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transmission from boom- mounted shotgun mics. Shure claims that gain adjustment on the transmitter isn’t needed due to its 24-bit digital audio with a dynamic range of over 118dB. The system supports 32 channels per 44MHz band and has a 100m/330ft transmission range. The SLXD5 receiver scans for the best frequency and pairs with the transmitter via IR Sync in seconds. Both the SLXD3 and SLXD5 boast bright OLED screens to monitor battery life, audio and RF quality and frequency tuning. Both are compatible with Shure’s rechargeable accessories, including the SB903 lithium battery and accompanying charging bays. Both SLXD5 and SLXD3 can be powered and charged via USB-C. A great partner to the system is the Shure Duraplex DL4 lav mic, which comes with a Lemo-style fitting. It’s an omnidirectional lav mic that oozes quality in terms of build and audio. You ‘Shure’ are getting top stuff for your money. shure.com
Shure makes some of the most prominent audio products, favoured by pop stars worldwide. This includes not just its mics, but also the wireless tech used to transmit signals to the soundboard. All that know-how has gone into Shure’s SLX-D Digital wireless audio range, which includes the new £389/$379 SLXD5 Portable Digital wireless receiver, the £255/$229 SLXD1 bodypack transmitter, as well as the £349/$349 SLXD3 Plug-On transmitter. The SLXD5 receiver is the heart of the system and can be installed on- camera via the provided coldshoe mount or placed in an audio bag used by a sound recordist. It uses IR Sync for easy pairing with transmitters and offers Multi-Mic Mode for managing and monitoring multiple sound sources from a single receiver. The SLXD3 Plug-On transmitter transforms any XLR source into wireless, including dynamic and condenser microphones. It offers phantom power and is ideal for wireless
“The SLXD5 receiver scans for the best frequency and pairs it to the transmitter”
HONEY, I SHRUNK THE MIC Hollyland’s Lark M2 is the smallest wireless dual-mic
The transmitter units have a single yellow button for settings, but it’s best to use the Lark Sound app for adjustments like noise cancellation levels. The receiver module offers more control over audio recording with a large gain dial, displayed on LED indicators. There’s a 3.5mm output for the camera, a USB-C port to connect to a computer, a pairing button and a mode-switching button. Pushing both toggles between mono and stereo. The £118/$139 Lark M2 delivers 48kHz/24-bit audio output with ten hours of shooting at a range of up to 300m. hollyland.com
system on the market, featuring coin-sized transmitters. Aimed at content creators seeking a compact, no-fuss solution, it offers two kits: one for cameras and one for smartphones. This wireless lavalier mic system has a tiny receiver and charging case that juices up all three components. But being so compact, there are some compromises of course. The TX units have no space for a 3.5mm jack, so you can’t use a lav mic and must rely on the units’ own internal omnidirectional mics. They also don’t have a clip, so are fastened on by a magnet.
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