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A wireless microphone, as the name suggests, is a microphone with the absence of a physical cable which connects it directly to the amplifying or sound recording equipment. The Sony WCS-999 wireless microphone system allows you to record sounds or voices from up to a distance of 45 metres, depending on the transmission conditions and the environment.

The WCS-999 fits very well in the camcorders. It helps in capturing the voices of people in weddings, on holiday, at birthdays and in any sports events. The product bears many similarities to another wireless Sony microphone, the Sony ECM-HW1, as both devices are perfectly suited for use with camcorders. This system also fits very well with the requirements of Pressman portable audio recorders, as it does a great job of capturing speeches and lectures. It also helps in recording live music or stage performances, or it can be used in a nature study.

The complete Sony wireless microphone WCS-999 package includes a transmitter, Lavalier mic, receiver and monitoring Earphone. There are also three channels provided with a selector switch for low interference, not to mention the device’s compact and lightweight design. It weighs approximately 3.1oz (including batteries) and has dimensions of 2.76 x 2.36 x 0.89 inches. The WCS-999 is a compact wireless transmitter that can be very easily hidden in the pocket. There is a built-in windscreen for the WCS-999, which helps in reducing the microphone’s pick up of wind disturbances.

The WCS-999 is a wireless microphone system which is best suited for camcorders and portable audio recorders. The WCS-999 features a transmission range of up to 150 feet and 900MHz FM transmission for high quality sound.

If you are planning on throwing a party, and you are left with no time to make music arrangements or get a DJ, don’t panic. The solution is simple, “Become your own Disc Jockey!”. This is now made possible by using the Logitech wireless DJ music system, which has the ability to enhance or boost up your digital lifestyle. It features on demand playlists, access to podcasts, internet radio, and PC music from anywhere, plus remote streaming.

On Demand Playlist: You start with a song and add a couple of more to the list, then pass the remote to all the guests present, and let them add the songs of their choice to the music mix. With the Logitech Wireless DJ Music System the songs can then be easily selected and sorted with the help of an intuitive clickable scroll wheel. You really need to just relax and enjoy the party as you will have your entire music library at your fingertips. There will always be the perfect song for the right mood, and no one will ever complain about the music.

Access to Internet Radio and Podcasts: The wireless DJ music system allows you to easily access your favorite web radio programs, or for that matter any internet radio station from anywhere, without carrying any annoying wires or cables around. It also happens to support all the digital music formats that your PC can play.

Remote Streaming: With the help of the Logitech wireless DJ music system, you have the chance to expand your system into multiple rooms. With the help of a long range remote control, you can also listen to and control music from anywhere in the house.

Bottom line, it’s high time that you set your digital music system free. You can be a DJ in your own house, anywhere in your house, and, best of all, control everything from the palm of your hand. Plus, there is no need for a wireless network.

In simple terms, wireless speakers can be described as add-on modules for multi-room and surround audios. This system gives you the convenience of not having unsightly wires running across the living room. When the option in-wall wiring is not possible, wireless speakers provide a lot of flexibility and convenience.

The prices of these systems vary from less than a hundred dollars to a few hundred dollars, depending on its power and also the built-in audio amplifier that is being used at the receiver end. The wireless kit can be used with the rear speakers of the home cinema system – which helps to reduce the cost factor. It is worth noting that the rear speakers are used to give a more balanced and toned effect.

There are a few affordable options available which can be used as a part of home entertainment system. Already on the market are the Rocketfish RF-WHTIB Wireless Rear Speaker Kit, Kenwood RFU-6100 Wireless Solution, Advent AW-871 Wireless Powered Speakers, JBL On Air 2.4G Wireless Stereo Speaker System, Creative GigaWorks ProGamer G550W Wireless 5.1 Speaker System.

Wireless speaker systems are add-on modules which help in transforming an messy wired setup into an unwired system. Using this system, you have the chance to avoid having to connect all the speakers with wires. On top of that, all this can be achieved without affecting the sound quality.

The Denon S32, the brother of the Denon S52 is the ultimate all in one wireless portable audio system. It has a variety of features. In fact this one is so scalable that it can be used for different purposes and with different devices seamlessly.

Denon has made this device with high quality speakers and subs and thus it can deliver mind blowing bass. You can just plug and play your iPod into it and listen to your favorite tracks at a higher volume with better sound effects. The special feature of this device which makes it different from the other iPod docks is that it fully supports networking and can be used in a LAN (Local Area Network) environment. If you have a broadband internet connection then you can use S-32 as the Internet Radio receptor.

In the absence of the internet it can be used as the AM/FM tuner. You can also update its firmware via internet. In order to accomplish this make sure that the internet connection is steady and fast. There should not be any type of interruption until the firmware is updated completely otherwise it will corrupt the device. This device can also be connected to the computer and can be synchronized with the Windows Media Player and other music player softwares. You can install Denon S32 in your LAN with the help of wires as well as wirelessly. It comes with a fully functional remote control which can be used to control its operations. The looks are also very impressive and elegant, 2 thumbs way up for this little beast.

BLIK is an ultimate radio station from Revo which has been designed to produce a complete range of sophisticated features and hi-fi sounds. It has totally changed the way people perceive and use radios. BLIK stands apart from all other ordinary radio systems because of its unique features. It can scan and play back over 9000 stations around the globe. Domestic and foreign broadcasts are received by the BLIK radio station clearly. It can also be used to receive DAB, Wi-Fi Internet Radio and traditional FM radio transmissions. Not just a radio, the BLIK can also be used in the following ways:

• Digital Alarm: The BLIK Radio Station can be used as your personal digital alarm. It is packed with helpful features such as snooze, sleep and multiple alarms. User can now wake up every morning to cool music.

• BLIK can also be used as a media player. You can listen to audio tracks stored on any Windows PC or Apple Mac connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

You can also connect your iPod, MP3 Player, Portable Media Player, Digital Media Player or any other audio device to the BLIK Radio Station via its built-in M-Port technology. It is easy to set up, operate and manage. With BLIK you are guaranteed a true radio experience.

Take your passion for hi-fi acoustic beyond all limits. Just break all the barriers that are created by the wires attached to your music machines. Introduce the Motorokr EQ7 in your rhythmic world and feel free to listen to stereo quality sound wherever you want. EQ7 is basically a wireless speaker which was designed to deliver clear, distortion-free hi-fi sounds.

This sound is created using Motorola and JBL sound technology wireless technology. Both of them have been intelligently combined to give a speaker system which not only produces impressive thumps, but also receives the Wi-Fi signals smoothly. Ergonomically, this speaker is great. It is very easy to setup, install and use. You can take it with you anywhere you want without any hassles. This device can produce rich bass and has a smooth response. One of EQ7’s strengths is that it can be used with a variety of devices including MP3 players, Portable Media Players, Digital Media Players, desktops, laptops and even with mobile phones which support Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP). It has also got a 3.5 mm standard audio jack so can be connected to speakers via cables too. Below are some more captivating features of the Motorokr EQ7:

• Hi-Fi Bluetooth wireless technology

• 4 aluminum-dome Odyssey transducers

• Built-in microphone with noise reduction and echo cancellation

• Easy to operate

Philips Electronics has always targeted the masses and yet again it has come up with a sleek digital audio Philips MP3 player that can fit into the pockets of a broader base of music lovers without burning a hole in their pockets. The Go Gear SA 1100 Mp3 player is compatible with all music formats ranging from WAV, MP3 to WMA. The look of the MP3 player is sleek and classy. It comes with an unconventional feature of wireless USB transfer. The mighty player has a flexibility storage capacity that ranges from 512MB to 1 GB. It is compatible with all the operating systems from Mac to windows.

The gadget does not support any complicated features, thus sticking to Philips’ motto of ‘sense and simplicity’. It has voice recording features but the star attraction in the gadget is its battery life. This warrior can play non stop music for 8 long hours before its battery dies down. The music gear provides a wide access to infotainment options within a very low price limit. With a price of just $10, Philips offers some remarkable features in the Go Gear SA 1100. The company boasts of its ultimate browsing controls and aims at making it a memorable music experience for all music lovers. The Go Gear has excellent playback facilities.

Oakley O ROKR Pro incorporates eyewear from Oakley with a wireless audio device to set you free. That is to say free from the cumbersome dangling and tangling wires that often get in the way. You can safely tuck your mobile phone or favourite MP3 player in your pocket, bag or rucksack, and yet be able to use it without pulling it out each time.

With the O ROKR Pro you have the total freedom to listen to music and make calls while you carry on with your bike ride, go ahead with your workout or indulge in your favourite sport. As a Bluetooth enabled device, the Oakley Orokr Pro gives you the ability to stream music wirelessly while also offering a mobile link to your mobile phone. No wires no hassles. You get the advantage of the specially designed High Definition Optic as well. The contours of the lens protect against both sun and wind. They come in high contrast colours to optimise depth discernment and have an Iridium lens coating to reduce glare. The relatively cheap Oakley Rokr PRO’s advanced sweat resistant design and Oakley Hydrophobic coating on the lens prevents water from leaving streaks and sheens, which can dull vision. Oil stains or finger prints are easy to clean. The Oakley polarisation eliminates the haze and distortion you normally find in ordinary polarised lenses.

The product was launched with the aim of giving people high quality sound with freedom from wires, while having clarity of vision. You can position the speakers at almost any angle that suits you. The advanced cranial hardware makes it easy to pivot away when you are not using the speakers, and want to hear the natural environment.

If you value premium quality sound that gives you full wireless control of your music and your mobile phone, while looking trendy at the same time, then the Oakley O ROKR Pro is for you. You also get 100% protection from all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm because of the Pure Plutonite lens material that is used. The easy to use interface helps you control the music the way you like.

Slim Devices’ Squeezebox 3 is a wonderful digital lossless playback system with support for a wide range of Audio formats and amazing animation that works on completely wireless technology. It has a superb audio quality with an easy-to-use setup and interface. The Squeezebox offers high resolution digital sound and music at any place inside the house, without the need of connecting to a PC.

The Squeezebox 3 happens to be the latest entry in the newest variety of home audio products, the Media Server. The Squeezebox was launched with the aim of providing the basic core features of  the Apple AirPort Express Base Station, but with some added extras. Slim Devices have made the product available with a very attractive interface, an enhanced DAC and a remote control.

If you are an Internet radio station lover then the product is just tailored to suit your needs. One of the coolest qualities of Squeezebox is its ability to locally streamline internet stations without the need of a computer. The Squeezebox is pre-programmed with many cool stations like shoutcast.com, radioio.com, and live365 to name a few. Slim Devices have further enhanced the squeezebox with support for nearly every file formats: the three main lossless formats - FLAC, and WMA, the compression formats - AAC, WMA, MP2, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and MusePack, with support for practically all of the uncompressed formats too - AIFF, PCM, and WAV. This is one of the amazing features of the squeezebox as it provides a full conversion to PC audio. There are various connections at the rear side of the Squeezebox with support for 1/8″ Stereo mini-jack (standard headphone jack connector), a left and right RCA speaker jack, digital Coaxial, digital optics, Ethernet and for power.

High reliability DAC of 24-bits with built-in ultra-low distortion feature are capable of delivering the finest audio quality. Players lying farther from wireless access points can be easily located with support for true 802.11g along with superior lossless compression technology.

Browsing and searching more than 100,000 songs from song libraries in moments to get the perfect match for the situation is one of the device’s key features.

However, the Squeezebox does have one serious defect, as when listening to radio streams saved previously in iTunes playlists, the player can get completely locked and become non-responsive to remote commands and actions.

Get ready to give your iPod the ultimate tonic which will incredibly enhance its power and performance. Griffin offers a precious and perfect music device to all the iPod owners. Now there is no need to put on those tiny headphones to enjoy music on your Apple iPod, especially when you are at home. All you need to do is just attach your portable music player to the Griffin wireless iPod dock and let it rock.

The wireless dock is a revolution in the world of home audio. It includes two powerful cube shaped speakers and one base charging unit. The apple iPod can be connected to the base of the Griffin iPod Speakers in order to charge and play songs. Both the cubes are completely detachable and can be placed anywhere in the house away from the base. The hi-fi wireless transceiver ensures that there is no distortion in sound. Each speaker cube is powered via its own lithium-ion battery and can deliver awesome acoustics for up to 10 hours in a single charge. You even can only use one speaker at a time if you want by turning the other one off. This state of the art music device is compatible with the iPod photo, iPod video, 1st, 2nd and 3rd-generation iPod Nano, iPod Classic and iPod Touch.