I’ve been a bit slow on posting reviews of the last couple of Lavalier Mic, but it’s time to catch up. Overall, the Lavalier Mic was great, and I have no problem recommending Lavalier Mic for anyone wanting one.
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Broadcast News Program Microphones?
The Broadcast Journalism Department at the school I goto is fairly new. I noticed that on every show that we put on for our school, we use a standard XLR microphone to record the anchors. We tired using a Wireless Lavalier system, using two different mics. It was the "AmpliVox Sound Systems S1600 VHF Portable Wireless Microphone System with Lavalier Microphone" (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/490242-REG/AmpliVox_Sound_Systems_S1600_S1600_VHF_Portable_Wireless.html)to Lavalier Mic be exact.The outcome was horrible, we got very bad feedback and noise. You voices from the two anchors was very low. I am guessing that since it was two of the same type of wireless system and probably on the same frequency, thats the reason the sound was so bad. I was looking online for a reasonable solution to this problem so that each anchor could have their own mics and not have the huge mic sitting on the anchor desk.I found this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/118035-REG/Azden_221LTA1A3_221LT_Dual_Lavalier_System.htmlI think that might be a good solution to our problem, but I would like to get others opinions on this, especially if we spend all the money to but this.Thank you! :]
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Basically the same mic – the 3350 is just the newer version.
Check what many of the fitness video folks or active/dancing singers on stage use… a wireless headset boom mic…Shure, Sennheiser, Audio Technica and AKG make good systems. UHF is best. Sorry, I have nothing good to say about Nady or Samson.The headset uses a thin wire to plug into a battery powered body pack. The body pack transmits the audio wirelessly to it’s base station mate. The base station plus into the camcorder – in your case, if you want more than one mic, then an XLR adapter (BeachTek or juicedLink) is appropriate.I like the Audio-Technica ATW-2192a. It is small, unobtrusive and will not distract much from the wearer’s face.
Jong – Technically you do not need the lectern – but practically you do. The wireless mic needs a receiver, an amplifier and a speaker in order to work. The wireless receiver and amp and speaker are built into the lectern – you could remove that stuff from the lectern, but that would not be practical.If you need a standalone wireless system – you will need a wireless system (mic beltpack and receiver) and then some type of PA system (amp and speaker) or a powered speaker (speaker with amp built in).http://www.zzounds.com/item–SHUPGX1493http://www.zzounds.com/item–BEHB212D
If the camcorder has a mic jack, then the solution is easy.(snip – correction)According to the camcorder’s manual:http://www.docs.sony.com/release/HDRSR11_EN_ES.pdfthe SR11 does have a mic jack. Refer to page 17 – item 8 on the right side of the lens barrel.Take a look at the juicedLink or BeachTek XLR adapters (CX231 or DXA-6_. There is a mounting screw on top – it is the same as the tripod mount and mates to the tripod-mount screw-hole in the bottom of the camcorder. The bottom of the XLR adapter has a tripod-mount hole so you can still use a tripod…(snip – end correction)The back of the base station of the wireless rig to which you linked has two XLR connections – I presume this is for the different body-packs. You need an XLR adapter for the camcorder. juicedLink (CX231) and BeachTek (DXA-6) make several. Other companies do, too. The reason you should use these is because you get mic gain control. You will also need 2 XLR mic cables. How long the cables need to be depend on how far the base station will be from the XLR adapter.The other method is to use a 1/4″ to 1/8″ cable to connect the 1/4″ out at the base station to the 1/8″ (3.5mm) audio in of the AIS adapter, but this is not recommended.You won’t be very portable with this set up since the mic’s base station needs AC power…Ever wonder why this system is priced at what it is – but the rack-mount/desktop dual receiver systems from Sennheiser, Audio Technica and Shure are about 6x more? And the portable, camera mount, dual receiver systems from Audio Technica are about 10x more?Good luck!
I think Sony HDR-FX7 would be really a good choice * Record and play back HDV 1080i video; switchable recording in standard definition * ClearVid CMOS sensor; 20x optical zoom * Wide 3.5-inch Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display * Capture 1.2-megapixel stills to Memory Stick Duo * Professional 62mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenshttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IBDWNS?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000IBDWNS
I’ve found locating the mic as close as possible to the speaker’s mouth is best. If it is too far away, you will pick up the background noise because you have to turn up the gain…It is a lot more difficult outside or in a noisy environment – where a handheld dynamic mic (like a Shure SM-58) is better suited (the person speaking needs to get right on top of the mic – and most folks hold it too far away).Watch the local news… in the studio, the lavaliers are clipped closer to where that divot is in the center of the user’s breastbone – but the field reports don’t normally use them because it is too noisy outside… when they do, they are clipped higher than where their studio counterparts clip them (not much ambient noise in the studio). I usually clip them about 4-5 inches below the bottom of the talent’s throat. If you let the talent put them on, they typically clip them way too low (unless they’ve already been trained).
If you need to be portable,http://www.amazon.com/Camcorder-Wireless-Body-pack-System-Lavaliere/dp/B0002EXLIW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1202603880&sr=8-1The base station is battery powered, so you can mount it to the camcorder or your belt. This sennheiser also uses 1/8″ jacks, so you don’t need an XLR adapter (like a BeachTek)If you are staying in pne place, the a base station that uses AC power is fine… Shure makes good ones. VHF is best. UHF is next best. Get diversity receivers. http://shure.com/ProAudio/Products/WirelessMicrophones/us_pro_pg14-pg185There are not too many multiple Lav, single base station systems that are any good. There are a couple of Lav + handheld mis systems that are passable. Shure and Audio Technica make some – I cannot recommend Nady or Samson. Do not get anything in the 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz frequency range – those are “shared” frequncies and you will be asking for radio interference.
http://www.amazon.com/SENNHEISER-EW112PG2-B-Wireless-Lavalier-Portable/dp/B0002EXLJG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215033281&sr=8-5http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Microphone-Bodypack-Transmitter-Portable/dp/B000FYXM88/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215033338&sr=1-4http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATW-1811-Camera-Wireless-System/dp/B0012RM20Q/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215033397&sr=1-7http://www.amazon.com/Azden-Compact-Camera-Wireless-System/dp/B00016517A/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1215033478&sr=1-6Below this, they are not full diversity. The mic is not “full diversity”, the wireless connection is diversity. The hint is generally two antennas on the base station when the “system” handles only one mic at a time. The reason that Sennheiser you linked is expensive is because it also includes the adapter for a handheld mic – the last time I checked, the lav and the handheld don’t work at the same time… it is one or the other. If you really only need the lav, then you don’t need the hand-held adapter so don’t get it and save $.
After spending all that money on the camcorder, don’t undercut your investment by going cheap on audio.Wireless base stations come in two basic “footprints”:Big ones are generally used for bands or studio or more “static” installations. They are about the size of a small book and need AC ower using a wall wart.The small ones are closer to the size of a fat Blackberry, are designed to be mounted to the camcorder and are battery powered so they are totally portable. These are more geared toward “ENG” (electronic news gathering) environments.the actual mic element is connected with a wire to a body pack. The battery powered body pack connects wirelessly to the base station. the base station connects with a cable to the audio-in jack on the camcorder.Best would be UHF, full diversity. VHF is OK – but not best. Do not get the cheap “shared frequency” unts (900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz). They are cheap because they are in share spectrum and can pick up interference from garage door openers, wifi transmissions and home wireless phones – among many other things.Having some flexibility is a good idea… Look into the Sennheiser or Audio Technica or Sony (professional) portable, camcorder mountable) systems. Many can do either lav or handheld (the flexibility I mentioned). They aren’t cheap – but less then $1,000 is possible.
Best would be UHF, full diversity. VHF is accceptable.Regular suspects:Shure, Sennheiser, Audio Technica.*maybe* Azden.No Samson or Nady.Check Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend, bhphotovideo and adorama. Your budget is a bit low.
Spray him with antiperspirant, and then put the mic on at the last possible minute. (I’d not kidding.) We used to do it all the time. Each time he comes off, lift up the mic, wipe him off, and spray him again if need be. I wonder where he is wearing the mic though? If he’s wearing it on his forehead, I can’t figure out how he is sweating into it.