First of all: of all the Mic2 vs Røde Wireless Pro comparisons the Mic2 sound noticeable worse, dull as well as other issues. But the features man...

Some mics seems to be duller sounding and more "muffled" in quality than other copies.

Anyway DJI now claims that there is a firmware bug in the Mic2 which causes the bad sound quality. Or at least some of them.

Clear difference in frequency response for different copies of the Mic2 transmitters built in microphones. If used with external mics no problems.

• http://sonylatinnab.com/brochures/Audio.pdf

• http://video-artisan.com/uwp-d11-review/

Available at http://www.amazon.com/Sony-UWPD11-42-Lavalier-Microphone/dp/B00J2XQZN2/

I used this system for a lecture that was given in my area for sound support. I put the transmitter on the lecturer and the introducer and the receiver on the speaker system. I had the system on for over 2 hours with no drop outs and very clear sound. The lecturer was able to mute himself until the time he was ready to lecture and the introducer muted themselves after the introduction.

This new digital dual transmitter wireless mic system from Boya is well built with rugged aluminum construction. The system used dual channels that automatically scans channels to pair the transmitter to the receiver when turned on. It uses the transmission method of TDMA. What we get is very clear voice with a high signal to noise ratio.

The use these units, take them out of the nice case that is provided. Put 2 AA batteries in each transmitter. Open the transmitter by using two fingers to push locking release on the battery compartment and it slides open and comes out. The symbols for the direction of the batteries. Close it back up by sliding it back in and clicking. The transmitter is small and weighs 159 grams with batteries. (111 grams without)

Clip the lavaliere mic on your talent and plug it in to the locking connector on the transmitter by turning the ring on the 3.5mm mic cable, clockwise to lock. Do the same for the second transmitter. The mics have small windscreens provided for out door use.

Put two batteries into the receiver which has a cold shoe for mounting on a camera. It has a 1/2 inch hole for mounting on a tripod. To do this, push the back of the receiver up at the arrow and the cover slides open. The AA batteries are the installed in the direction indicated on the battery compartment. Slide the cover back on until it stops and clicks. It weighs 128 grams with batteries. (80 grams without)

The next thing you need to do to be ready to use these units is plug in the proper cable to the receiver. The system comes with two cables, on with a male XLR plug and one with a 3.5 plug on it. On the other end that connects to the receiver is a Mini TA3F XLR connector. Plug the right cable in and the other end into the mixer, PA system, camera or recorder.

Because of the automatic pairing all you do is turn it on. The units tell you that the system is paired with blue lights on the units and on the easy to read LCD display on the transmitters. The transmitters have a big Red Power button on the left side of the unit. Push it in and the transmitter powers on. The LCD lights up and the pairing light turns red. The LCD indicates the battery level and signal strength. It show Tx when not paired. Do the same for the other transmitter.

Turn on the Power switch on the right side of the receiver by pushing it up and the power indicator light turns red. When the unit automatically pair the power turns off and the blue pair light comes on the receiver and the transmitters.

Now you are ready to go. The two transmitters are on the same channel so two people can talk and it will be heard on the audio channel you plug into. The only way not to hear one of the people is to mute that transmitter by pushing the /Pair/Mute switch on it or turn it off.

After the lecture all I had to do is hold for two seconds the Red Power button on the transmitter to power them off. To power off the receiver, slide the power switch down.

If the units don’t pair there is a Pair button on each of the units all you do is push them to repair them.

This Boya BY-TM7 is very easy to use and provides good, clear, reliable sound without much fuss.

Been looking around for the last few weeks at the various wireless options which are priced significantly below the RodeLink, there are a surprisingly large number of them!! :-o

Unfortunately many of these ones are no good, but on the upside it appears wireless has taken great strides forward (all 5 of these wireless sets mentioned are only roughly a year old or less on the market), and I've narrowed it down to four which are cheaper than the RodeLink yet look appealing from what I can gather (here they are listed from cheapest to priciest):

Boya BY-WM6 vs Azden PRO-XD vs Saramonic UwMic10 vs Audio-Technica ATW-1701L

Boya BY-WM6

Is the cheapest of the four by far at only US$140 with free shipping. It uses the 584 MHz-608 MHz frequency range. Includes an XLR output cable. Runs on two AA batteries with a claimed run time of 8hrs. Comes with a portable case for the set. RX has a headphone jack.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Boya-BY-WM6-Lavalier-Wireless-Microphone-System-For-ENG-EFP-Canon-Sony-DSLR-/282001404702

Azden PRO-XD

Second cheapest of the three at US$199 with free shipping. Uses 2.4GHz wireless. Uses an internal battery (can't swap it out.... hmmm... a downside! But on the upside, it is the slimmest of the four, which is a bonus for a wireless system). Battery life is meant to be an impressive 16hrs (with a 3hr recharge time). Has a headphone jack on the RX. Internal batteries are rechargeable over USB (can see this being useful for bag use, to keep all the RX units charged up from a USB power pack. However careful battery management during the shoot will be needed with the TX units)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Azden-PRO-XD-2-4-GHz-Digital-Wireless-Lavalier-System-/171940834701 http://www.4kshooters.net/2015/11/11/azden-pro-xd-new-budget-digital-wireless-microphone-system/ http://cheesycam.com/azden-pro-xd-2-4-ghz-wireless-lavalier-microphone-system-just-199/ http://www.learnlightandsound.com/blog/2015/10/26/good-budget-wireless-lavalier-azden-pro-xd

Saramonic UwMic10

If you squint they look almost the same as the Sony UWP-D11 sets! (it even has an XLR TX option like Sony does with the Sony UWP-D16. Which I am really looking forward to using on the boom pole, to get rid of the cable)

But the Saramonic UwMic10 costs half the amount of a Sony UWP-D11. As it is US$270 plus taxes/shipping to NZ (which does then significantly increase its cost, unfortunately). http://www.saramonicusa.com/products/saramonic-uwmic10-digital-uhf-wireless-lavalier-microphone-system-with-bodypack-tx-and-portable-rx http://www.dslrfilmnoob.com/2016/02/28/saramonic-uwmic10-dual-body-pack-2-channel-receiver-now-out/ http://www.dslrfilmnoob.com/2016/02/15/saramonic-uwmic10-dual-channel-uhf-wireless-system-review/ https://lensvid.com/gear/saramonic-uwmic10-uhf-wireless-lav-review/

The Saramonic is I think the system I'd like to go for, but once the final cost is worked out it ends up pushing up uncomfortable close to the RodeLink to really truly be a "cheaper option than a RodeLink" by a significant margin. Plus it is such a new item to the market that none of Adorama/B&H/Amazon.com are selling it, maybe I should revisit this item in a couple of months time and see if this has changed.

Audio-Technica ATW-1701L

Cheapest price now is $330.79: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1060929-REG/audio_technica_atw_1701_l_system_10_digtal_wireless.html

But it was merely US$220 at Adorama only a month ago: http://dealnews.com/Audio-Technica-Camera-Mount-Microphone-System-for-220-free-shipping/1618268.html

I think that the current prices for the ATW-1701L are just a little too high right now, as it puts it too close in price to a RodeLink, so not much savings there. But if ever see it at that sale price then I'll buy one (two even!) in a heartbeat! http://soundandpicture.com/2014/12/audio-technica-system-10-camera-mount-wireless-review/

Well, I think this now is complete survey of the "good options" which are cheaper than a RodeLink. I've surely left out a few other possibly interesting options, and feel free to point out anything important I've left out, but what I'm left wondering now... is which of these four should I pull the trigger on and buy? Open to any thoughts on my options!

http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/Menu-item-for-category-listing-module-497/product/561-smwb.html

And the info for the dual battery version:

http://www.lectrosonics.com/US/Menu-item-for-category-listing-module-497/product/562-smdwb.html

Wish I could get one of each and a SRc!

Ah well, maybe next year....

However, it is very weird that it has a max of 44.1KHz?? What on earth are they smoking....

Also is a damn pity there is no TC :-( Guess they're still keeping a reason for you to buy their PDR instead.

But having a split gain recording option is nice.

Does anybody have any problem with connecting Windows 10 laptop to GH4 or GH3 directly with WiFi? I tried setup cameras as access point and connect to them as usual access point but Windows is in connecting state infinitely. I tried to Add Device and connect from cameras via WiFi direct but after I select laptop in camera nothing happens

I have no any problem connecting camera in both ways using Android device.

And if you know how connect camera via WiFi direct in UWP C# it would be a miracle.

http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?z=p&p=KVMATN0809&utm_source=WatchListenPlay0708&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Retail&utm_content=0709_watch-listen-play-A_37&qr=ec_0709_watch-listen-play-A_37

https://www.amazon.com/Aten-VE809-HDMI-Wireless-Extender/dp/B00B7FSDLA

Can be DC powered (and even USB powered perhaps?).

http://www.aten.com/global/en/products/professional-audiovideo/wireless/ve809/#.V38x0bh97RY

• 1.0" LCD display screen
• Operating Frequency: 2.4~2.483GHz
• Battery display, Lock display, mode display, Autoscan manual, channel display and Mic plus
• RF output power: 50mW
• Apply to multiple channel operation or long distance transmission
• Powered by 1 x 3.7V / 710mAh lithium battery (Transmitter and receiver)

Price: $177.10

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/1-0-lcd-2-4ghz-50mw-stereo-wireless-microphone-system-transmitter-receiver-set-for-camera-122179

http://www.teradek.com/pages/vidiu#go-live-anywhere-cable-free

Technical Specifications

Back to top VIDEO INPUTS HDMI SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS 1080p 23.98/24/25/29.97/30 1080i 50/59.94/60 720p 50/59.94/60 576p 576i 480p 480i Aspect Ratios: 4:3 & 16:9 VIDEO CODEC Compression: Base/Main/High Profile H.264 Bit Rate: 250 Kbps to 5 Mbps STREAMING Transport protocol: RTMP API level integration: Ustream & new Livestream AUDIO Audio compression: AAC-LC Embedded audio input Analog line or mic-in Headphone output PHYSICAL Dimensions: 3"W x 4"D x 1"H Weight: 5oz INTERFACES Feature-rich WebUI for configuration and control OLED display with joystick navigation buttons On/Off and reset switch Powered USB 2.0 host port NETWORK Ethernet: 10/100BASE-T WiFi: Dual Band MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n USB 3G/4G modem support POWER DC power input: 6-12V Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal power consumption: 3W Nominal power consumption while charging : up to 10W

I'm selling an Apple wireless keyboard. This is the current model being sold by Apple (model number MC184LL/B). I bought this from the Apple Store a few months back, but after a few days I didn't like it versus the old keyboard, so it's been sitting in its box. This is basically a new in box unit, other than the fact that it was used for a few days, then put it back in the box. It's in perfect condition. Cost is $49 and that includes shipping in the US. (They sell for $69 at Apple Store.)

Thanks, Matt

I'd like to record the audio on 2 separate (!) audio channels (Mic left, wireless right), directly in to the camera (GH4) If a audio backup is placed on a recorder that is even better.

For years I looked into stuff as the Zoom H6 / Tascam DR-100, etc. I like that the sound is recorded extra (as backup), but it is too much for a one mans show run 'n gun. I also don't want to sync in post. (as an editor will need to do that , and won't be happy with this) . I thought of the DR60, but it is big, complicated, bad batteries, etc. and I don't know if it can feed a stereo audio (separated) channel to the GH4?

So probably you'd suggest a Juiced Link / Beachtek preamp, because a pre amp is important, right?

But the GH4 pre amp (set to the lowest -12) is okay right? So I'd only need to get both channels in the camera. I found the Beachtek MCC-2, and didn't see anything here on the site.

What's your thought? Will this work for my purpose? Or is this not reconmended for a 'pro' . The money isn't the biggest issue, but the 'easy handy workflow' is.

My Pros: - no batteries, small, 3 hot shoes, (receiver, mic, light) - perhaps possible to put below the camera - cheap

Cons: - Would a pre amp be much better? - Mini jack vs (balanced?) XLR (would that be much better)

I also have a sennheiser shotgun with XLR, but it is quite big for the GH4. As the VMP already has 3.5 and sennheiser wireless also has that cable, that seems more logical (and smaller).

So the question is “Is built-in wireless something you would use”? Have you used it before? Has it been beneficial to you or did it not meet your needs? Did you have trouble getting the wireless to work?

I think wireless is one of the least understood new features that the cameras have. Everyone thinks of it as just another way to post a “Selfy”. When it actually could be a very lucrative tool in a Professional Photography portfolio.

There are some circumstances where quality is not the absolute number one priority. News reporting is one of those situations. In that scenario time to post is the ultimate priority. Image quality is definitely a goal but getting the picture distributed in near real-time is essential.

Sports often require near-time distribution as well. Laptops and even tablets are not always practical solutions for editing and uploading in the field. That is where built-in wireless and in camera editing can be very beneficial.

The problem is that all of the in-camera wireless implementations I have used have been cumbersome. For example Panasonic’s Lumix Link App will only upload very low resolution (960x540) images to social media sites.

They have an app built directly in the camera for uploading as you shoot the images. However, that app cannot create a separate folder or album when it uploads. Therefore, it just dumps everything into a generic “Mobile Uploads” folder that becomes very cluttered and unmanageable.

In addition, their upload while you shoot function doesn’t work with the new images from video feature. It won’t trigger the upload automatically like it does with the regular Still images mode.

I wonder if these flaws in the implementations are preventing users from seeing the potential of wireless? Hopefully, the companies will start to fine tune the wireless capabilities so that this feature is adopted by more users.

What would it take for you to use in camera wireless?

Our team is developing a external wireless solid state disk that can be used to backup SD/CF card, view and share the photos via iPad, especially quick preview and manage the large RAW files. So the photographer does not need have to bring a heavy laptop while traveling.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mportable-portable-wireless-ssd-for-photographers

How do you think of such a device? Do you think if it is useful? Genuinely looking for feedback from the photography community, looking to discuss the project, get some ideas before we finial release it.

BONUS: I'll throw in a Sony variable frequency transmitter/microphone with cable, antennas, and microphone. I'm not selling this separately but including as a bonus because it is in the 'C' frequency band, around 794-803, which is no longer OK to use in the United States because it's reserved for other uses. But in remote areas or outside the US (check for local frequency access), it should be fine.

I also have a Sony ECM-77 lav wired/wireless mic that goes with the Sony. It was originally wired only but I had it modified so it can also be used wirelessly with the Sony transmitter. Add $50 for a total of $450 plus shipping and I'll include it as well.

Useful links:

• http://www.mtbs3d.com/phpBB/viewforum.php?f=120

I just did one day run with Wondlan stabiliser doing wedding video. Stabiliser is great and it's extendible rod is actually extremely useful. The problem is framing. So I was wondering about installing cheep FPV camera on GH2 screen and connect it wireless with single eye video goggles (like this: http://shop.reconinstruments.com/Product/MODLive/900-00007) Has anyone seen any other single eye video goggles that could be used for this?

At least it's an attempt to make life easier for us location sound people. Here in the U.S., of course they took away the 700 band and I had heard a rumor that in a few years time the 600s would go. So seeing this helps put me at a peace of mind – I already have enough trouble with finding good frequencies and not getting RF hits as it is. Just thought I'd share if anyone had additional news or wanted to contact their rep.

I knocked up a quick, rough and ready Proof of Concept demo video of my project "MagicWand" wireless remote for the BMPCC and it is now available on Vimeo:

The plan is to build an Android App with other platforms to follow if there is sufficient interest.

So far AutoFocus, FocusNear, FocusFar, AutoIris, IrisOpen, IrisClose and Record Start/Stop are function over the wireless link.

Zoom is also planned, I just need a lens to test with. Anyone got a spare of the new Panasonic 14-42mm power zoom?

I can't see why it wont work with the other BMD cameras as well, I just don't have the means to test these yet.

Regards,

Andy.

Price: below $60 shipped

Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-mini-CZH-T200-portable-0-1-200mw-FM-Transmitter-radio-braodcast-Stereo-Mono-/320928340823

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LCD-0-2Watt-Portable-FM-Transmitter-Stereo-Power-Adjustable-Broadcast-87-108MHz-/250999200442

I just got lucky and received this new Wireless FollowFocus Monitor system from Wondlan a few days ago. So far so good and the system is reliable enough for what it should be doing. I have not tried it with our BlackMagic Cinema Camera setup yet since the SDI-HDMI converter is still on its way.

More details as per video here:

Do let me know if you want me to discuss anything about its features as I might have missed some of it through the video.

Thanks

• Works with any camera. with 3.5mm mic jack
• 2-way communications between user and subject
• Uses AAA batteries

If you like to use your own electret mikes (leaving receiver on belt) it requires some soldering.

Price from $141. Especially check Amazon used one.

Available at:

• http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002DUCRXS/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all
• http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=Sony+ECM-AW3&_sacat=0&_from=R40

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Follow-Focus-Lens-Shutter-Control-SYSTEM-/170962747064

All seller items

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hcmpromotion23/m.html?item=170963683709&pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes

Can be very useful acessory, considering that modern tablets usually do not have full sized SD reader.

eZShare

Looks like it represents small web server inside.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=ezShare++SDHC

FluCard

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=FluCard++sdhc

Name make me more pessimistic about it. Seems similar to first one.

Eye-Fi

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=Eye-Fi+&_sacat=0&_odkw=Eye-Fi+Connect+X2&_osacat=0&_from=R40

As I understand any X2 will do.

I'm also guessing wifi will be part of the GH-3. That may be a better implementation. So, does anyone have first hand experience with a GH-2 and eyefi?

Thanks

Max