OK, you’re wondering, “What’s the difference between (why would I buy) this rig over the Sennheisser 300IEMG2 or the Shure 600 and 700 series. The Mipro 808 system is True Diversity (NO DROP OUTS). This is really big guys. Neither of the competitors have this. A “true-diversity” receiver uses two identical tuners, each coupled to an antenna. Built-in circuitry automatically selects the strongest signal coming from the two tuners so that even if one tuner has a momentary signal dropout, the other will still carry the signal from the transmitter. Under adverse conditions of long distances and weak signal reception, the “true-diversity” receiver will have 5 times fewer dropouts than a non-diversity receiver (Shure/Sennheiser). If the signal strength increases by 10 dB (3 times), chances of signal dropouts improve to 45 times less than the non-diversity receiver. In short distance operation, there is virtually no dropout, no matter where the transmitter is moved relative to the receiver. Not only does a “true-diversity” receiver give added sensitivity for greater range with fewer chances of signal dropout, but it also has a better S/N ratio when the signal strength is weakened to the squelch threshold level.

 The belt pack has two antennas which ads to the better reception. The 808 uses a magnesium alloy for the belt pack case. The other guys use metal and steel which is heavier. The Mipro runs on two AA batteries which go twice or three times as long as the 9 volt batteries. I used a new 9V every show on Shure rigs. I change batteries every third show with the Mipro. Those extra dollars for batteries add up over time. Check out the carry case that comes with the Mipro. That's also neater than the cardboard box the other guys give ya.

 I have all three manufactures receivers and transmitters in my rigs and they all work well. The Mipro just has better features, costs less, and has fewer drop outs than the others in its class (Shure PSM600 PSM700 & Sennheiser 300IEM G2).

 The Mipro's power supply can handle any country's electric from 110V to 220V. You just pick up the adapter at a hardware store for $5. Shure and Sennheiser rigs are 110V only. after you rack 4 units with Shure/Senheiser - you need to get in to combiners and splitters which cost as much as the entire ear system. You can rack up 16 - Mipro 808R's with out worry. Also, the combiner (one set of antena for four units) is way less money.

Sennheiser 300IEM G2 is my next favorite at this level of quality and I stock them as well. With the G2 every now and then you’ll get occasional static or a one or two second drop out. The signal always comes back but let me tell you – when all you get as a mix is the ear signal and it stops – one second is a lifetime. We’re talking panic!

MIPRO is relatively new in the US but they’ve been big in Europe for a long time. You've also seen their products with out knowing it. They've been making gear for QSC, Fender, Beyer, Peavey and many other for years. I've worked with the systems for close to three years now and have nothing but satisfied and repeat customers. The distributor in the US is accessible and quick to help me in the event of a problem (I had an on/off switch stick on one unit last year). 

Pro Sound News updates tours that are out with the big boys as well as regional sound companies (Freq City Sound was written up for our work with Lou Gramm, Styx, Survivor, Kansas and Asia). Clair Brothers (the largest) has the Mariah Carrie tour and in the ears section of gear used Mipro is listed. She's a singer with the bucks to pick any piece of gear in the world she wants. 

Here are a couple links to pro-audio magazines reviewing of the Mipro MI-808. These are other pros that took the rig out on the road. The main thing you’ll read in their reviews is, “NO DROP OUTS.”  Link also to the Avlex Specs on the system and Freq Charts and manuals.   

Pro Audio Review Mipro 808         

Front of House Mag ROADTEST MIPRO 808

Frequency Charts

Avlex Flyer (good close up shots)  

MIPRO 808 Transmitter Manual PDF