Reviews
Excellent Wireless Microphone Solution
I'm a photographer and photojournalist just starting out into videography, and one of the first things you realise is that the onboard microphone on whichever camera you have, just will not cut it once you start getting into more professional scenarios, and an off camera mic is the best way to go about resolving the problem. I was after a wireless microphone system that was affordable and capable of the kind of stuff I was looking to use it for. This particular one, met the criteria I was after as it includes a lav mic for pinning to someone’s collar for interview type material as well as a plug-in stubby mic for recording ambient and environmental sound, which is great for things like group interviews etc.The instructions that come with the kit are basic but easy enough to follow and I was up and running pretty much straight away. You insert the batteries, power on both units and press the channel button to cycle between the six channels and pick the one that works best without any interference. One of the units has volume controls under the battery flap, and this is the one that attaches to the camera. Having volume control from 1-20 is super handy as you can adjust on the fly as necessary. Each unit also has a switch to change between mic input and line input if you want to wirelessly transmit from a constant audio source like a music player.All the cables you will need are included and you can be up and running straight out of the box. There is a wired lav mic, as well as a stubby plug in mic. An additional wind shield is also included in the kit which is a nice touch as these things always seem to get lost. The wireless range in my testing has been good so far, and I’ve only used it up to around 20 metres away, but the signal has been crisp with no interference or drop out. Overall, I am genuinely happy with this kit; it’s super easy to use and the quality is definitely up to scratch.
08/05/2019