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Alex Barni · September 30th, 2013, 08:17 AM

Hey everyone!

So I'm a very low budget film maker getting more gear. I've heard a lot about the Rode Smartlav. Can anyone offer their reviews or opinions on it? Or if there has already been a post made about it, please point me in that direction!

If you don't think the Smartlav is very good, feel free to offer an alternative wired lav! I have a Zoom H2n, so I'd most likely run the lav into that. Preferably sub-$100!

Thanks!

Brian P. Reynolds · September 30th, 2013, 11:54 AM

The 'Smart Lav' is manufactured to suit mobile phone and tablet use, the pin connections are different than for pocket recorder devices. (it might work but probably won't).

If you want a cheap mic ebay has many listed.... but like ALL things you get what you pay for, I have heard a couple and would be regarded as marginal at best but still better than he camera top mic.

Rick Reineke · September 30th, 2013, 01:35 PM

Search for OST, Oscar SoundTech mics on this and other audio forums. An 'affordable' pro mic.. more than a hundred dollars though, by the time you get the desired connector, clips, windscreen, shipping..

Jody Arnott · September 30th, 2013, 02:54 PM

I've also been looking at getting a cheap wired lav mic. After a bit of research, I came across this:

Audio-Technica ATR3350
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/664437-REG/Audio_Technica_ATR3350_ATR3350_Omnidirectional_Condenser_Lavalier.html
It's only $20 US and surprisingly has great reviews on B&H Photo.

I'm planning on buying it so I'll let you know how it goes.

September 30th, 2013, 08:17 AM	#1
Alex Barni New Boot Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent, OH Posts: 7	Rode Smartlav Hey everyone! So I'm a very low budget film maker getting more gear. I've heard a lot about the Rode Smartlav. Can anyone offer their reviews or opinions on it? Or if there has already been a post made about it, please point me in that direction! If you don't think the Smartlav is very good, feel free to offer an alternative wired lav! I have a Zoom H2n, so I'd most likely run the lav into that. Preferably sub-$100! Thanks!

September 30th, 2013, 11:54 AM	#2
Brian P. Reynolds Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 466	Re: Rode Smartlav The 'Smart Lav' is manufactured to suit mobile phone and tablet use, the pin connections are different than for pocket recorder devices. (it might work but probably won't). If you want a cheap mic ebay has many listed.... but like ALL things you get what you pay for, I have heard a couple and would be regarded as marginal at best but still better than he camera top mic.

September 30th, 2013, 01:35 PM	#3
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	Re: Rode Smartlav Search for OST, Oscar SoundTech mics on this and other audio forums. An 'affordable' pro mic.. more than a hundred dollars though, by the time you get the desired connector, clips, windscreen, shipping..

September 30th, 2013, 02:54 PM	#4
Jody Arnott Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 747	Re: Rode Smartlav I've also been looking at getting a cheap wired lav mic. After a bit of research, I came across this: Audio-Technica ATR3350 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/664437-REG/Audio_Technica_ATR3350_ATR3350_Omnidirectional_Condenser_Lavalier.html It's only $20 US and surprisingly has great reviews on B&H Photo. I'm planning on buying it so I'll let you know how it goes.