Wireless camcorder microphones are becoming more and more popular. This is mostly due to the fact that you can record videos without having to worry about how far the cord can reach. There are three types of wireless camcorder microphones to choose from: shotgun, lapel and handheld. The type of wireless camcorder microphone that you choose is determined by the task you will being using it for most often and how much you are willing to invest.
The shotgun microphone is the most common wireless microphone for use in loud environments, especially ones where the sound is coming from multiple directions. This type of wireless camcorder microphone is mounted on the outside of the camcorder or secured to a long boom pole. Movie recordings, concerts and parties are ideal situations in which to use a shotgun microphone. A typical wireless shotgun microphone will cost the buyer between $200 and $400 US Dollars (USD), with the most expensive microphone costing as much as $2,000 USD.
Lapel camcorder microphones, also known as a lavalier microphones, are attached to the clothing of the speaker. This wireless camcorder microphone will pick up the speaker's voice very clearly. Unfortunately, for some people, less expensive lapel mics will also pick up background noise near the microphone. Situations that warrant the use of a lapel mic are interviews, presentations and weddings. The standard wireless lapel microphone will cost the buyer between $80 to $250 USD, depending on the brand.
Handheld wireless microphones are standard on news programs. They lend a professional look to your performance, drawing attention to the speaker. They are also used when recording audio behind the scenes because they pick up the speakers voice very clearly, omitting a majority of the background noise. This type of wireless camcorder microphone can cost the buyer anywhere between $100 to $300 USD, depending upon the brand.
When choosing a wireless camcorder microphone, take into consideration the range, signal interference and battery power. Range should be considered when you are filming scenes from a large distance. Camcorder microphones will develop a lot of noise when taken to far out of the range for which they were designed. Areas with a large amount of cell towers or other wireless devices will cause signal interference, so consider where you will be filming most often when selecting your wireless mic. Battery power is a very important feature to think about when you will be using the camcorder for an extended period of time.
