The SM11 might just be the perfect choice for large-scale productions, especially film and television, whilst being affordable enough to suit any scenario. The Twinplex’s nanoscopic coating provides moisture resistance to ensure it holds up during long or intense performances and in warm temperatures, while also being heavily stress tested. Boasting premium quality at an inviting price, this microphone has a low-profile design that’s ideal for on-camera use and being hidden in clothing. Whether it’s used for professional film and television audio, content creation, presentation, or narration, the Rode Lavalier II is a good balance of price and performance. The Sennheiser ME2 is a clip-on microphone that’s suited not only to vocal recording but also to instrument recording.

Particularly in the popular 2.4 GHz range, common objects such as mobile devices, other wireless systems, and even Wi-Fi routers can cause unwanted noise and interference – so the LC617MD having resistance to this ensures your sound is consistent and clear no matter what. The PRO 70 is not only great at vocals but instruments too! With a switchable low-frequency roll-off for cutting the low-end mud and room noise on any source, you have complete control over your sound. While obviously great for all the typical places you’d expect to see a lapel microphone – broadcasting, film, television, and content creation – it can also fit in the orchestral pit for theatres! Included with this microphone is an adapter for use with non-AKG systems (AKG microphones feature proprietary connectors meant to work with their own products), windscreen, pouch, and tie clip.Lavaliers mainly come in the form of either dynamic or condenser microphones. Dynamic lavaliers provide a wider dynamic range and are better at handling high volumes, but they tend to have a more limited frequency response.

Extremely well-suited to large formats, the MKE Essential provides incredible value for money while delivering the features you need to get great recordings. The Motiv lavalier takes advantage of Shure’s pedigree of microphone design throughout the decades, offering a premium build with a low noise floor. It includes a lot of useful accessories, like a clip for attaching to clothing and a windshield for reducing plosives and weather noise when recording outdoors. Better still, it even comes as part of a mobile recording kit offered by Sennheiser, with a tripod and smartphone clamp for budding content creators who need a full setup on the move! If you already own a microphone, but it’s incompatible with your recording device, don’t worry – there are a range of RØDE adaptors that allow you to use a TRS microphone with a TRRS device and vice versa. As mentioned above, when looking to record with a smartphone or computer, the AI-Micro is a great solution that takes the guesswork out of TRS/TRRS compatibility and offers a super-high recording solution.Put simply, it’s a powerhouse. In any recording scenario, at any time, this lavalier’s omnidirectional polar pattern maintains a consistent vocal sound. The Twinplex also provides resistance to RF interference when used wirelessly. The range of human hearing is typically cited at around 20 Hz to 20 kHz. While this can vary slightly, it’s a good range to look for if you want a full frequency response with a clear high-end and deep bass to accurately record voices. Once you have your lavalier mounted and positioned nicely, the next step is connecting it to your recording device. There are two things to consider here: what kind of device you are plugging it into and whether you need to connect wirelessly or not. This will determine what kind of equipment you need. Shure’s twin diaphragm technology has been seen in their high-end handheld and studio condenser microphones of late, but here they’ve shrunk it down into lavalier form.

With a full frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, this lavalier proves itself flat, even, and great for wireless systems and wired recording. Condensers, on the other hand, are more sensitive to volume and require careful gain settings so they don’t distort when things get loud. Having said this, they typically have a more detailed and rich sound. The AI-Micro is an ultra-compact dual-channel audio interface that allows you to connect two lavaliers to a mobile device or computer. It features auto-sensing inputs that accommodate both TRS and TRRS lavaliers (no need for adaptors) and also has a high-quality 3.5mm headphone output so you can monitor your audio in crystal-clear definition The XS Lav’s omnidirectional condenser capsule provides detail and sensitivity with a wide frequency response, from 70 Hz to 18 kHz, so your voice sounds full-bodied and rich in any environment. If you are connecting your mic to a smartphone, tablet or computer, the AI-Micro is the perfect all-in-one solution.SM11 doesn’t deliver a clear, extended top end; instead, it cuts some brightness for a less sibilant but more focused sound profile. If you need space to move around when recording with a lavalier mic, such as if you’re filming a tutorial or presentation, or you simply do not to be tethered to your recording device, using a wireless system is the way to go. There are a number of options in the RØDE range, but for a compact, affordable and easy-to-use solution, the Wireless GO II is perfect. A lav mic is a small-format microphone that clips onto surfaces such as clothing. Typically used for recording speech or acoustic instruments, these microphones are often seen in theatres and on television or film sets. They’re mainly used for their discrete design, which allows them to be concealed more easily when on camera. The MKE Essential is also moisture-proof thanks to its light tandem membrane design, preventing damage from sweat or condensation. The Sennheiser MKE Essential is a powerful condenser lavalier microphone that takes its heritage from a Broadway classic, the MKE 2.

It does this while still sounding full and deep enough to capture the lows of instruments like a double bass or adapt to lower voices while retaining a smooth, natural tone. The ME2 features an omnidirectional condenser capsule like many we’ve encountered so far, but its unique adaptability sets it apart.The AI-Micro is a great option for vlogging, interviews, mobile podcasting, or recording any video content where you are seated in front of the camera. If the cable on the lavalier mic isn’t quite long enough to reach your device, or you need some extra leeway to move around, you can use a RØDE SC1 extension cable. This is thanks to its omnidirectional condenser capsule, which ensures accuracy and a very natural, open sound that makes speech extremely clear. The Shure Twinplex TL47 is a premium product at a premium price, but its unique design and incredible sound quality absolutely earn its place on our list. The Lavalier II’s unique capsule design ensures it can be placed directly against surfaces and clothing without interfering with your vocal sound. This provides total freedom of movement and a huge step forward in audio quality. The C417 L features a full frequency response, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, with a flat, linear character that adds absolutely no colouration to your voice.