COMICA XLR Lavalier Condenser Microphone,CVM-V02O Omnidirectional Lapel Lavalier Microphone,Clip on Mic Interview Kit for Recorder Mixer camcorders Zoom H4n H5 H6 Tascam DR 40 DR100 (5.9f,1 Pack)

I made a review of this mic on YouTube to do an actual audio comparison of the device, and what I heard then was really impressive. I'll try to put the review into text too, though, which can be hard for something audio-related.This is so close to being a 5-star mic, especially for the price, but the more I listened to it while editing my video, the more I noticed the cost-cutting measures they made to the audio quality. It has a great, rich sound that I'm not used to hearing from my own voice, but it also sounded kind of fuzzy. Not tinny or robotic like some cheaper mics, which was refreshing, but still not as clean as the higher dollar big mics. It's easily the best-sounding lavalier mic I've ever used, though, and none of the room noises such as an overhead ceiling fan got picked up by the more sensitive dynamic nature of this mic.UPDATE: I was informed by the seller that wireless devices can interfere with the sound, which is what caused some of the fuzziness. While I still think asking wireless devices to be turned off while using a portable mic is problematic and should be communicated better, the combination of their excellent customer service and providing a solution to the quality issue I had makes me feel this mic is now up to the standards of a 5-star review. It's not perfect, but it performs far better than I would expect at the price point and its rating should reflect that.---Return to original review---As far as the build, it has a hefty metal XLR plug and a strong lapel clip, and the inclusion of a windscreen was a nice touch so even if my room noise had been picked up there would have been a quick solution for it. The cord could be a little longer, but lavalier mics are generally meant to be connected to a wireless receiver and clipped to your body, so it doesn't need to be that long. With the bulky XLR plug I could see it being more difficult to hide on your person, though, so a longer cord would have been nice for reaching a further away receiver. Mine barely stretched to the portable recorder on the table in front of me, for example, but for my purposes that won't be a problem so I didn't knock any points off for something that's specific use-case.Like I said, if it wasn't for the lower audio quality this mic would be perfect, and while audio is the most important factor in judging a mic it still sounds very good at this price point and if you're already looking at XLR offerings but want to save money on the mic itself, you can't do much better than this well-built little guy.

The media could not be loaded. I was skeptical at first when looking at the price, but this microphone is great. The build quality is fantastic, featuring an all-metal body with a removable screw to access the XLR solder connections. You can actually plug this unit directly into an XLR port on a camera or audio mixer thanks to the port on the top being the correct diameter. No batteries required is a great selling point, too.The rubber stress relief along the bottom and top of the cable makes me feel confident in the longevity of the product. The cable itself is made of quality material, and is long enough for almost any scenario. A metal alligator clip is included in the package, and fits perfectly on the microphone. Speaking of the microphone, the build quality follows along with the rest of the product and is great for the price. The included windscreen also does a great job blocking out unwanted noise. The box also includes a dead cat windsock for remote shooting.The sound quality coming out of this mic is almost on part with one double or triple the price. There is no hiss or noise cutoff as can be found in similarly priced lavaliers, and the sound itself it authentic and easy to work with when editing.This microphone is perfect for the price, and can be used in almost any situation. Whether you're shooting on a camcorder, DSLR, or professional cameras, the Comica CVM-V02O can get the job done. You may need to purchase a little soft or hard carrying case to store the mic in, as the packaging itself isn't too suitable for storage. Just remember to purchase an adapter to go from XLR to 3.5mm if you plan on using this for lower-end cameras.

Update:Following an actual recording and edit for a video, I am revising my rating down from 5 to 3. The build quality and value still retain the remaining stars, but the actual sound quality is poor. Not the worst, but really not useable for any recording or voiceover, which is what I bought this for. Maybe for personal note taking and dictation it is fine. The issue is that the frequency of this mic is limited to 12Khz, which after exploring other lavaliers and recorders, is the lowest of the top end range that I have seen. Most other mics land somewhere up to 20Khz. What does this do? The low end, 100hz is great, because lower frequencies have a reverberating rumble that muddles up the bass. While skipping the range below that sacrifices some studio quality deep bass sounds, most mics of this type offer excellent sound through the mid to high end, more than making up for the missing range. In fact, not having it may be an ideal solution for those working out of home with this frequencies filled by noise from the fridge, AC, other appliances, and the road outside. Getting a high end pro mic for home use would be unwise without building a sound room, as all those sounds would be caught. So it is unforgivable that the Comica also cuts out the top end, sacrificing all ends of the ranges, leaving only mids. This causes any recording to sound flat and muddled with little character. There’s very little dynamic range, borrowing the phrase from the world of photography. Maybe my judgement is harsh based on my usage, while others who record exclusively outside in very noisy environments may find this to be ideal as a way to control the recording so that any sound from the speaker is at least intelligible. However, to make matters worse, there was no amount of post processing or preparation that I could do to make this mic NOT sound like I was speaking in an echoey room. The sound characteristics of this mid are not flattering at all, and makes the speaker sound like he or she is under water. There is nothing more frustrating than recording great video, then overlaying it with Audio that sounds like it is badly buffered and resolved from YouTube.Ignorance is bliss, and indeed my first impressions were great. But I have since been introduced to higher quality products like the Zoom H1n, RØDE VideoMicro, and the Giant Squid lavalier. These are by no means professional products, but are miles ahead of the Comica in sound quality which is their primary job. One more common trait that these products share: they do not have XLR jacks. I was mistakenly led to believe that having XLR jacks automatically makes a mic higher quality, and I’ve learned that that is completely false. The XLR or balanced input has nothing to do with audio quality, at least at the consumer spectrum. The highest quality lav I have is the Giant Squid which is a 3.5mm ended mic, and does not accept the 48v phantom power (it would fry it). Yet it is louder and clearer by miles than the Comica. However, the Comica is in its own league with regards to low quality sound, as I have not seen another lav with the same specs. Just to give another XLR lav a try, I bought a Boya, which is much better than this, with a frequency going up to 18Khz. However to bring the point of quality home, it is still no where near the 3 other non-XLR products mentioned above in sound quality. As my production setup, I will be using the Zoom H1n plus lav for mobile setups and primary capture as it provides the best quality. For secondary and where I would like to monitor the sound, I will be using a lav, plus a RØDE VXLR+ mini jack to XLR phantom to plug in power converter, plus an XLR cable to a Behringer audio interface. While it would be nice, it seems that there are no XLR lavs available below the $100 range, and anything decent below that is dynamic, which makes for a completely different use case. Lastly, I realized that having XLR jacks isn’t necessarily an advantage, especially at the consumer level. In fact, it would be a distinct disadvantage as you would be tied only to PC linked audio interfaces, which doesn’t allow you to be mobile, or high end field recorders, which by the time you start using, will realize that mics like the Comica and Boya are completely substandard. Lesson learned: be careful to check specs, reviews, and sound samples before picking your products. I’ll be returning this if I can and sticking with alternative setups.Original review:From other reviews, I gather that this mic is top notch quality, and I have found no different (though I’m not an experienced pro, so I can’t really compare). The build quality is excellent. The clip is different from others that I have seen in that it is solid metal through and through. Even expensive models on known brands use plastic, so this is a very interesting, but in my opinion, awesome choice. I’ve heard no interference or artifacts. I love that they include a foam and fuzzy diffuser with the mic. Glad that I could skip paying for all of the minimum $100 brand name mics.