In today’s episode, I give you my impressions on seven different pro level lavalier microphones I’ve used, including the Sanken COS-11D, Voice Technologies VT500, Countryman B6, Shure TwinPlex TL-47, Shure TwinPlex TL-48, and the Sennheiser MKE2.
You can find audio samples from these microphones below.
Shure Twinplex (with samples of DPA and Countryman as well):
Voice Technologies VT500:
Sanken COS-11D: (The doctor’s voice)
Sanken COS-11D (used during review of Tascam DR-10L):
Countryman B6:
Sennheiser MKE2 (review of AVX with MKE2):
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
Sanken COS-11D - B&H
Voice Technologies VT500 - B&H
Countryman B6 - B&H
Shure TwinPlex TL-47 - B&H
Shure TwinPlex TL-48 - B&H
Sennheiser MKE2 - B&H
Shure SM7B Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - B&H
Sound Devices MixPre II Series - B&H
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Switcher - B&H
Panasonic GH5 Camera used for most B-Roll shots - B&H Amazon
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