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Perform · 8-channel

MicKit Perform 8

8 channels · 2× modular 1U quad receiver racks (cascaded) + 8 bodypacks or handhelds, in a shock case with accessory drawer

  • Full school musical (8 leads)
  • Keynote + panel (1 host + 7 panelists)
  • Regional theatre production
  • Large worship team
  • Corporate all-hands
  • Live broadcast / streaming event
What mic will you use?

All headsets are single-ear by default. For dual-ear coverage (both ears, waterproof, no slipping during dance), add the MicKit Premium Element upgrade below. Already own a mic you love? Pick Bring my own and we'll ship the receiver and bodypack only — plug any TA4F or 3.5mm locking element into the pack.

Brand

Both Shure and Sennheiser are pro-grade 24-bit digital wireless — you can't go wrong with either. Pick whichever matches gear you already own, or whichever your sound tech prefers. If you don't have a preference, Shure is the default. Sennheiser on this kit adds +$300/wk — the Sennheiser build uses more receivers and adds an ASA 214 antenna combiner to hit 8 coordinated channels, and the surcharge covers the real dealer-cost delta.

Upgrades (optional)

Your weekly rate

$1,099 /week

Reserve this kit

Ships 2 business days before your first rehearsal. Free return label included.

The opening-night kit

MicKit Perform 8 is the first kit in the Perform tier, and the jump from Pro to Perform is not about channel count alone — it’s about the assumption that the kit is going to run ten shows in a row without touching it. Every component is rack-mounted, every antenna is coordinated through a proper distro, and every bodypack arrives paired to its receiver with a printed channel map. This is the kit that shows up to tech week on Monday, runs through a matinee and an evening performance every day for a week, and ships back the following Monday without a single dropout. It’s what a regional theatre rents when the house wireless rig went down on a Thursday. It’s what a conference company rents when the keynote speaker brings seven panelists.

Built for

  • Full school musicals with eight principals (think Into the Woods, Matilda, Newsies ensemble leads)
  • Regional theatre productions and summer stock
  • Keynote events with a host and 7 panelists
  • Large worship teams with full vocal ensemble
  • Corporate all-hands and town halls
  • Live-streamed events and broadcast productions

Brand selector

Shure SLX-D+ or Sennheiser EW-DX at checkout. Shure is the default. Sennheiser adds $300/wk on Perform 8 because the build uses four EW-DX EM2 dual receivers plus an ASA 214 antenna combiner (vs. two Shure SLXD4Q+ quad racks that cascade with half-wave antennas alone). More gear, more rack space, more RF coordination. Worth it if your operator wants Sennheiser specifically — otherwise, Shure is the default.

What’s in the rack

  • Shure build: 2x Shure SLXD4Q+ quad receiver racks (cascaded — shared 1/2 wave antenna pair between them) + 8x SLXD1+ bodypack transmitters
  • Sennheiser build (+$300/wk): 4x Sennheiser EW-DX EM2 dual receivers + ASA 214 antenna combiner + 8x EW-DX SK bodypack transmitters
  • 8x Point Source Audio CO-6 earsets or CO-8WL waterproof lavaliers (choose one type)
  • 4x Backup Point Source Audio elements (spares for long runs)
  • 2x 1/2 wave antennas (shared across cascaded receiver pair, pre-mounted)
  • 1x Rack power distribution bar
  • 1x 10 ft IEC power cable
  • 8x 10 ft XLR cables labeled CH1-CH8
  • 1x 8-channel XLR fan-out to a TRS sub-snake (optional, included)
  • 32x Foam windscreens in 4 skin tones (8 of each)
  • 16x Spare clips, 2 rolls of theatrical gaff tape
  • 2x Sheets of hypoallergenic skin patches
  • 1x Laminated quick-start card labeled “BATTERY: AA MODE” with printed channel map
  • 1x Pre-paid return shipping label
  • 1x 4U shock-mounted rack case with 2U accessory drawer

Case: 4U roto-molded shock rack (2U receivers + 2U accessory drawer), recessed handles, heavy-duty latches. Setup time: under 15 minutes including antenna deployment. Batteries: ships without batteries. Bring 16x AA (or upgrade to MicKit Power for all 8 channels).

Upgrades

  • MicKit Power (+$130/wk) — 8 rechargeable packs + 8-bay dock charger
  • MicKit Premium Element (+$15/channel/wk = +$120/wk) — all 8 channels on GO-9WD-SH

Tech specs

  • 8 channels, RF-coordinated by our engineers for your venue
  • Cascaded antenna architecture (Shure): two quad racks share one 1/2 wave antenna pair
  • Sennheiser ASA 214 antenna combiner on Sennheiser build (4 dual receivers → shared antennas)
  • Latency <3 ms, range 330 ft line of sight (150 ft typical venue)
  • Battery life: 8+ hrs AA, 9+ hrs rechargeable