What does a Lavalier microphone do?
The primary purpose of a Lavalier microphone is to be inconspicuous yet effective for the speaker or performer. Watch your newscaster or rockstar closely to see if you can spot their compact microphone. Lavalier microphones are used both wirelessly and with microphone cables. The types of connectors for the microphone and transmitter are widely varied with wireless systems. Lavaliers are usually only a matter of inches away from the source of the sound. This produces a reasonably consistent audio quality. While Lavaliers function without manual assistance they must be carefully set up and tested prior to use for optimal performance. If it is a wired microphone leave time to carefully conceal the wiring beneath clothing or behind the speaker. When I was wired for sound I had to wear a vest or a jacket for the purpose of concealment and to minimize feedback I was seated in a specific position by the sound man and camera crew. One way to reduce feedback is to use a clip that creates a loo
