Recommendations for wireless mics at DVinfo.net

Tim Davison · July 20th, 2010, 03:27 PM

Appreciate that this may be completely dependent on budget but would be interested to hear what people are using?

Edward Carlson · July 20th, 2010, 04:25 PM

I'm using a Sennheiser G2 kit. I love it, I've never had any issues once I've found a clear channel. I also have the SKP500 plug-on transmitter. It's awesome for making XLR mics wireless. I have never used anything more expensive like a Lectrosonics kit, the Sennheiser has been adequate for me.

Bryan McCullough · July 20th, 2010, 09:00 PM

Sennheiser G3 here. Works great.

Nigel Barker · July 20th, 2010, 11:38 PM

ditto Sennheiser G2 kit

Tim Davison · July 21st, 2010, 02:41 AM

Are the G2 and G3 kits lapel mics or some kind of headset?

Kristian Roque · July 21st, 2010, 03:16 AM

I take it this wireless mic is for your 7D? Plugging right into camera?

Paul R Johnson · July 21st, 2010, 08:42 AM

The actual type of mic is optional - they all did/do come with the option. Clip on mics are common for TV, headset mics can be good for some things - like theatrical shows where avoidance of feedback and being able to have loud PA levels is important. Headsets look horrible - so we use them because we have to. Visually, I'd rather have a conventional lav mic - but sometimes it just doesn't work. In video work, headset mics can work better if you have very high ambient noise levels in the room/location - so a commentator at a wrestling match or in the pit lane of a motor racing event benefit from the closeness of the mic, and you can forgive the growth on the face! The actual mic may well be a different brand to the radio system. Everyone seems to have their own favourites.

July 20th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#1
Tim Davison Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 183	Recommendations for wireless mics Appreciate that this may be completely dependent on budget but would be interested to hear what people are using?

July 20th, 2010, 04:25 PM	#2
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	I'm using a Sennheiser G2 kit. I love it, I've never had any issues once I've found a clear channel. I also have the SKP500 plug-on transmitter. It's awesome for making XLR mics wireless. I have never used anything more expensive like a Lectrosonics kit, the Sennheiser has been adequate for me.

July 20th, 2010, 09:00 PM	#3
Bryan McCullough Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 842	Sennheiser G3 here. Works great.

July 20th, 2010, 11:38 PM	#4
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	ditto Sennheiser G2 kit

July 21st, 2010, 02:41 AM	#5
Tim Davison Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 183	Are the G2 and G3 kits lapel mics or some kind of headset?

July 21st, 2010, 03:16 AM	#6
Kristian Roque Regular Crew Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Valley CA Posts: 55	I take it this wireless mic is for your 7D? Plugging right into camera?

July 21st, 2010, 08:42 AM	#7
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,049	The actual type of mic is optional - they all did/do come with the option. Clip on mics are common for TV, headset mics can be good for some things - like theatrical shows where avoidance of feedback and being able to have loud PA levels is important. Headsets look horrible - so we use them because we have to. Visually, I'd rather have a conventional lav mic - but sometimes it just doesn't work. In video work, headset mics can work better if you have very high ambient noise levels in the room/location - so a commentator at a wrestling match or in the pit lane of a motor racing event benefit from the closeness of the mic, and you can forgive the growth on the face! The actual mic may well be a different brand to the radio system. Everyone seems to have their own favourites.