Why This $1000 Microphone is Worth Every Penny 

THIS is why I subscribed. Purchased this mic before the video was even over. BAM

Sam, I’m so glad you like this mic set! I use it at work for a university for lectures that we record. Even with the receiver at the back of the lecture hall, you can still pick it all up. It is so great! I love it and glad you do too!

I've got two and they are great. love them. only thing to keep in mind is that the digital sync is limited to only 8 (EIGHT) devices in one area. I haven't run into any problems with this yet, but if you go to a conference or other place where there may be a bunch of people with these systems and are doing video shoots, you no longer have discrete control of the channels like you would with the EW100-g3 systems. but the digital channel selection and the backup channels make this a great on the fly mic system. The digital signals is transmitted on two channels so if the receiver picks up interference on one, it'll use the backup channel. a game changer. get the charger dock for easy charging of the body packs, just drop it in at night and you're good for the next day. I use a phone battery bank as backup power for the receiver when I forget to charge. love these.

Great review! Useful insights into the kit and useful testing/comparisons. Great job!

it sounds so good. It's like podcast quality.

Super next level stuff Sam. I've been using the RODElink filmmaker wireless kit for a couple years now and it's been great. Thanks for sharing this!

Definitely adding this to my RU-vid gear wish list, thanks Sam!

This was helpful, thx!

Sam much love from Miami,fl!!! love all of your videos you've put me on so much new software (GEFORCE NOW) and tech (THIS MIC is fire)!! look forward to more! subscribed/notifications ON FO SHO!

Looks and sounds great!

Keep going Sam really digging the tech vids.

Audio was Awsome big difference between the other mikes love it Sam so easy i'm stoked

you should use this in all your videos. in some videos it is soo important to have a synct audio with the image for atmospheric purposes . Great video! :)

*Love your videos Sam!* I prefer the audio on this Sennheiser over the Shure SM7b. Thanks for introducing us to this mic! I think I need to go pick one up now.

Can I pair two mics to one camera?

look forward to seeing you testing this on the boosted board 👍🏼

Nicely done Sam... definitely gotta do a boosted board video testing the mics capabilities

Sounds very good. There’s a charm in stereo room recording though that is completely lost. The feeling of hanging out in a room is cozy. But this mic is very professional sounding and probably for the stuff you’re doing it should be really good. Looking forward to boosted board and that kind of applications.

You can actually adjust the gain. On the receiver there is a dedicated button which lets you adjust the output level. I love this microphone because of the small receiver. Thats the gamechanger! Apparently there is a small delay on the signal, about 12ms, because its transmitting trough a wifi signal, but i dont notice any delay when i look at the footage. So im super happy with this microphone!

Oh that voice crack @3:43! ✌️

Nice! I used a couple of cheaper wireless lav mics earlier this week to record an interview for a podcast and they really are great!

Would love to see a video demo of this in a vlog going through you everyday routine. I think itll demonstrate the versitility of this very well (indoor, outdoor, etc)

Your content is always so good.

Got one myself, Sam. It’s awesome. I do adjust the input gain on the 80D however. It seems it’s a little hot otherwise!

Wicked - Excellent review Sam - I'm stoked - just need this in my life - better start saving up, eh?

I would consider using one of the wind screen regardless. will help cut down on those breath hits.. also play with the EQ when editing, a slight adjustment in post can make this sound just that much better than it already does.

Sounds awesome. I enlist myself for getting one too.

HUGE difference. Would love to hear a sample of how the mic works while Boosting!

It does sound great, especially as you are using it here, but maybe a bit “sterile” for some situations? I like the 3-D feel and directionality of the sound when a mic picks-up all the surrounding sounds and the ambiance of a location.

The AVX Microphones are amazing. Been using them almost daily for a while now. The unit you have on you lasts for about 15-18 hours on one charge. The Reciever on the other hand dies much quicker and it's best if you always have another reciever-battery on you.

just order this, cant' wait!

I've had this system for two years and used it on run and gun documentary shoots in the overwhelmingly hot jungle in southeast asia. It's legit, however my pack failed at some point after a year of heavy use, but Sennheiser took care of it for free of course under the warranty. There's an even more expensive digital wireless pack system out there that's essentially bulletproof (audio limited A10), but this one does well. The MKE-2 lapel is right up there with all of the top-of-the-line lapels for professional work.

This is perfect for a MKBH Studio tour 4.0

Sam absolutely Awesome review really enjoyed please let me know after using it in different scenarios how it works out.I have seen so many different devices throughout and love when everyone shows all.Love B&H been to there place before they became as huge as they are now and they always have Awesome people who helped out.I have been checking out their Book that's sent to me.So I really appreciate all of the gear they have now.Thanks again Deb.😉👍👊✌

SHE SOUND CRISPY MY DUDERS!

I will say that I've noticed the one downside to that lav mic and most lav mics is that it's picking up a lot of the acoustics in the mask of one's face, making your tone a bit more nasally than normal -- however that can easily be fixed with your standard EQ in the Adobe services, so I too endorse this purchase!

nice video! you should check out some low profile xlr cables with L-connector 3.5mm.. maybe have a costum length sodered or soder yourself.. that long cable and sticking out connectors seem to be a potential breaking point, otherwise good system

Made in Germany. Stellar audio quality. Great review! Buying one-

Ummm Rode RodeLink Wireless Filmmaker Kit ? Way cheaper...Much difference?

Mke2’s are fantastic sounding lavs! Be cautious of sweat. A bit of sweat on the cap and you will loose all the high end till it drys out.

1 day ago i was about to buy it, i m still thinking to buy it for my travel videos thumbs up

These kind of microphones have a lot of advantages, but I often don’t have time to wire my self. In an office / Desk setup I still prefer my shotgun mic on a boom pole / microphone stand. Outside and especially in very crowded places like events you have to monitor the wireless audio because of interferences. So I personally run a wired interviewer or shotgun on events, too. But if I have a proper interview situation in my studio or an office I prefer to use my wireless Rode Rodelink Kits. Two of them are cheaper than one of the Sennheiser Sets. Audio quality is solid, too. Only the sender / receiver packs are bulkier. Would be interesting to see a comparison of your Sennheiser set an the Rode Rodelink Kit. I think Sara or John has one.

these are old new man! but you are right and they are awesome!

great idea in the studio, but seems a bit impracticable while running around the city IRL. curious to see how it works out, especially sound quality while riding a boosted board.

These reviews are your sweet spot Sheffer Gold. Think you should do a review of your kit now that you have some new gear.

Awesome mic system... I think Gary and DRock use the same one?

im wondering how it will be useful when filming people around you or friends when vlogging? can you do a test video on this ?

What's the expected battery life? How long til full charge? Looking forward to hearing your updates as you keep using it. Also, was good to meet you at the Osmo Pocket launch in NYC....I was the guy behind you and Erik in the line to go in. Cheers!

Thoughts I have: This thing is awesome! and How would you use it when trying to capture yourself along with maybe someone standing next to you or a few feet away. Would it make you sound awesome but then make them sound weak? Great Video!

I’d like to hear what the sound is like when you got a second person with you on video who is not wired up. Say like a quick interview style or just chatting with a friend with only you with the mic on.

what is the turn on mechanism on the pack. and do after using it more it is easy to tell when the mic is on and recording without looking directly at the levels?

That's a fair chunk of change, but the audio is really, really good, and the mobility of it alone is worth the price.

I think you should have a set level on your camera and let the AVX do all the levels. Right now it's a bit all over the place with audio levels. Listen to the audio at loud volume and its easy to tell the difference.

Can you connect it on a laptop?

Super nice dude! Do you know how long the battery is? To bad it doesn't charge with USB C. Probably charge much faster than micro

Thanks for solving that rubiks cube that has been sitting around, that was killing my OCD

How long is the actual lav wire

What do you do if you want to to get a quick reaction from other people?

I wonder if they have a version that can be plugged onto cam phones.

🤔 , and when you’re outside and something very New York happens, I guess you can just unplug from the 80D mic port and use the onboard for the sounds in the distance? Or fire up the iPhone voice memos app and sync up later.

Dope mic

Looks really good :P But kinda looks like the Røde Filmmaker kit that is way less

guess you liked it when you saw droneworks crew using them. ;) great setup

That ASMR ending though, lol

DID YOU DO ANY NOISE REDUCTION IN POST FOR THE VIDEO

excellent mic, damn wana get 1 but just out of my price range!

I have been saying a company needs to make something like this for so damn long!!!! Might be out of my price range but amazing!!!!

Is this the first time that you've bought/used a lav? I could be super misguided and wrong but I've always thought using lav mics improve audio quality always noticeably (in instances and situations where the subject could wear one).

The Rode Wireless Filmmaker kit is a much more affordable option and produces great results in my opinion.

Will that setup work with the iPhone? I’m using Rode’s Wireless GO with my 11 Pro Max now and it works very well, you can plug any lavalier mic into it. Curious if the Sennehiser wireless works with iPhone?

How does it sound when you are talking to someone that does not have a lav on?

Mate for those $$$ you'd be better getting the Sennheiser MKH 416 mic and your audio would be next level.

more tech videoooosss like this! 10/10!

100% getting this! Lol thanks for the info!

sounds good haha used to have an analogue akai reel to reel tape deck there was a monitor switch to do listening over headphones don't know if anybody has linked the headphones to this state yet

I have the Rode wireless lav kit and use it for most situations. I acquired a slightly cheaper one recently for quick iPad videos at the office and that one has a nice low noise floor. This mic sounds impressive, but $1,000 is just a bridge too far IMO.

That literally sounds incredible, but I feel it will take you out of the moment of what ur trying to capture when vlogging.

Damn bro! $1000 though? Why so high? I was eye balling the Tascam DR-10L for $199. The only thing is that you might have to sync up the audio in post, but you can use it for so many different cameras. Don't get me wrong I still love my 80D, but what if I didn't have an audio jack like the 80D? then I'm stuck.

Sam, I am surprised that you are surprised on the quality of the Sennheiser wireless gear :-)

Can't wait to see what it sounds like while you ride your boosted board! Your fight for the best "dead cat" for your Shotgun Mic is finally over.

I'll stick with my Sennheiser EW 112 ' s. If you're ever in an area or situation that has multiple lavs being used, or signals that will interrupt your frequency - I think you're in trouble. I'm not going to trust the AVX MKE-2 to just automattically figure that out. Plus, auto-level adjustment for audio never works out right in post (editing). You'd have to constantly adjust the audio in the edit. Read the reviews on B&H before buying this and getting lost in the hype.

Can you do the Rode Wireless Go next ?

I was gonna ask how it was on the Boosted Board....4:50 but for $1000...how can I justify this cost? hmm. My camera cost more and they say audio is more important....Alright, I'm sold!

Just an aesthetic thing, some people like the Sennheiser lav sound better but some like the RØDE lav sound better. To my ear the Sennheiser one is a little distorted or buzzy on the top , (that's like the sound of an over driven guitar amp only really subtle and just at the highest harmonic frequencies of voice frequencies), and the RØDE is more open and spacious, but some people don't hear that at all. Have you had a chance to hear the RØDE?

what camera do you use for photos and videos?

Have you been cubing recently? I've seen you sneaking them into the backdrops...

LETS GET THIS BREAD

Editting this would be a pain 4 audio sources yaks

Didn’t know u could whistle like that lol.

I feel like your camera has a better picture quality

Doesn't Rode have a wireless mic for 300 bucks or so? And with pretty good reviews on BH too. Why is this Sennheiser so much more expensive?

Now just mix in a 2nd one, and a shotgun, and get ALLLLLLLL the tracks. Pro tip: trash the clip and surround the lav mic with tape...then tape the entire thing to your jacket or inside your shirt to kill the rubbing noise from your body or whatever while boarding/running/etc

If a dog is barking in the house, does the mic pick it up?

Sounds good if not a little hot

I hope I'm the first one to say that I LAV the new sound quality 💚

I want your hat.

It's kind of interesting to see someone get so excited about something that I have zero interest in. I did however, watch the entire video!

Tascam Dl 10 feels like a way better value($200)?? Shoot even the Rode link (same idea) is only $400

I want to buy but I don’t have $1,000 dollars lol going into savings mode now. I need a discount code Sam lol

The day I get $1000 to drop on a microphone, it'd mean life's pretty much sorted.