Phenyx Pro PTU-71-2H dual wireless microphone review
Two hundred selectable UHF frequencies and an auto scan that finds the quiet one.
A dual channel UHF wireless handheld system with auto scan frequency selection, 200 selectable frequencies and a metal receiver.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Channels | Dual, with 2 x 100 selectable UHF frequencies |
| Channel 1 range | 536.57 to 561.32 MHz |
| Channel 2 range | 562.37 to 587.12 MHz |
| Frequency management | Auto scan for least interference, with a frequency lock |
| Multiset operation | Up to 16 transmitters simultaneously |
| Technology | PLL frequency synthesis with IR synchronisation |
| Range | 290 to 328 feet line of sight |
| Pattern | Cardioid, with a replaceable microphone head |
| In the box | Receiver, 2 handheld mics, 1/4 inch cable, 6.5mm to 3.5mm adapter, power adapter, 2 antennas, 4 AA batteries for a stated 16 hours |
Specifications above come from Phenyx Pro's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- Auto scan is the feature that matters at a wedding. Venues are full of wireless equipment and the system finding a clear frequency by itself removes the failure mode that ruins speeches.
- Two hundred selectable frequencies across two channels, with a lock, so once you have a clean channel it stays clean.
- Two microphones means the best man can hand over without a cable or a walk.
- A cardioid pattern rejects the room, which matters when the mic is being held six inches from someone's mouth by someone who has never held one.
- A replaceable microphone head extends the life beyond the wedding, and it ships with batteries rated for 16 hours.
Where it falls short
- Handheld only. For an officiant during vows you want a lapel or headset microphone, and a handheld in the celebrant's hand appears in every ceremony photograph.
- It needs something to plug into. A powered speaker with a 1/4 inch input, a mixer or a PA is required, and the system is not a sound system by itself.
- UHF frequency coordination is a real issue in venues that already run wireless. Auto scan handles it well and you should still test in the actual room, not the day of.
- Battery powered handhelds get left switched on. Four AA cells at 16 hours is generous and a mic left on during the meal will not last the speeches.
- Two channels is two microphones. A ceremony with an officiant, two readers and a musician needs more, or careful handovers.
What owners report
Owners consistently report reliable performance well above the price and specifically praise the auto scan for avoiding the interference that plagues cheaper systems. Metal construction draws repeated positive comment against plastic alternatives. The most common criticisms are handling noise, which is inherent to handheld microphones, and people forgetting to switch them off. Range reports comfortably exceed what a wedding needs.
Whether you need microphones at all depends on the sound plan, and PA speaker vs wireless microphone system covers the difference between amplifying music and amplifying speech. If you are running the whole thing yourself, DIY sound system vs DJ is the honest version of that plan, and the wedding planning timeline is where a sound check belongs.
Who it suits
- Receptions with speeches, toasts and announcements.
- Venues with no house sound system for speech.
- Couples already buying or renting a PA that needs microphones.
- Anyone who has heard a wedding speech nobody could hear.
Who should skip it
- Ceremonies needing a discreet microphone on an officiant, which wants a lapel set.
- Setups with nothing to plug into, since this is not a speaker.
- Ceremonies with four or more speakers at once, which needs more channels.
Alternatives worth considering
Cheaper again and it includes both the speaker and two wireless microphones, so it is a complete speech solution for a small room.
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Check price on AmazonIf you want to keep what people said rather than have the room hear it, an audio guest book is the tool for that job.
Check price on AmazonCommon questions
Do you need a microphone for wedding speeches?
In any room bigger than a dining room, yes. Speeches are the part of a wedding guests most often report not being able to hear, and it is entirely preventable. Two wireless handhelds and something to plug them into solves it for well under $250.
What is auto scan on a wireless microphone?
The receiver scans its available frequencies and picks the one with the least interference, then syncs the microphone to it. In a venue running its own wireless systems this avoids the dropouts and static that come from two devices sharing a frequency, and it is the single most useful feature at this price.
Should the officiant use a handheld microphone?
Usually not. A handheld occupies a hand and appears in every photograph of the vows, and the couple's own voices are the ones guests want to hear. A lapel or headset microphone on the officiant, positioned between the couple, is the standard solution and this system is not that.
How far do wireless microphones reach?
Phenyx Pro states 290 to 328 feet line of sight, which is far more than any wedding needs. Range is rarely the problem at a wedding. Interference and batteries are, which is why auto scan and a spare set of AA cells matter more than the range figure.
Keep reading
- PA speaker vs wireless microphone system
- DIY sound system vs DJ
- Wedding planning timeline
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This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.