Sennheiser Wireless Lapel Mic.

I have 2 sets of the G2's and I like them a lot. (Got both for under $1K US) Many pro sound guys suggest switching out ME2 lavs for countrymen B6, but I think the ME2 are fine for my needs.

I set as follows:

transmitter sensitivity at -10db (lower further if loud talking or shouting)
receiver output at +12 db max
set the camera to line
turned the phantom power off on the camera
adjust the levels on the camera.
Each receiver is on a different frequency.
Monitoring with Sony 7506 head phones plugged into the camera.

You can hang 2 G2 receivers on the handle buckle on the HVX.
 
When I picked up my G2's I was coming from a cheap uhf mic and I was really impressed with the quality. I'm sure the countrymen mics are better, but I'd say try the sennheiser ones before making a decision. I was pleasently surprised.
 
I've got a G2 system, but never used the ME2 -- I have a Countryman B6 which I love. It's incredible how tiny that thing is, and it sounds fantastic.

The G2 itself hasn't let me down, although in the Audio section, they will tell you it's the bottom end of what you should consider for wireless work.
 
The lav included in your kit will work just fine. It just runs a little hot and doesn't sound as good as the more expensive mics. But it can get the job done, especially if you're short on money.

If you do have some money, go with the Countryman EMW or Tram TR-50. If you've got more money, then go with the B6 or Sanken Cos-11. You won't be sorry you upgraded. Check out some of the posts in the audio section.
 
I got the same set, despite the micro: i rember the dealer telling me that they are rather cheap and i payed a hundred bucks more to get a different sennheiser mic....if you are really interested, let me know, i can have a look for the mic-number.....however, i mostly connect it not directly to the HVX but to my Tascam HDP2..

i just did it to the HVX directly recently and found it difficult to level it via HVX, maybe i will try some tests with the settings Bosindy suggestet, it was a reading and differed a lot between screaming ant talking....!
 
With every HVX200 package that we put together, we end up quoting the 122G2 systems. Even if somebody says they want something else, we end up getting a call back and they change it back to the Sennheiser. So it's very popular on the sales side as well.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman
 
Also using the HVX with the G2, I don´t really like the sound of the ME2 so we´ll be upgrading soon and there are sometimes soundglitches/dropouts, due to the non-diversity of the G2...
But I don´t think there´s anything out there in this pricerange offering more bang for the buck... (Or?)
 
We've had a Sennheisers for quite some time, (but an upper end model). We just added the Countryman B6 since a client broke our Sennheiser cable last month. The sound is awesome, even for these older ears.

Sennheiser has always been a big name in audio, but since they came out with the "Evolution" series, they have deluded their product reputation. Not saying it's a bad thing to expand your offerings, but the name Sennheiser doesn't mean what it used to.

Take the advice from other G2 users.
 
Is it the 112/G2 ( M2 omni mic) or the 122/G2 (M4 cardiod mic) you use/sell most?

Here in EU, Sennheiser IS a big name, they just expanded the market with less expensive (but quality) gear like the Evo. Mics like the MKH60 are a 'low selfnoise' dream.
 
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xray said:
Is it the 112/G2 ( M2 omni mic) or the 122/G2 (M4 cardiod mic) you use/sell most?

Here in EU, Sennheiser IS a big name, they just expanded the market with less expensive (but quality) gear like the Evo. Mics like the MKH60 are a 'low selfnoise' dream.
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Hello Xray,

They have been selling equally. It just depends on the application. We can sell the individual lav too so if you want just one system and you want to be able to do an interveiw in a loud and quiet enviroment, you can get either the 112 or the 122 and the just purchase the other lav (omni or cardoid).

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman
 
What I learned when doing my research is for most uses an omni is recommended for lavs but there are specific applications you may want a more directional one. You may want to do a search in the audio section as to the particular reasons.
 
I once did a shoot in downtown Seoul for a corporate client. We interviewed the subject (all this using the G2s with the Sennheiser lavs) and then grabbed a bunch of B-Roll of the subject at work, on the phone, etc. We then had the subject go down to the streetcorner of a busy intersection, approximately 600 - 1000 feet away from me (I was on the roof top of the client's high rise building). I was zoomed in as tight on the subject as possible. The subject then said something to the effect of "I love my job!" while raising hands in the air...at that point I zoom out fast to reveal the big city.

I know it was not an hour's dialogue to be captured, but I never had one hit or dropout in the audio during setup and execution of the shot. I was impressed with the little G2 for that.

Regards,

Cre8tive
 
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