Wireless microphone systems
Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H Wireless Headworn Microphone System lists at $399.95. Published figures: frequency band 2.4 GHz digital, transmitter type Bodypack, microphone type Condenser headworn. It suits a small building where the Wi-Fi plan is under your control.
A headworn 2.4 GHz system at roughly half the price of the UHF equivalents, with the same caveat: it shares the band with every access point in the building.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H specifications
The Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H publishes frequency band 2.4 GHz digital, transmitter type Bodypack, microphone type Condenser headworn, at a listed price of $399.95.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | 2.4 GHz digital |
| Transmitter type | Bodypack |
| Microphone type | Condenser headworn |
| Rated range | 100 ft |
| Battery life | 7 hours |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: A small building where the Wi-Fi plan is under your control.
Category: wireless microphone systems. Tier on this site: Beginner, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the lowest total cost to a system that works on Sunday, for a small church or a church plant.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Audio-Technica ATW-1101/L Wireless Lavalier System
$399.95 Specs and sizingThe lavalier version of the same system, and the cheapest route to a digital lapel channel with no frequency coordination.
Best for: A first lapel microphone in a small sanctuary
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Shure BLX24/SM58 Wireless Microphone System - 14-Hour Battery Life, 300 ft Range, UHF
$389.00 Specs and sizingThe SM58 capsule on a BLX transmitter, which is the wireless most churches settle on. Up to twelve compatible channels per band, and the capsule is the one every singer already knows how to use.
Best for: Worship vocals and a roaming handheld in a 100 to 500 seat room
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Shure BLX14/P31 Wireless Headset Microphone System - H10 Band
$379.00 Specs and sizingA headworn system, and the honest recommendation over a lapel for most preaching: the capsule stays a fixed distance from the mouth, which is worth roughly 6 to 10 dB of usable gain.
Best for: Preaching, especially in a live room or where the lapel keeps feeding back
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Shure BLX14/CVL Lavalier Audio System H9 Band (512–542 MHz) – BLX4 Receiver, BLX1 Bodypack & CVL Clip-On Lavalier Mic, Up to 14 Hr Battery, 300 ft Range
$359.00 Specs and sizingThe standard church lapel system. An omnidirectional lavalier is forgiving of head movement and unforgiving of feedback, which is why placement and gain structure matter more here than anywhere else.
Best for: A preacher who wants nothing visible on the face
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| Model | Price | Frequency band | Transmitter type | Microphone type | Rated range | Battery life | Polar pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H Wireless Headworn Microphone System | $399.95 | 2.4 GHz digital | Bodypack | Condenser headworn | 100 ft | 7 hours | - |
| Audio-Technica ATW-1101/L Wireless Lavalier System | $399.95 | 2.4 GHz digital | Bodypack | Condenser lavalier | 100 ft | 7 hours | - |
| Shure BLX24/SM58 Wireless Microphone System - 14-Hour Battery Life, 300 ft Range, UHF | $389.00 | UHF | Handheld | Dynamic | 300 ft | 14 hours | Cardioid |
| Shure BLX14/P31 Wireless Headset Microphone System - H10 Band | $379.00 | UHF | Bodypack | Condenser headworn | 300 ft | 14 hours | Cardioid |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Audio-Technica published specifications for the ATW-1101/H
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H cost?
It was listed at $399.95 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Audio-Technica ATW-1101/H right for our church?
A small building where the Wi-Fi plan is under your control. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.