http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Topic: A good Lavalier Microphone en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:22:07 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47417 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:46:39 +0000 candjvideo 47417@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I actually bought a lavalier mic off of Ebay and paid far less than $150 and have been very satisfied with it.  I remember just searching under camcorder mic. I have used it on several shoots and it has worked like a charm everytime.  </p> <p>However, on the flipside, I took a chance on a wireless lavalier unit on Ebay and that was just horrible.  So much noise that I could not use it.  But on wireless, it is more difficult to cut any corners without having a HUGE impact on quality.  </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47400 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:27:43 +0000 LKraemer456 47400@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Cool. Two great tips. Thanks! I hadn't searched on Ebay under lav.  Signal to Noise...Good to know!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47396 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:29:56 +0000 XTR-91 47396@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you're willing to take somewhat of a risk, you should try eBay. As Rob said, small lapel microphones are not cheap mics. If you want a good lav mic that is new, you should consider raising your budget.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&amp;_nkw=lav+mic&amp;_sacat=See-All-Categories">http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&amp;_nkw=lav+mic&amp;_sacat=See-All-Categories</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47395 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:40:17 +0000 robgrauert 47395@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You won't find a good wireless lav for $150.</p> <p>Just go to B&amp;H and look what's in your price range. The spec to look for is the Signal-to-Noise Ratio. 64dB is good. 74dB is very good. 84dB is outstanding. </p> <p>I use the Sony ECM-44B. It's not $150; it actually seems to have gone up in price on B&amp;H. I think it's worth the extra $$ though. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47392 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:04:30 +0000 LKraemer456 47392@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I need a decent Lavalier microphone that is $150.00 or under.  It can be wired or wireless.  Of course I'd prefer wireless, but I've heard for that price the quality would be much better on a wired mic.</p> <p>I'm making 10 minute educational videos on parenting, self-esteem, etc. (a trainer giving a lesson with a flip chart, or role play with one other person, mostly indoors).</p> <p>I have a Canon XH-A1, which has left and right XLR inputs.  It has phantom power if I need it.</p> <p>Please make suggestions.  I've looked at Audio Technica AT803, ATPro70, ECM 44B.  It's hard to tell what's good.</p> <p>Thanks,</p>