Anyone used the Hama LM09 Tie Clip Mic? at DVinfo.net

Tim Sargent · November 23rd, 2008, 02:08 AM

Needing to get a few tie mics (wired) for some interviews coming up... and looking at the HAMA LM09. Around the £20 mark.

I picked up 2 tie mics from Maplin to see what the quality was like, and was pretty shocked. Lots of hiss and ground noise.

Are the Hama's likely to be the same?

The specs are:

* Hama Tie Clip Microphone LM-09
* High-performance, clip-on microphone. Ideal as a reporter’s microphone in the video area. Supplied with clip and windshield.
* Characteristic: omnidirectional
* Frequency range: 50 – 16 000 Hz
* Sensitivity: - 65 dB ± 3 dB
* Impedance: 900 ohms
* Cable: 6 m, with 3.5 mm mono jack plug
* Adapter:6.3 mm mono and 1.5 V battery (not included)

If you have bought this mic, can you let me know your thoughts? Im basically looking for decent quality with no hiss or noise. If there is something else you can recommend, please do.

Many thanks

Steve House · November 23rd, 2008, 07:04 AM

Don't know anything about those brands but keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Recognized brands like Sanken, Countryman, Tram, Sennheiser, etc run between 5 to 10 times the prices you're quoting and there's a reason for they do.

Seth Bloombaum · November 23rd, 2008, 02:13 PM

For a low-cost lav terminated with 3.5mm, people seem to be happy with the Giant Squid mics.

November 23rd, 2008, 02:08 AM	#1
Tim Sargent Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny Shropshire, England Posts: 145	Anyone used the Hama LM09 Tie Clip Mic? Needing to get a few tie mics (wired) for some interviews coming up... and looking at the HAMA LM09. Around the £20 mark. I picked up 2 tie mics from Maplin to see what the quality was like, and was pretty shocked. Lots of hiss and ground noise. Are the Hama's likely to be the same? The specs are: * Hama Tie Clip Microphone LM-09 * High-performance, clip-on microphone. Ideal as a reporter’s microphone in the video area. Supplied with clip and windshield. * Characteristic: omnidirectional * Frequency range: 50 – 16 000 Hz * Sensitivity: - 65 dB ± 3 dB * Impedance: 900 ohms * Cable: 6 m, with 3.5 mm mono jack plug * Adapter:6.3 mm mono and 1.5 V battery (not included) If you have bought this mic, can you let me know your thoughts? Im basically looking for decent quality with no hiss or noise. If there is something else you can recommend, please do. Many thanks

November 23rd, 2008, 07:04 AM	#2
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Don't know anything about those brands but keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Recognized brands like Sanken, Countryman, Tram, Sennheiser, etc run between 5 to 10 times the prices you're quoting and there's a reason for they do. __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

November 23rd, 2008, 02:13 PM	#3
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	For a low-cost lav terminated with 3.5mm, people seem to be happy with the Giant Squid mics.