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. SM11 doesn’t deliver a clear, extended top end; instead, it cuts some brightness for a less sibilant but more focused sound profile.

Influenced by this design and featuring a new KE 4 capsule, the MKE Essential offers the quality of a premium lavalier and scales it down to the bare essentials to make it budget-friendly without compromising on sound. If you are connecting your mic to a smartphone, tablet or computer, the AI-Micro is the perfect all-in-one solution. It also comes complete with a durable metal windshield and a square clip that makes attaching to instruments just as easy as clipping onto clothing. If you think you might find yourself needing to record instruments one day and vocals the next, the ME2 is the right choice. Lavalier microphones – also known as lapel mics or clip-on mics – are small wired microphones that are widely used in filmmaking and broadcasting. They are ideal for recording dialogue as they are discreet and unobtrusive and can be positioned close to the mouth while remaining out of sight. This ensures you can get clean, clear audio in a variety of recording situations, whether that’s vlogging, reporting to camera, or recording an interview. 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.Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL), commonly referenced in decibels, is a good indicator of how loud the sounds the microphone can handle before it distorts or even damages the capsule. 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. The Sennheiser MKE Essential is a powerful condenser lavalier microphone that takes its heritage from a Broadway classic, the MKE 2. 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.

This is thanks to its omnidirectional condenser capsule, which ensures accuracy and a very natural, open sound that makes speech extremely clear. This one can be complex, so we’ll keep it brief. Every microphone has a polar pattern that dictates which directions it receives sound from. This is very important in most mics, but especially for lapel microphones. This Shure offering also features a custom frequency response that’s tailored to fit Shure’s recognisable vocal sound, from 50 Hz to 15 kHz. This makes it less suited to instrument capture. This mic has a condenser capsule, however, it features a cardioid polar pattern, which isn’t particularly common in many of the offerings seen here. This provides a more focused directivity that prevents noise and bleed from other sources.The Motiv lavalier takes advantage of Shure’s pedigree of microphone design throughout the decades, offering a premium build with a low noise floor.

An omnidirectional capsule and an incredibly low noise level ensure that this lapel microphone is a gold standard for theatre productions, television, film, and broadcasting. The AKG LC617MD is a no-holds-barred lavalier microphone. Simple, direct, and professional, this omnidirectional condenser is set to deliver a completely flat, true-to-life sound. Ideal for actors, presenters, and interviewers, the LC617MD takes its feature set from the highly popular C544 and C555 lapel mics.Combined with some AKG transmitters and receivers’ ability to apply effects like EQ and compression or limiting, you can achieve an ideal sound in mere moments. This microphone also features an XLR connector, allowing it to much more easily interface with all kinds of professional audio and recording equipment. 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! 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.