5 Best Wireless Saxophone Microphone Systems

For musicians who don’t want to mess around, the SD Systems LDM94 is one of the best wireless sax mic systems out there. This lavalier mic is specially designed for loud horns, just like the sax. You won’t get any unpleasant feedback onstage with this small but powerful mic.

It uses a direct XLR output, so you don’t need an external preamp to connect it to your mixer or sound system. Just turn it on, and you’ll be able to link up.

Some microphones are difficult to adjust once they’re nestled in your bell, but this one can be adjusted quite easily. The tripod shock mount system can be placed directly in the center.

The one drawback of this wireless system is that it’s the most expensive of the options listed here. However, if you’re looking for a microphone that’s specifically tailored for the saxophone, you will find the cost well worth it. Give this a try if money is not an obstacle for you!

This cardioid condenser microphone is actually designed for guitars, but don’t let that scare you away – we can confidently say that saxophone players who need a wireless mic will also appreciate how well it works for their horns.

The Shure GLXD14R/B98 comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which gives you up to 16 hours of playtime off of just one charge. The lightweight battery also makes the whole system much easier to cart around, making this one of the lightest mics listed.

The GLX-D Advanced can connect to nine different channels under typical conditions but is capable of connecting to eleven under optimal conditions (that is, with only a few other competing wireless signals surrounding it.)

It uses a GLXD1 bodypack transmitter and an updated GLXD4R rackmount receiver, so you get automatic frequency management and configuration.

It comes with a padded zipper accessory case, so you won’t lose track of any of your microphone parts. If you’re looking for bang for your buck, this is one of the best sax wireless mics you can get.

The Sennheiser XSW 1-908 uses an e908 gooseneck mic with a bodypack transmitter and can transmit sound 250 feet, so you can move around as much as you want without losing your signal. The tiny mic won’t mess with your look or weigh your setup down. In fact, you’ll look like you’re not playing mic’d up at all.

It operates on a one-touch system, so you won’t have to fiddle with dozens of buttons just to get the sound you want. Its pedalboard-friendly receiver is perfect for players who like to use effects. You also get a quick-mute function and a convenient tuner, so you’ll always be in tune and never project over that critical between-song banter.

You only get five hours of playtime with this mic, so you’ll have to make sure that you charge up in between gigs. You don’t want to be in the middle of a show and run out of juice!

However, If you’re organized and on top of your charges, this clip-on sax mic will serve you well.

Shure has multiple entries on the list because they’re one of the most trusted brands for sound technology out there. This entry is a little bit less costly than the GLX-D Advanced listed above because it uses slightly less costly technology, but it’s one of the most popular options for saxophonists.

You get a crystal clear sound from this system. Its LINKFREQ automatic frequency management ensures that your receiver will automatically interpret any frequency connections you need to make without too much effort on the part of the user.

This Shure GLXD14/B98 mic also comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, with 16 hours of use per charge. Shure mics are sturdy, long-lasting, and sound great, so you could do much worse to mic up your sax!

The Shure BLX14R/B98 wireless sax mic features a QuickScan function, an automatic frequency detector that makes the mic much easier to use. This is a condenser cardioid microphone, which is ideal for woodwinds and horns like the sax.

You also get several add-ons with this mic, including a rackmount kit, two starter batteries, several cables, and a BLX1 bodypack transmitter. This is one of the most affordable mic systems here, so you can’t get much better than this in terms of value.

It can support two AA batteries for up to 14 hours of continuous use, so you can blast your horn to your heart’s content as long as you want. Additionally, it will support 12 systems simultaneously in optimal conditions.