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Which Lav Mic Sounds Best? Blind Comparison of 6 Sub $200 Lavalier Microphones
We’ve done a bunch of episodes on lavalier microphones including reviews, technique, which recorders they work best with and, well, maybe we’ve been a little too obsessed with lavalier microphones.
But one thing we have not done is blindly pit them one against the other to see which one sounds best—by that I mean, not tell you which is which, just let you listen to each one where the talent speaks the same dialogue. Well, here’s your big chance!
Once you have listened to the episode, make sure to check back next week or if you just cannot wait, check to see which mic is which over at http://learnlightandsound.com/2014/08/26/which-lav-mic-sounds-best/
This episode shot with the following:
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Photoflex Starlite QL:
https://geni.us/0T9BQUH
Photoflex Large SilverDome nxt Soft Box:
https://geni.us/KTCq
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Limo Studio 650 Watt Fresnel (kicker light)
https://geni.us/FSx0W
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Fotodiox 508A LED Light (used as a kicker to camera left, behind talent)
https://geni.us/GqjWpwU
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Westcott Photo Basics 5-in-1 Reflector (Fill)
https://geni.us/Cejfq
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Gray Card--Lastolite EZ Balance
https://geni.us/BXJKIg
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Panasonic GH4 (Wide shot camera):
https://geni.us/iUbfB
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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 micro 4/3 Lens
https://geni.us/6qcvRx
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Atomos Ninja II HD Recorder
https://geni.us/HvBj
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Nikon D600 (Close Shot Camera):
https://geni.us/C1Jm
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Nikon 105mm f/1.8 AiS Lens (Close cam lens):
https://geni.us/CugMR
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Zoom H1 Audio Recorder
https://geni.us/YKqt
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Tascam DR-60D Audio Recorder
https://geni.us/5W2p
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Music copyright Curtis Judd 2011
Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.
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