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

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

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]

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.

[@AlanKippingRuane]

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

[@RachaelNalumu]

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

[@rsm307studios]

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???

[@clintmiller23]

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.

[@davidallamby6319]

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

[@markmallinder7618]

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.

[@landonbailey]

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

[@andivax]

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

[@djwaters22]

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

[@sdaservicetv]

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?

[@darrensjames]

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.

[@producerpete]

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

[@AustralianEntrepreneurs]

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]

Great idea. I will follow this up! :)

[@VGScreens]

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

[@_Birdyfilms]

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

[@ruthven78]

seems like your recording space could benefit from sound dampening.

[@SC8terRiderMotoVlogger]

How about Boya Lapel mic?

[@kameraelektronik24]

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

[@linuxgirl_]

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

[@ZaryaMain]

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

[@JoseRodriguez-jp1kt]

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.

[@gregm.857]

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!

[@mykar.418]

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

[@thomasfransson]

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

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

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

[@roberthodge6711]

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!

[@Sirfunkymonkey]

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

[@clayguinard3651]

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

[@Simply_GenX]

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

[@Matthew_Raymond]

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.

[@eugenekong9972]

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

[@BrianHallmond]

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

[@DustinHarrelson]

Thanks for this, super helpful for sure!👌

[@LauraLegends]

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

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

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

[@tora6738]

your shirt is amazing but ahh the lines

[@shaolin6]

do you need an interface for this?

[@kevbomb]

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]

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.

[@RICHSOULheartofgold]

Great video thanks!

[@StormySeb]

Anyone else hallucinating because of his shirt?

[@iSpike]

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

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

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

[@iSpike]

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

[@paulm8157]

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

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

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]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Comica definitely sounded louder

[@photronic]

International moire shirt model.

[@StefanGenov7]

What about something for $30?

[@Samlol23_drrich]

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

[@schleyhadessa6646]

samlol23 🤪😜🙃😆

[@benec5816]

gee so many all good well done stay safe see ya

[@johnblisniuk4479]

Your top link is the wrong product

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks again it is now fixed.

[@joshuapaul612]

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

[@Sizzela]

Do these work on xbox?😂

[@slyceth]

Console gay

[@Sizzela]

@@slyceth you're no life is gay

[@chrisrioux]

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

[@hanrealistic]

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]

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.