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February 8th, 2009, 08:22 AM | #1 |
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Lavalier (tie clip) mic recommendations
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I originally posted this query in the V1U forum but i think its better i ask this in here. I am looking for a decent lavalier mic that I can use with my Sony V1. I want it to do interviews when I am traveling - so weight is important. Ideally I would like it to power itself from the XLR socket on my cam. Something like the Sony ECM-55B but without the battery power adapter / unit. |
February 8th, 2009, 09:03 AM | #2 |
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Lav-cheap option
I can think of a number of "majors" with excellent options.
Just thinking if you are like me, I use lav's infrequently. Bought a giant-squid-audio-lab.com lav with unbalanced inputs. May want to look there... If you intend to use it frequently, I doubt this would hold up as well as a Senn, countryman or Sony, any of which are good choices. Incidentally, Rycote makes some one-use windscreens that work pretty well on Lavs. |
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February 8th, 2009, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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thanks.
its seems the xlr cable alone would be heavy to travel with! it might not be super high quality but it receives good reviews - what about this one? Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : ATR35s Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone comes with a 20foot cable! I just dont know how to connect to my cam that has xlr inputs??? |
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February 10th, 2009, 01:25 PM | #7 |
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Hi,
I have the 3.5 to xlr adapter but it doesnt appear to work on my v1e. The mic works - i checked it on another non xlr cam. So I guess there is an issue with my v1e and the 3.5 to xlr adapter... Anyone have any ideas ?? thanks. |
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After using Lectrosonic, Sony, Countryman, and Sanken. The Tramm TR50 is a dream come true. Highly recommend the Tramm.
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February 10th, 2009, 02:55 PM | #9 |
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Countryman B6, Sanken COS-11, Sennheiser MKE-2 would be at the top of list - Dan Brockett did a nice write up Audio In Close Up - Which Lavalier Should I Use?"
Depending on the shoot, sometimes it's nice to have two lavs. A flat style like the Tramm or Countryman EMW. Or if you can find 'em, I'm diggin' on the Ricsonix Pin mic. |
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What kind of adapter - 3.5mm to XLR doesn't say much. I'm betting the mic isn't getting power.
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Hi, Sorry for being vague!
The mic is powered itself - the ATR35 is a fairly low end mic. It works fine plugged into my prosumer cam details here: Audio-Technica - Microphones, headphones, wireless microphone systems, noise-cancelling headphones & more : ATR35s Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone The XLR to 3.5 adatpter detailed here: RØDE Microphones "The VXLR is used to convert a Mono 3.5 mm mini-jack to a 3 pin XLR" As far as I can tell they should work together with my Sony V1e.... |
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If the mic is self-powered, it would have some kind of in-line battery or transformer module. (Unless it's dynamic) Otherwise a standard 1/8" to XLR-M adaptor would NOT works as most lavs need bias power, aka plug-in power.
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Brendan: dumb question: is the battery in the enclosure installed correctly and has adequate power left in it? The website lists it as a condensor and therefore has a power source, ie. a battery. Otherwise, Steve may well be on the right track with the Mic vs. Line comment.
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The ATR35s is self-powered with an A76 button battery, so it should work, where the Sennheiser and Tram mikes, which expect a small power from the recorder (3-5 volts, I believe) won't. Beware getting the button battery in backward --- the markings on the ATR35 case are hard to read. If you do, the mike will work --- badly --- and lead to head-scratching as to the problem, so watch the polarity.
Audio-Technica makes a variety of wired lavs that use a small power pack with an AA battery or phantom 48V....we have an AT803 that works fine with the Canon XHa1 phantom power. We issue the ATR35s---good bang for the buck, imho --- with the Edirol R09 recorder kits that the reporters use. If your camera has a 1/8" mike input you can use it directly, or with the Rode mini-to-xlr adapter that was mentioned previously...but only because it has it's own power supply, the Rode won't help you with a miniature lav that needs external power. /Battle Vaughan /miamiherald.com video team |
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