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Sennheiser AVX Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
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Sennheiser recently introduced their new digital wireless system called AVX. There are various kits available and in this episode I used the kit with the body pack transmitter, receiver, and MKE2 lavalier microphone (their higher-end pro lavalier microphone). We looked at various aspects of the AVX system including how well it does in terms of outdoor distance, dynamic range which Sennheiser touts as preventing clipping distortion when your talent suddenly gets very loud, sound quality of the MKE2 lavalier microphone, latency, rejection of RF and WiFi interference, battery life, and others. Let’s see how it does!
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RODELink Wireless Lavalier Filmmaker Kit
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Sennheiser G3 Wireless System
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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Interchangeable Lens Camera
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Zoom F8 Audio Field Recorder
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@BasicFilmmaker 8 лет назад

Another great review Curtis. You really dig into all the nitty gritty details on these reviews, and I appreciate the time it must take to make these.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Basic Filmmaker Thanks!

@colabus1 3 года назад

Curtis Judd is my go-to for audio before I make any investment. The reviews are always well balanced and give the information needed to make an informed choice

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks colabus1!

@xXzombeistXx 5 лет назад

I love how detailed your tests go!! Please keep up the good work very professional and useful info

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks.

@s.k7547 6 лет назад

Best tutorial videos on RU-vid ! Im so thankful for your time and effort !

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks Saul!

@mdturnerinoz 7 лет назад

I really appreciate/enjoy the deep detail you provide with your reviews! Excellent!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks Marty!

@iMikeFraze 9 месяцев назад

Hey Chris! Just found your channel via your "Rode's NEW system. Wireless Pro" video from about 2 months ago. I currently run a single Sennheiser AVX ME-2 that I purchased on sale back in 2017 for $400 (During a B&H sale) and I am looking to purchase another Lav in the event I need multiple lav's or simply as a backup if my AVX stops working during a shoot. Prices for the AVX system have continued to rise and currently run $800 - $1000 as of November 2023 depending on the Lav mic (ME-2 Vs MKE-2). I have been very happy with the AVX system and only ever experienced a single brief interference issue in all my years using it which was remedied by staying away from a particular area outside of a convention center. With the introduction of the new Rode Wireless Pro I have been considering grabbing one of those over a second AVX as I can get 2 more Lav's (for a total of 3 when including my AVX ME-2). I would also have the added benefit of having the AVX which is 1.9 Ghz and the Rode at 2.4 Ghz in the event of interference issues with one frequency, and built in recording all while saving several hundred dollars. Is there something I'm missing? Would you consider doing the same? Side note, all of my other Mic's are Rode so I KNOW they built quality products. (NTG-2, VidMic Pro, NT-USB, VideoMic NTG, NTG4)

@curtisjudd 8 месяцев назад

Seems like a good choice - will give you options.

@AdalbertoAlmeida_81 2 года назад

Awesome. This was so helpful. Thanks man.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

👍

@RayOrtega 8 лет назад

Great stuff Curtis. As always. Little surprised by what seemed like a noticeable noise floor on the Rode and a bit on the Senn. but would love a few seconds of silence in future tests. I usually don't pick that up in your studio recordings but maybe I'm just hearing things. Really interesting to see that's there's not too much difference in quality between the two and that the Rode stands up. Just got two sets for work that I haven't even tried yet!;) but definitely a few cool features on the Senn.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Ray Ortega Hi Ray! I think that noise is actually mostly ambiance on the Sennheiser. My "studio" is the basement and includes a freezer that kicks on from time to time. The RODE Lavalier has a slightly crunchy sound to it (not sure if that's the best way to describe it?) and a bit of a noise floor but works pretty well overall. Nothing a little processing can't help.

@mattgonzalez 8 лет назад

Just finishing up my review on this. It really is a great system. Just wish it was a bit cheaper. Great review as always!

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Matt Gonzalez Thanks Matt, looking forward to your review!

@thephotovideoshow 8 лет назад

That's actually a very compelling argument in favor of the AVX system. Someone who just needs to plug n' play would really appreciate the fuss free nature of the Sennheiser rig. Thanks again!

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

For sure! I've been that guy a few times too many and sure you have been too!

@thephotovideoshow 8 лет назад

Curtis Judd More times than I can count! :)

@ThaRolemodelz 5 лет назад

Thanks for the review Curtis. Excellent Research & Analysis sir 🙏🏽

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks Maurice.

@StephenWorley 8 лет назад

When working, this is a nice outfit. I purchased the the Lav outfit with the MKE2 mic. This lasted just one job and then the mic stopped working. It was replaced by Sennheiser. Then I purchased the handheld mic. Unfortunately this had a distinct buzz which was quite visible as a series of horizontal bands in the spectral view of the sound. It also was distorted when I recorded a soprano at about half a metre. The testing was done side by side using an AKG 414 mic and the Lav mic. The dealer took the handheld mic back and has sent it to Sennheiser for checking. After three weeks, no reply. The dealer returned my money as he had heard of these faults with the handheld mic elsewhere. I'm pleased still with the Lav outfit, but quality control appears to be an issue - so buyer beware.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+ldschurch-leeds org Good info, thanks for that!

@BunnyMuffins 3 года назад

Hey Curtis, loving the revies of pretty much everything! Quick question--what is the best solution for plug and play lav setups in 2021 at a pricepoint of under 1000? I have an FX3 and am a 1 person show, so I"m still looking for the 'best' audio solution!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Hi BunnyMuffins, I found the AVX is still a great plug and play option for indoor use. It gets a little messy when outdoors in super-wide-open spaces, but that's a rare use case for most of us. As long as there are walls or buildings in the vicinity, it seems to hold up nicely.

@BunnyMuffins 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks so much Curtis! Out of curiosity, is the outdoor performance poor due to the AVX wireless connectivity or is it the MKE2 handling outdoor noise badly? Use case: I wanted to use it for both talking head indoors and vlogging outside

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

@@BunnyMuffins No, I was referring to dropouts at distance. When. you get too much distance between the transmitter and receiver, the signal tends to drop sooner at distance outdoors vs indoors. It should be perfectly fine for vlogging where you generally are not more than a couple of meters from the receiver.

@kungamusic 6 лет назад

always the best reviews. Excellent channel . Thanks

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@NABphoto 7 лет назад

I really like that you use e.g. (exempli gratia), and i.e. (id est) correctly. Lol.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks Nathan!

@therealDannyVasquez 6 лет назад

One is 'for example' and the other is 'in other words', right?

@xXzombeistXx 5 лет назад

I do wish you would have done a noise test between the two mics

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

I do what I can. 😀

@dangoldbach6570 5 лет назад

I appreciate the tests between the two. I am looking at the tascam dr60mkii dslr setup and am hunting for a compact xlr receiver setup to keep the camera small and light for walking around and grabbing good voice audio from my talent without dragging cables all over, this senheiser looks like a good fit for this rig, would love to see more wireless setups with these tiny receivers. If only tascam could integrate a wireless receiver into their 60 or 70 recorders for dslr cams!! How great would THAT be!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

👍

@gayshrink3190 8 лет назад

I have noticed a sound floor on my AVX no matter what adjustments I make. I recorded in a professional studio a few times to rule out ambiance and still noticed it. Not a big deal to post, but I'd rather not if I didn't have to. Nor would I chose to feed into a voice recorder. Just one more piece of equipment to lug around and set up. BTW, that's with either the ME2 or MKE2.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Gay Shrink Thanks! So you're recording into which camera? And do you notice the noise floor with other microphones and that camera?

@gayshrink3190 8 лет назад

It's a Sony HDR PJ650V. I also use an iPhone 6 Plus. With the Sony, I don't have a noise floor with most of my other mics which includes the Sennheiser G3. The iPhone does with some, and not with others. BTW, I've also noticed a noise floor with the AVX plugged into my Zoom H5.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Gay Shrink Good to know! I wonder it it has something to do with the "dynamic range" feature...

@erikpreston2393 Год назад

7 years later, I’m noticing the same noise floor. I’m sending the AVX into the Portacapture X8 and wondering what your recommendation would be Curtis. I’ve settled on the lowest gain on the Transmitter and leaning on the gain in the Tascam but doesn’t this violate gain staging rules?

@CZsWorld 8 лет назад

I think your review kind of contradicts itself. You say that it is higher end and more professional than the Røde Link, but also that it's target audience is people who don't have a dedicated sound mixer. In that instance, why not go with the cheaper option?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

The dynamic range, build quality, and MKE2 microphone are all definitely better than RODELink. Being a solo shooter or small crew without a sound guy is still very common, even when there is a budget involved. ENG and documentary filmmaking are two common cases. AVX is well suited for those cases: a solo shooter with a budget. Also AVX is not top end or high budget. That part of the market is mostly owned by Lectrosonics.

@hypnosiscenternyc 5 лет назад

Another great review. You're the best

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@thewiseoldbird 2 года назад

I've come to this review rather late but it is possible to get the AVX for around £400 in the UK. I've also got Rodelinks but am tempted to go for an AVX as my main radio kit. I shoot documentaries solo and like the more compact TX because it is less clunky on talent. Really nice review as ever Curtis, thank you!

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks, Graham, and happy recording!

@Allottedaaron 8 лет назад

For me the question coming through from your review is whether you can record sound and transmit it to the camera to avoid post production. If post production is required then I may as well buy an expensive microphone and plug it into a small handheld recorder. I could even buy the G3 or Rhode Link and plug that in if I want to carry a small unit on me. If on the other hand I can get crisp clear and clean sound every time (or even most times) directly into the camera then that saves me time in post production to edit the video together. It is an interesting question, although I am hesitant to spend that much money to find the answer. Great review as always. All the best.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Aaron's allotment Aaron, in the outdoor and dynamic range test we recorded into a Panasonic GH4 camera. You might find that interesting: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uUSd_ulXdno.html However, great audio always requires at least a little post-processing. Doesn't have to be a huge time consuming thing, but it almost always at least needs loudness normalization. Best wishes!

@ericallnight 8 лет назад

thanks this is super helpful!

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+ericallnight Thanks!

@BaradaGuitars 10 месяцев назад

When I need to know anything about something that I would like to buy, I check your channel first, thanks for this review, can I use this set on my canon D700 DSLR ?

@curtisjudd 10 месяцев назад

Yes 👍

@ZestedFoods 6 лет назад

Curtis, as always your content is spot on. You are my go-to for all things audio! Thanks for your care. One question, I am seriously considering the AVX system. You mentioned that it can handle 8 systems in the US at once. What I have been trying to figure out is if there is a 1:1 relationship between transmitter and receiver? Would that be 8 transmitters into one receiver? Or would that be 8 complete systems?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Zested Foods, thanks! Each transmitter needs a dedicated receiver so that would be 8 receivers for 8 transmitters. Happy recording!

@jesuschrist1501 8 лет назад

Lots of hiss and noise, that because I had to put my volume all the way up, and I'm using headphones. The volume is quite low when my volume meter is at 50

@jonmanuel1135 5 месяцев назад

Curtis, i am curious. When we plug our EKP into say a field recorder that supplies phantom power. Does the phantom power take the place of the battery thats in the EKP? Meaning the receiver will not shut off because the phantom power is keeping it on?

@DreamVicarious 8 лет назад

Good review. Would like to see more of the actual set up of the unit and camera settings. I also feel this unit is a tad over priced. I feel like $699 would be more well suited price point.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+GoVicarious Thanks for the feedback! I tried to keep the review more focused on evaluation of the kit knowing that Sennheiser has a series of videos showing how to set it up and operate it, including camera audio settings. Here's the first in the series: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SE7jI07LPig.html

@DreamVicarious 8 лет назад

+Curtis Judd Thats fine. Thanks, looking forward to the next one.

@kipling1957 7 лет назад

I only wish they had made a plugin transmitter for use with any handheld mic of choice, rather than forcing the MD42 on customers. I much prefer my Electrovoice RE50N/D. I do have the AVX lav MKE-2 kit wich is fantastic, but they have lost a potential sale with their handheld option.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Good point. I hadn't used the kit with the MD42 but I'd rather make the choice of mic as as well. (love my new RE50L).

@Littletrim7 7 лет назад

Thank you for doing these videos Curtis. I have made so many of my purchases based on your videos and suggestons. So I am a tad concerned about the AVX and the latency when doing a dual mic shoot. Lets say I am using my 416 as well as an AVX, is that going to throw off my monitoring? Have you done a dual mic test with these yet? Its time to buy my wireless lav set so I am doing my research. Thanks in advance!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Glen, I haven't found the latency to be a big issue in terms of monitoring when working with a wired boom mic and a digital lab like the AVX. The bigger issue may be phase issues due to the fact that the 416 will be farther away from the talent than the AVX. You compound that with the latency of the AVX (roughly 1/2 frame when shooting at 24p) and you will potentially hear some comb filtering. In post, I assume you will drop one of the mics? Or you may need to nudge the AVX clip a bit to get it synced up. I just purchased a Sennheiser G3 UHF lavalier kit and am quite happy with it so far. It does not have the latency issue and also does better when not in line-of-sight of the receiver. The only thing I feel like I've given up choosing the G3 over the AVX is the dynamic range feature. This is the kit I purchased: bhpho.to/2kJmTcF You will, of course, want to confirm and use the model with the correct frequency range for your region. This is the one you'll want if you'll be shooting in the US, but it will differ in other countries.

@JimmyHope 6 лет назад

Thanks for this video! I've subscribed to your channel.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

+Jimmy Hope thanks!

@creativewhirl3056 6 лет назад

Curtis, this is a very helpful review, thank you. Please, can you elaborate on the latency .19ms? You said in practise it's a 1/2 frame off at 24 fps. How does one guestimate the issue at other fps? When is the problem discernible? I want to avoid post-editing, plus synchronization is crucial (language learning...ppl looking very closely at lips-to-audio).

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi TechWhirl, It's the same at faster frame rates - always 19ms. I didn't find it to be a practical issue in my subjective testing.

@tompfeiler1426 4 года назад

Curtis Judd so if I’m using a Sennheiser AVX Lav on channel 1 and a boom mic on channel 2(not wireless) I should add 19 ms delay to the boom mic channel so they will both match in Post?

@patrickchase5614 2 года назад

The AVX price is only steep compared to non-professional systems. It's positively cheap compared to "serious" hardware like Audio Ltd, Sony, or Lectrosonics. With that said, I think that the big question is how many people will be willing to spend $1k/channel for the Sennheiser but wouldn't be willing to go to the pro systems at ~$3k/channel, with their direct digital connections, greater range, recorder integration, stronger antenna options, diversity, maybe better preamps, etc. I'm also not convinced of the benefit of the increased dynamic range. The DR of the very best lavs is around 110-115 dB from the rated EIN to saturation (for example the MKE2 EIN is 26 dB and it saturates at 142 dB). A top-notch 24-bit transmitter can faithfully capture everything such a mic can hear using a single fixed gain, provided that you match the TX clipping point to the saturation voltage of the mic (which is easy enough to do IMO. I have a reference card with such "default gains" for every mic I own). You definitely need different gains for different mics, but I think that for all but the very most critical applications you can get into diminishing returns in terms of ISO track quality by riding the gain on a single lav based on what the talent does. Of course Sound Devices now seems to disagree with me in light of the A20-mini with its GainForward design, but I honestly think it's overkill. It would have been good to hear a comparison of the wireless systems with both using the MKE2 or some other top-tier lavalier. The Rode mic does their wireless system a disservice IMO, and swamps any qualities of the electronics. The MKE2 alone is more expensive than the RodeLink.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Good insights, thanks for that, Patrick.

@TruthReviews 4 года назад

Love all your reviews. Thank you. Was very close to pulling the trigger on this but then read a review that had me really worried. Someone used two of these for an interview. They said every time the interviewer asked a question, when the other person answered the question the interviewers AVX thought it was the interviewer speaking in a low voice and turned up the gain on his AVX to the point it brought in a lot of room noise. Have you had any experience with this ?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hello The Truth Reviews, I borrowed this for the review and didn't get to use two of them so I'm sure. It is my understanding that the AVX doesn't automatically boost the levels, just helps to prevent clipping so I am surprised to hear this. If you do buy it, I'd recommend you get it from a place which will take returns in case you run into issues. Best wishes!

@ianzhao5693 4 года назад

Hi Curtis, I know this video is four years old, but I need an additional wireless channel and couldn't decide between the g4 512p and the avx. Currently they are priced exactly the same at 900 with Mke2. Sound quality difference between the two? Thanks so much.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi Y. Zhao, I would match with what you have already due to the latency in the AVX system. If you have an AVX already, add another. If you have a G2, G3, or G4 already, add a G4. They both sound good and having two of the same will save you the grief of out of phase audio.

@ianzhao5693 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks again Curtis for the prompt reply as always.

@avarmadillo 5 лет назад

Outstanding review. Thank you, so much, Curtis. Do you think you'd get the same or similar results with the ME2 on the Rodelink Filmmaker system?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Yes, similar. I actually prefer the RODE lavalier over the ME2. But I like the MKE2 the most.

@Naturlover785 8 лет назад

Great review, like always! I'm using a Sennheiser G3 with an EN2 Mic. I'm thinking of buying a second wireless mic system for a 2 person interview. Beside the dynamic range advantage - is their any other significant difference to the G3 system? -Going for a second wireless system: -Would you stick to the same system (G3) or go for the AVX? Might be more work in post to adjust both systems? - Is there a big difference between the ME2 and the MEK 2 microphone? What be your suggestions regarding lavalier mics? Thanks a lot! Till

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Till Brenner Hi Till, Thanks. I think there is an advantage to the AVX in terms of setup time. There's no manual tweaking of frequencies or channels. AVX handles it all automatically and have yet to drop a signal when the talent was in line of sight (no walls between the tx and rx, but people walking in between are ok) and within 50 meters. In terms of post processing, I don't think there'd be a lot more work to edit if you went with the G3 and AVX, especially if you're working with the same lavalier mic. I would probably go for the AVX over the G3 for my work because of the simplicity of setting it up. I generally work in corporate office environments where there's lots of WiFi and other wireless traffic and the AVX held up nicely. I ended up with two of the RODELink kits and it too has held up nicely. There is a difference between the ME2 and MKE2 to my ears. The ME2 often sounds brittle, perhaps a little too bright. The MKE2 is also bright (that's sort of a signature Sennheiser thing), but not brittle - it seems a little better controlled than the ME2. The difference is not huge, but for me, it translates into less post work with the MKE2. I hope that helps and best wishes!

@Naturlover785 8 лет назад

Thanks Curtis for your advices. Could you recommend another lavalier mic instead of the MKE2 that will work well with the Sennheiser AVX? Best regards, Till

@D_L_J_83 4 года назад

Hi Curtis! Will you be doing a round up of the different wireless transmitters you use these days, like the one you did of the shotgun mics?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi DIEGO, I’ll be doing a roundup of pro grade lavalier microphones.

@henrikolsen5 4 года назад

You mention the MKE2 being a little bright. What would your preferred lav be? A DPA or? Will any lav be near in SQ to a boom mic like NTG-3 or Deity D3 Pro. We've discussed the Rode Wireless GO previously, but seeing more tests I'm a little afraid it too easily drops transmission when not in line-of-sight - hoping to film people talking while working and won't be able to control if they turn around from time to time. Perhaps the AVX has a more reliable transmission. Then needing to find a good lav.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi Henrik, most pro lavalier mics are voiced with a presence boost as they are often hidden under clothing. Once hidden, that presence boost isn't generally a problem. The MKE2 is a great mic. I also really like the Shure Twinplex TL-47 and 48. I also have a DPA 4160 and a Countryman B6. The Voice Technologies VT-500 is also good. Lots of good options out there and we have reviews of each of those except the DPA - just haven't gotten to it. Yes, the AVX is good and slightly more reliable than the Wireless GO.

@CristianCalhoun 5 лет назад

Great review, thank you, Curtis! For my musician ears the AVX has a LOT better sound quality than the RodeLink.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Thanks Christian. To a large extent, the difference is the much more expensive MKE2 microphone with the AVX.

@daysleeper1701 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for all these great video's and info! I have a question regarding the 90milsec delay with the AVX, is that noticeable? is it still broadcast quality or not? (because of that lag) If I'm using the avx will I be ok with the Tascam DR70 / 701 or should still use the premix3/6 and then be more free to use sennheiser g3 system? Thanks so much! Can you please post a link to your sound course. thanks!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Harel, the latency is 19ms (not 90) and it is still very much broadcast quality. I didn't find the latency to be an issue and using a Tascam DR or MixPre would both be fine. My courses are over at school.learnlightandsound.com Best wishes!

@daysleeper1701 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@EatLocalNewYork 2 года назад

Hey Curtis, as always, thank you for making these! My question is: I record to a Mix pre-6, I am a solo-shooter and running my own audio. I currently want to upgrade from my rode link microphones. Would you recommend this AVX system over the G3/G4 systems?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

It depends. AVX is made for videographers and solo filmmakers. Its focus is ease of use. But if you get into a location where there's interference at the 1.9MHz frequency range, there's nothing you can really do to get this working reliably. That's where the G4 has an advantage, you can manually switch to different frequencies. So it depends on how much flexibility vs ease of use you need.

@DewsySipos 8 лет назад

Hy, Great review! But it looks like the audio laggs one or two frames behind the video. It is the fault of the mic, or post prcessing?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

The AVX system has a latency of 19ms so it is off by well under one frame. The issue you're seeing is either my mistake in post processing or the browser (Firefox in particular tends to lose sync)

@DewsySipos 8 лет назад

+Curtis Judd You're partly right. From the youtube android app,, there is less latency, but still a little bit left. around the half frame you already mentioned in te review. thank you for the aenser!

@felipehenaovideo 8 лет назад

Nice Review Curtis, Does the Rode can use other brands lavalier mics ?? I saw some where that othe brand lavaliers with the Rode System cause Strange Noise, is it real ?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Felipe Henao I was able to use the Countryman B6 with RODELink without a problem so it shouldn't be a problem with most others.

@felipehenaovideo 8 лет назад

+Curtis Judd Great Thanks

@greyfoxzero 8 лет назад

+Felipe Henao I could be wrong but I think you'll need a lav that is shielded from digital RFI. For example the Sanken cos11d is but the Sony ecm88 is not.

@felipehenaovideo 8 лет назад

+Grey Fox something to consider , thanks

@toussaintproduction9096 3 года назад

Hi Curtis! Thank you to answer all our questions, this is really valuable for the community! I genuinely have gratitude for what you are doing, it's inspiring. I own 2 AVX + 2 Tram TR50. i have a documentary that i am preparing and want to improve the quality of my sound mixing for broadcasting. When the signal comes out of the AVX receiver, is it still a "mic level" or a "line level" signal? I am confused by what is written just by the 3.5 plug on the transmitter: Mic/line. Does it mean that the AVX is able to carry on either a stereo line signal or a mono mic signal? Then, to enhance the quality of my audio, would it be better to get my signal going through my JuicedLink Riggy-Micro Series or directly into my Sony A7S2 to be recorded? If I do, I would have 2 pre amp back to back, the JuicedLink + the camera, is it recommended? Finally, the other option I am exploring is to invest in a Little DARling Recorder or a second hand Sound Devices 552 to do the sound recording separately from the camera. Does the investment in the SD552 worst it you feel? Thank for your precious experience sharing on this.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Hi Toussaint Production, the AVX outputs a line level signal at its highest output setting on the receiver. I don't believe the A7S2's input is switchable between microphone and line level (I'm not sure, haven't used it before). So I think I would just feed the AVX receiver directly into the A7S2's microphone input. Adding preamps probably would not help, but you can do some test recordings to confirm. Adding an SD552 is fine, but it is only a two track recorder so it does not allow you to record more than two tracks. But then again, neither does your camera. But the preamps on the 552 are likely cleaner and nicer sounding than your camera. So I think it comes down to whether you are willing to do a sync sound workflow and sync in post. If you have a dedicated person to operate the 552, then it probably makes sense. If you're operating all of it, it would probably result in fewer mistakes and problems to just record directly to camera.

@trnahid4270 4 года назад

great review as always.....I had a question- can that 19ms latency be a dealbreaker because it is so much compared to the g3 or the rodelink.....should I consider it? although I like the other features so much

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

I think it is still usable for direct to camera use and that’s really what it was designed for.

@ammonialime 5 лет назад

Hey Curtis, Thanks for all your great content. On forums like JW Sound, wireless lavs using VHF vs the more traditional FM frequencies seem to have a bad reputation (apologies if my terminology is not quite correct I hope you understand what I mean). It seems the general consensus is that most 'pros' wouldn't consider the system because of the compression and auto gain, particularly in the AVX. I've read some users say the auto adjustments are audible and the compression significantly reduces sound quality. Is this a real issue? I am typically a OMB shooter and this seems to be a great solution but not if their is a significant quality penalty.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Jonathan, I like JW Sound Group but take opinions shared there, like any forum, with a grain of salt. In my tests, the AVX is a fine solution for one man bands. The people at JWSG are mostly pro location mixers the make a living by doing location sound and taking pride in delivering the highest quality recordings possible. They need control. They are not OMBs. And they (and me) have a tendency to be audiophiles and can hear things most other people will never notice. In short, my opinion is that AVX can produce great results for OMB operations where riding a fader and tweaking settings is just not an option. I didn’t hear a lot of artifacting in my tests.

@ammonialime 5 лет назад

Much appreciated Curtis. Thank you.

@LivingTech 5 лет назад

Another great video, thank you. I've already subscribed. OK, although I do know what is meant by "Line of Sight", would you please confirm whether you mean line of sight of the talent, or line of site of the transmitter itself?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Line of sight of the talent, yes. Of course you can hide the transmitter on the back of the talent.

@LivingTech 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Thank you, I know that was obvious, but I needed to know for sure. I bought the AVX with MKE2 a few minutes ago, thank you for your help.

@danielmcallister 2 года назад

Hey Curtis, I bought a used AVX with MKE2 for a good price and I’m considering grabbing another to add to my ENG kit for now with possibly an MKH 416 and MixPre 6 II. A friend highly recommended the Shure Axient system, but I’m not sure I can afford the nearly triple expense per channel. Is the AVX good enough as a stop gap for awhile, or should I try to stretch the budget to just get one Axient with Twin Plex? Will I regret not going for the Axient right away?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

It depends. If working outdoors a lot, the AVX may not be a great performer. Though it does quite well indoors. Also note that systems like Axient Digital are amazing, but you’ll need to invest a good bit of time learning how to operate it and a bit about RF in general for best results.

@DavidHLee 5 лет назад

I once used these for a live show and we kept getting latency issues in the live feed. Had the speakers laved up but kept getting echo in the pa system and even when connected directly into camera sony fs5. Tried again after venue in a studio room with just the camera and same issue. Odd thing is the recorded audio sounded fine. Just the live monitoring had echo or delay. Never had this issue before. Thank goodness I had an okder GW3 lav which worked perfect for the live event. Couldnt find a reason for this even after testing on different inputs from sound boards to cameras. Any thoughts?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

They do have a 19ms latency so that’d be my guess. Their marketing aims at videographers rather than live reinforcement, likely for this reason. At least that’s my suspicion.

@DavidHLee 5 лет назад

thank you. a friend of mine used these for a live show and immediately returned them and used the G3's. been doing a lot of local corporate shoot gigs and number one question they ask is audio. looking to either invest in the Saramonic wireless UW10's someone is selling used for $160. or drop $700 for a single AVX system. feel like I can make due with the Saramonics with some audio editing in post. the Rodelinks are great i think but very bulky to place on a talent or speaker. a few local producers near me suggest using the AVX system especially in cities due to constant drop outs using analogue as a one man video crew... anyways always appreciate your audio information its very helpful now as i'm doing this more fulltime. any thoughts on the new rule that older frequency systems below 600mhz will no longer be allowed in 2019? im guessing that wont affect AVX users? or even Saramonic or G3?' since they run above 600mhz. i hope I got those facts correct. please feel free to correct if I have misinformation.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi David, yes, AVX uses the 1.9GHz band so it isn't generally as prone to the same issues as the wireless systems that use the lower frequency blocks. In the US, the 600MHz block is now off limits and you can only use the blocks available below 600MHz. Correct, that will not affect AVX users. You can still use the G3 or Saramonic systems in the 500MHz block. If you're making money shooting, I'd probably go for the G3 or G4 rather than the Saramonic. The Saramonic gear is not as reliable in my personal tests.

@DavidHLee 5 лет назад

Yeah i figure its worth the investment to get Sennheiser. Hard to deal with potential dropouts recording a live speaker. Thinking about Getting tascam lav recorder as backup for heavy dropout situations. As always thank you for the protips

@nelsphoto 4 года назад

How do you feel about this now in late 2019? Lots of new products out there now, how does it compare? Been a subscriber for years, great work! Current price is $599. Looking for an interview setup, like the XLR input.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Still a good option. 😀

@kareemabulaban9456 4 года назад

Awesome review. So how would you feel about using backstage during a concert ? With many people walking around between RX and TX and potential WiFi interference?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Not comfortable. I'd prefer a wireless system which works in the lower frequencies.

@kareemabulaban9456 4 года назад

Curtis Judd awesome thank you 🙏🏽 so like an ew G4?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

@@kareemabulaban9456 Yes, exactly. Happy recording!

@viddaroshinns8258 5 лет назад

Hey Curtis, you can purchase the package with a Dynamic mic. I was wondering would that work for wedding speeches etc?.I have 2 questions if so..... 1) Using the Dynamic mic could you record to both , for example, a Tascam and directly in camera. I normally attach a Zoom HI to venue mic. But I don't like the look of this..... 2) Am i correct in thinking it would not be possible to run this with regard the venues sound system such as speakers etc.Kind of answered my question if that is the case... Thank You

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Vidda, yes, should work nicely for wedding speeches. 1) yes, you can run a feed out of the Tascam to the camera. 2) You could connect the receiver to venue sound systems. Most have a mixing board with XLR inputs and this would work well for that.

@viddaroshinns8258 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks for your reply

@Glen.Danielsen Год назад

Curtis, this is a terribly belated inquiry, but what about latency with this Sennheiser AVX Digital Wireless system? Thanks, if you receive this! 😊

@curtisjudd Год назад

19 ms. So about 2/3 of a frame when filming at 29.97 fps.

@Glen.Danielsen Год назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks so much!

@Nausk 4 года назад

Can you connect the Sennheiser AVX Receiver to the mini XLR input on Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k? @Curtis Judd

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Yes, with the standard Blackmagic Design XLR to mini XLR adapter cable.

@Nausk 4 года назад

Curtis Judd Thank you for the quick reply, genuinely helpful videos and stay safe.

@manavnair2009 6 лет назад

Hey man.. love all of your videos.. really helpful. I was just wondering.. Will this work with a zoom H6? If yes what do I need to make it work? And will the audio quality be good?can I cut down the background noise when shooting outdoors. I basically work alone and I don't have a dedicated sound so I'd appreciate it if you could help me out.. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Manav, yes, it will work great with the H6, everything you need is included. Lavalier microphones generally do a pretty nice job picking up the person talking and not too much ambient sound so this is good for that. You can also have the person wearing it turn away from loud sound sources which will help a lot as well. Good luck!

@manavnair2009 6 лет назад

Curtis Judd Thank you so much!!

@MrDro1128 Год назад

What would be your #1 choice for a lav mic if not the mke2?

@curtisjudd Год назад

SHURE Twinplex TL-48

@impactllmgpt 8 лет назад

Hi Curtis, Have you ever tested the Sennheiser AVX hand-held microphone (as opposed to the Lavs)? ... any views on how good it sounds compared to the MKE2? I'm off to NAB in a couple of weeks to do some 'immersive journalism' interviews with my 360VR rigs and trying to find the easiest (and most reliable) way to do interviews with VR related folks in the middle of a busy booth with lots of noise going on all around. Lavs will of course provide the best solution but you have to attach them to the interviewee .... whereas with the wireless hand-held mike you give it to them and just make sure they're not holding it directly in front of the their mouth. I'm thinking of attaching the AVX receiver to my Zoom H6 for recoding the talent and running a XLR Lav directly into the 6H for recording my questions and a Line-out to one of the VR Cameras to record an onboard scratch track ... then sync in post .... what do you think of that idea? If you're going to be at NAB this year, would love an opportunity to do a short 360º interview with you ... let me know if you're interested. Cheers, Neil Smith Rift Valley Studios

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+VRabbit Hole Hi Neil, I haven't used the Sennheiser stick mics but in the samples I've heard, they sound nice. I haven't found a Sennheiser mic that I really disliked so far, for what that's worth. Your strategy sounds solid, assuming you have worked out how to manage the cables while on the floor. That's the big challenge. I will be there Mon - Wed this year so would love to catch up. I'm also planning to do a little bit of on-floor reporting this year as well. See you there!

@impactllmgpt 8 лет назад

+Curtis Judd Thanks Curtis .... agree, cable management is always an issue at trade shows ... that's why I like the idea of using the Senn AVX wireless stick mike to hand over to the talent so they can stand where they like without tripping up other folks ... with the 360º spherical camera rigs I want the audience to be able to look all around the booth as well as watching the marketing chaps tell us how wonderful their products are. Glad to see you're coming to NAB ... should be a fun year for VR/AR technologies and Drones ... presume you'll be sussing out cameras and mikes ... looking forward to watching your interviews and reviews. I'll keep a 360º eye out for you! Cheers, Neil

@RandomRichard2022 4 года назад

Hi, not considering the price, Which one would you prefer between the Deity Connect and the Sennheiser AVX? Do they provide the same quality audio? Thank you.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

AVX is cleaner in terms of self-noise. Overall, I preferred the sound of the AVX.

@RandomRichard2022 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd Is that only because of the included Lavalier Microphone? If I were to use the same microphone on both, would the self-noise still be better on the AVX? Thanks for the answer.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

@@RandomRichard2022 The included microphone is only part of the problem. The wireless system itself also generates a little too much self-noise on my copy.

@ted_nemeth 5 лет назад

QUESTION FOR ANYONE: If I'm interviewing someone on camera, I would need two of these kits. So I would mount BOTH receivers to my camera and have both 3.5mm plugs go into a 2-into-1 splitter which would go into my camera. So my camera would record both lavs equally as the soundtrack to the video. Correct? Other options? AND THANK YOU CURTIS FOR ALL YOUR AMAZING VIDEOS!!

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Yes, should work, and could always add a mini mixer in the future.

@defarichannel1787 6 лет назад

I want to see this test with multiple AVX mics going on your ZF8, as I have a ZF4 and when using 2 AVX systems I get an awful buzz at times.....

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Me too, but alas, I don’t own even one AVX kit. This was on loan for the review. If I get the chance, I’ll test.

@milesumney6169 4 года назад

Hi DEFARI, did you ever resolve the buzzing issue? I've been thinking about the same set up and it would be great to know your experience.

@SPDTDL 7 лет назад

Hi Curtis, I have just purchased the AVX and Tascam 60DII from all your advice. Is it best to set the AVX output to maximum (4 LED's) and the gain on the 60D to LOW. Or should I set the AVX output to minimum (1 LED) and the gain on the 60D to mid. Thanks!

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions 7 лет назад

I'd let the 60D do some of the amplification work so I'd opt for reducing the gain on the AVX and going to mid on the 60D. But let your ears make the decision. Definitely worth a test. Happy recording!

@SPDTDL 7 лет назад

Thanks Curtis!

@ayurvedamentor 5 лет назад

Hi Curtis! This is quite informative video about AVX. Right now, I am using Sennheiser G3 Wireless mic. G3 has one great problem with DSLR or Entry Level Camcorder (with 3.5 mm stereo jack), and you can have keep the preamp of camera quiet by turning audio to manual and bringing all the way to zero and one point or notch up. When I don't use G3 in this manner, there is lot of his or noise in audio when I am not talking. Consdering that I will be using same camera with AVX, will there be same problem. I want to ask... If I raise the level of audio of camera to 1/2 or 2/3 or 3/4, will camera's preamp work and distort the recorded sound? Regards, Dr. Vikram Aditya Tomar

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi, yes, there is still this risk with AVX. It is an issue with the camera's preamp quality.

@ayurvedamentor 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks Curtis! Your reply means a lot. I am a board certified natural medicine doctor in India. We do manufacture and export herbal supplements. If I could be of any help at any time, I would be more than happy. You can reach me at www.holistic-herbalist.net It is a pain to get these items in India. I got Sennheiser microphone and Fostex recorder from B&H when one of the friend was returning from USA. Earlier, I have used Fostex RC 302 Sound recorder and it does have a his sound with Sennheiser Wireless mic. Can you suggest a more integrated system that have clean audio without his or minimum of it? Watching some of the videos, I was able to remove it completely with Audition. Now, I have began to produce more and content as I am satisfied with the audio, especially after processing with Audition. I found your website and some of the courses are very interesting for people like me. If I like to upgrade the system.... It could be - Panasonic GH5 with 3XLR unit or Present Camera with MixPre3 and audio syncing or Canon XA15 or X405 with or without Mix Pre3. What would be the best combination? Regards, Vikram Aditya Tomar

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

@@ayurvedamentor Hi Vikram Aditya Tomar, the best in terms of self-noise performance would be to use the MixPre and sync it to picture in post. Best wishes!

@arnteriksen 6 лет назад

Hey Curtis. I have this system and I record videos indoors. Recently I purchased a Røde NTG4+ as well. Question is which would you recommend, should I use both mics? How can I get the best audio result? I am currently recording via a Zoom N4H to the camera; Canon 6DmII, but I have bought a Tascam DR-60D-MKII as I think it is a better preamp for the camera. I am editing in Final Cup Pro X, (but also have Premiere Pro) - any tips on how to get the best audio would be very much appreciated. Thanks

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Arnt, I often record with both a boom mic and lavalier and then in the edit, just keep the one that sounds better. This provides redundancy but also helps me learn which type of mic is generally better suited for each circumstance. I generally prefer the Tascam preamps to the H4n as well. Keep experimenting and learning!

@arnteriksen 6 лет назад

Curtis Judd thanks for getting back to me. Follow up question. When I recorded with both the NTG4+ and AVX I sounds horrible with both imported (they are nested as stereo) but when I make it dual mono from one of the sources it sounds better. Am I doing something wrong?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Arnt, you're not doing anything wrong. This is normal and is what is called phase interference or comb filtering. The two mics are at different distances from the sound source and are affected by different amounts of latency in processing (not by a lot, but enough) so that their waveforms are out of phase from each other. This results in comb filtering or constructive and destructive interference between the two microphones. Normally, you will keep the mic that sounds best and drop the other for the best overall sound. Using two microphones is mainly for redundancy and so that you have options to choose from in post/mixing.

@iamnotapoet 6 лет назад

Curtis, Firstly… i LOVE all your videos. Secondly, can you consider doing a video on Wireless Options for iPHONE shooting? And, here is a question on that matter. I loved your review on the Sennheiser AVX, but it was always way too much. But i bought TWO of them on the B&H $399 Daily Deal. And i use it with my Sony AX53 camcorders. But, with an iPhone X now i want to have good audio options for that. I got the iKlip A/V and used it with the $8 “Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter”. At first it seemed to work great…. but later tests were HORRIBLE. So then i just tried the AVX directly into the Apple Lightning adapter [using the included Sennheiser XLR to 3.5 adapter] and that worked GREAT… Just the AVX and the Apple Lightning adapter… I thought it would require another TRS to TRRS adapter or y cable. But it works. Can you explain why? Am doing something wrong? Should i need some additional TRS to TRRS adapter? And have you considered an iPhone audio episode covering wireless options, Ampridge Might Mic W+ etc . Thanks for your brilliant advise. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [Professional Poets & Bed Vloggers]

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Eric, I believe that Sennheiser wired the pins on their 3.5mm plug so that it would work with TRS or TRRS

@iamnotapoet 6 лет назад

I am so, so impressed with my limited use of this combo. I just wish it wasn't $500 to add the Sennheiser handheld transmitter. I bought the $399 B&H special.... if i paid full sticker, i would get the combo unit [lav & handheld]. Anyhow, thanks so much. And, if all is OK with my combo, i think the AVX , Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter and iPhone X is a FANTASTIC shooting combo. And the Dynamic gain is critical to an idiot like me, not having to worry about levels. And the basic Camera app and FilmIC Pro both support VIDEO preview [and start & stop]. I think this is all a killer combo.... and, if B&H ever does that daily deal again a killer combo that would only cost someone $399 + $9 if they have a iPhone 7, 8 or X. Anyhow, thanks again.... Final follow up question? Would my config NOT work with the Rode Link without an extra TRS to TRSS adapter? Would the Azden wireless work fine because it is native TRSS? Oh, also, i am returning the troublesome iKlip A/V and just going to get the $17 Ulanzi Rig that allows me to mount the Sennheiser AVX cold shoe adapter and a Aputure M9 LED. And, lastly, have you thought about doing a video on all these iPhone audio options?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Sounds great, thanks for sharing your experience with this! Most likely the RODE Would require an adapter. I'm probably not going to cover this setup since I don't usually shoot with my phone but I'm betting lots of others out there will! (Maybe you will?) :)

@iamnotapoet 6 лет назад

Thanks again... And, yes, Sweetie & I might do a BedVlog on Wireless audio to iPhone.... we are do for another BedVlog review. I had to ask you first though.... and that really was a head scratcher when the iKlip A/V behaves so badly and the LIGHTNING adapter ALONE did so well... I am a junkie for the simple SUPER small $169 Sony ECM-W1M Bluetooth Wireless Microphone system. I love the insane portability and hot shoe connection to Sony Camcorders. Do you have any opinion on Bluetooth Wireless Mics? And do you think Bluetooth 5.0 will open up the market and quality of bluetooth wireless mics? -- Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [Professional Poets & Bed Vloggers]

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

We'll see how BT 5.0 works out for audio. A little more bandwidth is needed for the best possible sound quality.

@Photographicelements 7 лет назад

Can you plug in 8 AVX receivers into every XLR port on the F8? How do the AVX receivers plug into the recorder without interfering with each other? Do the receivers rotate? It just seems like they would interfere with each other.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Yes, technically you could plug in 8 of them s the receiver rotates. And if it doesn't rotate enough for specific configurations, you could also use a short cable to get it farther away from the mixer/recorder. I only had one on loan so I'm not sure how well it works when you've got that many going at the same time.

@Photographicelements 7 лет назад

They DO rotate, I was wondering how they fit together. I love how you can just plug it directly into the recorder, without any dangling parts. Tnx! Also, you have the best audio channel on youtube!

@Photographicelements 7 лет назад

Have you ever reviewed lav systems from Lectrosonics? Would love to see a Lectrosonics review.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Unfortunately no. I haven't the budget for Lectro gear just yet. :)

@Photographicelements 7 лет назад

I understand that. Is it worth getting older Lectronics lav/transmitter/receivers? They're built like tanks, I just worry about the crowded UHF/VHF signal range and the now banned 700MHz range.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Can be a good option but there is some risk. I have a friend who found out after a few months of use that the previous owner of his Lectro receiver had evidently dropped it in water, likely salt water, as the entire inside of the unit was corroded. I'd also consider Zaxcom wireless so I'd need to do a little more research.

@Z-add 8 лет назад

Have you done a comparison between AT system 10 wireless kit and the rodelink filmmaker wireless kit

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+MySchizo Buddy I haven't yet but here's what I've heard about the AT System 10: Very good solid wireless connection without susceptibility to interference, simple to set up, battery life that isn't quite as good as RODELink (3 hours-ish), good microphone. I hope to borrow one for a comparison at some point.

@oupekha 2 года назад

Hi Curtis for the Sennheiser AVX do I need a license to use in Europe such as Switzerland and Germany?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

No, this does not transmit on UHF frequencies so as long as you have the European version of AVX, you should be fine.

@pascalp1452 3 года назад

What to buy in late 2020? Sennheiser AVX system or EW 112P G4? A license for A1 band would be available. Usage for live streaming and short films. As interface I will use a Mixpre 3 in my soundbag. Will the ME2 mic be ok or will MKE much better? 112P is not available with MKE out the box. Budged is limited. Also upgrade later with other lav mic is option for me. Or is there other brand wireless solution which maybe better? I want to avoid the 2.4ghz wifi systems.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

I would probably go with the G4 and yes, the MKE2 is substantially better than the ME2 II.

@pascalp1452 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks. This was also my intention to go for analog system with manual setting possibilities. Unfortunately the MKE is not available on an EW 112P G4 set. The 512 sets are too expensive for my available budged. I think I go with the ME2 and later I might upgrade with extra lav mic.

@adelalmansoury 4 года назад

AVX MKE2 Set 899$ now OR EW 100 G4 ME2 599 $ which is best for sound quality in noisy environment?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

They’re not pretty good for sound quality but very different in terms of usability. AVX is made for solo shooter videographers who don’t have time to mess with scanning and setting frequencies. However, I have found the G4 to be more reliable at holding a signal and have more options to switch to other frequencies if there is interference.

@adelalmansoury 4 года назад

Curtis Judd What about using lavaleir MKE2 or ME2? Is this make a sense in sound quality?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Yes, the MKE sounds quite lot better to my ear. I believe you can get the MKE with AVX or G4.

@adelalmansoury 4 года назад

Curtis Judd I understand that you advise me to get G4 with MKE

@etanmatt 3 года назад

If I have 2 actors, can I use 2 transmitters with 1 receiver to my dslr?

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Unfortunately, no. This system only has single channel receivers.

@etanmatt 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks

@peruperu-jj8zs 3 года назад

In Japan, the only UHF band available for public is going to be banned in 2022. I would be very interested in AVX if sennheiser decide to make it more suitable for sound recordists..

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. That is disappointing that all UHF frequencies will be banned for public use. 😞

@animusvisual 6 лет назад

Can you change the battery on the receiver or is it one unit?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

You can change it. It disconnects from the receiver.

@lifeshapers-integratedheal2266 5 лет назад

I am looking for making online course on my subject. I have a set of Sennheiser XS EM10 TRUE DIVERSITY RECEIVER, SK20 BODY PACK TRANSMITTER and ME-3EW HEAD WORN MIC. I want to use this mic to record my voice on an android mobile or a computer for recording online courses. is there a way out? Please guide. Thankyou in advance.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Two options for computer: 1) Use an audio interface like the Focusrite 2i2: amzn.to/31DgUIW or 2) if you laptop has a microphone input, you may be able to plug the receiver directly into your computer. Android is a little trickier for me since I don't have one and some apps will recognize an external audio source and others will not. May need to check in with an Android expert. Best wishes!

@mightymikerocks 7 лет назад

How Many Batterys come with Sennheiser unit, is there a line reader, I just see a square with channel?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

It comes with one battery for the transmitter and one for the receiver. Sorry, not sure I understand what you mean by a line reader?

@mightymikerocks 7 лет назад

can you operate the Lavir and handheld mic at same time? is there 2 channels or one channel on this sennheiser receiver.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Just one channel per kit.

@mightymikerocks 7 лет назад

Thank you!!

@getgwalastewzy6420 7 лет назад

Hi Curtis i would really appreciate some help, i have a question... I have a sound devices 633 and the AVX MKE2 wireless system. I wanted to know if i could plug the transmitter into the 633s XLR slots to use the mics with the 633s preamps or will this damage my devices if i do this? thanks for your help in advance.

@adamhlj 8 лет назад

I found one for about $650. Would you say that this is a good deal for this system?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

Yes, particularly if that includes the MKE2 lavalier microphone.

@adamhlj 8 лет назад

Curtis Judd I just realized that it only comes with the ME2. I thought it was a mistake or something because when I tried googling ME2, I just got links for Mass Effect 2 and didn't realize that there was a difference between the two.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

Whew! Glad we saved you about $650! There is a difference and the ME2 is not horrible, but it is a little too bright (too much high frequency emphasis) for many voices.

@WupperVideo 6 лет назад

Why are you normalizing the audio level to -24 LUFS? I know the standard as -23 LUFS. :D

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

In the US, the standard is -24 LUFS.

@WupperVideo 6 лет назад

Ah okay, interesting, that it's different between U.S. standard and EBU standard :D

@XanderEwald 6 лет назад

WupperVideo EBU = European Broadcasting Union ;)

@VELOC1RAPT0R 5 лет назад

I want to use this system as a wireless XLR transmitter, coming out from my MKE600 but it doesn't have a wireless XLR transmitter! can I use the female XLR to 3.5 locking coming out from the shotgun mic and into the transmitter? Or is that too wonky?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Jordan, I haven't tried that to confirm but with the right adapter cable it might work. Not sure how much of a quality hit will result. Best wishes!

@VELOC1RAPT0R 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Good to know! It's weird to me they didn't provide an XLR wireless transmitter with the AVX kit??? I'm worried about it working with, say, the G3 transmitter with its "automatic" syncing and automatic everything else. Seems like it has to be within the AVX system

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

@@VELOC1RAPT0R I suspect they're aiming AVX at one-man-band videographers rather than dedicated sound mixers/boom operators. For those situations, it looks like their answer is G4.

@trnahid4270 4 года назад

do these systems work if I insert 2 mics with a splitter into one transmitter?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Never tried it.

@tonycolon67 4 года назад

Can you have more than one mic/transmitter with this system?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

AVX requires an additional kit (transmitter and receiver) for each microphone. The receiver only receives audio from a single transmitter/mic.

@tonycolon67 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks for the quick response!! .... Man thats a bummer, For the price I was hopeful

@petestyles8911 8 лет назад

battery life is a little weak for me. If im on a 12 hour shoot it would be nice to use AA batteries

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

Yes, totally understand. The RODE or Audio Technica System 10 may be worth considering.

@petestyles8911 8 лет назад

I own two rode set and they are fine for talking heads / interviews but tricky to hide on drama pieces. I might just have to get a couple of these and fork out for the extra batteries. Lectrosonics set up is the other option but I don't want to be homeless to afford them :)

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

LOL! Yes completely understand re: the Lectrosonics. I prefer to live in a home.

@petestyles8911 8 лет назад

on another notes, do you know if its possible to run a Cos-11d with the Rode kit? I have heard mixed responses and would love to get a pair of them. If so do you know which connector to use when ordering?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

Absolutely, that's the combination I use. As a warning, the one time I've had interference issues with the RODELink is when I was using a COS-11D with it (but as far as I can tell that wasn't the microphone's fault). I used the version with the Sennheiser locking plug: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/606469-REG/Sanken_COS_11D_PT_BK_EW_COS_11XPT_Omnidirectional_Lavalier_Microphone.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/SAC11WNSETRB/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSAC11WNSETRB

@michaelpowers8086 6 лет назад

Does the Rode record to a recorder in the same way the Sennheiser does?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

In general yes, but it comes with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm TRS cable so is really meant for recording to a camera or audio recorder with a 3.5mm microphone input. The AVX is more flexible this way as it can, with the included cable, record to a camera or audio recorder with 3.5mm or XLR inputs.

@michaelpowers8086 6 лет назад

Thank you for answering my question. Really enjoy your independent reviews.

@PremierReviewer 8 лет назад

👌👍

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+PremierReviewer Thanks!

@anthonymelendez2605 8 лет назад

How did you recored into the zoom and can you transmit off of your phone?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+East side Barbell I plugged the receiver into the Zoom. This is really made to record to cameras and audio recorders. It only allows you to transmit from the transmitter that comes with the kit and not from your phone. If you want to record from your phone, I'd recommend the RODE smartLav+ microphone: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3ylyArmnar0.html Or at a lower price, the Aputure A.lav microphone: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tQe9YrwV1BI.html

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+East side Barbell Oh, that's a separate product, actually two separate products: Lavalier microphones that plug into and record to an iPhone. I tested them briefly when I was at the NAB show and they're very good. They don't transmit wirelessly, they record to your phone. Then when you're done recording, you send the audio recording to your computer and sync the audio up to your video: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1136079-REG/sennheiser_clip_mic_clip_mic_digital.html/BI/19904/KBID/12941/kw/SECMD/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSECMD

@bryanbrown3079 6 лет назад

does the xlr output on the receiver rotate?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Yes, it does. Very convenient.

@RogerChua76 8 лет назад

i met a friend recently who is a tv producer and she mentioned that Nikon will be coming out with a blue tooth microphone system and she believes its a game changer. i on the other hand voiced out the limitations of a blue tooth wireless system and we had a big argument. what's your opinion on a wireless audio system that relies on bluetooth? i think the 10m range is already a big nono.

@Eshcole 8 лет назад

+Roger Chua i know you're not talking to to me but the only thing I wanna say is if the audio system is using Bluetooth 4.0 then the range limit is gonna be closer to 60-100m or at least it can be. It really depends on the quality of the bluetooth system they use and they implement it.

@RogerChua76 8 лет назад

Eshcole.com thanks for pointing it out. if they are using the 4.0 standard then potentially it could be. but somehow i doubt it

@Allottedaaron 8 лет назад

+Roger Chua Is that a consumer system or aimed at the professional market. I looked at Bluetooth solutions (Sony , Panasonic etc) and didn't find the sound quality to be up to standard. It was going to need post production anyway and so I wasn't really saving anything by being able to transmit it directly into the camera. I opted for a wifi handheld sound recorder to wear and hooked a good quality mic up to that. For the money (C£200) I am very pleased.

@RogerChua76 8 лет назад

Aaron's allotment i am not sure as the product is not launched yet. i believe they want to target the pro market but it is unlikely we will see a high adoption rate. the new wireless systems launched lately have all been wifi ones. no one is using bluetooth as far as i know. my friend said the sound was acceptable.

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

+Roger Chua Interesting. I haven't been following the development of bluetooth but my experience with current iterations is that the signal becomes pretty spotty with even a little bit of distance between devices.

@DatHirschi 5 лет назад

Solo shooter giving away about 1000 for this kit?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

The original target market was pro videographers.

@javiercarullafuentes417 5 лет назад

would work on the boom?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

It can work on a boom but you’ll have to find a way to adapt a boom mic to the 3.5mm input. It is not really designed for this.

@javiercarullafuentes417 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd would transmitter feed a mic that need phantom power? Thankyou Curtís yu king

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

@@javiercarullafuentes417 No.

@microdoulo2250 8 лет назад

Hello This microphone produces a noise between the transmitter and the mic, and I can solve that problem? When approached the mic ME2 to body tranmitter buzz noise occurs, that's normal?

@curtisjudd 8 лет назад

That does not sound normal and was not my experience when I reviewed it. You may want to look for an exchange.