Best bang for the buck lav? at DVinfo.net

Brian Critchlow · July 13th, 2006, 03:39 PM

Could someone recommend the best bang for the buck lav system for the 300-400 price range? Its to accompany my camera kit, so it'll be for simple interviews & such.

David Ennis · July 13th, 2006, 07:35 PM

By lav system I assume you mean a wireless system. Search B&H's online catalog (bhphotovideo.com) for:
"sennheiser wireless"
"audio technica wireless"
"samson wireless"

Audio Technica's Pro 88W series is a good performer for $170. It's VHF system so it is more prone to RF interference.

Sennheiser's G2 system is extremely poplular at $499. I love mine. AT has offerings in that range too. Samson has some models in your range, but the pros favor Sennheiser, AT and the much more expensive Lectrosonics.

Brian Critchlow · July 14th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Thanks, the G2 system looks pretty nice. Looks like Ill have to save up a little bit more money for it.

I think I saw one of those audio technicas laying around my uncles house, maybe Ill borrow it until I afford the G2.

Mark Utley · July 14th, 2006, 06:43 PM

I have the Audio-Technica U100 wireless lav and like it a lot. It's worked flawlessly for me since I got it in March.

July 13th, 2006, 03:39 PM	#1
Brian Critchlow Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 133	Best bang for the buck lav? Could someone recommend the best bang for the buck lav system for the 300-400 price range? Its to accompany my camera kit, so it'll be for simple interviews & such.

July 13th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	By lav system I assume you mean a wireless system. Search B&H's online catalog (bhphotovideo.com) for: "sennheiser wireless" "audio technica wireless" "samson wireless" Audio Technica's Pro 88W series is a good performer for $170. It's VHF system so it is more prone to RF interference. Sennheiser's G2 system is extremely poplular at $499. I love mine. AT has offerings in that range too. Samson has some models in your range, but the pros favor Sennheiser, AT and the much more expensive Lectrosonics. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

July 14th, 2006, 06:43 PM	#4
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	I have the Audio-Technica U100 wireless lav and like it a lot. It's worked flawlessly for me since I got it in March. __________________ Mark Utley

July 14th, 2006, 12:13 PM	#3
Brian Critchlow Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 133	Thanks, the G2 system looks pretty nice. Looks like Ill have to save up a little bit more money for it. I think I saw one of those audio technicas laying around my uncles house, maybe Ill borrow it until I afford the G2.