Samson Concert 88 Camera Hand-Held (F) - UHF Camera System with CR88V Diversity Receiver and Q8 Handheld Microphone

Samson Concert 88 Camera Hand-Held (F) - UHF Camera System with CR88V Diversity Receiver and Q8 Handheld Microphone

The Samson Concert 88 Camera Mano (F-band 606–630 MHz) is an on-camera UHF wireless system that combines field reliability with a fast workflow for interviews, ENG, and video production. The set includes the CR88V shoe-mounted receiver with a dual-antenna diversity design and 16 selectable channels , and a CH88 handheld transmitter featuring a Samson Q8 dynamic capsule with a supercardioid pattern, which is effective at isolating voices in noisy environments. Infrared (IR) sync speeds pairing, while selectable squelch , tone-key , and auto-mute help maintain clean output when the transmitter is out of range.

The CR88V is powered by a removable Li-ion battery with up to 12 hours of runtime and includes two batteries and a USB charger for on-camera rotation. It offers a 3.5mm (TRS) main output with level control and a 3.5mm headphone output with independent volume for direct on-camera monitoring. The CH88 Q8 handheld transmitter runs on two AA batteries and provides up to 8 hours of use. The range is up to 100m line-of-sight. The kit includes 3.5mm–3.5mm and 3.5mm–XLR cables , a hot shoe adapter , and a carrying case , so it's ready for DSLR/mirrorless cameras or camcorders.

Main features

• UHF camera system in F band (606–630 MHz) with 16 channels and IR synchronization receiver-transmitter.
• CR88V dual-antenna diversity receiver with 3.5 mm output with level control and 3.5 mm headphone output with independent volume.
• Receiver autonomy : up to 12 hours with removable Li-ion battery (includes 2) and USB charger for external recharging.
• CH88 handheld transmitter with supercardioid Q8 dynamic capsule , 8 hours of battery life with 2×AA and adjustable gain .
• Interference management : selectable squelch , tone-key and auto-mute .
• Operating range : up to 100 m (line of sight).
• Connectivity included : 3.5mm–3.5mm and 3.5mm–XLR cables, cold shoe adapter , and carrying case .
• Simultaneous use : up to 8 systems per band (depending on regulations/region).

Product benefits

• Voice-Centric Audio : The supercardioid Q8 capsule reduces ambient sound, ideal for interviews in crowded environments.
• Quick operation : infrared pairing and 16 channels for moving between locations without complications.
• Direct monitoring : headphone output on the receiver to check the signal in real time without depending on the camera menu.
• Long hours : 12 hours on the receiver with interchangeable batteries and 8 hours on the transmitter with AA batteries.
• RF Reliability : Diversity design, squelch and tone-key/auto-mute to minimize dropouts and noise when the signal is weak.

Use cases

• Interviews and reports with a handheld microphone for reporters or guests.
• Events, corporate and educational coverage where mobility and rapid deployment are required.
• Vlogging and content creation with direct integration to DSLR/mirrorless and handheld recorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I add more systems? Yes, up to eight systems can be used simultaneously per band (depending on region and RF environment).
• Is the receiver hot shoe mounted? Yes, it includes a cold shoe adapter and a strap clip.
• What cables are included? 3.5 mm–3.5 mm and 3.5 mm–XLR cables for connecting to cameras or recorders.

Description for projects

Analog F-band (606–630 MHz) camera-worn UHF system with 16 channels. CR88V diversity receiver; 3.5 mm TRS (max. +9 dBu, 1 kΩ) and 3.5 mm headphone (16 Ω) outputs with level controls; IR set , tone-key , auto-mute , and selectable squelch functions; approx. 12 h battery life with removable Li-ion battery. CH88 handheld transmitter with Q8 supercardioid dynamic capsule; 10 mW EIRP RF power; 2×AA power supply; approx. 8 h battery life. Range up to 100 m (LoS). Includes 3.5–3.5 and 3.5–XLR cables, shoe adapter, and case.