Posted by Richard Crowley on 09/26/06 19:25

"Bill" wrote ...
> In all the discussions of wireless and shotgun and pre-amps, etc., I can't
> recall seeing a solid recommendation for a simple, wired lapel mic, for
> interviewing someone indoors in a quiet room, suitable for minidisc or
> camcorder with a mic-in plug. I like the lapel mics because the subject
> will be more at ease without having to hold or speak into a large handheld
> mic.
>
> This is probably a no-brainer, so obvious that it is rarely discussed.
> That's why I missed it. Anyone?

Or perhaps rarely discussed because it is like asking what
is the best car, or camera, or hamburger, or whatever.

The Audio-Technica AT 831b seems to be popular IME.
OTOH, I have used $5 "computer mics" with equal success.
The guys who do big-time TV & feature film sound over on
news:rec.arts.movies.production.sound have regular
discussions about this question (never with any clear winner).

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