The 8 Best Lavalier Microphones | Musician Nerd

The professional-quality sound is derived from the wide-range frequency response rate of 20Hz to 20kHz. This covers the entire common spectrum of the human ear, giving your audio the maximum level of depth. You’ll find it offers rich, warm lows and crisp highs for authenticity.

The Rode SmartLav+ maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level) is 110dB, which allows this small lapel microphone to handle loud sound sources. This will be particularly great for picking up environment noise without distortion.

The SYNCO P1L comes in at around 2 inches and is very easy to clip onto your clothing. This model is compatible with any modern iPhone or iPad device (though they make other models for other devices), where you can plug the receiver into your phone and work up to 150m away! The sound performance is stunning, with crystal clear audio & a present mid-range frequency that gives presence to your voice.

While testing their distance claim of 150m, I was delighted to see there were no transmission issues. The line was completely clear throughout all stages of testing with no latency. The battery lasts up to 5 hours on a full charge, although when you're not using it, you can keep it charging within its case. Every 10 minutes of charging inside the case will give you 45 minutes of active battery use.

I love the ability to power it via Phantom Power (48V) or battery power (AA). This flexibility means you can record on the go without lugging around a microphone preamplifier. However, preamps can have major advantages, such as the ability to manipulate your sound & frequencies in real-time. The choice is yours, which is a massive deal in audio production.

In terms of sound quality, I can tell you that it’s phenomenal. There’s a deep, rich sound while also cutting the lowest frequencies. The advantage this brings is that we still get strong lows while reducing any background grumbling such as traffic or A/C units. The level of sensitivity allows us to capture the full picture of our voice while keeping a certain level of isolation from our voice.

I chose this specific lapel mic for our budget choice because I was highly impressed with the quality & how little handling noise I got. A lot of affordable lav mics pick up shuffling noise easily, especially if you’re sitting down, but not the BOYA by M1.

It’s omnidirectional and offers a frequency range of 65Hz to 18kHz, focusing more on the mid-range. The result is surprisingly full & maintains a level of character that we look for in speech audio. Yes, it’s not as good as the others on this list, but it is the greatest bargain. You get a lot more value for your dollar.

The Shure SM93 offers a smooth extended frequency response with 80Hz to 20kHz. This low-frequency roll-off will reduce background grumbling, clothing, and room noise.

This lapel mic is supplied by a dual mounting block that has an attached tie bar. There’s an acoustic windscreen for minimizing wind noise, making it great for outdoors. The preamplifier setup is lightweight and can be clipped to your body, and I personally do this on my belt.

I’ve worked with people who were using the Sennheiser ME 2-II in various settings. It includes a hard windscreen that helps avoid air distortion when used outdoors. The first thing I noticed with it is how loud the output is.

The frequency response cuts off the low end, which is really effective at reducing grumbling noise in the background. Low-end frequencies carry traffic sound, air conditioning units, and other similar sounds. The SPL (Sound Pressure Level) can withstand 130dB, which means no distortion even with loud sound sources.

This lavalier microphone is really ideal for interviews, lectures, and films because it really brings a lot out of your voice, with a distinct, full, and clear result. The durability is really impressive at this price range, which is something notable about every microphone made by Shure.

The signal-to-noise ratio is also best in class, and the SPL ensures no distortion no matter how loud you are. It comes with a windscreen for blocking out wind noise, as well as a carrying pouch & clothing clip. You’ll find it does an amazing job at isolating your voice from your surroundings.

The sound comes across as extremely natural, with a mid-range emphasized frequency rate that brings out a lot from your vocals or instrument. This lavalier mic is our recommended choice for recording acoustic guitar as they designed it with instruments in mind. It even includes an instrument mount.

There’s a switchable low frequency roll off that’ll help reduce a lot of the room noise wherever you’re playing. Unlike the others on this list, it uses a cardioid polar pattern, which means it’ll only pickup audio from the front. The others on this list are Omnidirectional, which picks up audio from all sides.