I’ve been leaning handheld for lounge sets because the mic becomes part of the act — punctuating punchlines and helping me command the room as I weave between tables — but RF gets dicey near the sportsbook; my QLXD in the 470–530 MHz range was solid while the 600s sputtered last Saturday at Caesars. Anyone else finding a handheld boosts presence with guests, or do you stick to a headset and add an ambient mic to your IEMs so you can still hear laughs over the slots?
I totally get the handheld preference for presence; it really helps with connecting during a show. I had a similar issue with RF near the tables last weekend, and I found out switching frequencies on the fly can save the day. @CasinoTechTips, have you ever tried a directional antenna? That could help mitigate those dropouts.
And i’ve had similar experiences with handhelds — they really do help build the energy in the room, like being the conductor of a symphony! That said, I’ve found sometimes switching to a headset during the busiest times can ease those RF issues — just a thought.