Senal OLM-2 Review
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Works with RODELink. But you may be confused...
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Eric R. on B&H Photo Video
This works with the RODELink. If you buy this, be aware that you may receive a lav with an end piece that looks identical to the Sony version. This happened to me when receiving the lav and it startled me. B&H and Senal ensured me I did receive the Sennheiser version. Since I bought this for the RODELink, I can't verify any further with a Sennheiser ew transmitter to know for sure if it is a Sony version or a Sennheiser version. All I can do is go by their word. The part I was concerned about is that the Sony version is 40 dollars cheaper. I attached a photo to show what I mean. Now, on to the microphone. I love this mic compared to the mic that came with the RODELink. The cable is of better quality and the 3.5mm jack attaches firmly. The mic isn't too terribly sensitive to certain frequencies like the original Rode mic. If anyone is looking for a mic to replace the original RODELink mic, I strongly advise purchasing the OLM-2. ... More
Excellent For The Price, PLUS...
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Marc on B&H Photo Video
Great mic for the price. I've used it once and it was excellent. Sounds at least as good as an ME2 or the Sony mic that came with my UWP-D11 unit. And as for a discovery I made... this mic also works with Sennheiser mics! Although the connector is the same, Sony and Senny mics are usually incompatible because they are wired differently. After I opened it up I found out why... they put a tiny resistor between the tip and ring pins, at least for the Sony version; I don't know about the Senny version. And here's the best part... the Sony version is about $40 less than the Sennheiser one. It's a no-brainer, get the Sony one and it will work for any G2/G3's you might have hanging around. Oh, and by the way, take some liquid rubber/liquid tape and reinforce where the cable meets the collar at the connector. I do on all of my lavs and they last MUCH longer. ... More
Looks and Feels just like the Sennheiser Lav Mic
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Robert on B&H Photo Video
I've only used this so far ONE time at a wedding on the officiant so I can't really sey how this is going to be long term. But so far it looks and feels much like the Sennheiser unit it is replacing. I would recommend that you remove this from the transmitter and wrap it up separately rather than wrapping it around the transmitter and leaving it plugged in. Users have a tendancy to wrap it too tight with the connected ending bending over tightly. I would also recommend buying a Pelican small case with the removable foam peices to store the transmitter and lavalier microphone elements/cables along with AA batteries. We've been storing them in a soft case much like a wired handheld microphone would be stored and I can tell you the pelican case is MUCH more protective and will likely keep us from having to replace this again for a long time. ... More
No better mic for the price
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Lane on B&H Photo Video
I use the OLM2 on interviews where it can be visible on screen with the clip and also on shoots where it needs to be hidden from view under the talent's clothing. The OLM2's natural eq is great and the slight boost in the top end keeps the talents words crisp and clear even when concealed under a shirt with tape. It is very durable. I was concerned I would immediately be buying a new one when the talent let the mic's wireless pack dangle from the mic cable, but its proven to be very sturdy so far. I occasionally found some weird hums coming from the mic (with the included metal windscreen on) when concealed under clothing with tape. Once I removed the metal windscreen, the hum was eliminated. ... More
Just as good as the Sennheiser mic's!
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Frank Rohmer on B&H Photo Video
So I decided to take a chance on these mic's because the Sennheiser equivalent is so darn expensive. All I've ever used up to this point were the Sennheiser mic's so I thought I'd give the OLM-2 Lav's a chance. We'll I used them at a 3 day video production shoot literally all day each day and they performed better than I expected. They attached to my Sennheiser bodypack transmitter with no problem, (model# SK 100 G3). I have both the G3 and G2 wireless mic kits and both worked great with the OLM-2 Lavalier mic's. No problem! Although they produce a little bit more of a wider Uni-Directional pickup pattern then the Sennheier's I'm very satisfied with the recording quality that they produced during their usage on a 3 day, 8 hours per day video shoot. ... More
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good sound good price
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Henry Mochida on B&H Photo Video
Affordable replacement lavaliere, works great, versatile great for all forms of shooting (interviews, ENG, seminars, films, voice overs). I use this mic primarily for all sound, I am 100% happy with it for the price. Not bad for voice overs either, but can sound slightly hollow or nasal, not your deep resonating radio sound, but still more than adequate. The most common place for damage is where the mic connects to the transmitter, so you just need to make sure that the connector stays upright and is not strained. It is easy to lose the metal wind screen and tie clips, so I recommend stocking up on those. ... More
Excellent mic
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Daniel on B&H Photo Video
I tested this Senal OLM-2S with Saramonic TX9, Tascam DR-10L and direct connect to DSLR. It works well. Some people complain about the cable is too long for wireless unit which normally clip on the waist belt. Yes its true. But when wireless units get some electrostatic noise, you can connect this mic to DSLR directly especially for an interview then Its good length. I have the audio Y cable for connecting two lav mics. Perfect! I like to buy it again. Highly recommended
Awesome microphone
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Mac Daddy's Mobile Music on B&H Photo Video
Mac Daddy's Mobile Music out of Boise, ID. We use lav microphones for live sound - especially weddings. First the sound quality was excellent. I had to turn down the gain on Sennheiser base station - it was set to +16 db by default and all I got was feedback at first. Once done I could use the microphone to pick up the officiant, the bride and the groom with perfect clarity. The cable is extra long, the clip is sturdy, and the microphone isn't terribly large. And best - it costs a ton less than the Sennheiser lav microphones. It's tough to keep this microphone from feedbacking...you have to set your speakers perfectly. Some folks might not like the pattern or pickup on this microphone. ... More
Quality Lavalier MIchrophone
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by sammyjulia on B&H Photo Video
I appreciated the help I received from the BH staff person in choosing this mic. I was prepared to by a slightly more expensive one but he convinced me that this one was just as good and I saved a bit of money. I sounds fine. I had it checked out, albeit briefly, by a friend who's an audio/video tech. I have been a fan and shopper with BH VIDEO for many decades, way back when it was 47th Street Photo. My crews order from the store all the time...the staff is smart and helpful. And your prices are reasonable.
Nice sound and solid build quality
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Reuben on B&H Photo Video
I own both this and the Senal UTM-86 Lav. The cable on this one is thicker and it feels a little more robust in its construction. Sound wise though, they both give a great signal, but I found the UTM-86 to have a little more dimension and require less sweetening in post. Just a quick note: if you plan to connect this to a sound recorder like the Zoom h4n, the connector will keep popping it out of place because its designed to lock into a recorder with a screw down receiver. [I received this product in exchange for my honest review.] ... More
Great mic at a good price
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Matt on B&H Photo Video
These used to be made under a different name (Pearstone), I'm glad I was able to find them again. They sound great while plugged into a pocket recorder, and I've done 65 weddings with them with no problems. I always add a little extra tape around the base of the plug to keep the cable from bending too much. My only quibble is that this newer version now as a splice and shrink tube near the connector. @
Great Performance. Low Durability.
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by marirock on B&H Photo Video
I use the product for documentary filming. I do a lot of outside, off the city, 'moving around' scenes; so it has had a very active life. I use the mic connected to a transmitter and it has worked great for two years. Actually, the mic still does work great... if it weren't for the cable. The cable endings or unions are very fragile. They break; therefore, making the transmission impossible. It would be great if you could only replace the cable, but you can't. At least, not that I know of. Other than that. Great mic. Thinking of re-buying it. ... More
Senal OLM-2 Lav Mics
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Richard on B&H Photo Video
My original 19-year-old Sennheiser lav mics that were part of an EW-100ENG kit started making noises whenever the subject to whom they were attached moved the slightest bit. More often than not this happened when attached to the groom (I am primarily an Event Videographer, with the bulk of my work involved in Wedding videos) and thus far I have been lucky enough to be able to edit around the noise. Testing on these two new mics indicates that they are not producing any such noise, thank goodness, so only time will tell--keeping my fingers crossed!
Simply amazing for the price
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Dan Zambrano Productions on B&H Photo Video
I bought this microphone as a replacement to the Sennheiser ME2 Omni Lavalier Wireless Microphone System and I have to say, it is amazing quality. I can't even tell the difference between the manufactured Sennhesier and this Pearstone. I use this microphone in corporate studio shoots, in house astrology horoscope shoots, and for weddings. Highly impressed with the sound this lavalier produces for its price.
A Pleasant Surprise!
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone Kit with XLR Phantom Power Supply
Reviewed by Jeff on B&H Photo Video
These were some emergency replacements, so I didn't know anything about these mics except that B&H could get them to me quickly. It was a pleasant surprise to get a quality product in every respect. These are well made, come with full specs in a professional package, and most importantly, sound very much like our other lavs.
Senal's OLM-2 Lav Mic worth the price
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Bill on B&H Photo Video
As a former news videographer I have moved into planned production where the time now allows for less run and gun. Taking better care of gear and having the ability to invest in high quality gear is important. I recently needed to replace a several year old mic for my Sennheiser ew kit and picked up the one offer by Senal for Sennheiser. It works great and appears to be the same quality as what originally came with the kit. IT is working great.
Good replacement for original Sony wireless mic
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Brian on B&H Photo Video
This is a replacement for the original Sony microphone that had a damage wire. It worked well with the original Sony transmitter, locking connecter fit perfectly. Sound was equal to the original and I like the hard metal windscreen that was included and which snaps on over the mic.
Great replacement Product..!
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Snatchman on B&H Photo Video
I purchased the OLM-2 Lav Mic as the original one went south. First thing I noticed that was an improvement from the original mic was the tie pin clip.It's more robust/dependable than the original. The original would swivel and cause stactic thumps and such. The OLM-2 sounds very clean and seems to have a hotter output than the original..I think it's a very good product and I recommend people trying this lap mic of you need a replacement for the Sennheiser 100 transmitter series..
Fantastic
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by Clayton on B&H Photo Video
I ordered three of these as replacements for an existing wireless setup. I plan to order more in the future as spares. So far they look and sound great. The grill on the mic is metal, others I've seen were only cheap plastic. The cable does seem like it could be damaged fairly easily if kinked or stored improperly. I'm careful with my gear, but I could see it not holding up well to rough use. Overall a great mic as long as you treat it well.
A Lot Cheaper than the Sennheiser
Senal OLM-2 Lavalier Microphone with 3.5mm Locking Connector for Sennheiser EW & Senal AWS-2000 Series
Reviewed by estoll on B&H Photo Video
We use the Sennheiser wireless system for our News & Weather, and all of our commercial gear (12 sets so far). Though its a great system, the microphones seem to fail very quickly, at least for us. These replaced the original mics and have served us flawlessly.
