My main con with the em2 is the size. I don't own a set but when production rents them i hate the sizes. So because of the smaller design and the color option its a go for me.
Something I've learned about LAV MIC's. If you're not mucking around and want something that will be reliable. Spend the money and buy a decent mic. Something like these mics. I bought the cheap shit off Amazon you know the £20-£40 specials and they are rarely screened so loads of handling noise and the build quality means they're always breaking with the least bit of handling and rigging. A good quality LAV will have a decent reinforced cable that can take a bit of abuse. the sound quality won't necessarily be that much better, you're paying for build quality and adaptability more than anything.
Zoom F1, F2 and the new H4 essential support the plug 5v power. For the Zoom F3 you would need the Rode VXLR+ or Pro( not the normal) converter in order to convert 24v/48v phantom power into 5v plugin power. Otherwise it will get damaged sooner or later.
Bit confused about the colour change between the yellow version you show in the video vs the standard black version shown on the associated link. What's the difference?
Dacci Pucci I’m interested in the differences a Lav mic for stage and one for video production have too. I thought one of the differences is that a stage mic can take louder sound, but not sure.
@@Rashadmcka I could imagine that video stage mics might try to sound "good" right out the box as there is no time for post production? On the other hand, Sennheiser already marketed the MKE 2 as a stage mic and it became a standard in video production as well, so perhaps it doesn't really matter.
Dacci Pucci I googled it a bit, couldn’t find anything, the only pattern I noticed is in the marketing, where theatre mic’s tend to have more of a focus of durability and water resistance, colour, and higher SPL.
A couple of reasons a LAV might be suitable for stage use. First, as someone said earlier in this thread it sounds good straight out of the box meaning it has a good mid-range frequency for both the male and female voice. So a good choice also if you're on a budget. Also a good stage mic I would assume can take a bit of a beating during a performance. So they're built well. A good well-manufactured cable that has a wirey feel as opposed to a stringy feel and so doesn't come out of your kitbag like a crow's nest. Also, it will be 'repairable' and it is small and easy to conceal. And will definitely have good RF shielding.
Why do people clip a lav mic on their shirt upside down pointing away from their mouth? I realize these are omni microphones but I'm willing to bet if you clip it on correctly, with the mic pointed up towards the audio source, you'd get better quality. Plus, it doesn't look like you're interviewing your left nipple.
@@johnmichaelmay74 I would seriously question the presence of any plosives with a lav mic positioned back near the throat, under the chin and behind the mouth.
@@johnmichaelmay74 I understand what you're saying...and the general concept. However, in real practice, I've used lav mics for decades and never once mounted them upside down...and never once suffered from resulting plosives. But, then again, I don't point my head forward at a 90-degree angle and speak directly towards the mic. Also, notice the position of the mic in the video above (in reference to my last reply.) I realize his sweater is the reason for pinning the mic where it is (on his shirt lapel) but this position makes for a less-clear (maybe even a bit muddy) response, i.e. lost high frequency response...but he certainly doesn't have to worry about plosives there. No big deal, though. People will do what they do. I've seen 'professionals' talking into the side of an E-V RE20, thinking they're using a large diaphragm studio mic.
you make a review and call yourself PRO, but already in the first segment in the greeting you have a terribly recorded voice of the presenter, you are not ashamed to post such a thing?))))))))
Thank you for the comparison.. The ME2 to sounds better, not that the Essential sounds bad .
My main con with the em2 is the size. I don't own a set but when production rents them i hate the sizes. So because of the smaller design and the color option its a go for me.
Excellent video! Thank you!!!
I hear absolutely no difference but the new Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni Lavalier Microphone - Beige is definitely the way to go
Something I've learned about LAV MIC's. If you're not mucking around and want something that will be reliable. Spend the money and buy a decent mic. Something like these mics. I bought the cheap shit off Amazon you know the £20-£40 specials and they are rarely screened so loads of handling noise and the build quality means they're always breaking with the least bit of handling and rigging. A good quality LAV will have a decent reinforced cable that can take a bit of abuse. the sound quality won't necessarily be that much better, you're paying for build quality and adaptability more than anything.
很好的讲解，谢谢。
any idea of how good the RF shielding is? and is it possible to download the audio files to listen without YT compression?
Can I plug this mic right into a Zoom F1? Or do I need to provide it some line power?
Zoom F1, F2 and the new H4 essential support the plug 5v power. For the Zoom F3 you would need the Rode VXLR+ or Pro( not the normal) converter in order to convert 24v/48v phantom power into 5v plugin power. Otherwise it will get damaged sooner or later.
Bit confused about the colour change between the yellow version you show in the video vs the standard black version shown on the associated link. What's the difference?
They make two different colours, black and a skin tone colour.
Apart from colour they are identical.
Carl
Will this plug into a jack without locking mechanism?
Isn’t this mic rather tailored towards stage usage in musicals etc. ? Will the sound quality differ from a lav for video production?
Dacci Pucci I’m interested in the differences a Lav mic for stage and one for video production have too. I thought one of the differences is that a stage mic can take louder sound, but not sure.
@@Rashadmcka I could imagine that video stage mics might try to sound "good" right out the box as there is no time for post production? On the other hand, Sennheiser already marketed the MKE 2 as a stage mic and it became a standard in video production as well, so perhaps it doesn't really matter.
Dacci Pucci I googled it a bit, couldn’t find anything, the only pattern I noticed is in the marketing, where theatre mic’s tend to have more of a focus of durability and water resistance, colour, and higher SPL.
A couple of reasons a LAV might be suitable for stage use. First, as someone said earlier in this thread it sounds good straight out of the box meaning it has a good mid-range frequency for both the male and female voice. So a good choice also if you're on a budget. Also a good stage mic I would assume can take a bit of a beating during a performance. So they're built well. A good well-manufactured cable that has a wirey feel as opposed to a stringy feel and so doesn't come out of your kitbag like a crow's nest. Also, it will be 'repairable' and it is small and easy to conceal. And will definitely have good RF shielding.
Why do people clip a lav mic on their shirt upside down pointing away from their mouth? I realize these are omni microphones but I'm willing to bet if you clip it on correctly, with the mic pointed up towards the audio source, you'd get better quality. Plus, it doesn't look like you're interviewing your left nipple.
It minimizes plosives upside down.
@@johnmichaelmay74 I would seriously question the presence of any plosives with a lav mic positioned back near the throat, under the chin and behind the mouth.
@@DavidOxford606 you asked why; that's why. Here, maybe this will explain better www.rode.com/blog/all/lavalier-mounting-best-practices
@@johnmichaelmay74 I understand what you're saying...and the general concept. However, in real practice, I've used lav mics for decades and never once mounted them upside down...and never once suffered from resulting plosives. But, then again, I don't point my head forward at a 90-degree angle and speak directly towards the mic. Also, notice the position of the mic in the video above (in reference to my last reply.) I realize his sweater is the reason for pinning the mic where it is (on his shirt lapel) but this position makes for a less-clear (maybe even a bit muddy) response, i.e. lost high frequency response...but he certainly doesn't have to worry about plosives there. No big deal, though. People will do what they do. I've seen 'professionals' talking into the side of an E-V RE20, thinking they're using a large diaphragm studio mic.
There's a particular reason for you to use the lavalieres mic at the wrong direction?
Apparently it helps with reducing popping and sibilance in a studio or dead silent environment. I thought that was weird too until I looked it up.
it's an omni capsule so direction doesn't really count much, plus what callitwhateverokay wrote
Is it possible to plug those mics to Zoom h5/h6.....?
will this work with the sermonic system?
Try Sanken Microphones! Industrie standard as far as i know
their mics are huge
I think its not worth 😽
you make a review and call yourself PRO, but already in the first segment in the greeting you have a terribly recorded voice of the presenter, you are not ashamed to post such a thing?))))))))