great wireless dynamic microphone system but this time with two hand-held microphone transmitters and one 2.4 GHz USB receiver, all in the box for less than $200. It has a frequency response of 20Hz – 12kHz, operating range of 390 feet and an extended 2 x AA battery life of between 24-30 hours provided they are alkaline.
It’s good to note that there are lot of websites that contradict themselves when it comes to battery life by stating that it is 8 hours for each mic, but then, further down their website, they state that it is 30 hours. It will most likely the 8 hours so keep that in mind. This system features automatic pairing, panic mute feature, volume up and down buttons, battery level indicator. It’s great for karaoke, multiple performers in lower-budget performances, speakers, and more.
Samson GO Mic Mobile
Look into this wireless mic under $200 due to it’s smart phone compatibility without any type of middle-man. With this feature, the user can utilize their smartphone to capture pro-level video with high definition audio. This system has two microphone transmitter configurations which are the Q8 dynamic and the LM8 omnidirectional.
This system has a frequency response of 10Hz – 22kHz, frequency range of 2.4 GHz, operating range of 100 feet and the receiver has a rechargeable battery life of up to 13 hours. The Samson Go Mic Mobile is the first professional handheld microphone system that connects to smartphones with no interface or adaptor with a price tag of just under $200, great for those who don’t need that regular handheld mic and transmitter but instead want to go full-on mobile.
Sennheiser XSW-D
We have this one listed last because the price can go either way — we’ve seen it listed pretty randomly so we didn’t want to mislead in case the stores out there decided to up the price again. If it is indeed at an affordable price-tag for you, this one is amazing.
The Sennheiser XSW-D is a vocal set including XS 1 cardioid dynamic vocal microphone, mic clip, XSW-D female XLR transmitter, XSW-D male XLR receiver and USB-A to USB-C charging cable. This system features 2.4 GHz digital transmission, up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge, 250 feet range in optical conditions, mute option from either transmitter or receiver, choice of different connector types, and the option to switch between multiple transmitters linked to one receiver. It’s by far one of the best wireless microphones under $200 if it is indeed priced there, hence our hesitance due to it being so sporadic.