6 Affordable Lavalier Microphones Compared

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One of the least expensive ways to improve the quality of your video is to use a microphone that you can get close to your talent/actors. Here are six affordable lavalier microphones that will help. We chose an assortment to work with your smartphone, DSLR or interchangeable lens cameras, your laptop or PC, or even GoPro action cameras.
Links to Gear Discussed and Used to Record This Session:
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Dutch Kings Lavalier Microphone (For smartphones or GoPro)
Amazon: geni.us/DBaEv
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Aputure A.lav EZ (for smartphones)
Amazon: geni.us/dBifIGd
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RODE smartLav+ (for smartphones)
Amazon: geni.us/rNxe
B&H: bhpho.to/2tV7ueN
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Aputure A.lav (for smartphones, cameras, and PCs with headset inputs)
Amazon: geni.us/nBiI
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Comica Dual Head Lavalier Microphone (for recording 2 people into smartphones, cameras, PCs, or GoPros)
Amazon: geni.us/MHNM
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Sony ECM-CS3 Stereo Lavalier Microphone (for cameras)
Amazon: geni.us/oo5u
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RODE SC3 Adapter (If your microphone has a TRRS plug - 3 colored rings on the plug - and you want to use if for your camera or audio recorder, use this adapter)
Amazon: geni.us/PVCz0
B&H: bhpho.to/2tZFo1W
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RODE SC4 Adapter (If your microphone has a TRS plug - 2 colored rings on the plug - and you want to use it for your smartphone or PC with a headset input, use this adapter)
Amazon: geni.us/cQW0Uq
B&H: bhpho.to/2sGSUDF
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Panasonic GH5 Camera
Amazon: geni.us/B2c2
B&H: bhpho.to/2oIdG7o
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Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens
Amazon: geni.us/oUIX
B&H: bhpho.to/2qLWz1Q
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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.

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@jacqueshbastien 5 лет назад

TL;DR Dutch Kings Lavalier ($22) - 0:25 Aputure A.lav EZ ($22) - 1:35 Rode smartLav+ ($69) - 2:42 Aputure A.lav ($35) - 3:51 Comica Dual Head Lavalier ($22-$26) - 4:48 Sony ECM-CS3 Stereo Lavalier ($19) - 6:06

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks Jacques.

@bobhoskins9595 4 года назад

Now I'd like to know why the mics on your video sound so much better than when I just heard them on 2 other videos. Maybe you turned up the gain so they were all equal? That would make sense. Something that initially sounds louder will psychologically sound better to most people and is "cheating". :) It sure is surprising the sound quality one can get for about $20 these days! This was a very valuable comparison.

@Mightythunder0987 4 года назад

@@bobhoskins9595 Jacques' comment literally gave you the prices. Now my time is wasted on replying on your comment.

@bobhoskins9595 4 года назад

@@Mightythunder0987 So why did you bother replying if my question was answered by someone else? We're not thinking so well are we? :)

@Mightythunder0987 4 года назад

@@bobhoskins9595 Cuz you're humorous. Funny guy

@DutchTheHooligan 5 лет назад

Hey Curtis! What sort of compact 3.5mm microphones would you recommend for capturing live action sequences? My videos utilize a GoPro on my head, but I'm looking for something better. I'm using a Zoom H1 Recorder. (I need something that not only records my voice, but also extends and captures sound details of my surroundings). Lav mics I've used (JK, Sennheiser) seem to only capture what's close to me and have a steep sensitivity drop off at a distance. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hey Dutch the Hooligan, what type of sound are you trying to capture and how far from you is the sound source?

@DutchTheHooligan 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks for the response! Any of the videos on my channel are a great demonstration of the application of the microphone. It's for outdoor "Airsoft" (like paintball) gameplay videos. I'm looking for something that would pick up all the details of the battles around me (my voice - which includes occasional shouting, footsteps, bbs hitting cover around me, as well as be able to reach into the distance to capture the dialogue of players that are sometimes up to 200 feet away). I know it's a tall ask, but I figured you'd be the guy to know.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Dutch, I’m at a loss, to be honest. A lavalier will capture your voice and ambient sound close to you but will have mixed results at picking up people more than a few yards away. I’d probably NOT try to hid the mic like in movie sets but keep it mounted on the outside of the outermost clothing layer and conceal the cable as well as possible so it doesn’t catch on anything. Best of luck!

@DutchTheHooligan 5 лет назад

Tried a lavalier, and had exactly the result you mentioned. It's not bad, but I'll continue to look for something that reaches out a bit further. Thanks for your time & quick responses Curtis!

@healing2gether 5 лет назад

I love when I search a topic and see that you’ve made a video on what I’m looking to learn, I know I can trust your testing! Thanks again Curtis!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks! Happy recording!

@Hugozen 5 лет назад

Man, I've searched through the entire youtube and this is the best lav mic recommending video. the second best is your another video talking about 5 lav mics...:P

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks Hugo.

@Podcastage 7 лет назад

Dang it....this is a video I was planning on making in a few months once I got a few more lavs. You beat me to it.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Not to worry, there are a gazillion different "affordable" lav mics out there so there's plenty of room for more reviews!

@jessicaholub2196 2 года назад

@Podcastage I"m glad you posted this, I needed to find your RU-vid page lol!

@sampapageorgiou5165 2 года назад

Hello guys, I'm searching the terminology for the thing which you put a microphone inside your helmet (for cosplay) and has a wireless or not mini amplifier and to a wireless or not to a speaker so you can speak through the helmet and people can hear you? I really don't know what to search for.. thank you so much...

@Postdisclosureworld 6 лет назад

This video is incredibly important for people wanting to buy an inexpensive lavalier. I purchased the Aputure A.lav on account of your video.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

👍

@s.g.3042 6 лет назад

Post Disclosure World *Just like the RØDE for half the price right?*

@christianconrad33 6 лет назад

Hey man I was wondering if the lav you said you purchased is just as good under a shirt? I would like an affordable lav for hidden mic during indie film shoots but have yet to really experiment with any. Would really appreciate your help!

@DihelsonMendonca 5 лет назад

Hello, Post Disclosure World, small world this is...here we are choosing our lavaliers mics with Curtis Judd also. The lavalier mic you choose is very good. I need one too. Hey it looks like we won´t have any new UFO disclosure in 2018 yet, boy !

@Beemerboy324 4 года назад

"I'm just reading the script..." LOL! Good review. Informative

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

LOL!

@DavidHernandezLovesYou 5 лет назад

The Father-Daughter on-camera chemistry: EPIC! LOL. Excellent review and it helped me out ALOT!! Thank you!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

👍

@1ytcommenter 7 лет назад

I like gear videos that have affordable in the title

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Haha! I don't do a lot of those, but I like to do at least a couple of these a year. :)

@Albanez39 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Do more if you can and want to. They're usually as good as the expensive ones and can really help most filmmakers out there, the amateur and indie ones.

@RodrigoBelasquem 6 лет назад

Thanks for the video. It goes straight to the point, is clear and helpful. Also, it has been a long time since I've seen a video with 0 dislikes. That's really fair.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks Rodrigo!

@gregm.857 4 года назад

Thanks for the good and informative comparison!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@JingerCho 6 лет назад

It was very helpful! Thanks.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

👍

@meerajoys3335 3 года назад

@s.g.3042 6 лет назад

*The girl so NOT wanted to do this review 😁, a great review btw.*

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Haha! You're right! Thanks.

@rutabega306 3 года назад

But she's doing a great job!

@michalbasar 2 года назад

this is a proper review! thank you so much guys you are absolutely amazing!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks michalbaser.

@alexanderlyon 7 лет назад

I use 2 of these (on Curtis' recommendation!). The Rode Smartlav+. I love it. You can hear it on my most recent videos from June 2017 forward anytime I'm talking to the camera. I used the Apurture A.Lav on my earliest videos. They both sound great with low noise (i.e., mic hiss). For my voice, I like the sound quality and natural eq just a tiny bit more on the Rode. Both are great and I always appreciate learning from Curtis!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks Alex, glad they've worked out for you!

@musicrelaxation8179 Год назад

I hate The Rode Smartlav+ as it hides all high notes of my voice. Waste of money.

@tomirwin4260 6 лет назад

Very useful review, Thanks!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks Tom

@nativevoices8962 6 лет назад

Another excellent video by Mr. Judd, I learn something every time. I watch his videos.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@eks007 5 лет назад

Hi Chris, I’ve been binge watching your videos for the last month or so and have found them immensely informative and helpful! Thanks for taking the time to put these videos out. I purchased the comica and aperture lav a mics based on your recommendation. Could you recommend a high quality mid-range recorder I could use with these two mics? I know I don’t want to use my iPhone in the long term to capture my audio. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Kaya, thanks! The trick is that there aren’t any recorders I know of with more than one 3.5mm input. Those with multiple inputs usually have XLR inputs. There are some camera audio adapters with two 3.5mm inputs if that would work for you? Here’s a comparison I did some time back on three of them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B_0od_f_QkQ.html

@bushcraftbeats4556 7 лет назад

Picked up a couple of A.Lavs several months ago upon your recommendation, and still haven't used them (been shooting at home in basement studio), but literally later today, we're going to test them out with varying recording devices, and have them out in the field for a couple of days. Just funny that you came back to this topic at the same time we're going to be using our A.Lavs for the first time. Thanks as always.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Bushcraft Beats good luck! Don't hesitate to gaff tape those connections. 😀

@bushcraftbeats4556 7 лет назад

Will do! We'll be pretty rough and tumble so good advice!

@edwardscruggs6555 5 лет назад

Wonderfully informative as always! Thank you! May I ask: the Aputure would be suitable for use with a Tascam recorder? Thank you!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Edward, yes, but note that the 3.5mm inputs on many of the Tascam recorders haven’t done so well in our tests. Quite noisy and not much gain.

@re45on 4 года назад

Super helpful vid, thanks!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@adrianmechelle3784 5 лет назад

Excellent informational. Thank you

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

👍

@LoveRadishes 6 лет назад

Your video is so informative, trying to get all of that information in under 10 minutes I think well done. I was wondering if there is a similar video but for recording devices, so for where I would plug in those microphones in case I don't have a camera with an output. Thanks once again!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

HI VideoName, I do have this "meta review" of recorders from about a year ago. Will need to do an update soon since Zoom and Sound Devices have added some great new recorders: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PRd-nZGGSv4.html

@AntonGrimpelhuber 7 лет назад

Just a catch-up: Bought the Aputure A.lav (not EZ) on your recommendation. LOVE IT! Thanks. HOWEVER, I found that in situations where I can don't need the plug-in power adapter (Tascam DR-60D Mk II, Sony A7II), I'm actually better off without the adapter. Opposite to your findings, I get both a better, cleaner signal and less noise without the adapter. FORTUNATELY, the "full" A.Lav cost me just about 5 or 6€ more than the EZ version. So for the extra money, I get some comfort features (headphone jack, use as a high quality headset, use in situations with plug-in power, adapter cables, case), and am still totally satisfied with the "pure" mic. Still wondering whether the EZ version (the pure mic) may be a) different from the one I bought, and b) may even have better characteristics with plug-in-power devices, but for now, I'm happy with the way it is. THANKS for your videos!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Anton Grimpelhuber thanks Anton, glad to hear it worked out!

@MrJoangles 6 лет назад

Thank you for a very nice video, helpful as always. I use the Aputure "big brother" on a Zoom H5 with Phantom 12V and a Rode XLR adapter. I think it sounds great. A bit low cut with EQ in post will do find for a male voice. Than you for your enthusiasm!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thank you Jan!

@mikpineda 7 лет назад

as always.. great review. ps: Hope you can do comparisons on semipro (prosumer) types of lavs! ex: countryman b6 - senn mke2 etc.. :) Thanks Curtis!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Mikhail, yes, will do!

@PabitraTV 6 лет назад

if you susbs me i will you back

@malonecustomdesigns 7 лет назад

Great info. I've been using a stereo lav from RadioShack. It's an old mic and I'm thinking about upgrading to something. This helps!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Glad it helps. Good to hear from you Jay!

@malonecustomdesigns 7 лет назад

You're welcome. I know it's a bit out of your way to check out one of my recent videos, but if you happen to get a chance, could you listen and see if you think I would benefit from a new mic? I record into the Zoom H1. Thanks so much for all you do!

@TenThumbsProductions 3 года назад

I’m a correct in assuming that all these mics that have 1/8th in jacks can be placed into a 1/4 inch converter and can be plugged into Audio interfaces?

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Not necessarily. Most of the microphones need plugin power if they don’t have their own battery and audio interfaces generally don’t have that feature. A mic with an XLR connector would be an option: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bhA-WGdn1ZI.html

@TenThumbsProductions 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd is the plug in power you i referring to “phantom power”? My interface has phantom power (I use it to power the Sure137 for example)!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

@@TenThumbsProductions No, phantom power is 48V and plugin power is 5V. You could use a RODE VXLR+ adapter to convert from an XLR and 48V to 3.5mm (1/8") and 5V. Be sure to get the plus version of the RODE VXLR+.

@matt6740 7 лет назад

Really appreciate bringing in the comica one. Been trying to help my mother in law with her business's videos, but they often have two people talking but are recording on a single phone. Couldn't figure out how to get two lavs in without complicating their set up.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Yes, there's definitely a need for a simple option like the dual-head Comica. I hope it works out well for her!

@JimineyBob 7 лет назад

Yas, I was just looking for some Lapel mics to buy, thanks for the help!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

You bet!

@PabitraTV 6 лет назад

if u subs me i will u back

@PabloGnesutta 6 лет назад

Great video man! Thanks so much! I have a question. Can i use any of theese plugin them into an Ambient Recorder like a Tascam DR40?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Yes, any of them with a TRS 3.5mm plug. I mention which those during each mic's segment.

@CallMeMONGOOSE 5 лет назад

_i really like this video XD thanks for this_

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks 👍🏻

@TheNorliss 7 лет назад

Hey Curtis! I've been away from all this for a while but have been catching up on all your videos: great to see you're continuing to create consistently great content. This vid in particular is incredibly timely for me as I think I may have to purchase a cheap lavalier asap, although I haven't yet been able to establish if my current phone, the HTC One (M7 variant) is capable of recording from an external mic (the manual I have isn't very detailed). In any case, I have a quick question about the Aputure A.Lav: is the battery pack is just for situations where the mic wouldn't receive power or is it part of that model's design? Seems like it's the one to go for in this bunch and it's a bit cheaper than the Rode SmartLav too!

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions 7 лет назад

Hello TheNorliss! The battery pack is part of the design for optimal performance and from my tests, it sounds quite good for its $35 price tag. I was able to get the mic to work directly into my phone but it didn't sound nearly as good and there was a fair bit more noise in the recorded sound. So while you can use it with phones which supply plugin power (most do), it doesn't sound as nice. Good luck!

@martind4491 5 лет назад

Great video, I'm buying the comica dual header based on your video. I tried to use your code to support your channel but I'm in Australia and the link goes to the american site. Great video!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

No worries and happy recording! 🎤

@supermendi0078 3 года назад

Very good video, really helped me making up my mind.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks.

@somecoder3054 2 года назад

Thank you for the video, Curtis. Very informative and great selection. Looking forward to my Rode purchase (I know I'm a few years late :) ).

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Happy recording!

@humblepie9906 7 лет назад

I'm so bummed out . I lost my DPA 4061 lav mic with XLR connection. I don't want an affordable lav mic, I want my old DPA! LoL, just wanted to vent. Thanks for your videos!

@ericfernando4296 7 лет назад

hey, curtis, great video as always. I use your video as a reference most of the time. So glad you cover the sony ecm-cs3. I recently bought a Tascam DR-2D and itching to use a lavalier on it for interview purpose. I like to have a shorter length lavalier. Right now i am confused about which one to choose between smartlav+ or the sony ecm-cs3, they both sound good in your video. Spec wise it's clear that the rode is superior, but in your test, which one has less noise floor? and which one is the clearest sounding for vocal? I'd like to save money, but is the Rode Smartlav+ worth it for the long term? I recently bought a Tascam DR-2D and itching to use a lavalier on it for interview purpose.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Eric Fernando the biggest difference is build quality. The Sony is cheaply built with plastic whereas the RODE is far more durable metal with a Kevlar reinforced cable. If you want something that'll last, I thing the RODE will likely hold up longer. But if budget is the primary concern, go with the Sony.

@lucasgrowsbestyt 5 лет назад

I like how simple and no-bs your videos are. I just bought the RODE Videomic Pro and for the price ($282.49 CAD with a $50 reduction) I am not impressed enough to keep it. I found it horrible in wind outdoors, which is why I think a lavelier would better suit my needs. I really want to get an $800 wireless Sennheiser lavelier but I think that is a bit out of my budget at this point in the game. Thanks.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks Lucas. With the VMP and any shotgun microphone, they only work well if you've got wind protection when using them outside (foam isn't enough), and you get them off the camera and boomed over the person talking. So I agree, one of these lavalier mics would probably be a better choice. They'll still need wind protection, but you can get them closer. What used to be the Aputure A.Lav has been improved and is now the Deity V.Lav. I recommend that. Deity V.Lav at Amazon: geni.us/PtPd2nT

@jdabo 6 лет назад

I really enjoy your videos. Can any of these mics be connected to a sound mixer?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks J Dabo! If the mixer has a 3.5mm input and that input supplies plugin power (3-5V). Field mixers made for film often have these, but many mixing boards do not, unfortunately.

@ntombisiro 3 года назад

very helpful video. even in 2021. Thank you

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks.

@DihelsonMendonca 5 лет назад

The youtuber "carreer" demands great enthusiasm. Yesterday I was trying to record my first vlog episode. Man...it´s difficult not to being bored. You need to have an imense enthusiasm to keep the audience, and talk with conviction. One may take years of practice, because in real life, many people act not like that. And we still need to worry to not being artificial also. It´s weird ! Thanks, Curtis, you know how to keep the audience without being artificial.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@bobuk5722 7 лет назад

Hi Curtis, Ah, good move! I think one of the biggest improvements a lot of otherwise very good video makers could make is to use lavaliers, rather than the on board microphones. Much clearer and cuts out so much of the distracting background noise. A great kindness to older people like me who have trouble seperating speech from noise, something some commentators sadly do not seem to understand. Bob.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks Robert!

@PowerSportsQuebec 6 лет назад

Now that's really interesting, I own to aputure a lav mics and a Rode Smartlav and I also prefere the aputure mics. great cheap mics that you won't cry in case they get lost or broken.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Agreed!

@briantooze3415 7 лет назад

Great video. How about one on budget shotgun microphones. I am looking for a "starter" that I can use with my zoom H1 for bird / wildlife recordings.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Fine idea, I do have this comparison: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qRyUvMGVjis.html

@MusicFed 5 лет назад

thank you Curtis for a really great video. would the Aputure A. Lav work with a Sony UX 560? and would you recommend to use a lav mic over a voice recorder like the Sony for shooting indoor youtube videos? the UX560 has a surprisingly good recording quality // I though the Sony ECM sounded really good

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Music Fed, I'm not sure. I have heard that Sony's wireless systems which also have 3.5mm mic inputs are wired differently. If you go with the A.Lav, be sure to buy it from a dealer to which you can return it if it doesn't work with the UX 560. Best wishes!

@3jay22 3 года назад

you laughing and (I assume) your daughter saying "I'm just reading the script" is the highlight of my day and I'm starting to notice I may be socially starved

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

😀 Thanks for bringing me back to this older video and I'm glad it brightened your day!

@JakobSFilms 7 лет назад

Great video! Do you know any good solution for a recording App into a Android phone?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

I don't have an Android phone but I've hear others talk about RecForge

@VFDirector 3 года назад

I love your reviews - thanks so much! I'm looking for something to use with Zoom on my macbook pro. (hate the sound of the internal mic in the laptop!) Don't think I need pro level...just something that will amplify my voice clearly....are any of these ok for that? Or would you recommend a bigger USB or XLR mic? I have an audio interface. Thanks in advance!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Hi Claire! The trick with these is that you need a way to listen to the other callers as well. You could use your MacBook's speakers, but that'll bleed back into the lavalier microphone. I'd probably go with earbuds which includes a microphone closer to you which will sound better. There are also a ton of USB microphones if you want to go down that path.

@glenatkinson7865 4 года назад

Great video very helpful and entertaining (Comica Duel Head!)

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Glen!

@PhillipSiddiq 7 лет назад

'I'm just reading the script'! The help these days! 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the review!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Phillip Siddiq haha! Yes! I count myself lucky she didn't give me more grief than that!

@PabitraTV 6 лет назад

if subs me i will you back

@PabitraTV 6 лет назад

if you subs me i will you

@NateAustin19 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@JoelDon 6 лет назад

The Rode smartlav+ requires phantom power so, even with the SC3 TRRS to TRS adapter, it will not work on a number of DSLR cameras including the Canon 70D, 80D, etc. Same issue with using the smartlav/SC3 combo for a PC mic port. A Rode tech support rep suggested the SC6 ($20) adapter (plus SC3) can enable recording on a PC mic port, but he didn't offer an option for DSLRs lacking phantom power. One post suggested using the IK Multimedia iRig Pre Microphone Interface to solve the phantom power issue, but at $40 for that device plus $20 for the SC6 is time to think about using a Zoom H1n, F1 or H4n Pro or other competing device as the lav interface, albeit adding more bulk to the overall setup but delivering a more robust set of features for the lav and many other general recording capabilities?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Joel, slight correction and clarification: The smartLav+, like most lavalier microphones, requires plugin or bias power (3-5V) which is different than phantom power (which varies from 12 to 48V). The Canon 70 and 80D will supply plugin power and should work with the correct adapter (SC3). Most late model computers have a headset port which will support TRRS inputs so the smartLav+ will work natively in those cases. Need to confirm with your particular computer. If it has a TRRS port, it will usually be marked with a headset (earphones with mic).

@hadakang 6 лет назад

Curtis, thanks for an informative video! I'm curious which you think sound better in general between Aperture A.Lav EZ and Sony ECM-CS3. I've always had good luck with Sony products, but I'd rather not juggle with an adapter and an extension cable while through a phone. Look forward to hear from you!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Hada, probably the A.Lav EZ. Happy recording!

@hadakang 6 лет назад

Thanks for recommendation! I got the A.Lav EZ, and this is what it sounds like: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bNhIo58X94U.html

@darkmew64 7 лет назад

Have you checked the Rode VXLR+ yet? If so, are you going to make a video about it in the future? Also great video comparison! I'm so happy with my Rode Smartlav+!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

No yet, but it is on my list. Looks like it is only available in Australia and Europe based on the search I did?

@ChibiKeruchan 6 лет назад

3:22 would a split adapter usually used for gaming headset works with this product?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

I don't think so, but depends on how the splitter is wired.

@DamianBrown 7 лет назад

The Comica is interesting. I have an idea in my "to do list" which this could work a treat with. I'd be using a Canon 80D or Fuji X-T20/2 so maybe a bit restricted.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Yes, should work great with the 80D or the Fuji (I assume they both have a 3.5mm stereo mic input?)

@DamianBrown 7 лет назад

Curtis Judd yes sir! Thank you!

@AppleTube 6 лет назад

Good afternoon, Today I received my Sony ECM-CS3 microphone and the Rode adapter, and I have tried to record with the iPhone recorder and with the ShurePlus Motiv but both record a 1 channel sound when the microphone has 2 channels (R and L) Do you know any applications that record in stereo? Thank you!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi! Unfortunately, the 3.5mm inputs on smartphones only take mono input. To get stereo recording on smartphones, it only works with devices which have USB or Apple Lightning connectors and support stereo recording. With those devices, both RODERec and ShurePlus Motiv support stereo recording.

@AppleTube 6 лет назад

I'm using the iPhone 8 Plus with the Rode SC4 and the connector to lightning but none of the programs does ... Have you managed to record in stereo with this combination of micro Sony, Rode SC4, jack-lightning connector and iPhone 7 / 8 ...? It's very strange 😥

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

No, the lightning to 3.5mm adapter is also only mono, unfortunately. The only mics that can do stereo recording connect directly to the lightning port (not with the 3.5 to lightning adapter). Here are a few examples: Zoom iQ7: amzn.to/2ij07pB RODE iXY: amzn.to/2ikjsqD Shure MV88: bhpho.to/2ijGtK9 We reviewed the MV88 here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZgTrdlvrn7s.html

@AppleTube 6 лет назад

In the end I bought the Zoom H1 recorder to be able to record in stereo since I had already bought the Sony microphone. Thank you very much for all the help!

@markynio 4 года назад

"I don't know meters" Made me smile xD I don't know Imperial tbh :(

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

🤓👍

@fruittilicious 6 лет назад

hi Curtis, thanks for the video. Have you tried to record the audio via a DSLR? I was wondering which of these mics would create some buzzing, as seen in other reviews. Care to check that for me? And I love your reviews. Really appreciate your technical understanding :)

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

HI Christelle, this was recorded mainly with the GH5 which is not technically a DSLR but very similar. Which DSLR are you using? (the amount of hum, hiss, or buzz depends on the particular DSLR). Thanks!

@fruittilicious 6 лет назад

Hi Curtis, thanks for answering. I am using the Canon EOs100d. And really, which one would you choose: Aputure A.lav or Aputure A.lav EZ? I can hardly hear any difference.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Christelle, I'd choose the A.Lav for use with the Canon. The EZ is for use with phones.

@ClimateAdam 6 лет назад

Apologies if you've covered this elsewhere, but is it possible to use any of these mics with an xlr adapter? Sometimes may want to record via my Juiced Link!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi ClimateAdam, you can use any of the TRS lavalier microphones with an adapter like this to your JuicedLink: bhpho.to/2A2ekU6

@ClimateAdam 6 лет назад

@@curtisjudd thank you - very useful!

@gheseproductions 7 лет назад

Hi Curtis. Thank you for your videos. They are immensely helpful to us. =) We just purchased two Azden Pro-XD’s and were considering using them with the two Giant Squid Lav’s we already own (instead of the lav mics the Pro-XD comes with) via the TRS-TRRS adapter the Pro-XD comes with. We’ll be recording into the Zoom F8 via the Rode VXLR. Would this be a good/comparable option to purchasing any of the TRRS lav’s you've reviewed here? Is there any difference between the TRS-TRRS adapter that comes with the Pro-XD and the Rode SC4? Thank you again. Samuel Varghese

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Samuel, that should work. It'll be a lot of connections which increases the risk of one of them pulling out while recording but nothing that a little gaff tape can't fix. Good luck!

@gheseproductions 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@DihelsonMendonca 5 лет назад

This Aputure A.lav is amazing. I need one. The Sony still has the best sound for me. I wish we could had here the sennheiser ME 2, perhaps it beats them all, but it´s very expensive.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Dihelson, I find that the A.Lav actually sounded quite a bit better on most voices than the Sennheiser ME2.

@DihelsonMendonca 5 лет назад

Hi, Curtis, glad to hear that. I live in Brazil, and the "local" industry doesn´t offer many good lavalier mics, and purchasing foreing equipment is expensive. Currency here is almost 5:1 U$ dollars, so, anything like Sennheiser, Tascam, Canon, is like paying 5 times more expensive than the real price. Imagine you pay 2.000 dollars for a Shure VP-83 shotgun mic. Kind of that. I just dream about the products you review. So, although I prefer the best ones, sometimes, expensive equipment, many times I can´t afford them, and if there´s a budget good lavalier mic out there, it interests me. I´ll try to find this Aputure A.lav mic. Thanks, and keep up this great work.

@MegaAluchi Год назад

Thanks for the review, I had the Comica CVM D02 and it was amazing. I clipped both microphones on my shirt since I hadn't used it for two people, but unfortunately, it stopped working after 5 recordings. I tried to buy it again but it was not available. It was great because of the audio quality and less rustle sound. I replaced it with the Yelloway but not as good as the Comica Thanks

@curtisjudd Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍

@czlowiekbeztwarzy683 6 лет назад

Very useful

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks

@MasterOfBasses 7 лет назад

Love your home!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Juan Pablo Ayala thanks!

@motoburn 6 лет назад

very informative video ! can you help in choosing a good mic for gopro hero 4 silver? i understand that gopro can only support TRS mics.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Any of the TRS mics here that sounded good to you should do the job. Good luck!

@motoburn 6 лет назад

alright ! thank you !

@MarkOakleyComics 4 года назад

Good video! Thank-you! I picked up the Sony ECM-CS3, in a large part because it uses an old 3 conductor plug, suitable for recorders which are NOT smartphones. -You can't plug those common 4 conductor plugs into a Zoom recorder, for instance. So out of the bunch, (except the one with all the complicated converter options), Sony's lav offers a high quality recording and is the only affordable clip on mic you can use with pro-level gear. Sony also makes affordable and very well built dedicated dictation recorders with high-quality compression. (The ICD PX series). I picked up one of those for $50; it's tough, runs forever on a couple of AAA batteries, has a built-in USB connector so you don't need a cable, and you get pro-level audio quality. Nothing like reliable, dedicated devices! Just drop it in your pocket, clip on the mic and away you go!

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@nefflz 6 лет назад

Excellent post as usual thanks Curtis. I have a couple of A.lavs (thanks to your recommendation) but I was curious about the Shure Motiv MVL, as I would like another couple of lav mics of better quality to plug into the H1 to keep on talent, and the Shure sounds great in one particular RU-vid review. Do you know anything about the Motiv MVL?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

+Jeffrey Norris hi, I haven’t tried the MVL, unfortunately. Does it sound good in other reviews? What I try to do these days is get a sample that hasn’t been processed so you can hear what you’re starting with.

@nefflz 6 лет назад

In this review (In my view) the audio from the mic sounds very good: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vkFgTyKE7lw.html But in this other review it doesn't sound as good: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SUTyjWiM_KU.html In either review, it isn't stated if there was any processing. And thanks so much for responding :-)

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

They both sound about like a $60 lavalier. The first one sounds like it was placed on the person speaking so that it picked up a bit more bass. On the second, it sounds like no effort was made to optimize the sound (which is good for a review). Overall not bad from my point of view.

@nefflz 6 лет назад

Thanks Curtis! I was hoping that I had discovered the best bang for your buck lavalier out there; but it's more likely that I can't recognise the difference in sound quality between a $60 and a $600 lav. :-( I'll keep trying

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

If it sounds good, then it is good and sometimes, though not often, more expensive mics do NOT sound better. Let your ears be your guide. :)

@Onlinepmcourses 6 лет назад

H Curtis - I saw your MicJ 044 review and wondered how you compare that to he A.lav?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Online PM Courses, the A.Lav sounds better to my ear, but the 044 is a bit more convenient in that it does not have it's own battery pack to keep charged. If sound quality is your top priority, I'd go with the A.Lav. Good luck!

@Onlinepmcourses 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@WladimirBoldyreffmh2c 7 лет назад

Très bonne vidéo pour découvrir les différents modèles de micro cravates. Je suis juste surpris de ne pas y voir figurer le ATR 3350 de chez Audio Technica que j'utilise beaucoup. Peut-être à cause de sa connexion TRS qui demande un adaptateur pour se brancher sur un Iphone.

@PabitraTV 6 лет назад

if you subs me i will you too

@scottroberts4551 5 лет назад

Hi Curtis, what would you recommend for higher quality audio for a lav (via XLR) that feeds into my Zoom H5 which I use as a preamp to my DSLR? Or would you advise using a 3.5mm to XLR converter for a number of available lavs? Audio quality is really important to me. Thanks, Scott

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Scott, the best sounding XLR based lavalier mic I’ve used is the Audio Technica AT899: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C4spfSMe78Q.html I haven’t adapted many 3.5mm to XLR but if you go that route, you’ll need a special adapter that also converts phantom power to plugin power (48V to 3-5V) so that you don’t damage the microphones. RODE makes the VXLR+ which does this.

@RKRK-ci2vv 7 лет назад

Very nice video Curtis. will you say a few words about Noyce One lav mic ...

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi rk, I had a prototype version of the Noyce One and it was really, really good. I haven't heard whether they changed the design since the original.

@RKRK-ci2vv 7 лет назад

Thank you Curtis

@markiavelli 3 месяца назад

Oh this is confusing for me. I thought at aux could go into all aux ins. Doesn't matter if smartphone or dlsr or field recorder. Great video, thanks! Now I know what I need to look out for!

@curtisjudd 3 месяца назад

👍

@SigawNa 7 лет назад

on the dual headed Comica are both heads active all the time or is there a way to turn one off for a single person interview.

@DanDDirges 7 лет назад

Yes they are both on at same time

@PawelChyrowski 7 лет назад

Great!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@wiebstar1987 7 лет назад

Wow really great content Curtis. Really appreciate the effort of making these video's! Which one would you recommend to use with the zoom h1 between the Aputure A.lav EZ and his bigger brother A.lav? And do i need an adapter to make it work with the zoom h1?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Wiebe Willemsen thanks! The A.Lav will work with the H1 and sounds better than the EZ to my ear.

@_w.w._ 7 лет назад

Thanks for the quick reply Curtis! Does it work without an adapter? And can the A.lav be used without the battery pack? It looks like the battery pack will only be in the way or do you say it doesn't?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

The A.Lav comes with the right cable so no adapter is needed. It is designed for use with the battery pack which I believe feeds a different voltage than the H1 so I believe you'll need to plan to use the battery pack. It is another piece of kit and one that must be recharged periodically. So it isn't as convenient as others without battery packs. I'd say that's up to you. If you go with the A.Lav EZ and the H1, you'll just need this adapter: amzn.to/2wifLbm Good luck!

@wiebstar1987 7 лет назад

Curtis Judd i just came to the conclusion that the aputure A.lav is not available in my country. The rode smartlav+ however is. Is the rode better than the A.lav you say?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

It is better built and more convenient for recording with a phone. If you use it with an H1, you'll need the adapter cited previously. I wouldn't say that any of these is better than the other. Listen on go with the one you like best.

@scottvanderbilt1279 7 лет назад

I see your attempt to at getting your daughter enthused about recorded audio wasn't as successful as you might have hoped. :-) At least you got her to participate. If I had asked the same of my daughter at that age, I would have been lucky to get her to look up from her smart phone and give me an eye roll.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Scott Vanderbilt haha! True! Note that this is her summer job and she figures it is better than wearing a paper McDonalds hat. ;)

@thelinthicums3295 6 лет назад

Working in restaurants, even fast food chains, is an excellent education in life for young people. Nothing motivated me more than seeing what could be, if I did not shift gears in school.

@DihelsonMendonca 5 лет назад

The youtuber "carreer" demands great enthusiasm. Yesterday I was trying to record my first vlog episode. Man...it´s difficult not to being bored. You need ti have an imense enthusiasm to keep the audience, and talk with conviction. One may take years of practice, because in real life, many people act not like that. And we still need to worry to not being artificial also. It´s weird !

@TheGamingHarbinger 3 года назад

@The Linthicums well said my man!

@paragmahajani1236 3 года назад

Thank you. Great review. Can you suggest a good budget lovelier for nature recording like soundscapes in jungles. I have H1n recorder.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Generally for nature recordings I’d stick with the H1n’s stereo mics and not use a lavalier.

@paragmahajani1236 3 года назад

Thank you. I never thought that way. Let me try with the built in mics. Best wishes.

@keith2964 4 года назад

R$$$ODE great stuff but lots o money. I know I have them. Great video sir. Happy holidays

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Happy holidays to you!

@candogancan5574 6 лет назад

great video.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@fredericsidler 7 лет назад

Which application do you use with your iPhone 7, Rode?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

I used RODERec in this case. I've also used Shureplus Motiv (free). Both are decent but RODERec is a bit more full-featured. Motiv has some things specific to their proprietary Motiv mics but it still does the basic job of recording a mono signal for any mic.

@FlyByFrancis 5 лет назад

Does the A.lav EZ work on the Tascam DR05?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

The DR05 has a TRS input and the A.Lav EZ has a TRRS plug. I don’t think it will work, but will check next time I have a minute

@MegaAluchi 6 лет назад

I like the comica. But can I pause one of the mics while recording with two people? Thanks

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Aluchi, unfortunately, no. Muting one would mute both. Would need to move up to a multi-input recorder to be able to do that.

@MegaAluchi 6 лет назад

Curtis Judd if I interview two people indoor or outdoor would the talent gets picked up from the host mic if the distance, for argument sake, is 6-8 feet or so? I still like this mic since I m about to do a series of cooking at home and short film interviewing some people mainly outdoor

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi again, Yes, a little bit but this will be the case with any microphone. The farther apart the two people, the less problem it is. 6-8 feet should be plenty. A little experimenting will tell you for sure quite quickly. Good luck!

@skakdosmer 7 лет назад

I didn't notice any difference in sound quality - they all seemed quite good. At least for your voice. I wonder if a "round" bass-baritone like mine would give any of them difficulties.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Lau, they're all surprisingly decent for their price. As soon as I find someone with a bassy voice, I'll have a better sense for how they stand up in that case. Let me know next time you're in town. ;-)

@dariuszbaluk 7 лет назад

I heard the difference only with your daughters voice, it was like through a phone. Perhaps it would be good to test them with femail voice.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks for the feedback and good idea! Out of curiosity, with what did you listen? Headphones? Earbuds? Phone speakers?

@dariuszbaluk 7 лет назад

laptop built in speakers.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Oh, ok, that makes sense. In many cases it will take higher fidelity speakers or headphones to detect the difference. But if your audience are all using phone and laptop speakers, then just about any mic will do!

@christopherramos7020 7 лет назад

I'm thinking for your tests the A/D for all the mics is being done in the iPhone 7 headset adapter. I didn't think my Rode VideoMicro sounds as good on my iphone 7 than my iphone 6s for this reason but I haven't done a real comparision . Have you compared the sound of any of these mics on the iPhone 7 to earlier iPhones models? I'm just wondering if you noticed any difference.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+Christopher Ramos just informal tests and I haven't heard a difference. I read one formal test and the difference they found was negligible.

@Autofac 4 года назад

I've not seen many comments on the PowerDeWise lav mics. Just bought the interview set this week and have found them to be extremely well done for the price. I think the one mic alone, with adapters, was going for $29.99 CDN.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍 thanks for the tip on those. Hadn’t heard of them before.

@BastianSchick 6 лет назад

Is it possible to connect these microfones to a regular microphone input (XLR, 48V phantom powered) with on e of the Rode Adatpers (Rode VXLR or Rode VXLR+)? Thanks for your videos which I find very helpful!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Bastian, the RODE VXLR will work with a wireless receiver - I've used it with RODELink and Azden wireless systems. If you want to connect the lavalier directly to the mixer/recorder you will need a more expensive adapter which also converts the 48V phantom power down to 3-10V plugin power which is what lavalier microphones need. Here's one such adapter: bhpho.to/2xgJk0H I hope that helps!

@BastianSchick 6 лет назад

Hi Curtis, thanks for your answer and also the link to the shop. I do better understand the issue now. Sorry posting this question twice on another video!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

No worries at all! Happy recording!

@Wellbeingexaminer 6 лет назад

Hi, I'm looking for a mic solution to record Skype video interviews. Could I use any of these and would they work with a macbook? Thanks in advance for your help

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi! Any of these which work with phones will work with a MacBook but if you're doing interviews, you'll also need a way to plug in headphones so these won't really work. You're probably better off with a headset with microphone. I hope that helps!

@Wellbeingexaminer 6 лет назад

Thanks Curtis. I think you can buy adaptors for the lav mics but I've now ordered a headset as you've suggested. It will be better than using no headset anyway :-)

@pascaljean2333 4 года назад

Chris, do you have any updates about the lab in mics? Many you recommend are not available in 2020

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

I’ll have to look at doing a new video like this. Thanks.

@PedroDVC 3 года назад

When I want to learn about audio, I come to this channel!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

👍

@amanieux 7 лет назад

with the sony stereo mic why dont you put a foam cover on one side so you get an attenuated backup track for clipping ? and why did not you compared the sensitivity of each mic like you usually do ? thanks

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi amanieux, you could do that though because both capsules are omni-directional, the downward facing capsule would probably only be maybe 1 dB lower. I learned that I was not measuring noise in a way that was consistent from test to test. In general, I find that "practical" test just listening to the microphone are best.

@ImprovingAbility 5 лет назад

Listened to the video with good headphones didn’t hear a difference between the lavs. Is it my ear or just really good post processing that wiped out all differences?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi, I tried to keep the processing to a minimum so that should be the issue. If you can't hear a difference then you should be good with any of the mics! 😀 However, I will say that I could definitely hear a difference. I did not love the sound of the Dutch Kings or the Comica dual-head microphones. My favorite was the Aputure, thought I believe that one has been discontinued since this was shot a couple of years ago.

@frankdittmar 5 лет назад

Curtis (or anyone ;), Am I correct in thinking that recording into a phone via 3.5 (ie mono) it wouldn't matter whether I used the Comica Dual Head or 2 Aputure A.lav's with a splitter... but if I wanted to record into a stereo capable recorder (e.g Zoom H1) then 2x A.lav with a stereo breakout splitter (e.g HosaTech YMM-261) would be much better than the Comica because the resulting recording could be tidied up in Audacity (split into 2 mono tracks with opportunity to clean / timeshift each mic) as needed? Many thanks

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

I think that’s correct.

@sibipaul 6 лет назад

Which Mic Works Perfect With Canon 80D ?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

My preference is the Aputure A.Lav.

@TylerStyles 6 лет назад

When I plug my boya m1 lab mic into my phone and record, the audio is so loud and very distorted, is there any way to turn the volume down or anything to stop it being distorted

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hey Tyler, it depends on the phone and app. On iOS, I use RODERec and you can adjust the input level. Which phone/app are you using?

@TylerStyles 6 лет назад

Curtis Judd hey thanks for the reply, I downloaded the rode rec app and my audio sounds great now, thanks so much

@macealvaro2 6 лет назад

and what do you use for android?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

I have heard that RecForge is good (but I don't have an Android so I've never used it myself).

@AppleTube 6 лет назад

What app do you use to record the audio on your iPhone 7+? Do you recomend to use a profesional recorder to get better audio? Thank you! 😊

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

I use either RODERec or ShurePlus Motiv. RODERec is my first choice. ShurePlus is free.

@AppleTube 6 лет назад

Ok, thanks!

@kaspetto 7 лет назад

thanks a lot curtis, i really appreciate your overview. I live in china and ordered an edutige 006 from america via ebay, but upon delivery the mic had a short in it, so i was kinda up the creek. Another friend told me to get the rode smartlav or the aputure a.lav. ... I think after watching this video I'm leaning towards the aputure a.lav. currently my wife is going crazy about the amount of money i'm spending on a 'hobby'... i think the a.lav. might be a place where we can meet in the middle. I'm shooting with the g7x and a yi action 4k with a zoom h1. I do a lot of motorcycle riding and vlogging while on ebike, so that added furry wind screen might be really helpful. Too bad it can't be used directly into the recorder but needs that powered preamp thingy. would love to see a video from you about syncing audio from multiple sources. cheers. I think its great that your daughter and you can have fun together doing this, I hope one day mine will too.

@kaspetto 7 лет назад

also, I saw some posts about the purple panda lav mic... any thoughts?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi kaspetto, haha! Yes, be careful not to annoy your wife with too many hobby purchases. :) I do have an older video on syncing that may be helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dkTYpP6eec0.html There is also the A.lav EZ which doesn't have the power module which may make things easier for you. Good luck!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

I haven't tried that one yet. I try to do a "cheap lav" update about once a year so I'll try to add that one next year.

@PabitraTV 6 лет назад

if you subs me i will you too