The best wireless Mic in 2024 (UPDATE)

[@FStoppers]

Update: Shure saw the review and they believe there is something wrong with my unit (lucky me) so they are sending me another one.

[@Supercon57]

Yeah there is something wrong, the price and the audio quality

[@morrisgetman9827]

While you’re waiting for the replacement copy of the Shure, would you consider including a connection method using Rode Reporter app as described in this video? I feel like the sound quality is degraded by wrong bluetooth protocols used by DJI and Shure when the iOS system connects them as regular heatsets used for phone calls as opposed to professional sound recording. There’s definitely something there to look into. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6O5i2Bmes-Fqsksi=ZE0r_ak4BQUbTQNf

[@Drew__Films]

hmm something wrong with the unit they say 🤔…“Shureeeeeeeeee" there was..

[@HouseOwl]

Too Late, Damage Done.

[@lightningryan]

Why can’t you use MKE2 mic with DJI? What specifically? I have the MKE2

[@bhgemini]

Just used the Blink 500 B2+ at a college to record a competitive presentation. It worked great from 40 feet away and with the speakers walking around. For $129 it was a nice backup system.

[@trent.digital]

I'm literally coming to KZbin to search comparisons for these and this is the first video that pops up in my recommended, man I love KZbin.

[@Samtagri]

You can trust Lee. He is smart and holds no punches back.

[@itsjustcaz]

A.I. Bro! It's awesome

[@vegasrenie]

I call it the University of KZbin. I've learned so much from good, ethical presenters like Lee!

[@BoyGeorgiaX]

Love the constant surveillance 🥰

[@MiyagisRant]

One thing might be worth mentioning in terms of feature and only DJI has this feature is the ability to connect via bluetooth to a phone and action camera without any adapters and wires, this is one feature that's super important for me as I can use the MIC2 across multi devices wirelessly. Great video!

[@GadgetTrish]

You just saved me $500! Thank you sooooooo much for making this post.

[@robwasnj]

I sincerely hope you never stop making videos, even if it's not camera gear because your open minded no BS approach to subjects is refreshing. As for these wireless mics one thing that drives me away from many new products is that they don't have replaceable batteries. I can't consider any of these devices a serious piece of pro gear when it likely will need to be thrown in the trash in 3 years. I will continue using my zoom F2 and syncing audio in post because it's simple and takes AA batteries so I'll likely be using it for years to come.

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

I've been using Saramonic non wireless mics for years. Very good quality and also affordable.

[@NitsanArt]

Why are Hollyland Lark Max and Hollyland Lark M2 not on your desk for comparison?

[@winfilms3681]

Great system but my receiver's battery died only 2 months from purchase, they replaced it but I had to pay shipping to them

[@DanielSymphonies]

To be fair, it could be that the Shure audio is even better than the others, but just not EQed properly yet. Much like filming in RAW or Log for video, the Shure may assume you will do processing in post. For example, it sounded like all the Shure needed was some EQ to boost high frequencies and it would have sounded equivalent to the other. It would be interesting to EQ and compress the output of all the mics hard to see which audio withstands it the best. It could be that the Shure audio is way more moldable than the others. Could be that it is not though lol. And also the other negatives you mention about the Shure makes it a no-buy for me anyway. Thank you!

[@hollisspear6278]

Brother thanks for this. I got the DJI-2 but I was thinking about getting a second system for less-critical applications. You saved me a lot of time and aggravation.

[@fishycomics]

DJI mic2 works quite well because of the popularity we all bring. if you're pushing it say so. otherwise Fulaim X5 baby. I'll push that neewer c28 one

[@itsjustcaz]

This added a ton of value to me. I will be buying a Saramonic momentarily ^_^ Side note: They have a model with onboard recording which is awesome but the price of the one reviewed is soo attractive. Decisions decisions!

[@DavidHernandezLovesYou]

Which Saramonic model did you end up buying? Any performance thoughts?

[@DanDoesGame]

Not gonna lie. I feel the exact same way as you about the cheaper microphone sounding the best 😮 I'm getting that 100%.

[@sherrilltechnology]

Bro I loved this video and I ordered the Saramonic Blink 500 B2+, thanks so much for the recommendations!!!

[@EdgardB]

Ive reviewed one of the saramonic usbc mics and it was pretty good for the price. In your first test here the Saramonic sounded really close to the rode which shocking. Great review

[@cameragod1]

I've been using Saramonic mics for over 6 years and they keep surprising me as to how good they are.

[@kenslyder]

I've just tested the Lark M2 in depth and I will do a video about all my tests on KZbin very soon...

[@eddo1717]

What I like for Saramonic is the transmitter that you can put in the phone. I use my phone and a DJI gimbal and it has an awesome sound on top of that. Thanks for the review.

[@aldolega]

The PicoMic system has smaller transmitters than the Shure; the receiver is larger though. But the receiver is also the dock for the transmitters, so you still only need one plug to charge, and the entire system still stores down very small. If only it had internal 32-bit-float recording!

[@simoz78]

Im using the PicoMic 2 since December last year

[@AaronFagerstrom]

Yes! I have the PicoMic and love it. Sound quality isn’t outstanding, but the low profile makes up for its slight audio shortcomings

[@morrisgetman9827]

Same here, Picomic user. My only gripe is the occasional random clicks. But having two mics mounted on camera hot shoe ready to be grabbed and clipped to a talent in seconds just can’t be beat.

[@rangerbaynworkshop]

Thanks for doing the leg work on this! Great comparison with a wild outcome! Shame on Shure for using their name to bump up the price and slacking on the whole package.

[@LeslieBeauty]

awesme review! I love that even though you got most of them for free, you gave a very honest review of each

[@leslielemmon]

One thing about the test. I think the test should have been made with the equipment as it is delivered. The Rode comes with a Lav included. TWO of them actually. No extra cost. And I think few will argue that the rode - WITH the lav it’s delivered with - sounds the best, hands down, that’s not even a challenge. Anything about the sound beyond that is subjective. Personally I see the Rode WITHOUT lav at place two, behind the DJI. The cheap one is at 3 for me, and Shure last. But that’s subjective. The fact that the lav is included with the rode and makes it sound even better, is not. Yeah, the other ones don’t come with one, but testing it without the included lav is like saying: ‘rode, you delivering your mics with two lavs at no extra charge is your bad. Shouldn’t have done that, I won’t factor that in’. The lavs are mentioned in the end, but not the sound with them :-(

[@FStoppers]

True but in my full wireless pro review I found the lav almost sounds identical kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWeyeql9rtSimtUsi=9BrEDPTDJAnrxthk

[@Scifo81]

What mic are you using for the video? Sounds great

[@waveland]

I finally bought the Shure set, not because of this review (obviously), but because of Curtis Judd’s assessment of the sound quality and for the ultra long battery life. Also knowing that if I need a lav with internal recording I have Tentacle packs which can do that instead. I like the sound of them, but there are several big caveats that keep this mic set from comparing well with the other units in this comparison. Tops on my list is the firmware update process which feels like something out of the 1990s. Second would be the limitations of Bluetooth pairing. If you connect the transmitters with the receiver and then decide to use them with your phone, then you have to clear the pairings out manually then pair with the phone, then do the whole forget and pair routine again when you want to use the receiver. I suppose that’s the limitations of Bluetooth and now that I understand this I can deal with it, but the Shure set is at a level of complexity that most DJI and Rode wireless users will find ridiculous. Strictly speaking it’s not a consumer or perhaps not even a prosumer product, but with that said, the sound quality is excellent, and having the built in compressor is a huge benefit for quick turnaround recordings. Definitely worth the effort if you work professionally.

[@JSendero]

Awesome review. This definitely helped. Something I was considering that I think was missing was noise filtering. If it’s possible to test that in the future, that would leave nothing on the table in regards to what the Mics are capable of (or not capable of) . Either way thank you for this review!

[@chrisfortune9111]

Thank you so much for making this video. I wanted a portable mic to put infront of my acooustic amp while I recorded in my phone. I have a mic plugged into my amp for loudness and effects but my video content recording from my phone sounds a little ashed with my phone pointing at me from across the room. Now I can breath easy that I don't have to spend over $300 on quality external mics like the DJI but instead I just bought the Saramonic 500 B2's on Amazon and I'm excited to rerecorx some of my content to see how it sounds.

[@jayloayza52]

Are any of these mics good for use on a speaker that will be used outside? Looking for for a wireless mic (hands free, clip) that will be used to address a crowd of mayb 30-50 ppl

[@matthewhutchins7947]

The real question is which mic are you using in your in studio recordings such as this video, it sounded the best

[@DavidHernandezLovesYou]

Very helpful review. In this video I thought the Saramonic and Rode were the CLEAR winners in terms of sound quality. They both had a much fuller sound. The DJI and Shure both sounded very thin to me (not much in the low frequency range, mostly highs). Maybe this is just personal preference, however for me, I value mics that capture the bass in my voice and so that's what I was listening for in this video. I'm shocked at how good the Saramonics sounded ESPECIALLY at that price point!! Does the Saramonic has audio outlets for lav mics? (that wasn't mentioned in this reivew).

[@MicheletDiez]

Honestly speaking, if you don't require internal recording or lac mic conection, I've found that the Hollyland Lark M2 are the most usefull. The footprint is just very small and their magnets are just great. Quality is not the best, but I sacrifice a bit of that for the smaller mic. Disclaimer, I have used the Lark Max and the DJI as well and are just too bulky for my taste.

[@PeterAlanJohnson]

Tempted by these, I hope their second gen allows on-device recording OR 2 channel recording, which owuld make them a lot more useful

[@MicheletDiez]

@@PeterAlanJohnson The M2 actually have 2 channel recording, if you set them up in stereo, they record on each side the sound that each mic brings. I don't think they will add internal recording, it will make them bigger and defeats the purpose

[@PeterAlanJohnson]

@@MicheletDiez according to the M2 manual (Page 18)-it does not allow stereo with either of the phone receivers, (only when connecting using an analog cable to the camera receiver)

[@tdata545]

I have in my possession, 15 or 16 wireless lav systems from $400 to

[@diegoviecili8888]

Actually, 95% of the times I use the internal recording to take advantage of the 32bit float It is clearly a better audio file than the one that goes straight into the camera 🎥

[@erbterb]

I am glad fstoppers and petapixel came upon the same problem half a day apart. It cannot be easy wanting a two mic system in march.

[@FStoppers]

Wait did they? We are being sent a new unit because they said it was a bad copy. Interesting… -P

[@bmroozia]

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[@readheadcopy]

What's the mic your Main Audio is recorded with?

[@RICH_Photography]

Should have had the Hollyland Lark M2 and Lark Max there, they the 2 devices the truly destroy the competition.

[@owayneallen]

Definitely buying the Seramonic

[@DRYLREVOLUTION]

I loved the sound quality of saramonic, however I can never comfortably recommend that brand after 2 back to back failures. First unit died right after warranty period expired, I contacted them and had to pay for repair and was advised to just purchase a replacement. I bought a second unit that died in 3 months, I now have zero confidence in that brand, and it’s a shame because it was an enjoyable product to use while it worked.

[@Realstudioco]

What mic recorded this video?

[@ElmerLa]

@2:34 Audio is not crazy and does not fail - wireless signals are crazy and THEY fail. You want a reliable signal go wired, end of story. But yes, if you just go wireless and don’t have a back up boom somewhere off shot, back up recordings are necessary.

[@bryantmunoz6618]

What are your thoughts or have you done a review on the Ankerwork M650. How would you stack it to these?

[@MrNAMASTE1968]

Great video! I almost wished you included the Neewer cm28, which has internal recording. I'm really torn on the best budget set to get around$100, and your opinion would be appreciated.

[@bzabala]

Which mic are you using for the video?

[@TheNomad1990]

What mic are you using for your video?

[@hengdavid1587]

kinda like the dji and rode. saramonic not bad thoug, just dji and rode sound much clear and clean to me.

[@dhiaoshaish]

Is there a mic i could use to improve call quality

[@MarkusWITH_a_k]

Are there any mics out there that you can hear yourself in real time while recording?

[@imark7777777]

Because a certain high-end company you know thousands of dollars high end per unit has a patent on recording and transmitting you are not going to see recording capability on anything in the US until that patent runs out and hopefully doesn't end up patent trolled more than it already is. Either their skirting the patent in some form or they're paying licensing fees.

[@TabletopNeighborhood]

@FStoppers Do you have any advice on a set of wireless Microphones for a group with 5 people starting a Videocast?

[@ramenbob4242]

the non record one use as in a desktop/podcast setup...

[@marstofficial]

Hello! Thanks for this great video, I'm subscribing! Would it be possible to know which microphone is used to talk in front of the camera in your office/studio? 🙏

[@CapnFlags]

Question: Do any of these have a mute button on the receiver?

[@josephhansen7376]

Looking for a wireless mic that can handle loud motorsports audio without clipping. What would you recommend?

[@naterpotater76]

I want the Sure version 2 where they add internal recording.

[@CreativeStudiosFM]

@fstoppers which microphone are you using for recording the video? Sounds great

[@suite6creative]

excellent video ... your comparisons are on point !!! ......🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Supercon57]

During the range test I wonder if having all of the packs on at the aame time has a negative effect on the range (2.5GHZ interference)

[@SoundDoctrineTruthOfGod]

What mic are you using?

[@Alxnder7]

Hey man, dumb question here but what mic setup do you use to record this video? Thanks a lot! 🙂

[@StickOnHair]

Brilliant presentation

[@JoelNCurry]

What audio was this video recorded on?

[@dnirox]

which microphone was used to record your voice in the video itself?

[@SterlingSanders]

Would love to hear the test with the included Lavaliers.

[@Samtagri]

Probably there will be no notable difference. They all use the same digital RF connection protocol. So it is either full quality or no audio. The signal drop off test should be all you need.

[@SterlingSanders]

@@Samtagri no notable difference between the sound quality of Lavaliers that come with some of the units, and just the receivers themselves? I think you misunderstood what I was saying. The Rode comes with Lavs that dramatically increase the quality of sound for the same price as some of them that only have to receivers.

[@phieelosophy]

Any of these microphone compatible with drone, such DJI mini 3 pro?

[@SantiagoWorkoutBR]

Is it worth using the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Bluetooth Earbuds as a microphone?

[@facurespira]

What is the internal recording for?

[@FStoppers]

For when your signal drops out or your receiver battery dies. You can have a second copy that was recorded at the source. -P

[@houssinejemmeli4891]

Hello what mic you use in this video in your room please

[@kmnaniak]

Where is Hollyland ???

[@dark.and.planty]

Thanks for the great review!

[@HoundDogMech]

Because of my main Video (R/C Model Airplanes) where the Pilots/Spotters are facing away from mee I've learned it place the Transmitters Either on top of their sholder or on the bavk of theie Belt with the LAV mic on their front colar. Even my old Wireless don't have DROP OUTS that way. Bummer when the Mic & Trans must be Completly Hidden like at a weding.

[@carlpahlrobinson]

What mic are you using to record your video brother?

[@peter1820]

Hi! Are they waterproof?

[@gonzalovillagra7008]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@shellw1506]

Honest review. Thank you.

[@anthonyblend9917]

The best is the Holyland Lark M2…..for me. 😉

[@ItsaVibe22]

I am a little distracted but did he say which was the best?

[@camblake9892]

You should check out the neewer cm28

[@mrzongalou]

I'm really confused nobody is considering adding the real smallest mic to the comparison: the hollyland lark m2!

[@serendipity-108]

Are there any wireless mics yet that sound as good as basic desktop mics? I use a Rode NT-Mini usb mic and need something that meets or beats it in quality.

[@daniellrodriguezs]

yo can attach a lav mic to any wireless and make it sound better, like the Sanken cos11

[@nakatsukuma86]

Please compare with hollyland lark max

[@trainwithmon]

So helpful thank you!!

[@dsaintsproducciones4018]

Thanks to take the time to made this vid 🎉

[@johnnyweissmuller5838]

I would like to upgrade the lav mic to the wireless pro, but cant find one that works and is reasonable priced. I would love to use the mke2 but it needs 10v and the rodes just provide 3,3v

[@FStoppers]

Hmm. I don't know anything about voltage but they work perfectly for me.

[@johnnyweissmuller5838]

@@FStoppers You use the Mke2 with the rode wireless pro? The audio quality should be very compromised, nothing you noticed?

[@CivilianX7]

I need a lavalier system for stupid people that want the least amount of features with a focus more on audio quality.. any recommendations for that?

[@davideoliveirafotografia]

thank u!

[@REVOLTDJ]

Should try the Fulaim X5

[@plasmamuffinsgaming]

What Apple Watch band is that?

[@zoner41der53]

Very nice test video ❤

[@shaunmaddox]

Thanks for the review. Unfortunately I think all of the mics sound like crap. They sound like cheesy gateway laptop microphones. I’m sure they’re convenient but definitely not an sound improvement compared to traditional wireless lav systems

[@johnyanez9438]

That's for KZbinrs

[@tdata545]

WAIT the new DJI is only 349 and has the same "features" as the RODE that is like $500. I bought two of the new Rode Pros, as in two sets. HMMM... REGRET not waiting the extra month that these took to come out.

[@thatongwenya]

Worth watching

[@Zfaith_fitness_detox]

My rode broke within two years. Not happy with them.

[@stuARTvideoproductions]

Shure has lost the plot if they think they can release a more expensive item that doesn't even compete

[@stuARTvideoproductions]

ps. 32bit floating audio on the new Rode & DJI is worth its wait in gold also.

[@idonthknowwhattuputhere]

This is the second time I've felt the need to comment on an FStoppers review. The fact that a microphone does not have features YOU SPECIFICALLY need, doesn't make it a bad option. The fact that your tests are done with no real control and only apply to your specific use case really adds no value to the review. Are you being impartial? Are you being thorough? Not really. Stop shitting on products you don't know how to use or that don't cater to your specific needs. As a public voice that could influence a big audience I feel like you need to hold yourself to a higher standard. Your words influence your audience and this can have a negative impact. If your reviews, much like your photography contests are just going to be your biased opinion, at least clarify that before shitting on products or brands.

[@FStoppers]

Which product do you own that I said something negative about?

[@idonthknowwhattuputhere]

@@FStoppers Jesus... You missed the point (I don't specifically own a product you talked badly about). Man I love most of your guys' content, but seriously, you could try reviewing products without bias (I know some is inevitable) but at least try to be objective. Take the ego out of the equation and come up with an answer that nurtures a conversation.

[@michellsantana6402]

Lark M2

[@lukakoprivica]

So much drama about bad unit! Why? That's what warranties are for, isn't it?

[@scottforesterpass]

IMHO, the Shure has the best sound, more bass, richer with more resonance

[@ShaneCleer]

Can I buy a mic set off of you?

[@FStoppers]

Yes

[@flexpictures146]

thanks for torture yourself for us)) I needed this video.

[@BLEKSIDE]

honestly the rode design is so bad that an instant no for me already. its so clumsy and ugly. what where they thinking