Buyer’s Guide: Things To Consider When Buying A LENSGO Lapel / Lavalier Microphone
The lavalier microphone (also called lapel mic) is the smallest mic ever created in the recording device industry. Its size, shape, mobility, flexibility, and convenience of usage have made them the most sought-after mic for on-stage performances, speeches, singing concerts, interviews, and recording purposes. It’s a small clip-on mic that is hardly noticeable if you didn’t observe it precisely.
Mostly, they are dynamic mics that are more suitable for general applications such as theater, newscasters, sports reporters, interviews, podcasts, public speaking, presentations, on-stage performance and also can be used as an external microphone for DSLRs.
There are only a few criteria that you need to take into consideration when reviewing the LENSGO’s lav mics, and Thus, it’s quite straight-forward in deciding and choosing the most suitable one for you.
1) Compatibility
There are some compatibility issues you should take into consideration when choosing the LENSGO lapel/Lav mic. You have to make sure it consists of MiCon connector system where you can connect it with different types of wireless systems, cameras, portable recording devices, and consoles.
2) Wireless or Wired?
Fortunately, you can use these microphones in both wireless and wired systems. However, it depends on the mic you choose. Some may work better on the wireless. Whereas, some may only work great on the wired system.
However, it also depends on the movements of your sound sources. If the lav mic wearer needs to move around during recording, you better get a wireless lav mic for him/her.
3) Your Budget
The lapel mic itself is relatively inexpensive. There are not much price differences in general. However, it will be at a significantly higher price if you opt for the high-end models. Furthermore, it will cost you even more if you want to go for the wireless lav microphone systems.
