Achieving Broadcast Quality Audio with a Lavalier Mic

When capturing broadcast qualty audio for video productions, selecting the appropriate microphone is crucial to ensure clear and professional sound quality. Two commonly used microphones are lapel (lavalier) and boom microphones, each offering distinct advantages. At Base Aura Media, we have found that utilising lapel microphones, particularly the RØDE Wireless PRO system, enhances our production quality significantly.

Advantages of Lapel Microphones Over Boom Microphones

1. Consistent Audio Capture: Lapel microphones are attached directly to the speaker's clothing, maintaining a fixed distance from the mouth. This positioning ensures consistent audio levels, even as the subject moves, providing reliable sound quality throughout the recording.

   
   

2. Discreet and Unobtrusive: These compact microphones can be easily concealed within clothing, making them ideal for on-camera appearances where visibility of equipment is a concern. This discretion allows for a more natural and immersive viewing experience.

   
   

3. Flexibility in Various Environments: Lapel mics are particularly useful in situations where boom microphones may be impractical, such as in tight spaces or when capturing multiple speakers simultaneously. Their versatility makes them suitable for interviews, presentations, and dynamic filming scenarios.

   
   

4. Reduced Ambient Noise: By being positioned close to the speaker's mouth, lapel microphones effectively capture direct sound while minimising background noise. This proximity enhances speech clarity, especially in environments with challenging acoustics.

   
   

5. Discreet and High-Quality Audio: While connecting a lapel mic can sometimes be fiddly, its discreet nature ensures that it remains out of sight while providing the best possible audio quality. This makes it an excellent choice for professional productions where both aesthetics and sound clarity are crucial.

   
   

Base Aura Media's Use of the RØDE Wireless PRO System

At Base Aura Media, we prioritise delivering broadcast-quality audio in our productions. To achieve this, we employ the RØDE Wireless PRO system, a state-of-the-art wireless microphone solution renowned for its reliability and superior sound performance.

Key features of the RØDE Wireless PRO system include:

• Dual-Channel Recording: The system supports recording from two transmitters simultaneously, allowing us to capture dialogues between multiple subjects with ease and precision.

  
  

• 32-Bit Float On-Board Recording: This advanced feature ensures that audio is safely backed up, providing flexibility in post-production to recover recordings that may have been captured at suboptimal levels.

  
  

• Timecode Support: The inclusion of timecode functionality streamlines the synchronisation process between audio and video, enhancing efficiency during editing.

  
  

• Extended Range and Secure Transmission: Utilising Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption, the system delivers clear audio up to a range of 260 meters, ensuring secure and uninterrupted recordings.

  
  

By integrating the RØDE Wireless PRO system into our workflow, Base Aura Media ensures that our clients receive content with exceptional audio fidelity, enhancing the overall impact and professionalism of our productions.