Discover the Best Wireless Microphone Systems
1. Sennheiser EW 112P G4
Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (A1: 470 to 516 MHz)
Finally, something that just works
Reviewed by Br. Lawrence on B&H Photo Video
I've been looking for a wireless or client-worn solution for some time now. I tried the Zoom F1 as soon as it came out, since I've been very happy with the Zoom products I already have (the H6 and F8n), but the self-noise and generally tinny sound made it unusable for me. I then tried the Rode Wireless Go, as soon as I saw some of the ecstatic reviews, but I use an external lav mic which caused interference, a wide-latitude whine which couldn't be targeted with filters. I suppose I could have bought another lav, but, hey, I already have a couple of good ones (Tram TR50's), right? Then I saw the price drop on this, with another bonus incentive, and grabbed it. It was what I was looking for all along. The sound on this is rich and crystal clear, with a low noise floor, and seems to have really good transmission capabilities. I walked around in the office space here, and went behind a concrete wall, and there was no problem. And it works flawlessly with the lavs I already have (as I say, two Tram Tr50's which fortunately have a battery option, since the 112p system has no phantom power). I did a test on the battery life, transmitting dialogue and recording - I set a movie on a loop - and the units ran and ran on two rechargeable AA batteries. They finally conked out somewhere between 9 and 11 hours. I don't have anything to say about the ME2-II microphone, as I haven't used it and don't intend to. I've seen enough online reviews to know that it won't give us the sound we need. So far, I have no criticisms at all about this unit. It works as well as wiring the mics directly into the F8n. You can tell that these are professional units, built to be reliable. ... More
Dependable & A Bargain
Reviewed by Terry on B&H Photo Video
Let me start by saying at the time of writing this review BNH was offering $120 gift card with the purchase of this unit. Before I purchase this unit I was looking into other units such as tentacle sync and tascam. However after discussing it with a few friends who owned both I decided this was the best value for my money especially with the gift card that was being offered. However, I was unsure which frequency to purchase. SenHeiser did not have their frequency information available on their website at this time and so I ended up calling BNH and talking to representative. They advise me on purchasing this unit because it was the most recent block of frequencies that had been released by the company and that I would have my best bet of getting as many channels as possible with this unit. This is absolutely correct as the first time I used it was at a huge conference and I had no issues with 12 channels available. The microphone while bigger than the earlier microphones was still very good and picked up even by standards that were talking with my client. A failed H for zoom recording made this a huge win for me as I was still able to pick up usable audio from interviews. I can't recommend this unit enough and it's the perfect time to buy especially if the gift card is still being offered. ... More
2. Rode Wireless GO
Compact Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Kit (Original, 2.4 GHz)
Excellent Mic for shooting YT videos
Reviewed by Martin on B&H Photo Video
I do a lot of How-To videos on YT using my iPhone 13 Pro Max. I used to use a Lav mic that was tethered to my phone and I'd clip the Lav to my shirt. This Rode Wireless has freed me from being tethered to the iPhone and I love it. The way I wear this new mic is, I wind a Ace bandage around my chest and clip the mic on it in the middle then put a t-shirt on to cover it. No noise at all from rubbing on the shirt. The mic itself is somewhat recessed down into case. Great design so no rubbing can occur. Then I walked outside in 20mph winds and absolutely no wind noise coming thru the mic. My shirt was acting like a dead cat. I was thrilled because most all my videos are done outside. This Rode Wireless mic does come with two small dead cats that clip on the mic, but I found that the clips are crazy small and difficult to clip on the mic and I didn't know whether they'd even stay on the mic under my shirt. That's when I tried the mic under my shirt without them and that worked fabulous. To make this mic work with an iPhone, be sure to buy the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Microphone Cable which is an extra cost. About $12 or so. This cable has a black and a gray end. This cable hooks the mic and the iPhone together. The cable that comes with the Rode Wireless has a black end on both ends and will not work with a iPhone. You will also need a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter that plugs into the iPhone then the 3.5mm TRS to TRRS Microphone Cable plugs into that. This Rode Wireless was just turn it on and it automatically paired and I was ready to go. Great sound. It has 3 gain settings. Hi, med and low. I found for my voice and where I placed the mic, med was the best setting. ... More
Well worth the money!
Reviewed by Brandon on B&H Photo Video
I received my Rode GO Compact Wireless Mic today. This set is outstanding!!! Size: The two units together are slightly smaller than a standard business card. They are thin, compact, and easy to deploy. Application: I used my set immediately to assist my wife with a FB Live broadcast. We filmed in the backyard of our residence. Her audio was strong and crystal clear. There was no interference from the sound of the waterfall. The clips on the back of the units are the same size as a shoe connection so they both fit perfectly in a cold shoe. I placed the TX box in a cold shoe with the mic facing me (selfie style) and made a quick video. Even with the TX box a couple feet in front of me the sound was still amazing. I can't say enough about this set. I haven't owned them long enough to confirm battery performance but the batteries performed well all day and still have more than 50% life. If you have always wanted a LAV set but were turned off by the cost, this is the set for you. $200 is a steal for the capabilities and ease of use. It will improve your audio performance more than you can imagine. For reference, I already own a traditional Rode wireless LAV set that performs flawlessly. This set has comparable audio and is much easier to use. Take a moment to consider the Rode GO Compact Wireless Microphone system. **I have no affiliation with Rode or B&H. I am just a consumer that produces several videos a week. ... More
3. Shure BLX24R/SM58
Wireless System with Rackmountable Receiver and SM58 Microphone Capsule
Lives up to Shure legendary standard.
Reviewed by DJ & Musician on Guitar Center
Very long range. Super clear quality. Narrow mic pickup pattern (which is a Godsend to prevent unwanted feedback. Our older Audio Tecnica has blown many a tweeter due to its pickup pattern causing frequent feedback)
Great Product & Value
Reviewed by Mufasa on Guitar Center
I've used this exact product for about 5 years. I do a lot of professional public speaking and have had many different systems at various venues. Shure is my all-time preferred brand. This BLX model has worked as well as the more expensive series (i..e. ULX). I've used this in hand and from a podium mounted stand. I've walked among the crowd as a mobile DJ. The pick up has been solid with no drops. I highly recommend it. ... More
4. Rode RODELink Filmmaker Kit
Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (2.4 GHz)
I was skeptical before. Now I'm a believer.
Reviewed by Eric on B&H Photo Video
I'll admit, I was skeptical when these were launched. It was almost too good to be true. The perfect product at a great price point, digital signal, the whole nine yards. They're bulkier than other lavaliers, but not by much. And the kit conveniently comes with an adapter on the receiver to connect to the hot shoe of your camera for single person shooting. Interestingly, when I went to test out this product at a local store, they tried to discourage me. They said that it was mainly designed for DSLR shooters, since the kit does NOT include an XLR cable to connect the receiver to the camera. It must be purchased separately. And it does come included with a mini to mini jack. So sure, that claim is believable. From my perspective however, and experiences on various shoots at this point, it is ideal for both. This gives this wireless kit unique versatility in small crews moving quickly. Also, in the tests we did at the facility we found that not all XLR adapters worked properly with the unit, some would not work pushed all the way in to the receiver, and had to be slightly out of the socket in order to function. I found one however that worked perfectly fine, and locked into place. Since then, it's been the cleanest sounding lavalier I've used for the price point. The body is made out of plastic, which bothers some people. Unless you're strapping it to the general before a battle however, I really think it's a non issue. You aren't exactly smashing them on the ground, and the plastic is strong and well constructed. Some people are also bothered by the size. Yes, they are bigger than your average wireless system, but I have never had a situation where I thought that the size interfered with performance or logistics of getting a shot. At the end of the day, the most important quality of a lavalier mic is the quality. This kit has fantastic range, a crystal clear signal, and is fantastic. It's easy to use, and immediately syncs upon being turned on. The T and R each take two double a batteries that last about 4-5 hours. If you're on the fence about this, don't be. It's a worthwhile investment. For a long time I was a naysayer of Rode. I never cared for their videomic pro. Then I tried the NTG3, which I loved. This rode wireless lavalier kit has the added advantage of matching really well with other rode products that you happen to own. ... More
I chose this over the more expensive models used
Reviewed by Peterinhi on B&H Photo Video
I'm a professional videographer (I get paid for doing videos full-time) and was looking for another wireless lavalier but didn't choose to spend more than necessary. I used other products in the $ to $ range (not naming names, but the cheap ones start with an A and the two expensive ones both start with S) but the cheaper wireless systems didn't provide the range and sound I needed and the expensive systems were simply, expensive.I researched the Rodelink Filmmaker Kit extensively by watching review videos and reading numerous reviews. What I like about it is that it is comparable to or possibly exceeds the features of the expensive S-brand models. It has the same clarity and range, however, being digital like cellular phones, when the signal starts degrading, the sound stops abruptly and doesn't crackle and fade like the high end analog systems. Just think of what happens on a cell phone call when you go into an elevator.Moreover, the Rodelink pairing is quick. Just a few seconds. There's no fiddling with channel frequencies, just a few buttons to press to get the receiver and transmitter to connect. And once connected and paired, the next time they're turned on, they work instantly.I also like that you can see the battery level of the transmitter on the receiver. And of course you can see the receiver's power level as well. I've been on jobs where we would have to check the transmitter's battery power midway through the event. I've even had the transmitter die without me noticing (I was on a one-man multi-cam gig) because those expensive models don't show the transmitter's power.Yet the feature I like the most is the mute switch. While the transmitter can mute itself like those expensive models, the Rodelink receiver can override the transmitter's mute and make it live again. I had jobs where the speaker/host accidentally muted their transmitter (they didn't know it happened) and I was left with dead silence on that feed and couldn't interrupt the event to check the mute switch. However, I always have multiple backups going but they weren't as good as the muted transmitter.With all the great features I like about the Rodelink, I would say that it is kinda big. Because Rode placed built-in antennas into the Rodelink, there are no protruding antennas sticking out. I like this in that I've had broken antennas on those expensive S-models. Yet those built-in antennas would need a material to transmit through. Hence the plasticky nature of Rodelink. It is not as thin and tiny as the other models but about the same weight. Hopefully Rode can solve this size challenge in the future and make a more compact model.All in all, I'm totally satisfied with the Rodelink Filmmaker Kit. I'm planning on purchasing another Filmmaker in addition to purchasing the yet-to-be-release Newsshooter Kit. Forget those other S models out there as the Rodelink is more than a match at a price point that won't break the bank.FYI, I purchased the Rodelink outright from B&H as I'm not a compensated endorser, just a regular hardworking video guy. I already have the VideoMic Pro and also plan to purchase the Stereo VideoMic Pro. But if Rode were to give me one, I'd be super happy and appreciate! Thanks Rode and B&H! ... More
5. XVive U3
Microphone Wireless System
I'll be buying the condenser version too!
Reviewed by Matt on Guitar Center
Using this on my wife's Sennheiser e945 mic and it works like a million bucks! I just bought a Shure GLDX Beta58a and A/B'd this with a Beta58a mic as well. No audible latency issues that I couldn't live with. Easy to use. It's nice to "cut the cord."
Buying another 1...your gonna love it!
Reviewed by Jerry on Guitar Center
I've used with Shure Beta spectacular sound and used it for my Powered Monitors QSC 12's! I'm going to Purchase another 1. Very Impressed. Absolutely NO Feedback with Microphone very clean! Easy opt out to Mic/Line features. Easy pairing and changing 6 different frequency! Can't say enough good things about it.
6. Shure BLX14/PGA31
Wireless Cardioid Headset Microphone System
Have 3 units, excellent sound and easy setup.
Reviewed by Don on Guitar Center
Excellent product for the money. Easy setup, great sound and it's a Shure! Highly recommend for stage. No feedback, hum, or distortion issues from using 3 units together.
Easy to set up and great sound!
Reviewed by Ralph on Guitar Center
I bought this as a early Christmas gift, for my partner, our drummer. She was always fighting with using her mic on a regular stand. She loves it. Can't even tell she has it on. The sound is just simply amazing. Can't even explain how clear her voice is.
7. Rode Wireless GO II
Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System
RODE WIRELESS GO II - TOP wireless microphone system
Reviewed by Roman on B&H Photo Video
I was of course a big fan of the original Rode Wireless GO and excited to try out this new updated version. Especially once it seemed that Rode had listened carefully to and addressed the wishes that many users of the first version had shared online. Now after I have had the chance to use the Rode Wireless GO II I can happily confirm that Rode did address at least all my issues with the previous version. Not only that but they included extra features that I didn't even think of before but that I now see how helpful they are. One such feature is the ability to record a backup version of the audio that is 20db lower so that any audio peaks can be fixed. Whereas the original Wireless GO employed a single channel, version II is a dual-channel system, capable of handling two transmitters at the same time for simple, two-person shoots with low latency (3.5 to 4 ms). Use the Rode Central Mac/Windows companion app (iOS/Android apps coming soon) to unlock powerful features and device customization-onboard transmitter recording, configurable safety track recording in dual mono mode, file playback and export, and more. Via the app, each transmitter provides an onboard audio recorder offering up to seven hours of uncompressed recording (24-bit / 48 kHz WAV) or 24 hours of compressed recording, perfect for worry-free backup recording or a fast and easy way to capture sound from your subjects. Export files in various formats such as MP3 or WAV (16-, 24-, or 32-bit float) with date and time stamp information as well as automatic markers anywhere the transmitter-receiver link was broken. Since the Wireless GO II can handle two transmitters at once, it features the ability to switch between stereo or dual-mono output modes. This enables each transmitter, and therefore each subject, to be recorded to a separate channel. Alternatively, signal from both transmitters can be mixed together and recorded identically to left and right channels. Use the app to activate safety track recording (-20 dB on the right channel). In addition to the traditional 3.5mm TRS analog output, the Wireless GO II receiver has a USB Type-C digital audio output for operation as a 24-bit / 48 kHz audio interface. This can be connected to a computer with the supplied USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable, to the Lightning port of an iOS mobile device via the Rode SC15 cable, or to the USB Type-C port of a laptop, iPad Pro, or Android mobile device with the Rode SC16 cable (SC15 and SC16 cables available separately). The new Series IV technology extends the line-of-sight operating range of the Wireless GO II to approximately 656 compared to the 230 maximum range of the original Wireless GO. It also offers increased signal strength in crowded wireless environments. Plus, the system is designed to run both transmitters without affecting the range performance. ... More
Amazing value for the price!
Reviewed by Coby on B&H Photo Video
Here's what NEW and improved over the original version 1: 1) The original Wireless GO had only a single channel, version II is a dual-channel system, with two transmitters feeding into ONE receiver with low latency (3.5 to 4 ms). The channels can be mixed or separated Left and Right. 2) Download the Rode Central Mac/Windows app to unlock powerful features and device customization: onboard transmitter recording, configurable safety track recording in dual-mono mode, file playback and export, and more. 3) Via the app, each transmitter provides an onboard audio recorder offering up to seven hours of uncompressed recording (24-bit / 48 kHz WAV) or 24 hours of compressed recording, perfect for worry-free backup recording or a fast and easy way to capture sound from your subjects. Export files in various formats such as MP3 or WAV (16-, 24-, or 32-bit float) with date and time stamp information as well as automatic markers anywhere the transmitter-receiver link was broken. 4) Along with the traditional 3.5mm TRS analog output, the Wireless GO II receiver has a USB Type-C digital audio output for operation as a 24-bit/48 kHz audio interface. This can be connected to a computer with the supplied USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable, to the Lightning port of an iOS mobile device via the Rode SC15 cable, or to the USB Type-C port of a laptop, iPad Pro, or Android mobile device with the Rode SC16 cable 5) The new Series IV technology extends the line-of-sight operating range of the Wireless GO II to approximately 656 feet compared to the 230-foot maximum range of the original Wireless GO. It also offers increased signal strength in crowded wireless environments. ... More
8. Xvive Audio U3C
Digital Plug-On Wireless System for XLR Condenser Microphones
Works great!
Reviewed by Al on Guitar Center
You can't tell that it's there other than by the absence of microphone. There are now two less cables to worry about. Even though I rate the U3C highly, here are some things I would like to see: 1) replaceable batteries, so that I can keep going during long sessions 2) ability to change the relative position of the channel and power switches. The switches can be difficult to see in certain setups. 3) fully charged batteries should be indicated by an LED. No LED at fully charged, in my view, is ambiguous ... More
Works Great and Very Convenient
Reviewed by Hugh on B&H Photo Video
This wireless set makes run and gun shooting very convenient. So far it works well with my Sennheiser ME66 but not so well with my Azden SGM 250 CX which causes an annoying, high pitched whine. Just take the time to test your microphone with this. I purchased two of these. They charge fast.
9. Shure BLX14 (CVL,B98,SM31,P31)
Wireless Microphone System
Reliable, not too expensive, easy to use, clear and crisp!
Reviewed by Minicop on Guitar Center
This had no reviews when I bought it. I was scared. I had just returned a line 6 G30 that was cutting in and out on me every 10 seconds. I had a Sure set up back in 2000, but WiFi and a bajillion cell phones were not too prevalent back then. In my band's practice area, there are 2 WiFi routers and 4 cell phones. This BLX 14 has had 0 issues in a 3 hour practice this far under those circumstances whereas the Line 6 couldn't function. The Sure name is reliable, even under the weight of all the interference these days. So glad I got this instead!!! ... More
great upgrade from my single antenna shure
Reviewed by ac on Guitar Center
just picked one up and used it this weekend at a venue for a show. worked great, clear sound and good range. i like all the channel options and battery life has been good, too.
10. Gemini UHF-02M
2-Channel Wireless Handheld Microphone System
Good mics
Reviewed by Lexi on Guitar Center
I use these microphones for karaoke and I love them. I do not hear any static feed back when microphones are turned on and in use. They're affordable and work, what more can I ask for.
I bought this for my boyfriend because we like to do karaoke
Reviewed by Nicholas W on Guitar Center
The mics are very easy to use and are clear. batteries loaded with no problem and hooked up effortlessly