Better mic for the G2 at DVinfo.net

Jeff Harper · December 11th, 2008, 05:09 AM

I have the G2 Wireless system and it performs well but the quality of the mic is poor. I'm comparing it to the mic that came with my older AKG PT81.

With the PT81 prospective customers are clearly impressed with the audio. Even I am amazed every time I hear the rich full sound.

With the G2 system voices are hollow and cold.

What are some (if there are any) <$300 options for a better quality mic?

John Willett · December 11th, 2008, 05:59 AM

The recommended upgrade is the Sennheiser MKE 2-ew-gold.

Very very much better than the supplied ME 2 mic.

Perrone Ford · December 11th, 2008, 06:37 AM

There are many great options. Start here:

Audio In Close Up - Which Lavalier Should I Use?"

Battle Vaughan · December 12th, 2008, 04:35 PM

We bought Tram mikes for our G2 kits (B&Hphotovideo.com lists the version that is made with the proper plug for Sennheiser, sorry, I can't put my hands on the specific model). They aren't cheap but they are excellent.

December 11th, 2008, 05:09 AM	#1
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	Better mic for the G2 I have the G2 Wireless system and it performs well but the quality of the mic is poor. I'm comparing it to the mic that came with my older AKG PT81. With the PT81 prospective customers are clearly impressed with the audio. Even I am amazed every time I hear the rich full sound. With the G2 system voices are hollow and cold. What are some (if there are any) <$300 options for a better quality mic?

December 11th, 2008, 05:59 AM	#2
John Willett Major Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 976	The recommended upgrade is the Sennheiser MKE 2-ew-gold. Very very much better than the supplied ME 2 mic. __________________ John Willett - Sound-Link ProAudio and Circle Sound Services President: Fédération Internationale des Chasseurs de Sons

December 11th, 2008, 06:37 AM	#3
Perrone Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 4,100	There are many great options. Start here: Audio In Close Up - Which Lavalier Should I Use?" __________________ DVX100, PMW-EX1, Canon 550D, FigRig, Dell Octocore, Avid MC4/5, MB Looks, RedCineX, Matrox MX02 mini, GTech RAID, Edirol R-4, Senn. G2 Evo, Countryman, Moles and Lowels.

December 12th, 2008, 04:35 PM	#4
Battle Vaughan Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 1,505	We bought Tram mikes for our G2 kits (B&Hphotovideo.com lists the version that is made with the proper plug for Sennheiser, sorry, I can't put my hands on the specific model). They aren't cheap but they are excellent.