I've never used wireless transmitters before, so before I run out and buy some and regret what I'm doing, I have a basic question.

If I have my bass running on a Channel A instrument transmitter and I'm singing into a headmic that's also a Channel A (voice) transmitter, am I going to have transmission problems? Should I look for one of them on a separate channel? How many channels are there, exactly?

Thanks.

There are different frequency bands with different channel designations. Manufacturers often label certain frequencies for bass, guitar, vocals, etc., so it is less likely that the new bass player will show up with a frequency competing with a guitarist. You'll probably see this or have to make the selection when you purchase a unit. Since we are usually the only bass player in a band, our instrumental signal will seldom face a fight for a frequency, but vocals and guitarists are a different matter-- your wireless mic could quarrel with someone else's.

Thanks for the response. The systems I'm looking at are kind of low-budget for now, as they won't be getting intensive use (I don't gig too terribly often), but when I do, I've found that I'm awfully prone to want to roam. So I'm not too terribly worried about running into someone else's system interference, but rather my own.

The instrument transmitter is a Channel A, and the microphone comes in Channel A and E, but the E costs $20 more than the A. Looking at the manual (it's all the same manufacturer) it says:

"Available on selected frequencies in the VHF high band (171-216 MHz) for interference-free, long-range performance"

So if I'm buying two receiver/transmitter sets of the same brand (and practically the same model), and they will likely be sitting right next to each other, I should probably go the extra $20 and make sure I get them on different channels, right?