Comments on: Audio-Technica PRO70 Cardioid XLR Lavalier Review

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:49:11 +0000

Thanks for the comments. I've looked into Shure MX183 etc. They seem like a slightly older model but with specs that are also quite decent. However, there is nothing that makes them stand out from other budget models aside from looking kinda big/fatty and having an unreasonably higher cost. In my opinion they absolutely don't worth the extra money, because you could easily add some more and step into a pro territory. However, those who own Shure wireless bodypack transmitter can purchase that version without preamp. It starts with different letters: WL183M etc and those could be a viable option! I would bet they beat WL93 because it's a budget miniature mic that only features an omnidirectional capsule.

By: waughcast

waughcast — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:15:36 +0000

Hi, Peter. Just discovered this site, and finding your reviews enormously helpful. Thanks much for taking the time. Just wondering if you’ve ever reviewed the Shure MX183/184/185 lineup, and if so, how they might stack up against the WL93, WL35 headset, or AT Pro 70. My son and I are culling used gear on the cheap to do a walking podcast outdoors, and so far, our kit includes two Zoom F3 field recorders (w/BT1 adapters), two Shure SM11 dynamic Lavs, and two Shure MX series condenser Lavs with interchangeable capsules (183/185). Still waiting on two WL93s to arrive from ebay. Just wondering if any of these three sets of mics will cut it, or if I’m better off getting two dedicated Shure SM35 headsets and/or two AT Pro 70 Lavs. Yes, realizing I won’t be getting the quality I might get from two DPA, Sanken, or Countryman Lavs, but the prices on used SM35s and AT Pro 70s are so reasonable right now that I wouldn’t mind springing for them if the sound quality were to be a significant step up from my current Shure Lavs. Thoughts?

By: Almatius Marsudi

Almatius Marsudi — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 01:46:54 +0000

As a teacher in college I have used this AT 70, very satisfied even though it is expensive compared to the Boya Lavalier, the ability to reduce noise especially for echo and feedback is very useful when in a class with poor room acoustics. In different classes when teaching, sometimes the loudspeaker is placed above the teacher’s head so that when using another brand of Lavalier (omnidirectional) there will be feedback

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:34:41 +0000

IT’S NOT AN IPHONE, IT’S A MIC. A MIC. OK? GOD DAMMIT.
If you have some better options in mind then go ahead and spit it out, and don’t be a smart ass.

By: John Smith

John Smith — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:57:30 +0000

Very click-baity to see this old 2015 review from a search result that claims “Best Lapel Microphones 2021.”

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:17:32 +0000

Trrs/trs connectors can have different wiring depending on the application. You need an adaptor that specifically implies microphone usage – better yet search for XLR to Trrs for smartphone mic or lightning directly.

By: Phil Shankland

Phil Shankland — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:29:50 +0000

Hi Peter

I bought a Audio-Technica Pro 70 as a better quality than my Rode lav mic for outside recording with my iPhone XR. It’s other big attraction is it has its own battery (1.5v alkaline) to provide phantom power.

I cannot get a signal through to my iPhone. I have tried 2 different XLR to 3.5mm jack cables – 1 mono and 1 TRS. I have also tried also adding in the ‘chain’ a TRS to TRRS adapter (into a lightning adapter). Still no signal. I use FilmicPro app to record on the iPhone which is great and in the settings for audio I see when the app recognises the ‘headset’ external lav mic connected. I use the XLR to TRS; then into a Rode TRS to TRRS adapter; then a 3.5mm to lightning adapter into the iPhone. It recognises the mic but there is zero level with the mic switched on in both normal and low cut settings.

Any ideas why I get no recording level signal?
Many thanks
Phil. Bakewell, UK