The Ultimate 4 x Lav Lapel Mic Shootout - Which is Best?

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Today I am comparing 4 Lavalier (Lav) microphones used for filmmaking and RU-vid purposes. These 4 lapel microphones are some of the most popular you can find and are still the go-to for many video producers.
In this video, I am comparing two different Rode Lavalier Mics, the Comica Lavalier Mic, and the Sennheiser Lav mic.
🇺🇸USA Links (B&H Photo)
Rode Wireless Filmmaker Kit - bhpho.to/2U82Jw4
Sennheiser ME2-II Lav Mic - bhpho.to/2FGHyHs
Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Mic for Smartphones - bhpho.to/2FzIXjh
Rode Lavalier Microphone (Premium Mic) - bhpho.to/2FAxeAT
Comica CVM-WM200A - bhpho.to/2FzUO0x
🇺🇸USA Links (Amazon)
Rode Wireless Filmmaker Kit - amzn.to/2ZiQ4Wh
Sennheiser ME2-II Lav Mic - amzn.to/2Gom1DO
Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Mic for Smartphones - amzn.to/2GmkA8X
Rode Lavalier Microphone (Premium Mic) - amzn.to/2GiuXdY
Comica CVM-WM200A - amzn.to/2Itgwaj
Links in the description are affiliate links.

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7 сен 2024

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@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching and thanks for all the kind words. You can check the gear I used here: 🇺🇸USA Links (B&H Photo) Rode Wireless Filmmaker Kit - bhpho.to/2U82Jw4 Sennheiser ME2-II Lav Mic - bhpho.to/2FGHyHs Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Mic for Smartphones - bhpho.to/2FzIXjh Rode Lavalier Microphone (Premium Mic) - bhpho.to/2FAxeAT Comica CVM-WM200A - bhpho.to/2FzUO0x (affiliate links)

@jamesjin8839 3 года назад

I like the sennheiser sound. There is really very little mud and room sound from it. All you need to do is filter out the siblance and unwanted high frequency and you have a great source to manipulate(the usual beefing up, saturation, eqs, compression,etc.). The rest of them records too much ambient sound that gives a headache when you need to subtract in post. I don't need room echo for any interview/recording. If I need reverb, I use my own favourite effects and blend it in in post. And most of the time when you work with background music going on in the same timeline, I prefer a dry sound to begin with so it can be in your face when dry, or you can manipulate it for some natural ambience to your taste.

@markmallinder7618 2 года назад

The Senheisser volume was not matched to be the same as the others so not a fair test. The human ear always prefers the loudest option.

@RachaelNalumu 2 года назад

Hello! I am looking for lavalier microphones that work for 4 people at once. 4 transmitters. Is this possible?

@AlanKippingRuane 4 года назад

Would love if you have timestamps for this video for each microphone

@clintmiller23 3 года назад

Funny seeing you here Shane. I was looking for mic videos and realized - "Hey I know that guy!" except you don't have a guitar in hand.

@rsm307studios 4 года назад

How about creating a video about the best LAV or wireless LAV mics for those people who are just starting out and can't really afford that much $$$ for gear???

@davidallamby6319 5 лет назад

Would be better IMO to normalize volume to get a better comparison. Thanks

@andivax 3 года назад

thank you! Sennheiser is awesome and will not record your room's reflections. But expensive )

@sdaservicetv 5 месяцев назад

Hey. I notice you're using the Rode link filmmaker kit . I have a few kits and notice that there is is a slight noise that seems to ride the signal as the talent talks. I use eneloop pros in all my gear. How has the noose floor for this system treated you?

@TheGuitarPit 5 лет назад

I bought the film maker kit based on your recommendation in a video you did about your camera setup. It's been a great investment. I was slightly worried that the included lav didn't have a replaceable cable as you mentioned, so I'm glad to see you can get great results with that comica mic.

@producerpete 3 года назад

On the lookout for a lapel mic and this was so far the most informative! Nice work

@djwaters22 3 года назад

So your links are for the mic but how do we get the piece that attaches to our cameras?

@darrensjames 5 лет назад

Howdy Shane, I would agree with your first choice but I think I would put the Comica in second. Poor old Sennheiser sounded really distant, cheers.

@landonbailey 5 лет назад

The Senheiser sounded the weakest and the other 3 all sounded pretty similar. First 2 were the best to my ears.

@linuxgirl_ 4 года назад

I agree with your assessment of the Rode being best. And ugh, the Sennheiser . . . so bad.

@AustralianEntrepreneurs 3 года назад

Shane - I would have loved listening to your top three mics in totally different shooting environments. Inside in closed room - inside in a large room with echo and outside - windy and quite environments- Need to hear them in different shooting environments!

@GeekyNerdyTechy 3 года назад

Great idea. I will follow this up! :)

@ruthven78 3 года назад

seems like your recording space could benefit from sound dampening.

@SC8terRiderMotoVlogger 5 лет назад

How about Boya Lapel mic?

@VGScreens 4 года назад

Are you certain that's a Sennheiser ME 2? Kinda looks like a ME 4, which is a cardioid mic.

@_Birdyfilms 2 года назад

You right , this is the ME4 , the ME2 is more skinny

@roberthodge6711 4 года назад

I’m late to the party, but I enjoyed your video. I looked around for the Rode lavalier microphone here in Europe, but there seem to be several models and packages with no clear model numbers. Big price range too. If you have any suggestions, then let me know. Thanks!

@gregm.857 4 года назад

Thanks for the demo/comparison. Nicely done and a useful selection of mics. (Your room is a bit live for my taste, but it's probably similiar to places where I might be recording interviews, so it gives realistic examples.) I agree with your #1 choice. IMHO the second Rode and the Comica, while slightly different from each other, are tied for second place. The Senny is a shocking disappointment. I always put Senny and AKG up at the top of the list, but this lav, at least, is an exception. It sounds very constricted ... ugh! --- Your links for the Comica take me to pages selling a complete wireless system. Is it possible to buy just the mic? Is it, perhaps, the CM-M-01; if not, can you please give the model # for the mic itself. Thanks again!

@clayguinard3651 4 года назад

Your choice of the one you like best is that wireless so you are free from your device and D is it compatible to it with any dash cam

@tora6738 5 лет назад

your shirt is amazing but ahh the lines

@mykar.418 3 года назад

What's a good mic that's great on not picking up on background noise?

@Simply_GenX 4 года назад

Would the smart lav be a good choice for zoom calls through a MacBook Pro?

@ZaryaMain 4 года назад

Love the video, where does the SmarLav+ fall in the spectrum?

@JoseRodriguez-jp1kt 4 года назад

Zarya main the Smarlav+ is the improved version of the Rode lav mic (not the one that comes with the kit) so it would come out on top.

@Matthew_Raymond 3 года назад

I actually think the Comica is the worst of the four. It sounds very nasal, like you have a cold. The Rodes sound better than the Sennheiser, but that's largely because of the gain. If you boost the volume of the Sennheiser, it sounds pretty good, although it still needs a bit of a boost on the lower end. The two Rode mics have the opposite problem, with an over-boosted low end that starts to overwhelm the higher frequencies.

@Sirfunkymonkey 3 года назад

Sounds like the g3 is at a much lower db did you normalize on these tests

@DustinHarrelson 5 лет назад

Thanks for this, super helpful for sure!👌

@thomasfransson 3 года назад

What's up with the Swedish street sign on the monitor? Asking for a friend 🤫

@GeekyNerdyTechy 3 года назад

I went to Sweden a few years ago and took the photo :)

@LauraLegends 5 лет назад

Hey! What camera are you using here?? It looks amazing!

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

Panasonic GH5 and G85 with the 25mm f1.7 Lens. Thanks 🙏

@kameraelektronik24 5 лет назад

Watch the moire on that shirt man. I like the standard Rode mic myself. Thanks

@eugenekong9972 4 года назад

Have you checked out the Giant squid by any Chance? Looking into lav mics for pastors doing sermons for our online services

@BrianHallmond 5 лет назад

I have cheaper mics from China etc. They work alright. Do you think its a big volume difference going to Rode?

@kevbomb 3 года назад

I have a chance to buy The Rode Lavalier, the top one you recommend for a good price. I hear it may need phantom power. I have a Tascam DR-10L recorder that has bias power. Could my Tascam power the Mic you recommend as best?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 3 года назад

You need to check the device manual to see if the mic input can supply current otherwise it won't work. The Rode SmartLAV with the correct connector sounds great as an option too and should work with most portable recorders.

@iSpike 5 лет назад

Yes I am so keen to buy the Rode filmmaker kit including the rode lav mic 🎙

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

It's a great investment iSpike. I ended up getting two of those packs I liked it that much.

@iSpike 5 лет назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy > I AM LIVE IN 10min from now < Awesome and thanks for giving me the confidence to buy it, Saving up $

@shaolin6 3 года назад

do you need an interface for this?

@RICHSOULheartofgold 4 года назад

Great video thanks!

@benec5816 5 лет назад

gee so many all good well done stay safe see ya

@paulm8157 5 лет назад

We’re volume settings the same for each mic, or were volume settings optimized for each mic?

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

Each mic had exactly the same settings. I didn’t add any post production except for right at the end because the Sennheiser sounded pretty terrible.

@OutOfTheBoxThinker1 4 года назад

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Comica definitely sounded louder

@photronic 3 года назад

International moire shirt model.

@StefanGenov7 5 лет назад

What about something for $30?

@Samlol23_drrich 4 года назад

Stefan Genov two tin cans with a string in between them.......;)

@schleyhadessa6646 4 года назад

samlol23 🤪😜🙃😆

@StormySeb 4 года назад

Anyone else hallucinating because of his shirt?

@joshuapaul612 3 года назад

I have used the sennheiser g3 unit and it sounds way better than what you demonstrated. Your unit sounds faulty.!

@johnblisniuk4479 5 лет назад

Your top link is the wrong product

@GeekyNerdyTechy 5 лет назад

Thanks again it is now fixed.

@chrisrioux 3 года назад

The Comica sounds like a piece of trash to my ears. The highs are so bad. All the others sounded good, and very similar.

@Sizzela 5 лет назад

Do these work on xbox?😂

@slyceth 5 лет назад

Console gay

@Sizzela 5 лет назад

@@slyceth you're no life is gay

@fcuk_x 4 года назад

Senn is utter trash.

@hanrealistic 5 лет назад

People are searching for this information, and most videos I watched are not straight to the point. If you want your channel attract more viewers, cut the bullshit. No body listens, just go to the point. Test them and show the differences. Less talk always better... ALWAYS

@gregm.857 4 года назад

In general I agree; there are some terrible videos out there. But in this specific case I disagree; Shane is basically telling us about his background, experience, and qualifications, and that could effect how much credence I give to his review.