I'll be nice... you are generally right but missed a few things for example - when you use the Rode lav, it's going into a transmitter and compressed, converted, etc as opposed to being hardlined for the comparison. While that won't affect the quality of the lav, it may affect the quality a little due to the quality of the ADC and pres. Another thing is that while lavs are omnidirectional, they are on your chest thereby changing the polar pattern they were tested with to more of a boundary layer mic. That will pick up your chest resonance (more bass) and might even put the lav off axis to your mouth if it's underneath your mouth. Add to that clothing noise when the lav must be hidden or cable transfer, other sounds may be heard (heartbeats, for example). This is why us in the film industry spend years mastering the art of laving up people in various wardrobes. I've hidden lavs and transmitter packs on guys wearing skin tight shirts and girls wearing sports bras. Best of all, you never know when you hear it because we use much higher quality lavs and transmitters than the Rode. DPA 6060s with Core on a pro digital UHF transmitter like an Audio Limited, Wisycom, Zaxcom, Shure or Lectrosonics will sound far better when I place it than anyone using a 2.4GHz lav system. I could go on but I need to get back on set. Great video dude.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely recommend checking out the captions in a few areas where I mention you specifically screaming to the heavens at a few points. 😉😁 My main angle here is that lavs are really great but also cause a lot of headaches to solo creators who don't necessarily have the time or experience to master them.
@SoundSpeeds
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Achievement Unlocked.
@cwichura
2 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with what Allen did not want to directly say, which is heavily slam the R0DE lav. It sounds terrible compared to your studio and shotgun mics...
@mattwruff
2 жыл бұрын
We came at it from both sides and meet in the same place at the end... Lav's are great if your using great Lav SYSTEMS it not just the light mic at the end of the wire!
@mrgreenguy
Жыл бұрын
I know this is a video about mics, but god your background is so cool, and your shirt matches the style perfectly. Also, I noticed you have an interesting aspect ratio, I didn't know KZitem took 2:1 so well. Anyway, love this video and your style :)
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I like to use 2:1 sometimes because I think it looks really good on newer phones (and I just like it 😁 ). But turns out KZitem is pretty awesome at accepting all kinds of aspect ratios. I've experimented with some pretty wide/anamorphic files and it handles them flawlessly.
@baileystone8395
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Tom! One of my favourite uses for a lavalier microphone is to get some ambient noise on set, or even if I have a camera at the back of a hall, and can't get a line out from the mixer, I can just tape a lav mic near the stage, or on the talent, and get better audio than I could normally.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I like that- super smart!
@JoeCastellon
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the comedic relief of your videos. Today I learned that omnidirectional comes from the mic nom nom nom noming on the audio all around 👌🏻
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I mean, that's just a scientific fact. 🧪
@HeriocAngels
2 жыл бұрын
Saw someone filming on the street, their sound engineer used both lavs and a shotgun/boom and then later mixed the two audios together, great idea 💡
@HeriocAngels
2 жыл бұрын
For anyone wanting to hear the ^ video example, it was from this: kzitem.info/news/bejne/taN416OtnqigiXY
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of that! I think it’s supposed to help give high quality sound without losing the feel of the environment.
@SoundSpeeds
2 жыл бұрын
Depends. It's not always a great solution. Tom, you and I should do another call. This is my world.
@mtmccornack
2 жыл бұрын
yesterday I walked though someones setup while taking some foley of public spaces... my kids had no clue and were talking and talking, meanwhile I saw the techie get more and more frustrated.... I just smirked!
@csmvideoproductions7359
Жыл бұрын
I shoot corporate video and I use a lavaliere mic for one reason and one reason only….redundancy. I boom an overhead shotgun because that is ultimately the sound quality That I want. The Lav is my backup in case of clipping, unintended ambient noise and/or an issue with no audio to my primary channel. I will have the Lav going to a different channel. It saved me on a job once where my Sennheiser MKE-416 picked up the ambient noise going on in the hallway. My lavaliere mic was the audio source that I was able to retrieve the cleanest sound from.
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. I'm sure your clients are super happy (even if they don't actually know what you're doing 😁).
@csmvideoproductions7359
Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck -You can never have too much insurance. Imagine a client paying you thousands of dollars for a production and then a day or two later asking them to shoot again because you have no audio of their interview. That is too terrifying a scenario for me to envision. I’d never hear from that client again. Keep up the excellent content. Good stuff.
@PiXimperfect
2 жыл бұрын
Came for the lesson, stayed for the jokes 😌
@M3LV
2 жыл бұрын
I really like this! As a podcaster, I think it's smart! You can record a high quality separate MP3 for Soundcloud with your Icon microphone ;and, someone could record a video podcast with your shotgun or Lavalier (or both) for KZitem (or where ever! ). I kinda hate having to download the the audio mp3 from anchor or converting in VLC, but for now its the only way I can move my files around. Just having them ready and available would make my life so much easier. Thank you for providing some solid insight! The puns make the morning coffee so much better lol ! GJ thumbs up!
@ChristmasClatter
2 жыл бұрын
Very timely for me. I'm traveling in October and have been considering grabbing the DJI Mic to take with me.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh yes, a little portable wireless system is awesome.
@prajay9657
5 ай бұрын
I have seen but had no clue about lavalier microphones, now I know something about not only lavalier, but studio and boom mics, thank you for the fun watch @tombuck
@wilhelm_jonsson
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and some very good points. Comparing a $100 lav to a $500 studio mic/$1200 boom mic isn't that fair though. There are big differences between lavs and there are some great ones out there. You should test a DPA lav, like the 4060 I use or a 6060, and you'd be amazed at how close to a boom it sounds!!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I'd definitely be interested to see the quality boost of a super high end lav 👍
@promiseguy02
2 жыл бұрын
You are the best as always sir! 💯
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@GuilDormeus
2 жыл бұрын
Lavs are dope! What I did once for a seminar is put two lavs on my client and it came out great. One Comica wireless mic and a H4n pro. Both we in his suit pockets and the lavs were clipped to his tie
@promiseguy02
2 жыл бұрын
Two lavs sounds different? Awesome! 😍
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen people have two lavs at once but I never knew why. Always assumed it was a backup or something 🤷🏻♂️
@xtraceex
2 жыл бұрын
Yep - backup. A few years ago doing live network news, the anchors' lav died on-air (lost battery volts / phantom), and everyone went to doubling up after that embarrassment.
@GuilDormeus
2 жыл бұрын
@@xtraceex makes sense
@nedzeppelin
2 жыл бұрын
I loved this. Tom, I wanted to let you know that my life as Odysseus looking for a voice mic I can speak into while playing drums has come to a happy end. I got the DPA 4488. They gave me a loaner to test for a couple of weeks, and I'm hooked. Unfortunately, I'm waiting for own to arrive, now, and made my first youtube drum lesson video with my old sportscaster headset today. It's called, "Birds & Bees: The unfortunate anatomy of the drumstick". I'm still watching and re-watching your videos every week. Thanks so much for all the wonderful help you're putting out into the world Tom. OK, I'm going to go make another video :) :) :) :) :)
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow this is awesome! I've seen the 4488, but I didn't really know what it was. I never would've thought about something like that! Great idea. hopefully yours gets to you soon!
@FILMTOPIA
2 жыл бұрын
Now I know the origin of "omnidirectional" thanks Tom, thanks 🙏
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Very scientific and very accurate.
@DetailVideo
2 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video! Also big props for the seamless audio edit 👏
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It can definitely be jarring to keep cutting between different mics sometimes 😁
@aroncontinuousconversation
2 жыл бұрын
0:20 cool shot! I have to catch up with your videos.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
How dare you not stay caught up constantly?!
@OITW
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this video ever since I saw it on your upload queue! I have been shooting with an on board shotgun mic for the longest time, and I’ve really been wanting a lav for wide/long shots when I’m out in the wild. Been mainly looking for info on how the set up is, and how much environmental sound is lost, if at all. This video is a good push to help finalize the purchase!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you get a good one! There are a few audio pros in the comments here you have mentioned some of the other gear needed to really make a lav sound it's best. I should've included an outdoor test, because I think it does sound significantly better outside, which is where you'll be using it the most. 👍
@DavidSenteno
2 жыл бұрын
Now the word microphone sounds weird to me and I’ll be thinking about it all day. Thanks for sharing.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry that I broke your brain 🫠
@rodrigomurta84
6 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
@tombuck
6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@beyond2809
2 жыл бұрын
I had been considering a lavalier mic for some time--mostly because I tend to use my hands a lot when talking and often end up hitting my microphone! However, I don't have the best environment for an omnidirectional mic and your video helped me to save some money! (This is a first... I'm usually throwing money around after watching one of your reviews) So I'll be sticking with my Podmic for now. Thank you!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh yes, I too am guilty of smacking the mic because I move my hands too much. 🫠
@gunn1ng
2 жыл бұрын
Although generally omnidirectional, a lavalier underneath clothing works really well in a hard surface environment, arguably better than cardioid shotguns in my experience.
@ChristianVedder
2 жыл бұрын
I shouldn't encourage you, but I gotta admit some of your play -on- words still crack me up! Like this one at 2:05!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
That was one of those delightfully unplanned puns 😁
@LucasDegen
Жыл бұрын
I've been using the Rode Lav for two years for remote podcasting, before moving to the Rode USB and Riverside for remote podcasting. But still if you ask me, for starting a podcast, the Rode Lav is the best quality/price mic on the market the start with. I even want to use it to quick record a podcast when I don't have my ultra podcast studio available for me. So you want to start podcasting on a budget, go for the Rode Lav mic!
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
It's a really great lav! Definitely one of the easiest-to-get-good-results lavs I've used.
@PeterLindgrenVlogs
2 жыл бұрын
Ok, you were kneeling when you looked at the guitars... I KNOW IT!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I was standing in the basement!
@ykhemani
5 ай бұрын
Hi Tom! I find myself coming back to this video as I evaluate the Shure CVL lavalier microphone in the context of a wireless microphone system. The reason I think this mic may work for me is that it has a cardioid pick up pattern. I'm using it with the Shure BXL14. Is it a compromise relative to a boom mic, yes. But as you mentioned, the lavalier microphone is great when you want to be able to move around. Thanks again for this video.
@tombuck
5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I've been trying to learn so much about lav mics over the past year or so. Choosing between omnidirectional and cardioid is definitely a big factor!
@onocoffee
2 жыл бұрын
I wish people would keep the lavs on their body because when you hand hold them they tend to be more tinny sounding. By keeping it on your chest you get more resonance and most lavs are already on the tinny side so the resonance really helps. I don't know if you do much field work but the WirelessGO2's internal recording feature saved my butt during an interview I was shooting and the cameras kept overheating. I was able to record clean audio and rebuild the interview with b-roll. It's the best feature of the G2.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
It definitely irks me when I see a lav being handheld, but in the end, it's helping to give better audio than without it, so I'm happy people want decent audio. It's just so inconvenient to hold!
@williamburkholder769
Жыл бұрын
Why do I like your lavaliere mic more than the studio mic? The Sennheiser sounds absolutely great, but not relative to its additional cost. Personally, I love my EV RE-20 for narrations (used it for 43 years), but the Røde Lavaliere 2 I bought for our DJI mic kit sounds really, really good. With a little EQ and compression, it is more than fine for interviews and budget film dialog. It does present concealment challenges, but a hole punch and some URSA Soft Circles usually fixes the issue with the front-facing capsule.
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
I've really been trying to work on my lav mic positioning and EQ since making this video, and I've definitely learned a lot. I'm currently using Sennheiser's new EW-DP wireless system and really love it.
@JasonHoffmanYT
2 жыл бұрын
The technical content of your channel is worth the subscription. But let’s all be honest, the COMEDIC GOLD is is why we are here!
@OurLifestylePodcast
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@tombuck
8 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@Colombo5218
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb! Thank you. A pleasure listening to you.
@tombuck
11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! That's such an awesome compliment 🙏
@Tudor_Mateescu
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of studio mics too. The Earthworks Icon Pro microphone sounds great 👍
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I love it. I was pretty late to discovering Earthworks, but they're absolutely fantastic.
@SylvereNazaire
2 жыл бұрын
People often forget about one type mic often used for miking moving subjects: The headset/earset microphone! These are useful because it's more common for these to have a directional polar pattern (cardioid, super/hyper-cardioid, etc.) and, because they mounted on your head or ear they often sound better than lavaliers. One of the reasons lavaliers don't sound the best is because they get attached to your chest, headset/earset mics just avoid that whole issue.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
100% you're right, didn't even occur to me here and definitely serves a really valuable purpose!
@perola1966
2 жыл бұрын
Great video on when to use and when not to use a lav mic. Earlier I use an lav mic on for video narration on my chest with a Rode Wireless Go. As you mentioned it is omni directional mic and apart from picking up my voice it also picked up my heartbeat, which was audiable when editing the sound later.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard of mics picking up heartbeats! I've never had that happen, but it's super interesting. I guess if you were filming a horror movie, it could potentially add to the intensity of a scene 😁
@sidepieceseason1414
Жыл бұрын
Tom! Thanks for the consistently great data. I am dreaming of that MKH50...
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
It's such a great mic! It feels really good to find a tool like that where it just totally solves a problem and then you never have to worry about it again.
@sidepieceseason1414
Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck I have G.A.S. & need to work on leveling up my content before I spend that type of money, but when the time is right it is going to be MKH50 all day!
@marcosluna7792
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Love the audio editing
@waynewrz
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info. Plaid is rad and I’m glad it hid your mic well.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Always glad for plaid 🥸
@mattwruff
2 жыл бұрын
WOW, you were pouring on the PUNs this week. You need to clarify that most Lav Mic's need power. Wireless Mic transmitters generally supply that power. If you want to use a Lav as a Wired Mic you have to supply power to it Rode sells a thing (Rode VXLR Pro) and then you would turn phantom power on and it will reduce the power to somewhere around 5 volts. The Rode Lav isn't that great of a mic, to be honest. I use Shure TL48's but hey there $450 dollars. The new DJI Wireless kit is the best of the consumer one I think. Being a Church sound guy for over 50 years I used more wireless mics than wired mics. You need things that most KZitemrs (except Curtis Judd/and the like) know very little about. The normal signal chain for a Law is from the receiver it goes into a Compressor/De-esser/etc (DBX 286s) and then into an EQ before it is even recorded. Now it is true My Shure TL48 can't totally compete (it would be much closer than you would think) with an excellent Mic like the EarthWorks Icon and MKH50. It can beat a Rode Pod Mic or others in that class. When recording out of a studio it's good to have everything double Mic! So you would use a Shotgun Mic and a Lav.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I think this is why it's tough for lav mics in situations like mine. It feels like they require a lot of knowledge/effort/gear that a typical "solo creator" isn't going to have or want to invest the time into. Probably being a bit general there, but it just seems like there are so many other options that are so much easier to hit the ground running with.
@punchtravelchannel
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining this complicated subject!
@orvet
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Top jokes. A bunch of new insights gained. ☀️
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
That's quite the win in my book!
@lm3xtra
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always, and it serves as a very smooth segue to a "lav' microphone systems' comparison video series" (please 🙏).
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
That's a super interesting idea! I would definitely need to learn a lot more about lav mics, but that's probably not a terrible thing to do.
@ImpressiveTony
2 жыл бұрын
I could have definitely used this video a couple months ago, when I was testing all these different types of mics for my channel. lol I think I'll stick with the boom mic for now (Oktava MK-012). I value not having a mic arm in the frame, and it's got way better audio than any of the lav mics I've tried.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard great things about the Oktava!
@ImpressiveTony
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck It can be hard to find, but the sound, at least on my voice, is fantastic for the price.
@jayel27
2 жыл бұрын
Ah the trend of holding a random mic as if it was unplanned and not considered. Let’s hope it does soon. Great video 👌🏽
@TechAuditTV
2 жыл бұрын
1:54 I've watched this part 10 times and I'm still not sure if you're standing or on your knees
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Chopped off my shins like Cotton from King of the Hill 👍
@anickfontaine
2 жыл бұрын
I love your humour. You are a great teacher. Keep up your good work!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@NoorSkullz
Жыл бұрын
5:09 If your phone has a headphone jack you can run it through that and I've done it loads of times and it works well.
@MuggerRingo
Жыл бұрын
A video of how the audio is edited in the computer would be nice. Just a thought.
@PatrickRambles
2 жыл бұрын
Is that a monitor arm, you are using to elevate your Rodecaster?
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, any VESA mount will work 👍
@epi2045
2 жыл бұрын
The lavaliere “sound” for the most part sounds like I’m being sold Ginsu knives at a live demo stand at the state fair.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, it definitely evokes those kinds of memories 😁
@LucaDePazzi
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly never liked lav mics but you have the power to make them cool for me… you are expensive for me Tom! Great video 😁
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
haha, they're great to have as an option, but definitely not my personal first choice.
@LucaDePazzi
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck i’m the same yeah. I will give them a try for some outdoor recordings. Here in Scotland is superwindy so it may help a bit removing some wind noise 💪🏻
@coacharielandersson
4 ай бұрын
Appreciate this! Thank you:).
@Nordbiene
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, than You. Best regards from Germany, Kai the bee filmer :)
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kai! I couldn't bee more appreciative of the kind words!
@Nordbiene
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck 🤣😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@vickielawson3114
10 ай бұрын
Pedantic, but I wish people would call these what they are: lapel mics. Actual lavalier mics (larger and hung around the neck) haven’t been used since the 1970s.
@tombuck
10 ай бұрын
That's true, but for clarity (especially in videos) I usually default to whatever gets the point across easily (kind of like how saying "boom mic" is an easy way to refer to a mic mounted out of frame).
@EmDzei
2 жыл бұрын
Good points! I liked them. On my ears I liked most on your boom mic, second lavalier and surprise the studio microphone audio was worst.
@MichealColhoun
2 жыл бұрын
The puns! Great video as always Tom!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always 🙏
@Jakepf
Жыл бұрын
I often liked to mix the two mic recordings together to get a pretty good sound
@PaulSyng
2 жыл бұрын
Come for the tech but stay for the dad jokes! 😂😉❤️
@JohnE1387
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@tombuck
11 ай бұрын
You’re way too kind! Thanks for the support!
@mattconstance2196
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Tom. Currently deciding on what to do for a boom mic in the home studio for recording our webinars etc. We have the Wireless Go2 with Rode Lav, but the sound just isn't as warm and "authoritve" as the studio mic (Procaster) that we use. I know a boom won't be either but oh the decisions.....
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the boom. I'm in love with my MKH50, but it's really expensive. I've heard that the Rode NTG5 can get similar sound at a much lower price, but I haven't used it myself. The Deity S-Mic 2 might be worth looking into also. 👍
@mattconstance2196
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers @@tombuck I'll have a look in to the Deity the NTG5 is actually on the consideration list.
@heyjaywilson
2 жыл бұрын
I did that trend of holding my mic in my last vlog... I just didn't want to clip it at the time xD
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Anything that helps get better audio is a win in my book 😁
@ArpitGandhiMusic
10 ай бұрын
Your processing is amazing on the microphones. What is your chain looking like?!
@tombuck
10 ай бұрын
Wow thank you! I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing with lavs haha. For this video I didn't do too much. I like to play with the graphic EQ a bit in Final Cut just so it suits my voice and I sometimes use the parametric EQ to identify and cut out unpleasant frequencies. Then usually just a tiny bit of compression to help everything come together. 👍
@gunn1ng
2 жыл бұрын
At 8:48 the lavalier actually sounds best out of all the options you cut to.
@kamranheydari987
Жыл бұрын
Love your humor 😂
@michealpbeast2583
2 жыл бұрын
I have different types of mic. And sadly, I only used one so far out of two years. But at the same time. I only done IG interviews/conversations. So I use the studio mic with the arm on the desk. I wanna move onward and upward to more. But equipment is crazy expensive. My biggest problem is space. I have no room to expand or create my craft.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Space is definitely the enemy when it comes to anything audio/video related 😁 For what it's worth, finding solutions in small spaces can be a REALLY good creative exercise. You might be surprised at some of the cool stuff you can come up with!
@gaips
2 жыл бұрын
Try the DJI Mic or PicoGear PicoMic (dream form factor size).
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard great things about the DJI mic, but am not familiar with the PicoMic.
@gaips
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck look into the PicoGear PicoMic. It is the ideal size and form factor. Tiny and barely visible + 20 hour battery per use. I hope Røde takes notes on the PicoGear PicoMic and DJI Mics.
@137dylan
2 жыл бұрын
The Lavalier sounds good...and then you hear the studio one, which is sooo much better. Is there any particular reason you wear your watch on your right wrist?
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a lefty 😬
@Gamesandstuffstudio
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, It really does depend on what situation you need to cover with Audio. It has become acceptable to see microphones in the frame due to so many KZitemrs doing it. But sometimes you just need to not see the mics and allow the space for hands and other cameras to capture shots. Lapel micorphones are the professional option for almost all studio situations. News, Chat shows, game shows ETC. Dramas however use Booms and concealed.. The look of boom arms and big capsule mics in shot is a radio thing.. Standards are changing...
@piotrbandomir4378
Жыл бұрын
I've been watching you for a while now. Your broadcasts are very cool and help me make decisions. I have a small request. Could you please throw in a link to "Arm for Rodecaster Pro". At my place, in my country, the link you provided does not work.
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! If the link doesn't work in your area, you can search for any VESA arm. Since the RCP2 has a built in VESA mount, it'll work with any monitor arm. The one I have really isn't anything special, just something I found on Amazon.
@CriticalMassMedia_Video
10 ай бұрын
Great video. Terrible jokes, but I smiled anyway. Have just had an issue using a lavalier, but having watched this now realise that we set up incorrectly and next time going to use a boom as well and see which gets the best sound. Which was not quite the advice you offered but is what I took from this.
@tombuck
10 ай бұрын
As long as you took something positive away, I'm happy 👍
@ItsRyukin
2 жыл бұрын
So, The one thing that I’ve been having trouble with these lavalier is a very long cable. Sometimes when I try to keep it in a pocket, It’s just becomes a mess, entangled and it’s very annoying. (Especially when I don’t even use with a wireless mic) and I still have to keep my best to organize these. But I do have one and I’ve reviewed it 1 or 2 months ago. The only good thing about these is they’re cheaper than an expensive external mics like Røde, 7RYMS and etc. But I only trust my wireless mic with a lavalier mic though, The sounds is like nothing compared to when *NOT* using the wireless mic setup. (Except for a bit of a *bass* in the audio, But the audio stills sounds clear)
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, the long cables are always a struggle. It seems like no matter what, they magically end up getting tangled in an instant 😁
@Damoforce
2 жыл бұрын
Would a lav be best for area and rooms that are not sound treated and that hate a lot of reverb
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
That's a really great point and I think the answer is yes (or at least it's worth testing).
@notme188
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Tom. Does that VESA arm work for the orginal Rodecaster too? If so how does it work?
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately no, since it doesn't have the mount built in. But I've known people who have used a laptop arm with great results 👍
@Jakepf
Жыл бұрын
I've had amazingly difficult time finding a decent lavalier mic lol
@90fabiand
2 жыл бұрын
You come fore the tech reviews but you stay for the jokes.
@labrahamabraham9033
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much dear .Please guide me : How to Connect Wireless Lavalier Microphones to a Audio Amplifier ,with out a separate transmitter ,and receiver, like people connect it with a mobile and make KZitem videos etc.? If not is there any other method ?
@tombuck
9 ай бұрын
There are quite a few different ways to do this, but a lot of people just use something like the Rode Wireless ME and connect the receiver to their phone while using the transmitter as a mic (or attaching a lavalier mic to the transmitter).
@1dgram
Жыл бұрын
I'm sad that the Sennheiser went straight into the camera, not the best pre-amp.
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
The FX3 audio handle has a pretty outstanding preamp. I've been using it for I think 50+ projects at this point and have been super happy with it.
@PhillipRPeck
2 жыл бұрын
Love the straight on angle! Very Wes Anderson, super symmetrical. It would be cool if you did the same angle with an anamorphic lens if you have one that is wide enough. It was helpful to hear the different types of microphones in comparison and it was interesting that, to my ear, the lav mic held out in front sounded better than the lav mic attached to your chest. Maybe those pesky TikTokers are onto something
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, it did sound more clear when it was in front 😁 I'd LOVE using an anamorphic lens head one, but my widest one is a 50, which is still too tight for the space. I've heard rumors of Sirui coming out with a 24mm anamorphic, which would be awesome since that's the focal length I normally use. I'm always hesitant to use the front-on angle since I worry it makes the space feel too claustrophobic, so I'm happy to hear you like it!
@PhillipRPeck
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck It looked great. It's nice to have a couple different main angles for variety
@friedenstv
7 ай бұрын
What other gear do you use? As I understand THE MICROPGONE IS JUST ONE PART OF THE SYSTEM: BASE noise if you connect directly to the computer without mixer or other devices would be interesting to know
@ryanberry4348
4 ай бұрын
Hey! Love the channel! Can you do this through the pc software without usb? Say via vlr in an interface
@steaming_mangos
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have any true budget wireless transmitter recs? Your budget options were around $200, I'm referring to under $100, ideally under $50. I completely understand the need to spend money when it comes to audio, but if I just want to be understood and sound "fine" (maybe not *good*), I feel like there must be some decent options?
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, no. Even the $200 systems have quite a few weak points, so I think anything less than that is just going to cause you frustration (in my experience, truly reliable wireless systems start at around the $700 range like the Sennheiser G4, which I haven't owned personally but have use many times through work). You could always browse Amazon and read reviews to see if you can find a hidden gem, but I don't know of any that I would give a solid recommendation to off the top of my head. So depending on how you want to use it, getting a lav with a looooooong cable and running that into your camera/recorder might be the best way to go.
@luke_1234
2 жыл бұрын
Tom have you done a review of the Sony ZV E-10?
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't! It's a great camera but it's been so tough to find in stock. They're more widely available now, but I don't really need one (other than to use for tutorials and stuff) and I feel bad getting one of limited stock if there are other people searching for it. It really is a great camera though, and it's been my #1 recommendation for someone looking at diving into the world of "real" cameras.
@hsjawanda
Жыл бұрын
I thought the the MKH 50 sounded the best.
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
It’s such a great mic.
@christianoswald8606
Жыл бұрын
Do you have any mic recommendation for recording your voice in the car? I'd like to practice my speaking voice and intonation while driving. A lavalier would pick up too much of the surrounding noise, but for obvious reasons I can't put a microphone arm in front of me. Would appreciate any ideas! And thanks for the excellent video!
@tombuck
Жыл бұрын
It's funny you ask because I was just listening to a live stream yesterday where someone said they clip the Rode VideoMic Go to the sun visor in their car and run it into their phone. It'd probably pick up road noise, but it seems like a really nifty solution. I'm not 100% sure how they clipped it, but I think there are a bunch of different adapters out there that would make it pretty simple.
@christianoswald8606
Жыл бұрын
@@tombuck That actually sounds like a pretty good way to do it. I'll give it a shot! Thanks a lot!
@vsmochent
2 жыл бұрын
In music studio, like example, I'm going to record my song. What kind of mic they use? Haha
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
It really depends, and almost any mic can be used for anything in the right circumstance. Speaking VERY generally, dynamic mics are often used for instruments and condenser mics are often used for vocals (but of course that's not a rule and each kind is used for each thing very often). If you want to make music and you can just have one mic, a decent condenser (even if it's just a USB mic) will probably be the most versatile.
@vsmochent
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck thank you. I only have the interview mic, it was very long wire, that will attach in t shirt.
@arosenweig
2 жыл бұрын
Lavalier microphones are best for the speakers of a group activity. Always mention to your subject that you will mic them up so they are not caught off guard.
@nikilragav
2 жыл бұрын
How come you're using all Sonys but the color doesn't seem to match between your angles? Is it just because the exposures are different? Seems like the white balance is slightly different as well?
@oldkirk
2 жыл бұрын
shoot a link to the stand you are using for the rodecaster pro 2!
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
It's just a generic VESA monitor mount (I think like $25 on Amazon). Any VESA mount should work just fine 👍
@oldkirk
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck lovely! i was only asking for an affiliate link because I wanted to support. been loving the videos lately
@wooddawg4868
Жыл бұрын
I have three desk/suspension mics and none of them sound or perform like my pop voice Lavalier microphones that only cost me 17 bucks per mic. Studio microphones are good if they are nearly in your mouth which is what I don't care for.
@JohnE1387
11 ай бұрын
This video was so good for a newbie like me that I had to donate money lol
@HOBAPOMA
Жыл бұрын
O Lav mic da para plugar diretamente no computador?
@NateNakao
2 жыл бұрын
I rarely use my lav, but it has certainly been clutch when I needed it. I didn't invest much into it. Basically just $40, so the audio is rather inconsistent, especially since I use an SM7B as my main studio mic. I'm thinking about upgrading to the RØDE Wireless GO II, though given how infrequently I use my lav, it's probably a down-the-road investment for me. By the way, do you have a video showing how you wall mount your microphones for display in the background? I feel like you might've made one, but my memory isn't great. I love how they're kinda like decorative pieces on your wall
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I totally do have that video! kzitem.info/news/bejne/ya-Z0IWPbJh9qoo It's a really fun, simple project. Definitely recommended 👍
@NateNakao
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Perfect! Thank you!
@DjHVIDAL
8 ай бұрын
question, can I run a lav mic into my rodecaster?
@dranthapo
2 жыл бұрын
What do you think about NTG4+ ?
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t used it, but it always sounds great when I hear others use it. 👍
@dranthapo
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck thanks 🙏
@gblargg
Жыл бұрын
8:42 What about doing equalization of the lav in post, how close can you make it sound to the others?
@theworkingmanpodcast
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom! Can you review the Tascam US-42 MiniStudio? Wondering how it fairs out against the Zoom Podtrak🤷🏾♂️
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard of the US-42 until now, but it seems kind of nifty. Definitely a potential alternative to the P4. Might need to check it out!
@earnheartgold
4 ай бұрын
When vlogging with a wireless mic, would you recommend using a wired lav plugged into the wireless unit, or not? Would that just provide more opportunity for things to go wrong (like the mic getting disconnected, and rubbing against clothes)?
@gugong
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, which do you prefer more 7b vs icon pro?
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
That's a tough one. All things being equal, I think the SM7B is a little more well-rounded and has the amazing built in yoke/shock mount. But I do love the crisp condenser sound of the Icon, and since it's a condenser, it never needs booster or anything like that. I don't know if I could pick one, but if I absolutely HAD to, I think it'd be SM7B (as long as I had either a booster or interface with enough gain for it).
@MaxRiley
2 жыл бұрын
Tom, can I get a professional CD quality singing recording output with a USB condenser mic like my Rode NT-USB or XLR mics are superior? Thank you and good job. I love your videos.
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
There might be a true audio pro here who can answer better, but I think so. The Rode NT-USB is a pretty stellar mic. I think the biggest potential limiting factor there would be the software/processing you use with the audio file, but the mic itself is more than capable.
@MaxRiley
2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Thanks Tom, I appreciate. Greetings from Milan, Italy.
@javierLuengo
2 жыл бұрын
What's the mount you are using for the Rodecaster Pro 2? (bought a RODEcaster Pro 2 after watching your review..)
@tombuck
2 жыл бұрын
Any VESA arm will work, but this is the one I have: geni.us/aPPb
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