Microphones



How to test a microphone

 

Lavalier (Lav) Microphones


RodeLink Wireless Lav System

Tests

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-VYFr4ZNBQ

  • Impressive quality and distance.
  • It seemed to get messed up by obstructions more than anything, so it would be useful to see an obstruction test.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MRHQ8G8dxo&t=6m51s

  • Skip to 6:50 for the actual test.
  • Impressive quality and distance.
  • There were no obstructions in the video, so it's unclear how it will perform if there are partial obstructions (eg a car passing in front of you).



Shotgun Microphones

Rode VideoMic Pro Compact VMP Shotgun Microphone

Wind Muffs

Tests