Let's Put These $20 Lavalier Wireless Mics to the Test! Maybesta Review

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How good can audio be on $20 wireless microphones off Amazon? How do they compare with XLR mics or other lapel microhpones? We find out today as I breakdown theses wireess micrphones.
Correction: these are not bluetooh but have their own wireless protocol.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 132

@theyoutubejourney 7 місяців тому

Solid video brother thank you. My outdoor vlogs are never going to be the same again (and I make a lot of outdoor casual vlogs, coz I tend to be a casual sort of recording artist/producer guy)! Thanks!

@matts2581 7 місяців тому

Fresh review mate - TY. :)

@Lycanthony 6 місяців тому

Thank you for this, because I was really looking at buying these types of mics. I'm looking for a better quality, but for $20-$25 bucks super useful for just communication. Thanks again man!!

@Ohpeterpodcastreaxtion 4 місяці тому

Sounded really good I have the Bluetooth though in my studio I use a akg microphone and the whole 9. In comparison of course the 48 phantom and extra nuisances you get helps but on the fly with Bluetooth sounds pretty good if you know how to work leveling and audio engineering

@daveanderson2983 9 місяців тому

A good step up from phone mic for shorts and stuff. Im looking @some now as a new content creator. Thank you

@rustyshackleford8226 2 місяці тому

Did you ever find anything with good audio that's affordable?

@JapesZX 2 місяці тому

The iPhone mic sounds much better though, if you're not moving around for a video. If you were moving though, I think it's a decent affordable option.

@axMf3qTI Місяць тому

What about gaming to replace a boom mic? Is there a lot of latency? I could get a mic that on my desk but that is a lot more cables and i have enough cables on my desk as it is.

@lukasbabic7001 3 місяці тому

ty ty for doing this!

@EarlyChildhoodSchoolSocialWork 3 місяці тому

Very helpful. Thank you.

@JamesMontemagno 3 місяці тому

Glad it was helpful!

@theyoutubejourney 7 місяців тому

If I usually wear T Shirts (Singapore is kinda hot), versus like shirts or sweaters, where that "side clip" would work for the wireless mics, I noticed on the Amazon page you linked, there is a listing in the top row where the clip of the mic seems more "vertical", so like it would clip to the head opening of my T-shirt I imagine, and remain vertical (perpendicular to the floor). And then the mic would be directly pointing straight up at my chin (like a Singer's mic would be on stage). That would make ore sense to get than the ones with the side clips. Right? Or do they come with multiple clips? Thank you!

@KevinVenturePhilippines 4 місяці тому

I am getting these but not putting the clip on, filing down the nub to be flat, gluing on a neodymium magnet, then placing a magnet or metal on a necklace under my shirt to attach to. Then it will stay wherever/however I want.

@zephyrkhambatta 4 місяці тому

Interesting idea. I'm not that handy with tools and so on, that's just not our culture here in Singapore since everything is ready made. @@KevinVenturePhilippines I eventually bought ones that were similar, and will be reviewing them here on my main channel. (The channel I'm making this comment with). The clips managed to rotate all the way around, so it was great.

@robertcraigh73 3 місяці тому

I did that exact thing @@KevinVenturePhilippines

@nilsonc93 2 місяці тому

I need one for my lecture class.. I'm sold

@FelDivan Місяць тому

Same! Im getting these and asking my professor to put it on haha

@justanothernoobe 8 місяців тому

The key difference being that XLR powered mics typically give a far nicer sound - warmer, deeper and more "radio presenter" but that said ... if you're caught in a pinch and need something super-portable, easy to charge and discrete, then that's where the USB wireless works nicely. And at 20 bucks ... it's almost worth just having a set just in case. I already have the original Rode Wireless Mic's so just use those - the benefit of that option being that they provide TRRS power so sound is closer to the XLR than the wireless USB. Good review, man - keep up the good work :)

@JamesMontemagno 8 місяців тому

much apprecaited!

@TheRotbringer Місяць тому

For the price, and ease of use, it’s not bad. I use them when I stream my painting, and it works just fine.

@bertie132 Місяць тому

Useful vid, thanks! Which podcasting mic are you using?

@JamesMontemagno Місяць тому

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@rickhoyt7398 3 місяці тому

I just received this exact setup from Amazon today. Plugged them in to my iPhone and they are working great. I saw a few comments saying they sounded terrible and I just don't agree. They will be great for some of the things I plan to use them for, where I might be 20-30 feet from the iPhone. In that case, the iPhone camera will not pick-up your voice very well but I tested today with these little mics and the sound was very good. If you want better quality, then shell out some cash for expensive ones and don't complain about a $ 25.00 product that comes with 2 microphones.

@winnieempino9629 3 місяці тому

Bro can you try this on laptop if it is working?

@jacklarry5231 2 місяці тому

Is these the exact ones u bought?

@rickhoyt7398 2 місяці тому

@@jacklarry5231yes, the same exact ones.

@MizPixi08 6 місяців тому

I have a pair of the $20 ones and love them. I use them for my small business when I do fb live and I sound so clear

@jenniferahgren2184 4 місяці тому

Does it work well for phone calls?

@KevinVenturePhilippines 4 місяці тому

@@jenniferahgren2184 How would you hear the other person? Interesting question, but I don't think they would work.

@abelrodriguez9925 2 місяці тому

Hi, I have a question. Did you do something before using them with life fb? Or just plug the stuff on the device? It isn't working with live transmisión, but wasap calls yes. I'll apareciste your answer.

@cobiemcnamee7067 Місяць тому

the maybest ones? if so do you recommend them?

@rager1328 Місяць тому

My father in law just bought these but the microphone seems to pick up the surrounding area more than his voice is there a feature to increase the mic level?

@dianeduffyartfulcraft4331 2 місяці тому

Can I use these with a Bluetooth speaker to amplify my voice???

@empatlines 7 місяців тому

Do the two mics record as a singular audio track?

@burgurs6000 15 днів тому

yes its not stereo

@kittycato2023 23 дні тому

What do you use? I need one that cancels outside sound..i breathe heavy..and have a nose issue. Want to have clarity but soften sound. No clue about mics. Anything under 25? Just want to use muc for radio blog.

@GoManGoDiscGolf-he5ho 2 місяці тому

I keep getting popping /cracking in the mic when my voice level goes up or pitch is higher. I don’t think I have the mic too close. Any suggestions?

@kirby671 2 місяці тому

Wow, didn't expect them to sound so thin.

@henlohenlo689 15 днів тому

can it be used for phone calls? my idea is i want my jlab ear buds to audio and my lav mic BOTH connected to phone at 1 time and used on phone calls. is this a possibility? i got an galaxy s21 phone. as of right now i dont ever think i got this combo to work properly how i want it to work. i havn't tried these lav mics though and it might be my phone i might need to buy another phone more capable. lav mics in past seemed to work on recording but not on phone calls. i just want them hooked up to my shirt and ear bud in and i can answer calls hands free.

@samdrewry3003 14 днів тому

Can you have more than two on the go at once say if you had three or four guests?

@katemcclendon9583 7 місяців тому

How do you connect this through Bluetooth in your phone?Thanks

@JamesMontemagno 7 місяців тому

They talk over Bluetooth via the adapter that you plug in. so not like wireless headphones. There are some out there that talk directly over Bluetooth that you pair, but these are just plug and play.

@bedsdt 5 місяців тому

So it's click bait, its not bluetooth if comes with an adapter. Bluetooth is a wireless tecnology but not all wireless tecnology is bluetooth...

@TheNearsightedGamer 3 місяці тому

I had severe feedback issues when I listened back to my audio. I wasn't aware it was doing it at the time.

@ajlje 26 днів тому

If you were to do a live stream on your phone with the wireless microphone, would you be able to keep your phone plugged in and charging while the dongle is plugged in?

@JamesMontemagno 25 днів тому

There is another port to be able to charge at the same time

@devince-johricio3987 6 місяців тому

One of my mic is Able to charge but unable to turn on, anybody know why????

@pffeffi 9 місяців тому

Do the mics have a mute button?

@dennisx4492 8 місяців тому

Yes. Maybesta does. Just press the power button once to mute and again to unmute

@starrvankirk1091 3 місяці тому

Yes, I would like to see the newer 660 with the barn doors how well they do lighting for videos and pictures. Thank you.

@DaviMussoline 3 місяці тому

Hey man, is it possible to connect a headphone? to talk, sing and listen at the same time, while recording? I want to use it to remix reels on Instagram... have you tested this? recommend?

@gregmann5924 4 місяці тому

If I have a Bluetooth speaker connected to my phone, could this Bluetooth lav mic pass audio through to the speaker, almost like a mini PA system, using the phone as an intermediary?

@JamesMontemagno 4 місяці тому

If you had an app that would basically playback your audio right away then should. Something like microphone live

@gregmann5924 4 місяці тому

@@JamesMontemagno Thanks!

@kittycato2023 23 дні тому

The irig sucks or you have it to far. Your blu sounds good.

@garymcadamspa8450 5 місяців тому

If I were to buy 2 sets of 2 of the Lavalier microphones, will all 4 microphones work on one adapter? I can't plug 2 adapters into 1 iPhone. Thank You in advance.

@JamesMontemagno 5 місяців тому

I don't think so, although I haven't tried it... I think they are paired to the device in it... but i would need to buy another pair

@garymcadamspa8450 5 місяців тому

@@JamesMontemagno Thank You!!!!!

@otakurugs 5 місяців тому

Does this work on Twitch?

@Rafhanhnaqvi 6 днів тому

dear what's about the sound bar . can we use it with sound bar of Yamaha ?

@JamesMontemagno 5 днів тому

nope, it is for phones

@davidmorgan4541 3 місяці тому

Any idea if you can connect the mic to another lavalier adapter?

@JamesMontemagno 3 місяці тому

I think if it is the same brand/company... but not really sure to be honest with you. Probably best to ask on Amazon.

@vincestapleton703 19 днів тому

Does anyone know how to do the real time monitoring feature? I got the USB-C Earphones but can’t make it work. Help!

@kamakirinoko 6 місяців тому

I just bought a $50 (CDN) BT microphone-the unpronounceable"Sjpzwcrl" Wireless Lavalier Microphone. It was just AWFUL. The compression/clipping-not adjustable, as far as I know-was unlistenable. My iPad mini 6 microphone kicks *ass* on it . . . now, my question is, where can I find a wireless microphone that DOESN'T do that, and also maintains the low end and high end that the iPad seems to be able to handle? I was thinking of using such a mic for recording my 12-string but with that amount of clipping, I know it's going to be *awful*

@BrotherBennett_ 6 місяців тому

i literally just got these, can you add more than two tho?

@JamesMontemagno 6 місяців тому

I haven’t tried to buy multiple pairs to see if they all connect up, but would be interesting to try

@thegreatstory647 4 місяці тому

When using for two people it generates single output or we get a single output of both!

@thegreatstory647 4 місяці тому

@James Montemagno

@JamesMontemagno 4 місяці тому

is a single stream from what i have found in different apps. I don't think the iphone really has apis or knows about multiple streams. .but that is just what i have seen

@anilmacwan 2 місяці тому

For me it's unusable as the noise reduction that you can't turn off basically destroys the signal. They sound a bit like a headset bluetooth microphone. Your signal in this video sounds better than mine - maybe because you have less noise baseline in your settings than I have.

@Andrey_YT01 26 днів тому

can i connect them to the phone via bluetooth without that receiver?

@JamesMontemagno 25 днів тому

They aren’t actually Bluetooth and use their own wireless protocol so that is how they connect

@michaelbarker742 2 місяці тому

The 65' range is probably referencing the BT range, and not the Mic range. It was just poorly documented. Who tries to speak into a microphone more than 5' away anyway?

@lchase7858 10 місяців тому

Do these record? If yes, is the recorded data held locally on the device or phone as an audio (mp4) file.

@LexikMusic 8 місяців тому

i’m assuming they record audio through the iphone, i’m just tryna figure out if it can record in conjunction with video recording or if I need a separate phone to record audio

@rolandstravels 7 місяців тому

@@LexikMusiche’s using it to record the audio on the video

@leozendo3500 2 місяці тому

i think it clips at 8k, using the bluetooth handsfree standard. Not great. I really want full 16k

@mohdshahrulnizambinmohamad9392 4 місяці тому

Isn't suitable for V.O?

@MatSmithLondon 3 місяці тому

You said "it has a 65 foot recording range because that's the bluetooth range, but you wouldn't be able to hear it because the mic couldn't pick up that far"... that doesn't make any sense? Either it's the range of the mic itself, or the range of the transmitter?

@JamesMontemagno 3 місяці тому

The mic away from your phone, not away from a person. I maybe just mispoke, I’ll relisten

@thesite 6 місяців тому

Im trying to get them to work for Instagram reels and im having no luck, any ideas?

@JamesMontemagno 6 місяців тому

Should just plug them in, connect, and instagram should use them as your mic

@thesite 6 місяців тому

@@JamesMontemagno i tried and it didnt work, I tried on two different phones and it didnt work

@devince-johricio3987 6 місяців тому

⁠@@thesitewhen you turn the mic on make sure to not press the power buttons three times that’ll disconnect the audio. I’m not sure why the problem is I’m just put it g out there a possibility

@KevinVenturePhilippines 4 місяці тому

You also have to turn on the receiver that you plug into the phone, not just the mics. Make sure they are all charged up. Read the directions carefully. Good luck!

@RealMrCris 6 місяців тому

I tried to use it for face time but the mic don’t pick up the voice

@JamesMontemagno 6 місяців тому

It’s unfortunate but FaceTime doesn’t work with external mics: discussions.apple.com/thread/250024596

@ashkenaze 2 місяці тому

5:47 You have TWO microphines and THREE clips (because they know you'll lost them). It's worth if only for their preparedness alone. 😂

@Gmara888 6 місяців тому

Hey just bought these and im wondering while these are plugged in to the phone does the phone mic still work too or do they cut out that mic

@JamesMontemagno 6 місяців тому

I am pretty sure it will use them as the default mic. Unless some app allows you to switch, but I haven’t seen that

@asalinas4059 13 днів тому

I have this exact model, and it keeps turning off on its own when I'm filming.

@asalinas4059 13 днів тому

I've had it only 2 weeks and used it only a few times. Battery is fully charged.

@aswerty911 3 місяці тому

How do you get it to record on both audio channels? On my iPhone it only records on one audio channel

@UmmarFarooqMahroof 11 місяців тому

It's this only for apple products?

@JamesMontemagno 11 місяців тому

They have some that are USB C, Lightning, and Both! Checkout links in description

@solvejthecali 3 місяці тому

I had these mic's for a few days and couldn't use alh of the footage, as the mic's are clipping quite easily. Just the engine of my car was enough. The connection between the mic and the reciever is very stabil, and the soundquality is fair. I ended up sending the mic's back.

@CyberGasty Місяць тому

I thought bluetooth mics connect without adapter to your bluetooth on the phone

@wallaguest1 Місяць тому

Iris 2 is great

@Cklfilms 3 місяці тому

I used the mic and when in distance when talking to other people you can bearly hear them but my phone mic is legit better Does anybody know a Mic for iPhone that can hear the people around me clear cause you can’t hear them at all in my videos with this mic I need one that will pick up noise around me

@JamesMontemagno 3 місяці тому

Yeah lapel mics are for being clipped on to a person to pick up their audio they are not at all for a group of people. You would want some sort of boom mic maybe even xlr with a converter

@hotwheelshuntinguk 6 місяців тому

The iPhone mic sounds way better than the maybesta

@JamesMontemagno 5 місяців тому

The biggest difference is when you record at a distance and not close to your iPhone. That is where you will see the biggest difference

@krank23 3 місяці тому

Here's what confuses the heck out of me: If these are bluetooth devices, why do they need their own special dongle? Why can't they just be used with your phone or pc's existing bluetooth hardware? I'm looking for a small, simple bluetooth lapell to use when recording my lectures. I'm one of those teachers who move around a lot. But I also change classrooms a lot so I'd like to not have a dongle stuck to my computer all the time if I can help it.

@viesturz 6 місяців тому

Sounded horrible. Is there anything in 40-60 range that would provide reasonable quality? Or is this just Bluetooth protocol limitation?

@hotwheelshuntinguk 6 місяців тому

Agreed! I was planning on upgrading my mike for my videos but it was a downgrade, and for more money

@gregbraunlin4646 5 місяців тому

They do sound horrible.

@BrekMartin 5 місяців тому

They aren’t Bluetooth, or a receiver wouldn’t be needed. It’s digital 2.4 GHz ISM band.

@KevinVenturePhilippines 4 місяці тому

If you are going to be picky buy some Rode Lav's for $300, or som DJI for $250, then you won't complain, problem solved. This was a cheap mic review.

@jenniferahgren2184 4 місяці тому

For the prize it's good, better than expected.

@amberforestrecoreds 6 місяців тому

The audio interface😭

@Ishai1 11 місяців тому

It's odd that they use USB-C charging with a product for iphones. I get that it's because they want to use the same transmitters/mics with the USB-C version, but still, odd. Personally I prefer the more expensive ($70-100) kits that allow you to plug in a mic instead of using the built-in one. Better sound and no bulky transmitter hanging on your shirt. Speaking of that shirt, I still have a bunch of those from the Xamarin days...

@jkirk5952 6 місяців тому

Not so odd anymore 🤣🤣🤣

@Covilotplays 6 місяців тому

realme whatch 2 pro

@JJohnson313 29 днів тому

Got mine for $6 from TikTok

@burgurs6000 15 днів тому

i got them for like 6 bucks

@LA6NPA Місяць тому

Every mic you're using except iPhone built in is clipping. That's a you problem.

@johnbrueckner4447 2 місяці тому

Yeah I hate to say it, but, the quality of this lav is absolutely trash and I'm thankful you made this video to help me avoid this product

@XEONvE 2 місяці тому

do not buy!! its a waste of money!! the microphone sensitivity sucks.. as you can see in this video, the volume of his voice becomes lower when the mic is pointing away from his mouth. You literally have to hold it infront of your mouth, ~5-8 cm away.