Lavalier microphones or lapel mics are small clip-on mics that are extremely useful for recording interviews and speeches. Because of their size, they’re easy to handle (and hide) and deliver great sound quality. Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the best one for your recordings - Types of Lavalier Microphones There are 2 basic types of lavalier microphones available: 1. Omnidirectional Lavaliers These are the standard lavaliers used for indoor recordings. They have a spherical field of vision, [...]
Microphones: Reading the spec sheet
Are you planning to record an interview, lecture, teleseminar, conference, or some other event involving speech? It’s been said that a recording can only be as good as the microphone that’s used – and the statement is absolutely true. Choosing the right microphone is as crucial as choosing the right recording device. The choice of microphone for a recording depends on several factors such as location (indoors/outdoors), number of speakers, distance of the microphone from the speaker/s, etc. In this [...]