Audio-Technica PRO 88W-830 Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier Wireless System (T68: 171.105 & 171.905 MHz)
MISLEADING its PLASTIC!
I have not tested this unit but am commenting on its build quality. The description is CLEARLY misleading and warrants it being returned. Although clearly marked as having a metal construction, which is the reason I purchased in the 1st place, this unit is plastic and I was very disappointed and angry for this to be so.
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Great first wireless setup.
I use this system with my Sony SR-11. The item is simple to use and picks up decent sound. Although the construction of the units seem a little flimsy, the transmitter was dropped by one of my subjects and suffered no damage. It would be nice if the transmitter was a bit smaller, but for the price you can't go wrong.
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Quality Lavalier Mic
Very happy to have it and have tested it out with great results. I am looking for putting it to the test so I can better know the limitations but am very pleased thus far. Simple to use and great value for the money. Might just buy a second just because you never know when it might come in handy. Thanks B&H!
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easy and breezy
primarily used for following humans around and being interrogative. in my experiences this handy kit picks up crisp audio at reasonable distances. once you're 30 ft. away from your subject you can expect to drop signal. if you are young, broke, and need some mics...you should already have these in your cart.
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Decent Tech for a great price.
This microphone is great for corporate/wedding/seminar type applications. It has decent range about 50 yards probably. I did get a few hits that were unexplainable but nothing to urge me to return the unit. I would buy a second one if I needed to, but on big shows I'll still be hiring a mixer with Pro gear.
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Simple - Works Great
I ordered the system to video tape a guest speaker. The system was very easy to set up the first time and worked great. The sound quality was better than I expected--near perfect--and I had no interference from another wireless mic system, lighting or other potential sources in the room. A great buy, IMHO.
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Wouldn't Recommend It
I got the Audio-Technica Pro 88W to use with my Cannon Rebel T3i. When I tested the mic in a controlled invironment with my Cannon, there was a significant amount of white noise. Totally unacceptable. I returned the system and am going to see how the AZDEN UHF LAV system works. Hope this is helpful.
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Mixed Bag
Very inexpensive wireless lav. Only used it once so far, but had some inconsistent interference in which I couldn't identify the source. I was able to make it work though. If I was doing live sound and it was very important to get it perfect on the first/only go round, I'd go with something else.
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Cheap, jet works
Yea, this is a cheap wireless pack. It only has two channels and its made of plastic. But, the audio is clear and you cannot beat it for the price. This would definitely be a good starting wireless. If you need XLR inputs, you will need an adapter cable. Other than that, great product.
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Convenient and easy to use
I really enjoy this lightweight and compact wireless - I'm a one-person-band and carry/set up everything. Fits nicely into my grip/fanny pack, although I wish it came with a case. Sound quality good for interviews. Nice having the shoe to fit directly onto my camera. Great price.
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terrible interference
these mics were completely useless, even from about 20 feet. constant interference. I am in NYC where theres lots of RF, maybe they would work better on top of a mountain, or in a remote field, but who knows. they are the least expensive lavs I could find, so no big surprise.
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Love this system!!
I used this in my studio the other day with the swamp cooler blasting and it did a great job canceling out all the background noise. This was important to me as I primarily do stills and have just gotten into doing video and my studio isn't the quietest one I've ever been in.
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Pro 88W - Camera Mountable VHF Lavalier
Affordable option for capturing quality audio using a prosumer camcorder. Too new to comment on durability, it has so far done everything I hoped for. Easy to use right away (and I'm no genius, believe me!). Don't quite see why some have reported dissatisfaction with them.
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Good system for a low price
System is well worth its small price tag. Works well for me until its roughly 30-40 meters away, then it starts to pick up a little noise. Switchable channels are also a must if you plan on shooting in some sort of urban environment where interference is a possibility.
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Not bad. Some interference
I used it about 3 feet from someone off camera and I got interference. The mic is an omni-driectional mic so it picks up everything. It does a good job but I think it would have come with something a little more focused to pick up only the subject that is wearing it.
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Great for the Price
I use the Pro 88W Lavs for general corporate talking head shoots. For the money they provide big bang for little buck. The range and quality are on par with the manufacturers specs. They even work great in pairs with no blead or squelch when in close proximity.
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It is very easy to use
These are very easy to use for me as the photographer. Decent range, my talent never really got much further than 100 ft from me, and they still came through very clear.Device has two channels to use. Everything about using this product is common sense.
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Excellent Performance -- Low Cost
Used this in a 2-day shoot -- excellent sound & reception. Easy to use. B&h recommended it to me -- & I am very pleased. There is a very slight buzz in the sound which I removed easily with my sound software. I will buy another one for a 2-person shoot.
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It's okay
I use the mic to do short range filming. The only problem is that when the talent has it on his back and the reciever is not in line of sight it makes a static noise. Usually its good, but sometimes it gets static, and I have to reshoot. Not that fun.
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It's a beautiful sound
So far so great! Used on one indoor and one outdoor wedding. It was easy to install, easy to set up, had surprising distance reception. So far I haven't found anything bad...er, maybe a windscreen on the mike would be nice, but it's a minor thing.
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Good system for the price
Easy to use for first-timer. Only thing not great was I had to velcro the square receiver onto the top of my camcorder which is rounded. Not ideal, but it worked. Sound quality is good for the price - so much better than without the mic system.
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Good value.
For the money, this is a good wireless microphone. Easy to use. The transmitter is a bit bulky to wear. Have only used it indoors so far. Voice quality has been good. Plastic case seems a bit flimsy but probably to be expected given the price.
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It is nice. But not for long term use.
I will star with the frequency problems: Yes you can change between two channels. But if you have noise in both channels, you're screwed. It uses poor quality connections. Use it for a year, and it will stop working. Not for professional use.
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Not good
I tested it a bit before using it for a wedding I was shooting and it had lots of interference and it was so bad at some points I can't even use the audio. Of course it was right at the vows. I had high hopes for this but it failed me.
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