Gear review
Lavalier & Wireless Mic Review, On the Desk
A close look at the small clip-on and wireless mics we recommend for self-taping at home, and what to listen for before you buy.
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Transcript
A clip-on mic on your shirt beats a better microphone across the room every single time. Distance matters more than the badge.
Check the clip and the cable strain relief first — that is what fails, not the capsule.
Wireless buys you freedom from the cable, not better sound. If you tape seated, a wired lav is the cheaper win.
Transcript & notes
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A clip-on mic on your shirt beats a better microphone across the room every single time. Distance matters more than the badge.
00:02
Check the clip and the cable strain relief first — that is what fails, not the capsule.
00:04
Wireless buys you freedom from the cable, not better sound. If you tape seated, a wired lav is the cheaper win.