Rode PinMic

I'm not real hot on their kevlar reinforced cable, it's not as durable as the "regular" cables on our Countryman mics. Since switching a couple months ago I've already had several cable get wrecked. And now that you can't unscrew the cable from the mic. element there is little point to this design.
 
I've used the (forerunner) Ricksonix pin mic (which I think Rode bought-out and/or copied) and it sounded good.
I don't think $250 is exorbitant, most pro lavs cost at least that and more.. The tiny B6 for instance would cost around $300 with a TA-x or 1/8" plug. If it solves a hiding/mounting problem, it's worth much more, considering the cost of ADR.

"I'm not real hot on their Kevlar reinforced cable"
Rode's MiCon connector system doesn't have a stellar reputation either.
 
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Rick R said:
I don't think $250 is exorbitant, most pro lavs cost at least that and more.
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I wasn't trying to say $250 is a lot but rather wondering if a $250 regular lav will sound much better than this lav or am I sacrificing quality for function/design.
 
The PinMic sounds very, very similar to the regular Rode Lavalier, and I suspect they use the same capsule just with a different mounting arrangement. The Rode Lav is also $250 and overall I would judge its quality as similar to others in its general price range. (BUT, every mic sounds different -- whether you will like the Rode is still a matter of taste and your particular application.)

As Greg_E points out, not having interchangeable cables on the lavs since the recent redesign is a definite bummer, but it doesn't affect the audio quality.

- Greg
 
So far I'm mixed on the Micon connector, it's stronger than the cables to this point. But it is a very tiny connector which means it doesn't take much to make it quit working.

If you take care of your gear, none of this should be too much of a problem, but treat it like it is much more valuable so it will last.

And as said, if it solves a problem, then it has a value. Most decent lav. mics. are in the $300 range so they are cheaper.
 
"If you take care of your gear, none of this should be too much of a problem, but treat it like it is much more valuable so it will last."
For sure, but unfortunately, the transmitter & mic are usually out of our immediate control when placed on an actor or other wearer, who are (more times than not), in a huge rush to get rid of 'it' as quickly as possible.. which usually means yanking it by the cable despite being instructed to wait for a sound dept. person to de-mic them </end rant>.
 
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