Nady U-81 Octavo LT/O Wireless Handheld Microphone System
Need a high-quality, hassle-free wireless system? The Nady U-81 Octavo transmits clear audio across UHF frequencies for up to 8 independently-mixable mics.
Overall User Ratings (based on 2 ratings)
Submitted April 28, 2018 by Stephen Moore in vale, NC
"Bought it. Used it. Not Sehnheiser but great for the money."
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Really liked the idea of 8 mics using one receiver box. Thats just so great. I think this system is great for most amateur and semi pro applications. I have worked with Sehnheiser wireless for a number of years. Lets face it. They are great but at 700 bucks for one mic and receiver thats a big investment for something you'll never make up. After the initial use of this Nady system I think I'm happy about getting it. I bought it to use with my Tri amped PA for a small band but used it today at church. I had 4 of the mics running against 4 Senheisers at the same time. I had a bunch of young ladies about 150 feet away singing along with a piano. The pianist used her Nady to narrate without incident. It definitely sets up eq and trim wise different than the Sehnheiser. With all the singing I couldn't tell much difference. Hadn't tried it for a soloist yet. The mic is pretty bassy up close and can pop some. Maybe a foam will be needed. Don't know yet. I think these would well for a band, including miking instruments and amps. I haven't tried the line out yet where its a summed output of the 8 mics. That might prove handy in some appications.
Sound
Solid. Similar to SM58 or better. Eq some low end thump out.
Features
Most useful is all of it. I like the rack mount option that comes with it. They included alternate way of mounting antennas. On off on mic is handy. Least handy is: managing 8 wireless mics can be tricky so i use colored tape. Difficult here because of location of on switch and battery compartment.
Ease of Use
Easy to set up and use. Trims well. I did not have alot of fb problems.
Quality
Made very well. Mics are light compared to SH. Looks nice. As nice as SH without frills.
Value
I think its a bargain.
Manufacturer Support
Nope
The Wow Factor
Looks simple but elegant. Receiver looks nice in my rack. I like the fact you have balanced mic outputs (xlr)
Musical Background:
Play guitar. Bass. Drums. Harmonica. Sing. Have worked sound systems more than 20 years
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Submitted June 3, 2016 by Michael Kakley in Springfield, MA
"Better than expected"
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Ok, I've waited 2 months to write this review just to make certain the product was used before reporting. These mics are amazing. I am a music minister of contemporary Christian Music at a Catholic Church and was tired of setting up 8-10 corded mics every Sunday, so, I took a chance and bought the Nady U-81. I wasn't expecting them to perform like a Shure system, we use those at our high school but I didn't expect them to be this good. The set up was easy, the sound was great but most of all the distance is incredible. The church is of pretty good size, about 100 feet from apse to the front door; I walked out the door and into the street, which is another 50-60 feet (no line of sight to the unit). BTW, we set up right by the alter. Seriously, just buy them.
Musical Background:
Professional - 35 years
Musical Style:
Christian
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