What Lav mic set to buy?

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Polaroid22

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Hello,

I am looking for a cheap wireless Lav setup (-300€). That I can use to mic up people outdoors. What set should I buy?
I am using a ursa mini pro and a zoom h6. Not sure what the best quality would be to record into the ursa mini pro, or in the zoom h6.

Any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!
 
Sub three hundred euro?? Nothing! Don't bother wasting your money.

But you might be able to get a secondhand Sony UWP-D11 for that price (or if very luck maybe maybe even a Lectrosonics 200 series for a little bit more if you stretch your budget)
 
Maybe you could find a used Sennheiser G2 or G3 system for that price. But all the suggestions here so far will take a while to find (used, in good condition, etc), and won't really be up to the image quality of your camera. As for comparing audio on your Ursa to your Zoom, do some experiments... could be the Ursa's audio input works well enough for basic interview dialog. At least, that's my opionion as a location sound mixer.

And looks like a new RodeLink system might be a small stretch to your budget (depending on VAT, etc). Some experieneced people here seem satisfied with that system's performance. Some of those people will hopefully chime in here.
 
Jim Feeley said:
And looks like a new RodeLink system might be a small stretch to your budget (depending on VAT, etc). Some experieneced people here seem satisfied with that system's performance. Some of those people will hopefully chime in here.
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Great system; easy to use, reliable and cheap.
 
Imamacuser said:
A used RodeLink is probably your cheapest usable option or possibly an AudioTechnica System 10.
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But neither would I recommend at all.

Maybe on cheap whatever no budget shoots when standards matter less, but he owns an URSA Mini Pro? Surely he his beyond that level?

Maybe he is just a videographer who needs a channel or two in a pinch for simple sit down interviews and such, and will still hire a soundie for most of his other shoots when it is needed.
 
Snark Alert:

The OP has asked the question that results in rolling eyes from most audio pros: I have a $5000+ camera and want great (wireless) audio for $400.

Best Regards
Grant
 
Haha yeah, I never do audio. But was planning on doing a small free personal documentary project where I could use a LAV setup for some interviews outdoor or in cars. After this project I prob will never use it again, unless I get hired maybe for doing some interviews or something. So maybe I should up the budget a bit then, maybe find a used sennheiser set.
 
Why not put a decent lav into the H6 (Oscar makes decent bang for buck), use a clapper board (or just clap your hands in front of camera (sync)), and put the H6 on the subject (Zoom makes a belt clip)? Will have better quality than wireless and no chance of interference (can't monitor is the major drawback; perhaps not an issue given your use case/budget).
 
Polaroid22 said:
Haha yeah, I never do audio. But was planning on doing a small free personal documentary project where I could use a LAV setup for some interviews outdoor or in cars. After this project I prob will never use it again, unless I get hired maybe for doing some interviews or something. So maybe I should up the budget a bit then, maybe find a used sennheiser set.
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Small doco? Then never use them again? Seems like the perfect reason to hire and not buy!

jcs said:
Why not put a decent lav into the H6 (Oscar makes decent bang for buck), use a clapper board (or just clap your hands in front of camera (sync)), and put the H6 on the subject (Zoom makes a belt clip)? Will have better quality than wireless and no chance of interference (can't monitor is the major drawback; perhaps not an issue given your use case/budget).
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Or buy the Tascam DR10L
 
I keep looking at the cheap kits, and keep looking, and keep looking... Notice I didn't say buying. Ikan recently announced that they are dealing the Comica brand, that lends a little credence to the brand and they have several single systems that fall in your price range. But I'm still not sure. Even the names one would normally trust have been letting me down at work, the transmitters seem fragile, at least for student use.
 
Yeah even Rode, which is the best of the best when it comes to the "budget brands" still is a let down with the RodeLinks with various flaws such as their bulk and excessive RF spray
 
I'd buy a used G3 and resell it. It will cost you almost nothing and if you are careful, you may break even or even make money on the deal. One sold recently for $300.
 
jcs said:
Why not put a decent lav into the H6 (Oscar makes decent bang for buck), use a clapper board (or just clap your hands in front of camera (sync)), and put the H6 on the subject (Zoom makes a belt clip)? Will have better quality than wireless and no chance of interference (can't monitor is the major drawback; perhaps not an issue given your use case/budget).
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If possible, I would do that given your circumstances, especially if the people are sitting or standing in one place since you can run back the H6 (or anything else) to yourself and monitor the levels by your camera (which is what I do with the H1).

Even if I have an audio budget, I still choose a recording set up like this for simple interviews (slightly different equipment) because 99% of people on earth will not notice a difference in the audio quality between a setup like that and something that's much more expensive.

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The DR-10L is also a strong consideration (as mentioned above) because of its price, and I think it would be good to have in the kit regardless.

If wireless is a must, I'm all in for the RodeLink system.
 
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