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!

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. 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. 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 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. Frequency response is a more direct indication of the sound of a microphone, and specifications for microphones should give you a good idea of how it sounds.

For example, if you want to plug a mic with a TRRS output like the smartLav+ into a device with a TRS input, like a DSLR camera, you can use an SC3 adaptor. 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 Wireless GO is an ultra-compact wireless microphone system that is unique in its clip’n’go versatility and incredibly compact form-factor. The transmitter features an in-built omnidirectional condenser capsule and can be used as a clip-on mic or with a RØDE lavalier, sending crystal-clear, broadcast-grade audio via 2.4GHz digital transmission to the on-camera receiver. It’s the perfect wireless mic solution for content creators in all disciplines: filmmakers, on-camera presenters, newsgatherers, vloggers and more. 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.

Broadcasting, podcasting, vlogging, live streaming on the go, recording voiceover, or carrying out web presentations– this lapel microphone is tailored for content creation of all stripes. Once you have your lavalier set up, simply plug the receiver into your camera using the supplied patch cable and you’re ready to go. 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.SM11 doesn’t deliver a clear, extended top end; instead, it cuts some brightness for a less sibilant but more focused sound profile. 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! The Motiv lavalier takes advantage of Shure’s pedigree of microphone design throughout the decades, offering a premium build with a low noise floor.