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Perform · 16-channel

MicKit Perform 16

16 channels · 4× quad receivers + 16 bodypacks or handhelds, in a 6U shock rack + RF Venue Diversity Architect case (included)

  • Big musical (16 leads + ensemble)
  • Large conference keynote
  • Regional theatre with principals + ensemble
  • Live broadcast event
  • Multi-track corporate event
  • Festival / convention floor
Mic type
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. Either option is great.

Upgrades (optional)

Your weekly rate

$1,400 /week

Reserve this kit

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

The flagship

MicKit Perform 16 is what you rent when the show is going to be filmed. It’s 16 coordinated channels of the best digital wireless on the market, housed in a 6U shock rack, with the RF Venue Diversity Architect receiver shelf included by default in its own companion case rather than as an add-on — because at 16 channels of RF density, true diversity is not optional. We coordinate the frequencies against FCC band plans and your venue’s local RF environment before the kit leaves our shop, we label every channel on a printed map, and we include four spare elements for the run. This is the kit that shows up to Into the Woods Jr. at a 1,200-seat performing arts center or to a 2,000-person sales kickoff in a Marriott ballroom. It’s the kit the house LD will look at and nod at.

Built for

  • Big school and community musicals with 16+ miked performers
  • Large regional theatre productions
  • Corporate keynotes and all-hands at 1,000+ seat venues
  • Conference keynote + breakouts hybrid events
  • Live broadcast and streamed theatrical productions
  • Festival main stages and convention floor events

Brand selector

Shure SLX-D+ or Sennheiser EW-DX at checkout. Same price. Because of the RF density, we RF-coordinate the chosen brand for your specific venue and dates.

What’s in the rack

  • 16x Shure SLX-D+ (or Sennheiser EW-DX) digital diversity receivers, rack-mounted and RF-coordinated
  • 16x Matching bodypack transmitters
  • 16x Point Source Audio CO-6 earsets or CO-8WL waterproof lavaliers (choose one type)
  • 4x Backup Point Source Audio elements (spares for long runs)
  • 1x RF Venue Diversity Architect receiver shelf in its own companion case (INCLUDED by default) — true-diversity, zero drop-outs at scale
  • 1x RF Venue Distro 9 HDR active antenna distribution system
  • 2x RF Venue Diversity Fin paddle antennas with 50 ft RG-8 coax cables
  • 1x Rack power distribution bar (rack PDU, 15A)
  • 1x 10 ft IEC power cable
  • 16x 10 ft XLR cables labeled CH1-CH16
  • 1x 16-channel XLR fan-out to stage sub-snake (optional, included)
  • 64x Foam windscreens in 4 skin tones (16 of each)
  • 32x Spare clips, 3 rolls of theatrical gaff tape
  • 4x Sheets of hypoallergenic skin patches
  • 1x Laminated quick-start card labeled “BATTERY: AA MODE” with printed 16-channel map
  • 1x Pre-paid return shipping label
  • 1x 6U shock-mounted rack case with 2U accessory drawer

Case: 6U roto-molded shock rack with casters (4U receivers + 2U accessory drawer), plus RF Venue Diversity Architect companion case. Recessed handles, heavy-duty latches. Setup time: under 25 minutes including antenna deployment and level check. Batteries: ships without batteries. Bring 32x AA (or upgrade to MicKit Power for all 16 channels — strongly recommended at this scale).

Upgrades

  • MicKit Power (+$25/wk total — strongly recommended at 16ch) — 16 rechargeable packs + 16-bay dock charger
  • MicKit Premium Element (+$15/channel/wk = +$240/wk) — all 16 channels on GO-9WD-SH

Tech specs

  • 16 channels, RF-coordinated by our engineers for your venue and dates
  • RF Venue Diversity Architect included (not an add-on)
  • Active antenna distribution with paddle antennas
  • Latency <3 ms, range 500+ ft with paddles
  • Battery life: 8+ hrs AA, 9+ hrs rechargeable
  • FCC compliant in all 50 states