Microphone Help at DVinfo.net

Aaron Moser · June 24th, 2008, 11:59 AM

I'm looking for the best valued wireless Lavalier microphone for weddings and other special events. B&H recommended Sennheiser Evolution G2 100 Series.

Any recommendations?

Richard Gooderick · June 24th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Yes, that's widely considered to be the best value.

Aaron Winters · June 24th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Hi Aaron (great name)

Previously I was using a GiantSquid Mic with Iriver's, which was ok. But since grabbing my A1 I decided to just grab the Sennheiser and it's worth every penny. It's just a lot clearer sound, and a bit easier to work with.

All of your tools are investments, and used correctly will (literally) pay back 10 fold

Steve Wolla · June 25th, 2008, 12:00 AM

I have the Sennheiser EW100 G2, and it's very good all-around. However, if you need to run more than one wireless, and cost is a concern, look at the Samson Airline. Light weight, high quality unit. Not as full featured, but almost half the cost, and still definately worth looking at.

Chris Soucy · June 25th, 2008, 12:23 AM

I'm starting to come across as the DVinfo Secret Service here, I'm not, as there isn't one (well, if there is, it's probably called CH).

Could you, pretty please, click on "Contact Us" at the bottom of the page and update your "wheretheheckamI" stuff?

It is so disconcerting, especially for those of us "offshore", to not know where a poster is from.

BTW, CH, when you next do an update, is there any chance that "wheretheheckamI" stuff gets carried over into the info available on the "post" page.

With my memory, or lack thereof, someone can post from Mars, and by the time I've got into the second sentence of a reply, I've forgotten where the heck they are (I know, sad, early onset Alzheimers, or just plain too damn old).

[Editors Note: Could have something to do with those four "giant killer" G & T's before starting on the Vino, you old soak.]

Gee, thank ED!

CS

David Thanh · June 25th, 2008, 12:26 AM

I bought the Azden 320 dual channel wireless from BH although I just checked out their site and it says discontinued... not sure about that, it was just announced last year. It's great and I love it.

http://www.videomaker.com/article/13561/

Steve Porchet · June 25th, 2008, 12:38 AM

We use these Azden products as well as the sennheizers and have found in most cases there is little difference in sound. (and the Azdens cost almost 1/2). We have sense upgraded to countrymen mics and it's gotten even better sound with both systems.

Bill Busby · June 25th, 2008, 03:18 AM

Regarding all Azden products... I've always wondered why the heck they all have to be so much heavier/bulkier than competitors products.

Will Mahoney · June 25th, 2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Wolla

...if you need to run more than one wireless, and cost is a concern, look at the Samson Airline. Light weight, high quality unit. Not as full featured, but almost half the cost, and still definately worth looking at.

We're running our installation videos with a Samson Airline unit. It was, as Steve mentioned, only about $250 and it's worked fine for us. Now, it's only 1 channel, so I'd have to buy another unit to have two mics, but it's a great, inexpensive option for us.

Sample: http://exposureroom.com/members/Will...b63cac45d8eb8/

Shout out to Zotz Digital (found on the sponsor's page here.) Tom helped me with the whole buying process and recommended some great products that are working out for us, including the Samson Airline unit. (Not knocking B&H, but I've never ordered from there.)

Guy Shaddock · June 25th, 2008, 08:42 AM

I use the Sony UWP C series wireless systems. They are very light weight and are dual diversity. I shot a wedding in a large church and found even through walls they worked flawlessly. I have never had a problem with them. One caveat though Sony pulls this proprietary BS on many of their products so typically I avoid them as much as possible.

June 24th, 2008, 11:59 AM	#1
Aaron Moser Tourist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 1	Microphone Help I'm looking for the best valued wireless Lavalier microphone for weddings and other special events. B&H recommended Sennheiser Evolution G2 100 Series. Any recommendations?

June 24th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#2
Richard Gooderick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 795	Yes, that's widely considered to be the best value. __________________ http://www.gooderick.com

June 24th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#3
Aaron Winters Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottsbluff, NE Posts: 49	Hi Aaron (great name) Previously I was using a GiantSquid Mic with Iriver's, which was ok. But since grabbing my A1 I decided to just grab the Sennheiser and it's worth every penny. It's just a lot clearer sound, and a bit easier to work with. All of your tools are investments, and used correctly will (literally) pay back 10 fold __________________ www.thea2studios.com

June 25th, 2008, 12:23 AM	#5
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi Steve................. I'm starting to come across as the DVinfo Secret Service here, I'm not, as there isn't one (well, if there is, it's probably called CH). Could you, pretty please, click on "Contact Us" at the bottom of the page and update your "wheretheheckamI" stuff? It is so disconcerting, especially for those of us "offshore", to not know where a poster is from. BTW, CH, when you next do an update, is there any chance that "wheretheheckamI" stuff gets carried over into the info available on the "post" page. With my memory, or lack thereof, someone can post from Mars, and by the time I've got into the second sentence of a reply, I've forgotten where the heck they are (I know, sad, early onset Alzheimers, or just plain too damn old). [Editors Note: Could have something to do with those four "giant killer" G & T's before starting on the Vino, you old soak.] Gee, thank ED! CS

June 25th, 2008, 12:38 AM	#7
Steve Porchet Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas Posts: 28	AZDEN 100UPR reciever and 10BT transmitter We use these Azden products as well as the sennheizers and have found in most cases there is little difference in sound. (and the Azdens cost almost 1/2). We have sense upgraded to countrymen mics and it's gotten even better sound with both systems.

June 25th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#4
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	I have the Sennheiser EW100 G2, and it's very good all-around. However, if you need to run more than one wireless, and cost is a concern, look at the Samson Airline. Light weight, high quality unit. Not as full featured, but almost half the cost, and still definately worth looking at.

June 25th, 2008, 12:26 AM	#6
David Thanh Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 36	I bought the Azden 320 dual channel wireless from BH although I just checked out their site and it says discontinued... not sure about that, it was just announced last year. It's great and I love it. http://www.videomaker.com/article/13561/

June 25th, 2008, 03:18 AM	#8
Bill Busby Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 959	Regarding all Azden products... I've always wondered why the heck they all have to be so much heavier/bulkier than competitors products.

June 25th, 2008, 08:42 AM	#10
Guy Shaddock Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 131	I use the Sony UWP C series wireless systems. They are very light weight and are dual diversity. I shot a wedding in a large church and found even through walls they worked flawlessly. I have never had a problem with them. One caveat though Sony pulls this proprietary BS on many of their products so typically I avoid them as much as possible.