Lavalier Microphone Specification Database
Browse our database of specifications for lavalier microphones — both wired and wireless. Compare models across brands and tiers to find the right lav mic for your needs. We have also compiled specification databases for Shotgun Microphones, USB & Podcast Microphones, Wireless Microphone Systems, and Studio Microphones. For device compatibility, see our Camera Specification Databases.
Sennheiser MKE 1 2007 Pro Wired 699 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (~7.5V SK / 5V Lemo TA5F) 3.5mm SK lock / Lemo 3-pin / TA5F Omni 3.3 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 5 mV/Pa 24 142 Hydrophobic nano-coating 1.6 m Black, beige No Clip, freq cap, windshield, pouch Broadcast, theater, film Sennheiser flagship miniature; sweat-resistant
Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold 2008 Pro Wired 549 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (~7.5V SK / 5V Lemo) 3.5mm SK / Lemo / open Omni 4.4 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 10 mV/Pa 21 142 Gold-plated capsule 1.6 m Black, beige No Clip, windshield, freq cap Broadcast, theater Ubiquitous broadcast standard; corrosion-resistant
Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni 2020 Pro Wired 399 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (~7.5V SK / 5V TA5F Lemo) 3.5mm SK / TA5F / Lemo / open Omni 4.7 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 7 mV/Pa 26 142 IP55 1.6 m Black, beige No Magnet mount, clip, 2 windshields ENG, broadcast, presenter Full accessory bundle included
Sennheiser MKE mini 2015 Pro Wired 199 Wired Bias voltage from Sennheiser SK TX (~7.5V) 3.5mm locking Omni ~5 mm 50 Hz–18 kHz ~20 mV/Pa 28 130 1.6 m Black No Run-and-gun ENG Entry-level pro lav; often bundled
Sennheiser MKE 40 1995 Pro Wired 399 Wired Bias voltage from Sennheiser SK TX (~7.5V) 3.5mm locking Cardioid ~8 mm 40 Hz–20 kHz 16 mV/Pa 24 132 1.6 m Black No Broadcast, presenter Rare cardioid lav; feedback rejection
Sennheiser ME 2-II 2018 Pro Wired 179 Wired Bias voltage from Sennheiser SK TX (~7.5V) 3.5mm locking Omni ~5 mm 50 Hz–18 kHz 20 mV/Pa 36 120 1.6 m Black No ENG with G3/G4/EW-D packs Most common Sennheiser wireless lav
Sennheiser ME 4 1995 Pro Wired 229 Wired Bias voltage from Sennheiser SK TX (~7.5V) 3.5mm locking Cardioid ~5 mm 80 Hz–18 kHz 20 mV/Pa 32 120 1.6 m Black No ENG with feedback issues Cardioid alternative to ME 2
DPA 4060 CORE+ 2024 Pro Wired 595 Wired Bias voltage via MicroDot adapter (5V TX / 48V XLR) MicroDot / MicroLock Omni 5.4 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 23 134 IP58 1.8 m Black, beige, brown, white, tan No Clip, windshield Theater (gold standard), film, broadcast Broadway standard; CORE amp halves distortion
DPA 4061 CORE+ (High SPL) 2024 Pro Wired 595 Wired Bias voltage via MicroDot adapter (5V TX / 48V XLR) MicroDot Omni 5.4 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 6 mV/Pa 26 144 IP58 1.8 m Black, beige, brown, white No Loud sources, broadcast High SPL variant
DPA 4062 (Extreme SPL) 2017 Pro Wired 595 Wired Bias voltage via MicroDot adapter (5V TX / 48V XLR) MicroDot Omni 5.4 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 1 mV/Pa 35 154 Splash-resistant 1.8 m Black No Extreme SPL (jet engines, gunshots)
DPA 4063 (Phantom XLR) 2017 Pro Wired 595 Wired 48V phantom power (XLR) XLR (48V) Omni 5.4 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 23 134 1.8 m Black, beige No Direct XLR lav
DPA 4071 Presentation 2015 Pro Wired 609 Wired Bias voltage via MicroDot adapter (5V TX / 48V XLR) MicroDot Omni (presence boost) 5.4 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 24 134 1.8 m Black, beige No ENG/presenter speech Tailored speech-intelligibility curve
DPA 4080 Cardioid 2010 Pro Wired 649 Wired Bias voltage via MicroDot adapter (5V TX / 48V XLR) MicroDot Cardioid 5.4 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 6 mV/Pa 23 144 1.8 m Black No High-feedback environments Rare cardioid lav from DPA
DPA 6060 Subminiature 2017 Pro Wired 695 Wired Bias voltage via MicroDot adapter (5V TX / 48V XLR) MicroDot / MicroLock Omni 3.0 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 20 mV/Pa 24 134 IP58 1.8 m Black, brown, white, beige No Theater (invisible concealment) Among smallest lavs in industry
DPA 6061 Subminiature (High SPL) 2017 Pro Wired 695 Wired Bias voltage via MicroDot adapter (5V TX / 48V XLR) MicroDot / MicroLock Omni 3.0 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 7 mV/Pa 27 144 IP58 1.8 m Black, brown, white No Theater with loud sources Subminiature with HSP
Sanken COS-11D 2007 Pro Wired 525 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (varies by connector, ~5V) 3.5mm SK / TA5F / Lemo / Hirose / open / XLR Omni 5.0 mm 50 Hz–20 kHz (6k boost) -50 dBV/Pa 24 123 Splashproof 1.8 m Black, beige, white, brown No Vampire & alligator clips, windshield Film dialogue, TV drama Industry standard for film/TV; low handling noise
Sanken COS-11D BP 2010 Pro Wired 549 Wired 48V phantom power OR 1x AA battery (internal) XLR (48V or battery) Omni 5.0 mm 50 Hz–20 kHz -50 dBV/Pa 24 123 Splashproof 1.8 m Black, beige No Direct XLR connection Battery/phantom variant
Countryman B3 1998 Pro Wired 415 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via XLR adapter) Virtually all wireless connectors + XLR Omni 2.5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz Selectable: 1/7/16 mV/Pa 22 140 Aramid-reinforced, sweat-resistant 1.2 m Black, tan, cocoa, light beige, white, custom No Replaceable freq caps, windshields, clips Theater, film, broadcast Broadway gold standard; tunable via caps
Countryman B6 2005 Pro Wired 475 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via XLR adapter) Replaceable cable to any system Omni 2.5 mm (1.0 mm front) 20 Hz–20 kHz Three sens options 26 130 Sweat-resistant, detachable cable 1.2 m (replaceable) Black, beige, tan, brown, cocoa, white, custom No Freq caps, windshields, clips Theater (invisible) World's smallest at launch
Countryman EMW 2005 Pro Wired 245 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via XLR adapter) Multi-system compatible Omni 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz (presence boost) 7 mV/Pa 23 130 Black, tan, white No Broadcast, lecture, ENG Lower-cost Countryman option
Countryman Isomax 2 2000 Pro Wired 485 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via XLR adapter) Multi-system Omni or Hypercardioid 11 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz High Black, tan, white No High feedback venues Larger capsule; excellent off-axis rejection
Shure TwinPlex TL45 2019 Pro Wired 399 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via preamp) TA4F / 3.5mm / TA5F / Lemo / MDOT / XLR Omni 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -45 dBV/Pa 25 130 IP57, Kevlar cable, medical silicone 1.27 m Black, cocoa, tan, white No Clothing clip, windshield, vampire clip Broadcast/general Paintable; paracord-style cable
Shure TwinPlex TL46 2019 Pro Wired 499 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via preamp) TA4F / 3.5mm / TA5F / Lemo / MDOT / XLR Omni (speech-boosted) 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -46 dBV/Pa 27 140 IP57 1.27 m Black, cocoa, tan, white No Theater (boosted presence)
Shure TwinPlex TL47 2019 Pro Wired 499 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via preamp) TA4F / 3.5mm / TA5F / Lemo / MDOT / XLR Omni (high-output) 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -42 dBV/Pa 25 142 IP57 1.27 m Black, cocoa, tan, white No High-output theater/film
Shure TwinPlex TL48 2019 Pro Wired 599 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX or 48V phantom (via preamp) TA4F / 3.5mm / TA5F / Lemo / MDOT / XLR Omni (premium) 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -42 dBV/Pa 25 142 IP57 1.27 m Black, cocoa, tan, white No Top-tier film dialogue Top of TwinPlex line
Shure WL93 2000 Pro Wired 179 Wired Bias voltage from Shure TX via TA4F (~5V) TA4F Omni 3.8 mm 50 Hz–17 kHz 48" Black No ULX/SLX bundled Included with many older Shure kits
Shure WL183 1990 Pro Wired 199 Wired Bias voltage from Shure TX via TA4F (~5V) TA4F Omni ~9 mm 50 Hz–17 kHz 48" Black, tan No Broadcast Longstanding standard, superseded by TwinPlex
Shure WL184 1990 Pro Wired 239 Wired Bias voltage from Shure TX via TA4F (~5V) TA4F Supercardioid ~9 mm 50 Hz–17 kHz 48" Black No Feedback-prone environments
Shure WL185 1990 Pro Wired 219 Wired Bias voltage from Shure TX via TA4F (~5V) TA4F Cardioid ~9 mm 50 Hz–17 kHz 48" Black No Broadcast with cardioid pattern
Shure MX150B 2010 Pro Wired 249 Wired Bias voltage from TA4F TX or 11-52V phantom (via RPM626 preamp) TA4F or XLR preamp Omni 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz Black, cocoa No Installed sound, conference
Audio-Technica BP896 MicroPoint 2010 Pro Wired 499 Wired Bias voltage from AT TX via cW or 11-52V phantom (AT8537 preamp) cW (AT 4-pin) / XLR preamp Omni 2.6 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -39.5 dB (10.6 mV/Pa) 25 120 1.4 m Black, beige No Broadcast, theater AT flagship miniature
Audio-Technica BP898 MicroPoint Cardioid 2012 Pro Wired 549 Wired Bias voltage from AT TX via cW or 11-52V phantom (AT8537 preamp) cW / XLR preamp Cardioid ~3 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz Similar BP896 25 120 1.4 m Black, beige No Broadcast Cardioid version
Audio-Technica BP899 2015 Pro Wired 599 Wired Bias voltage from AT TX via cW or 11-52V phantom (AT8537 preamp) cW / XLR preamp Omni 2.6 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz Higher sens 23 120 1.4 m Black, beige No Top-tier broadcast/theater Newer BP896 successor
Audio-Technica AT899 2005 Pro Wired 279 Wired Bias voltage from AT TX via cW or 11-52V phantom (AT8537 preamp) cW / XLR preamp Omni 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -46 dB (5.0 mV/Pa) 27 110 1.4 m Black, beige No Broadcast, install Mid-priced workhorse
Audio-Technica AT831b 2005 Pro Wired 249 Wired Bias voltage from AT TX via cW or 11-52V phantom (AT8537 preamp) cW / XLR preamp Cardioid ~5 mm 40 Hz–20 kHz Black, beige No Cardioid lav
Lectrosonics M150 2010 Pro Wired 299 Wired Bias voltage from Lectrosonics TX via TA5F (~5V) TA5F (Lectro) Omni ~5 mm 50 Hz–20 kHz Black No Lectrosonics belt packs OEM lav included with kits
Lectrosonics M152 2012 Pro Wired 329 Wired Bias voltage from Lectrosonics TX via TA5F (~5V) TA5F Omni ~5 mm 50 Hz–20 kHz Black No Lectrosonics belt packs Better than M150
Voice Technologies VT500 2005 Pro Wired 429 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (varies by connector) 3.5mm SK / TA5F / Lemo / Hirose / open Omni 5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz 5.6 mV/Pa 24 130 Black, beige No European broadcast Swiss-made
Voice Technologies VT506 2010 Pro Wired 429 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (varies by connector) Multi-system Omni 6 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz Higher 24 130 Black, beige No Broadcast/film Warmer sound vs VT500
Voice Technologies VT700 2012 Pro Wired 549 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (varies by connector) Multi-system Omni Larger 20 Hz–20 kHz Higher 22 130 Improved sweat protection Black, beige No Pro broadcast Rugged construction
Voice Technologies VT901 2015 Pro Wired 599 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (varies by connector) Multi-system Omni 20 Hz–20 kHz Black, beige No Top-tier broadcast/film Swiss premium
Rode Lavalier (original) 2010 Prosumer Wired 249 Wired Plug-in power via MiCon adapter (2-10V) 3.5mm locking (MiCon adapters) Omni 4.5 mm 60 Hz–18 kHz -33.5 dBV/Pa 24 110 1.2 m Black No Pop shield, windshield, clips, caps With wireless belt packs MiCon adapter system
Rode Lavalier II 2018 Prosumer Wired 249 Wired Plug-in power via MiCon adapter (2-10V) 3.5mm TRS locking (MiCon) Omni 4.5 mm (Kevlar cable) 20 Hz–20 kHz -35 dBV/Pa 22 110 1.2 m Black No Foam + furry windshields, clips, pouch Broadcast/film wireless Improved cable durability
Rode PinMic 2014 Prosumer Wired 199 Wired Plug-in power via MiCon adapter (2-10V) 3.5mm locking (MiCon) Omni ~3 mm 60 Hz–18 kHz 28 110 Black No 3-pin thru-clothing mount Theater, concealment Invisible clothing-pierce mount
Rode PinMic Long 2015 Prosumer Wired 229 Wired Plug-in power via MiCon adapter (2-10V) 3.5mm locking (MiCon) Omni ~3 mm 60 Hz–18 kHz 28 110 3 m Black No Theater/podium Longer cable for podium use
Shure MVL 2015 Prosumer Wired 69 Wired Plug-in power from smartphone (3.5mm TRRS, ~1.5-3V) 3.5mm TRRS Omni ~5 mm 45 Hz–20 kHz -44.5 dBV/Pa 122 1.27 m Black No Clip, foam, pouch, adapter Smartphone Threaded adapter system; MOTIV app
Sennheiser XS Lav USB-C 2020 Prosumer Wired 59 Wired USB bus power (digital, no analog bias) USB-C (digital) Omni ~5 mm 50 Hz–18 kHz 2 m Black No Windscreen, clip, pouch Android/Mac/PC Plug-and-play digital
Sennheiser XS Lav Mobile 2020 Prosumer Wired 59 Wired Plug-in power from smartphone (TRRS, ~1.5-3V) 3.5mm TRRS Omni ~5 mm 50 Hz–18 kHz 2 m Black No Windscreen, clip, pouch iPhone (with adapter)/Android TRRS version of XS Lav USB-C
Sennheiser+Apogee ClipMic Digital 2 2020 Prosumer Wired 199 Wired Bus power (Lightning/USB, no analog bias) Lightning + USB-A Omni (ME 2 capsule) ~5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -45 dBV/Pa 130 2 m Black No Windscreen, clip, pouch iOS/Mac premium mobile 24-bit/96 kHz Apogee A/D; top of this tier
Rode SmartLav 2013 Consumer Wired 59 Wired Plug-in power from smartphone (TRRS, ~1.5-3V) 3.5mm TRRS Omni condenser 60 Hz–18 kHz -35 dB 1.2 m Black No Foam windshield, clip, pouch Smartphone First major smartphone lav
Rode SmartLav+ 2014 Consumer Wired 79 Wired Plug-in power from smartphone (TRRS, ~1.5-3V) 3.5mm TRRS Omni 4.5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -35 dB 24 110 1.2 m Black No Windshield, clip, pouch Smartphone Major quality bump over SmartLav
Rode Lavalier GO 2019 Consumer Wired 79 Wired Plug-in power from camera/TX (TRS, 2-10V) 3.5mm TRS Omni 4.5 mm 20 Hz–20 kHz -35 dB 24 110 1.2 m Black, white No Pop filter, windshield, clip, pouch Wireless GO companion Designed for Wireless GO TX
Audio-Technica ATR3350xiS 2018 Consumer Wired 39 Wired 1x LR44 battery (1.5V) inline preamp 3.5mm TRRS (+ TRS adapter) Omni condenser 50 Hz–18 kHz -54 dB 110 6 m Black LR44 No Clip, windshield, battery Budget YouTube/interview Long cable + battery staple
Audio-Technica AT9903 2017 Consumer Wired 59 Wired 1x LR44 battery (1.5V) inline preamp 3.5mm TRS Omni condenser 50 Hz–18 kHz -64 dB 120 1.8 m Black LR44 No Windshield, clip, adapter Smartphone/DSLR Smaller than ATR3350
Boya BY-M1 2013 Consumer Wired 25 Wired 1x LR44 battery (1.5V) inline preamp 3.5mm TRRS (w/ TRS switch) Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz -30 dB 100 6 m Black LR44 No Foam windshield, clip, battery Entry YouTube/vlogger Best-selling budget lav
Boya BY-M1 Pro II 2022 Consumer Wired 35 Wired 1x LR44 battery (1.5V) inline preamp 3.5mm TRRS/TRS switch Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz -30 dB 100 6 m Black LR44 No Budget YouTube/vlogger Further refresh of BY-M1
Boya BY-M2 USB-C 2021 Consumer Wired 29 Wired USB bus power (digital) USB-C Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz 6 m Black No Android/PC Plug-and-play digital
Boya BY-M3 USB-C 2020 Consumer Wired 25 Wired USB bus power (digital) USB-C Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz Black No Android
Boya BY-M4 Lightning 2020 Consumer Wired 45 Wired Bus power (Lightning MFi, digital) Lightning (MFi) Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz Black No iOS
Boya BY-M1DM (dual) 2017 Consumer Wired 30 Wired 1x LR44 battery (1.5V) 3.5mm TRRS (2 caps) Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz 4 m Black LR44 No 2-person interview Dual-head
Saramonic LavMicro 2015 Consumer Wired 25 Wired Plug-in power (TRRS, ~1.5-5V) 3.5mm TRRS (device switch) Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz -30 dB 6 m Black No Budget YouTube BY-M1 competitor
Saramonic LavMicro+ 2017 Consumer Wired 59 Wired 1x AAA battery inline preamp (~150 hr) 3.5mm TRRS Omni condenser 20 Hz–20 kHz -32 dB 22 120 6 m Black AAA preamp (~150 hr) No Broadcast-quality consumer Active preamp
Saramonic LavMicro 2M (dual) 2018 Consumer Wired 45 Wired Plug-in power (TRRS) 3.5mm TRRS Omni (2 caps) condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz 6 m Black No 2-person interview Dual-head
Saramonic LavMicro U1C (USB-C) 2020 Consumer Wired 49 Wired USB bus power (digital) USB-C Omni condenser 20 Hz–20 kHz 2 m Black No Android/PC
Saramonic LavMicro U1B (Lightning) 2020 Consumer Wired 59 Wired Bus power (Lightning MFi, digital) Lightning (MFi) Omni condenser 20 Hz–20 kHz 2 m Black No iOS
Saramonic DK3a 2018 Consumer Wired 129 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (Sennheiser-style lock) Locking 3.5mm (Sennheiser/UwMic) Omni condenser 20 Hz–20 kHz -43 dB 130 Black No Wireless belt pack upgrade Pro-tier capsule upgrade
Saramonic DK6a 2020 Consumer Wired 159 Wired Bias voltage from wireless TX (Sennheiser-style lock) Locking 3.5mm Cardioid condenser 20 Hz–20 kHz -43 dB 130 Black No Feedback-prone wireless lav Rare sub-$200 cardioid
Movo LV1 2015 Consumer Wired 25 Wired Plug-in power (TRRS, no battery) 3.5mm TRRS Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz 6 m Black No BY-M1 alternative
Movo LV8 2018 Consumer Wired 60 Wired Plug-in power (TRRS, no battery) 3.5mm TRRS/TRS switch Omni condenser Black No Mid-tier consumer
Movo PM10 2014 Consumer Wired 29 Wired Plug-in power (TRRS, no battery) 3.5mm TRRS Omni condenser 6 m Black No Budget Amazon smartphone
Comica CVM-V01SP 2017 Consumer Wired 35 Wired Plug-in power (TRRS) 3.5mm TRRS Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz 2.5 m Black No Headphone monitor on some versions Smartphone
Comica CVM-SIG.LAV V05 2019 Consumer Wired 59 Wired Plug-in power (TRS) 3.5mm TRS Omni metal-housed 35 Hz–18 kHz Black No Higher-end consumer
Purple Panda Lavalier Mic 2015 Consumer Wired 32 Wired Plug-in power from device (no battery) 3.5mm TRRS + USB-C/Lightning/TRS/USB-A adapters Omni condenser 50 Hz–16 kHz 2 m + 2 m ext Black No 6-adapter kit, windshields, clips, pouch All-devices Amazon brand with broad adapter bundle
Synco Lav-S8 2020 Consumer Wired 30 Wired Plug-in power (TRRS) 3.5mm TRRS Omni condenser 65 Hz–18 kHz 6 m Black No Budget YouTube
Giant Squid Lavalier 2005 Consumer Wired 45 Wired Plug-in power (TRS) 3.5mm TRS (custom by order) Omni condenser 20 Hz–20 kHz -42 dB 1.8 m (custom) Black No Indie film low-noise alt Hand-built in Texas
IK Multimedia iRig Mic Lav 2014 Consumer Wired 50 Wired Plug-in power from smartphone (TRRS) 3.5mm TRRS (daisy-chain) Omni condenser 50 Hz–18 kHz -42 dB 110 1.6 m Black No Smartphone 2-person Daisy-chainable for dual
JK MIC-J 071 2014 Consumer Wired 25 Wired Plug-in power (TRS, no battery) 3.5mm TRS (+ TRRS adapter) Omni condenser 50 Hz–16 kHz -30 dB 2 m Black No Budget podcast/YouTube Pro-looking metal housing
Sennheiser EW 112P G3 2011 UHF Wireless 629 Wireless 3.5mm TRS (camera) Omni (ME 2) 25 Hz–18 kHz ~330 ft Black UHF 42 MHz BW, analog FM 2x AA (~8 hr) No Camera shoe, cables ENG, run-and-gun Industry standard ENG for a decade
Sennheiser EW 112P G4 2017 UHF Wireless 629 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni (ME 2-II) 25 Hz–18 kHz ~330 ft Black UHF 42 MHz, analog FM 2x AA (~8 hr) No ENG Backward-compatible with G3
Sennheiser EW-D ME2 SET 2021 UHF Wireless 599 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni (ME 2) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 56 MHz 2x AA (~8 hr) or Li-ion No ENG, pro 1.9 ms latency, 134 dB DR
Sennheiser EW-DX ME 2 SET 2022 UHF Wireless 1499 Wireless XLR / AES3 / analog Omni (ME 2 or MKE 2) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 88 MHz 2x AA / Li-ion (~12 hr) No Broadcast, live, film AES-256 encryption, Dante opt
Sennheiser AVX-ME2 SET 2016 UHF Wireless 899 Wireless Plug-on XLR RX Omni (ME 2) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black DECT 1.9 GHz digital Li-ion (~15 hr) No ENG auto-setup Auto-pair; 256-bit encryption
Sennheiser XSW-D Portable Lav 2019 UHF Wireless 329 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni (ME 2) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~250 ft Black 2.4 GHz digital Li-ion (~5 hr) No Single-button ENG One-button pairing
Sennheiser XSW 1-ME2 2015 UHF Wireless 349 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni (ME 2) 20 Hz–18 kHz ~330 ft Black Analog UHF 2x AA No Entry pro UHF
Shure BLX14/CVL 2012 UHF Wireless 379 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Cardioid (CVL) 50 Hz–15 kHz ~300 ft Black Analog UHF H9/H10/H11 2x AA (~14 hr) No Prosumer UHF
Shure SLX-D14/85 2020 UHF Wireless 799 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + XLR Cardioid (WL185) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 24-bit 2x AA or SB904 Li-ion No Pro install/live AES-256, 32ch/band
Shure ULXD1 + ULXD4 2012 UHF Wireless 3400 Wireless XLR + AES3 Omni/Super/Card (WL183-185 or WL93) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 24-bit 2x AA or SB900A (~9 hr) No Broadcast, theater AES-256, 2.9 ms latency
Shure QLXD1 + QLXD4 2014 UHF Wireless 2400 Wireless XLR WL-series 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 24-bit 72 MHz AA or Li-ion No Live/broadcast mid-tier Between SLX-D and ULXD
Shure Axient Digital AD1 2017 UHF Wireless 1949 Wireless XLR + AES3 + Dante WL-series (sold sep) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 184 MHz SB900A or AA No Flagship broadcast/theater AES-256, 2.0 ms latency
Shure Axient Digital ADX1M Micro 2019 UHF Wireless 2499 Wireless XLR + AES3 + Dante WL-series 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF Internal Li-ion No Concealable bodypack Micro bodypack, no antenna
Sony UWP-D11 2012 UHF Wireless 599 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni (ECM-V1BMP) 40 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Analog UHF 188ch 24 MHz 2x AA (~6-8 hr) No ENG
Sony UWP-D21 2012 UHF Wireless 699 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + XLR Omni 40 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Analog UHF 2x AA No ENG with XLR receiver
Sony UWP-D16 2020 UHF Wireless 629 Wireless 3.5mm + MI shoe digital Omni 40 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Analog UHF compander 2x AA (~9 hr) No Sony camera users Digital MI shoe output
Sony UWP-D26 (2ch) 2020 UHF Wireless 1099 Wireless 3.5mm + MI digital Omni 40 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Analog UHF 2x AA No 2-person ENG Dual-channel
Sony DWX-B30 + DWR-S03D 2014 UHF Wireless 5700 Wireless XLR + AES3 + Dante Premium (sold sep) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 24-bit 2x AA (~6 hr) No Broadcast, film, sports AES-256, 1.5 ms latency
Audio-Technica System 10 ATW-1701/L 2012 UHF Wireless 349 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Cardioid (AT831cH) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~165 ft Black 2.4 GHz digital 24-bit 2x AA (~7 hr) No Prosumer on-camera
Audio-Technica 3000 Series ATW-3211/831 2019 UHF Wireless 699 Wireless XLR Omni (MT830cW) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Analog UHF 60 MHz 1321ch 2x AA (~9 hr) No Install/broadcast IR sync, 4th gen
Audio-Technica 5000 Series Digital DT4 2023 UHF Wireless 4500 Wireless XLR + AES3 Premium 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF Rechargeable No Pro broadcast AES-256, full digital
Lectrosonics SMQV + UCR411a 2012 UHF Wireless 3900 Wireless TA3F / AES3 Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital Hybrid Wireless 25.6 MHz 2x AA (~6 hr) No Film/broadcast bag Legacy hybrid
Lectrosonics L Series LT + LR 2019 UHF Wireless 2300 Wireless TA3F Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital Hybrid 75 MHz 2x AA (~6 hr) No Mid-tier film Lower-cost Lectro
Lectrosonics DCHT + DSQD (D Squared) 2022 UHF Wireless 9600 Wireless AES3 + Dante + AES67 Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Full digital UHF 76.8 MHz 2x AA (~7-8 hr) No Flagship film/broadcast AES-256, ~2 ms latency
Lectrosonics M2T + M2R Duet 2020 UHF Wireless 3500 Wireless AES3 + Dante Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz digital Li-ion (~8 hr) No Film bag digital Latency 4 ms
Wisycom MTP40S + MCR42 2014 UHF Wireless 8000 Wireless AES3 Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 232 MHz (multi-mode) 1x AA (~6 hr) No High-end film/broadcast Industry-leading 232 MHz tuning
Wisycom MTP61 2022 UHF Wireless 2995 Wireless TA3F / AES3 Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 232 MHz multi-mode 1x AA (~6 hr) No Flagship film bag Color OLED, Lectro/Senn compatibility
Zaxcom TRX900 (with recording) 2011 UHF Wireless 2300 Wireless TA5F + internal microSD Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black ZHD digital UHF AA (~5 hr) Yes (microSD, 24-bit BWF) Film with internal recording First TX with internal recording
Zaxcom ZMT4 2020 UHF Wireless 2750 Wireless TA5F + microSD Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black ZHD digital UHF 76.8 MHz 1x AA / NP-50 (~5-7 hr) Yes (24-bit BWF) Micro film TX with recording Timecode, AES-256
Audio Ltd A10-TX + A10-RX 2016 UHF Wireless 6395 Wireless TA5F + AES3 Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 230 MHz AA / USB Li-ion (~6-7 hr) Yes (microSD BWF) Film/broadcast bag AES-256, timecode, internal record
Audio Ltd A20-Mini 2019 UHF Wireless 2200 Wireless TA5F + internal microSD Sold separately 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF 169 MHz Li-ion (~6 hr) Yes (BWF) Micro bodypack with recording ~55 g, timecode
Audio Ltd A20-Nexus 2019 UHF Wireless 9000 Wireless Dante + AES3 + AES67 Up to 8/12ch 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black Digital UHF AC powered N/A (receiver) Multichannel bag/rack NexLink remote TX control
Rode RODELink Filmmaker Kit 2014 UHF Wireless 399 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni (Rode Lavalier) 20 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz digital 24-bit 2x AA (~30 hr) No Indie film/vlog Industry-leading battery life
Line 6 XD-V75L 2013 UHF Wireless 799 Wireless XLR Omni 20 Hz–20 kHz ~300 ft Black 2.4 GHz digital 24-bit Rechargeable (~8 hr) No Live venue lav AES encryption
Rode Wireless GO 2019 Mini Wireless 199 Wireless 3.5mm TRS analog out Omni (built-in) 50 Hz–20 kHz ~230 ft Black, white 2.4 GHz Series III Li-ion (~7 hr) No Cold shoe, clip Vlogger/YouTube Pioneered built-in-mic TX category
Rode Wireless GO II (dual) 2021 Mini Wireless 299 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~660 ft Black, white 2.4 GHz Series IV Li-ion (~7 hr) Yes (24-bit, ~7 hr uncomp) Vlogger/interview First with on-board recording
Rode Wireless ME 2022 Mini Wireless 149 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni (TX+RX both have mic) 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz Series IV Li-ion (~7 hr) No Entry vlogger RX has built-in mic as backup
Rode Wireless PRO (dual kit) 2023 Mini Wireless 399 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni + lavs included 50 Hz–20 kHz ~860 ft Black 2.4 GHz Series IV Li-ion ~7 hr; case ~21 hr Yes (32-bit float, ~40 hr) Magnetic clip, cold shoe, case Pro content creator 32-bit float, timecode, magnetic
Rode Wireless GO III 2025 Mini Wireless 349 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~850 ft Black 2.4 GHz Li-ion (~7 hr) Yes (32-bit float, ~40 hr) Vlogger/creator Adds 32-bit float to GO line
DJI Mic 2022 Mini Wireless 329 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C + Lightning Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~820 ft Charcoal black 2.4 GHz Li-ion ~5.5 hr; case ~15 hr Yes (AAC, ~14 hr) Magnetic back + clip, charging case Vlogger/creator Touchscreen RX, charging case
DJI Mic 2 2024 Mini Wireless 349 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C + Lightning + Bluetooth Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~820 ft Black, white, pearl, pink plum 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth Li-ion ~6 hr; case ~18 hr Yes (32-bit float, ~14 hr) Magnetic, charging case Pro vlogger Smart NC, BT direct to phone/cam
DJI Mic Mini 2024 Mini Wireless 169 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C + Lightning + BT Omni (no lav input) 50 Hz–20 kHz ~1000 ft Arctic white, shadow black, infinity blue, mountain gray 2.4 GHz + BT Li-ion ~11.5 hr; case ~48 hr No Magnetic clip, charging case Ultra-compact vlogger TX is only 10g; no on-board record
Hollyland Lark 150 2021 Mini Wireless 299 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black, white 2.4 GHz Li-ion ~8 hr; case ~17 hr No Clip, charging case Creator
Hollyland Lark C1 Duo (USB-C/Lightning) 2022 Mini Wireless 169 Wireless Direct USB-C or Lightning (dongle RX) Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~650 ft Black, white 2.4 GHz Li-ion + case (~32 hr) No Magnetic clip, charging case Smartphone creators ENC noise cancellation
Hollyland Lark M1 (dual) 2022 Mini Wireless 169 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C + Lightning Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~650 ft Black, pearl 2.4 GHz Li-ion ~8 hr; case ~15 hr No Magnetic, charging case Creator ENC, 24-bit/48 kHz
Hollyland Lark M2 2023 Mini Wireless 159 Wireless 3.5mm + USB-C/Lightning variants Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~1000 ft Black, white, lavender, titanium 2.4 GHz Li-ion ~10 hr; case ~40 hr No Necklace-pendant design, magnetic Fashion-forward creator Ultra-compact 9g TX
Hollyland Lark Max 2023 Mini Wireless 329 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C + Lightning Dual condenser studio 50 Hz–20 kHz ~1000 ft Black 2.4 GHz Li-ion ~7.5 hr; case ~22 hr Yes (~14 hr onboard) Magnetic, charging case w/ OLED Pro creator LarkSound app, 24-bit/48 kHz
Hollyland Lark M2S 2024 Mini Wireless 169 Wireless 3.5mm + USB-C/Lightning Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~1000 ft Black, white 2.4 GHz Li-ion ~9 hr; case ~30 hr Yes (~14 hr added) Magnetic, case Creator Adds on-board recording to M2
Saramonic Blink 500 B2 (dual) 2020 Mini Wireless 249 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~165 ft Black 2.4 GHz Li-ion (~5 hr) No Entry vlogger 6 variants (B1-B6) by output
Saramonic Blink 500 Pro B2 2021 Mini Wireless 299 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black, white 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion ~8 hr; case ~20 hr Yes (~11 hr) OLED display, case Mid-tier creator B1-B6 output variants
Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2 2023 Mini Wireless 329 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion Yes Refreshed mid-tier NC added vs Pro
Saramonic Blink Me B2 2022 Mini Wireless 329 Wireless 3.5mm + USB-C + Lightning Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion ~6 hr; case ~14 hr Partial (buffer) Color touchscreen on TX+RX, magnetic Social creator Unique touchscreen TX
Saramonic Blink 900 B2 2022 Mini Wireless 399 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft+ Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion ~7 hr; case ~21 hr No OLED Pro creator
Comica BoomX-D D2 (dual) 2020 Mini Wireless 159 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~165 ft Black 2.4 GHz 16-bit Li-ion (~5 hr) No Budget vlogger
Comica BoomX-D Pro D2 2022 Mini Wireless 259 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion (~9 hr) Yes (~9 hr) OLED Creator
Comica Vimo S 2023 Mini Wireless 99 Wireless 3.5mm / USB-C / Lightning variants Omni (no lav input) 50 Hz–20 kHz ~165 ft Black, white, pink 2.4 GHz 16-bit Li-ion (~6 hr) No Magnetic Ultra-compact creator 7-9g TX
Zoom F2-BT 2021 Mini Wireless 199 Wired-on-body (recorder) 3.5mm TRS input (lav incl) Omni (via lav) 50 Hz–20 kHz Local record (no RF) Black None (Bluetooth for TC only) 2x AAA (~15 hr) Yes (32-bit float microSD) Included lav Body-worn TC recorder First 32-bit float pocket recorder
Synco G2 A2 (dual) 2022 Mini Wireless 179 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~492 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion (~8 hr) No OLED Creator
Synco G3 2023 Mini Wireless 269 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~660 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion (~9 hr) Yes (~5 hr) Magnetic, case (kit) Creator NC, safety track
Deity Pocket Wireless 2022 Mini Wireless 169 Wireless 3.5mm + USB-C + Lightning Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion (~9 hr) No Multi-cable kit Creator
Deity Pocket Wireless (2024, 32-bit float) 2024 Mini Wireless 279 Wireless 3.5mm + USB-C + Lightning Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft+ Black 2.4 GHz Li-ion Yes (32-bit float) Charging case Pro creator
Boya BY-WM3 2019 Mini Wireless 69 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~165 ft Black 2.4 GHz 16-bit Li-ion (~6 hr) No Budget vlogger
Boya BY-XM6 (dual) 2022 Mini Wireless 179 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion (~9 hr) No Mid-tier creator
Sennheiser Profile Wireless 2024 Mini Wireless 299 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~800 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion ~7 hr; bar ~15 hr Yes (32-bit float) Magnetic, flat charging bar Pro creator Smart Assist app, NC
Movo WMX-2 (dual) 2021 Mini Wireless 149 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~165 ft Black 2.4 GHz 16-bit Li-ion No Budget creator Rode Wireless GO alternative
Maono WM820 A2 2021 Mini Wireless 129 Wireless 3.5mm TRS Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~165 ft Black 2.4 GHz 16-bit Li-ion (~6 hr) No Budget creator
Godox MoveLink M2 (dual) 2022 Mini Wireless 229 Wireless 3.5mm TRS + USB-C Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz 24-bit Li-ion (~8 hr) No Creator
Godox MoveLink Mini UC 2023 Mini Wireless 129 Wireless USB-C (direct) Omni 50 Hz–20 kHz ~330 ft Black 2.4 GHz Li-ion + case No Charging case Android smartphone creator Ultra-compact
Rode RODELink II 2026 UHF Wireless 1499 Wireless Rechargeable Li-ion (TX & RX) 3.5mm TRS + USB-C + timecode I/O Omni (lav) Long-range UHF UHF (region-specific) Rechargeable Li-ion Yes (32-bit float to microSD per TX) 2x lavs with locking connectors, TC cable, charging accessories Broadcast, film, ENG Announced NAB 2026 (Apr 17); first Rode wireless post-Lectrosonics acquisition; mid-2026 availability
Lectrosonics L1 Sub-Miniature Lavalier 2026 Pro Wired 600 Wired Bias voltage from Lectrosonics TX LEMO 3-pin (5-pin variants to follow) Omni 4x5mm (Sonaura MEMS) 11 134 Black at launch; white/brown/beige coming later No Windscreens, mounting clips Broadcast, film, theater, high-end ENG Announced NAB 2026 (Apr 16); Sonaura MEMS capsule (co-developed with Rode/Infineon); 83 dB SNR; Q2 2026 launch
Insta360 Mic Air 2026 Mini Wireless 49 Wireless Internal rechargeable Li-ion USB-C receiver (proprietary link to Insta360 cameras) Omni 984 ft (300 m) LOS 2.4 GHz Up to 10 hr TX No (host-side recording only, 48 kHz/24-bit mono) Magnetic clip, remote functions Vlogging, action-cam audio, mobile creators Released May 7, 2026; Insta360's first native wireless mic; TX 7.9 g; pairs with X5, Ace Pro 2, GO; one-tap NC
Hollyland Lark M3 2026 Mini Wireless Wireless Internal rechargeable Li-ion 3.5mm TRS / USB-C / Lightning receiver variants Omni 48 kHz / 32-bit float (via iOS apps) 2.4 GHz Up to 8 hr TX 4-track independent recording (system-level) Magnetic clip, windscreens, charging case Content creators, filmmakers, journalists, ENG Announced ahead of IFA 2026 (previewed Aug 2026, official debut Sep 2026); TX 9 g; 3-level AI NC, vocal enhancement, vocal presets; up to 4 TX + 4 RX
Saramonic Air SE 01 2026 Mini Wireless 50 Wireless Internal rechargeable Li-ion USB-C receiver Omni 48 kHz / 24-bit 120 328 ft (100 m) LOS 2.4 GHz 6 hr TX / 28 hr with charging case No (host-side; -12 dB safety track) Charging case, magnetic clip, windscreens Mobile creators, TikTok/Reels, interviews Announced Mar 24, 2026 (just before window; shipping through Apr-Aug 2026); 'Best in Show' NAB 2026; TX 5 g; 80 dB SNR; AI NC up to 40 dB; USB-C variant
Saramonic Air SE 02 2026 Mini Wireless 70 Wireless Internal rechargeable Li-ion USB-C + Lightning receivers Omni 48 kHz / 24-bit 120 328 ft (100 m) LOS 2.4 GHz 6 hr TX / 28 hr with charging case No (host-side; -12 dB safety track) Charging case, magnetic clip, windscreens Mobile creators, TikTok/Reels, interviews (iOS + Android) Announced Mar 24, 2026; TX 5 g; 80 dB SNR; AI NC up to 40 dB; dual USB-C + Lightning connectivity
Godox Alink 2026 Mini Wireless 40 Wireless Internal rechargeable Li-ion Hot-shoe digital RX + USB-C + 3.5mm out Omni 48 kHz / 24-bit 115 2.4 GHz Up to 30 hr TX No Windscreens, magnetic clip Cross-platform creators (camera/phone/PC) Announced Mar 2, 2026 (just before window; shipping Apr-Aug 2026); TX 6 g; mono + stereo modes; SNR >65 dB; 'One Mic, Fits All'
