Polsen OLM-10 Review

Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

1,462 reviews
  • Self-Powered Electret Condenser Mic
  • Sends Audio to Left & Right Channels
  • Accurate Voice Reproduction
  • 3.5mm TRS Dual-Mono Connector
  • 20' Cable
  • In-Line Power Switch
  • For Camcorder or DSLR Recording
  • Lightweight, Discrete Design
  • Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
  • Includes Tie Clip, Windscreen, & Battery

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 1,462 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Polsen OLM-10. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Polsen OLM-10. For example, 40% of 77 users who have commented on the Value for money of the Polsen OLM-10 have given positive feedback.

40%
Value for money
40% of users are satisfied, based on 77 reviews
54%
Sound quality
54% of users are satisfied, based on 77 reviews
Average Rating (1,462 ratings)
75%
B&H Photo Video ( 330 ratings )
80%
Amazon.com ( 77 ratings )
72%
Amazon.cn ( 74 ratings )
74%
Amazon.ca ( 72 ratings )
74%
Amazon.de ( 71 ratings )
74%
Amazon.co.uk ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.com.mx ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.it ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.sa ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.es ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.fr ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.in ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.ae ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.eg ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.co.jp ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.sg ( 70 ratings )
74%
Amazon.com.au ( 68 ratings )
74%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

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Worth the money

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Mar 4, 2012

Reviewed by We Don't Live in Grass Shacks on B&H Photo Video

The micropohone works great. It's clear and catches the smallest sound. Shipping was excellent. Being in Hawaii, it usually takes awhile before we received products from the mainland. But B&H shipped out the item immediately and I received it right on time without delay.

Disappointed. Tried using them and doesnt work

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Dec 4, 2016

Reviewed by Charles on B&H Photo Video

So i have other lavalier microphones that work when i plug them into an ipad or my phone, but when i tried with these mics, there was ZERO difference projected. I then tried it on a canon camera and still didnt see a difference. I am not sure ..maybe the batteries were old...or something wrong? The reviews were great thats why i purchased these.

Superb for cheap price

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Dec 2, 2014

Reviewed by Elias on B&H Photo Video

I bought it cuz of an emergency. I needed something fast that could help me record audio and I have been using it for many things. Very good range, good quality. I will buy a more professional one later on, but I will definitely keep this one as back up. It works awesome!

Good mic for a low budget / backup

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Nov 11, 2014

Reviewed by HB on B&H Photo Video

This is a good backup mic to have on hand, just in case. The long cord allows you to feed it right into the camera and interview a subject. It will never pass as a $ or $ mic, but for $ it doesn't sound like you're using the onboard mic (i.e. unprofessional.)

Great price and records great.

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Nov 17, 2016

Reviewed by Swan on B&H Photo Video

I bought the kit and it comes with Poulsen headphones. I like that these are the same brand. However, the little windscreen probably won't last too long. It's super tiny and easy to lose. It is not in the picture.

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Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Nov 7, 2014

Reviewed by Carly on B&H Photo Video

I love this mic. It clips on easily and is long enough so that the camera can be a good ways away from whoever is mic'd. I use it a lot for interviewing and it picks up clear audio. The wind cover immediately ripped, though.

Received with damaged damaged cable

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Jul 13, 2019

Reviewed by Sobirjon on B&H Photo Video

Did not expected by Polsen products. Very disappointed. Cable damaged inside, if you touching to damaged place mic working otherwise don't working!

performs well

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Jan 9, 2013

Reviewed by Dave M. on B&H Photo Video

I use this for wedding videography. Plugged in to a zoom H1 and clipped on the the groom this picks up everything i need nice and clear. A great low budget audio solution. Highly recommended

Great lav mic for the prie.

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Oct 9, 2016

Reviewed by Brett on B&H Photo Video

Helps tremendously for quick interviews where the subject is mostly stationary. For the price, everyone should have one in their case -- even if it's only a backup.

Good Buy

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Sep 11, 2014

Reviewed by Photo Editor on B&H Photo Video

The mics are used to provide sound in a variety of locations for a weekly prep sports preview for a midwestern newspaper. So far they seem to be just the ticket to supply crisp, clear, audio in a variety of circumstances.

Works pretty good

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Feb 13, 2013

Reviewed by BigDan312 on B&H Photo Video

So far, I've only used this lav mic indoors and hooked up directly to a Zoom H2, but it works very good for me so far. I'm impressed with the clarity of the sound, especially for something so inexpensive. I'd definitely recommend this mic to anybody looking for a lav.

Works Better than Camera Mic but Not Pro

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Jul 24, 2014

Reviewed by Dawn on B&H Photo Video

Works better than the in camera mic of my D800 but definitely not pro quality. Great for making little youtube videos in a quiet space but otherwise, I would go the next step up. Price can't be beat.

Good sound for the pricepoint!

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Apr 3, 2012

Reviewed by Jon on B&H Photo Video

I am a landscape photographer using this product to record videos in the field. I connected this to a Zoom 1 audio device. This lavalier is cheap, easy to use, and works well.

Great for the price

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

May 1, 2013

Reviewed by Joyce on B&H Photo Video

I got this lav for video, have used it a couple times with an H2 in outdoor and indoor environments for interviews (interviewee had H2 in her pocket). The sound was better than I expected, no noticeable ambient noise, voice clear. Have to boost levels in post but otherwise perfect so far.

Very pleased

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Jul 10, 2014

Reviewed by Lin on B&H Photo Video

I am a amateur videographer on a budget. I found this mic, it had decent reviews and was great for my budget. So far, I have been very please with the sound quality of this product. I use it along with a boom mic so I get ambient sound as well. I wish they had a comparable wireless mic.

Great for the cost!

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Feb 1, 2012

Reviewed by Chris Adval on B&H Photo Video

For $ its a perfect choice! If you have an H4n... And I have an H4n. If I didn't then I wouldn't buy this because of wiring would be annoying and recording on the camera... The sound is OKAY, but good for the price. The wire is too long for my taste while using an H4n, but long would be good for a person without an H4n. We should have an option to have long or short wire and make the standard size of the wire shorter and include an extension. Check my video that shows the product off - @ ... More

Snaps and Pops first use

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

Aug 7, 2017

Reviewed by Lynne on B&H Photo Video

Unfortunately, the first time using this mic out of the box had snapping and popping in all the audio with an on location shoot. Like there is a short in the wiring... Not good. Can't return past 30 days... Not good either. Hopefully the Polsen will replace.

pretty gosh-darned good

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

May 10, 2014

Reviewed by William on B&H Photo Video

I have used this lavalier microphone for two investor videos, and the sound quality has been great. It seems to be pretty sturdy as the cord got caught in one of the subject's shoe lace and got a pretty hard yank. I was sure it broke a wire, but there have been no problems.

Great all around mic

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

May 1, 2012

Reviewed by Average User ... on B&H Photo Video

Used this while creating video tutorials, purchased seperate mic's previously but always encountered an echo and other common issues. This device provided an enexpensive alternative. The long cord added ease of use even though it is not wireless.

B&H delivers again

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Review

Polsen OLM-10 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

May 30, 2012

Reviewed by FZangari on B&H Photo Video

This product is a handy accessory for interviews. It has a long chord that is ideal for all styles of interviews. Additionally, B&H's timely delivery enabled me to use it the afternoon after I ordered it.

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