Azden WMS-PRO Test

[matt3756]

Im sold! Do you know if this will plug into a ZOOM H2 recorder?

[nickJeen]

What video editing software do you use?? thanks.

[ChrisKOLeary]

@nickJeen iMovie and Canon HV-30.

[nickJeen]

@ChrisKOLeary Thanks so much! Do you know of any cheaper video cameras that can support a wireless mic? I've searched, but there are few under $500.

[nickJeen]

what camera did you use? thanks.

[palaina61]

Thanks, this made my decision to buy one much easier!

[Vagabonding]

Outstanding! 

[bobuae]

Thank you man :) ... Test Test Test

[wesdhill]

"let me check if it is recording"

[jjytb]

How many to use at a wedding? I've heard up to four, for the bride, groom, minister and musicians/soloists. Any advice would be helpful.

[MohonaTvCanada]

Great review. What kind of camera are you using ? Can i use this microphone with my Canon XL2 ? Thanks

[ww321]

Wow thanks Chris ! I just found one of these in the trash at work ! What a find ! I want to use it with my Zi8 Kodak . Thanks for the video . :) J.W.

[MrFrissBo]

This is a great informational video. It definitely provided answers to some questions I had. Thanks

[mapleshadower]

Awesome video!

[RonansRecordingShow]

Thanks for posting this. Really helpful.

[SuperSpeedMonkey]

good review... thanks for posting.

[neonguy528]

My wms pro mic only records in mono, on the right speaker only. Am I an idiot? How is your sound coming out of both speakers?

[ChrisKOLeary]

@neonguy528 You have to buy a mono to stereo converter plug for $3 at Radio Shack. The microphone outputs mono and the converter splits it into stereo as it goes into the camera.

[neonguy528]

@ChrisKOLeary Will do. Thanks for your help Chris.

[rinehartproductions]

@ChrisKOLeary I bought one Chris. Works great. Thanks for your help.

[GamingReviewsLive]

@neonguy528 Or you can just fill both sides in editing. :)

[Romeotang]

Hey Chris,

Thanks a lot for posting this. Your video really helped.

Jason

[ClevelandNightClub]

I have one. Mine has a fuzz noise at 20 feet. Whats up with that.

[ChrisKOLeary]

@ClevelandNightClub Could be interference. Are there any radio towers nearby? I found that mine had that problem when I tried to do some videotaping just a mile or so away from some TV towers. I would also check your connections and make sure they are tight.

[Bruceforge]

Thank you for this. Sold.

[golfmom108]

Thanks for the great review. It is really helpful since I am trying to find an affordable system for when I film (non-professionally) a relative's wedding. I was especially glad that you turned around away from the camera when you were far away, because I have heard people say that it would make a difference. I didn't notice any. I would have loved to see you go behind a car, bushes, etc to see how it would have done with other things in the way, but I am impressed with the distance. Thanks!

[faxer777]

Excellent!

[oaknairb]

how much did it cost?

[StevenJuniper]

I'm surprised watching this video. This mic is very good for the price. I'm going to buy one now thanks to this video.

[2LuisLopez]

Do you know if it would fit on a Canon Fs200?

[BlkJ19]

this will work for me for the shooting I plan on doing I will work fine will not be more then 15feet from my subject thank you and thank Bill myers

[UnityDigitialMedia]

Thank You for your video demo of the the Azden, because of your demo we purchased this mic a few days ago and did an audio test and... GREAT! I am working on a low budget and was looking for a good inexpensive wireless mic. ONCE AGAN THANKS!

[neonguy528]

Excellent video. I am definitely buying this mic.

[DiscGolfLive]

Nice! I've had one of these rigs for a few years with good results.  Comes with a Lav and Hand Held Mic so "interviews" are easy enough. I've recommended this to several others and will just send them this link in the future. The WMS-Pro is so much more affordable than other systems, its a great purchase.

[motoyen]

I bought this mic for my Canon HF200 and the quality of the sound is good but it does not fit the smaller sized Canon hot shoe. The mount for this is standard size and Canon uses a proprietary mini hot shoe. So before you buy it make sure it can fit your camera.

[Leonidt1985]

@motoyen

Does it still work even though it doesn't fit into the hot shoe?

[motoyen]

@Leonidt1985 Yes it still works. This mic doesn't has a cold shoe, meaning it's just a piece of plastic to hold the mic to the camera.

[Kinespojken]

Does anybody know if this can be attached to a Canon XM/GL 2 shoe?

[ShabazzOnlineTv]

Yes, It can...I Use Canon GL2 Camcorders. It fits on the hot! Its not good for a 2 person interview...Just 1 lav mic...

[99magicbullet]

i do not have this camera but somewhere on your camera it should have an ouptup that says 'mic', 'audio export'. something like that. thats where you plug it in. like i said i dont't have that camera but i know it is good. it should have the export on a camera like that

[Kinespojken]

Yeah, the camera got an mic output. But what I mean is if it can be attached to a special Canon hot shoe which provides me from holding the receiver in the hand. And apparently it did fit the shoe. :)

I've ordered this mic now. Does it work well to pickup a conversation between two people?

[breakoutworkout]

Great Test! Thank you!

[JWJPhotography]

Speechless....I remember Azden back about 10 years ago...I guess they are still good....going out right now to buy one...Going shopping thanks..

[xTurnipTimex]

I just ordered this lavalier from b&h photo!!!

[picbuck]

Excellent test, very informative, thanks!

[lbwd]

Thank you for the useful video. The mic seems to work well.

[aliengtr]

sounds like your behind the camera,awesome!!!

[lindaking64]

Thank you for the test!! i will buy it!

[MenAreGameReviewers]

will this work on the sumsung mx20?

[vers93]

OK i was looking after videos of pitchers that do what you say, on youtube, and ended here.

[Lubosucks]

Thanks for the great information on this product... I've been searching for reviews on the net, but there's nothing better than actually listening to how this thing records. Thanks again.

[FrostyTheBeerMan]

Hi Chris, a simple but VERY effective test. Gotta love independent film makers that do better tests for a product than the actual companies selling them. You did a great job. Well done, and I appreciate you doing this.

[vers93]

Hey is this man the same Chris O'leary, the one that has a pitching and a hitting mechanics blog???

[ChrisKOLeary]

Yes.

[prajeshdev]

do any one know if I can use two mics to connect in to two channels of the receiver of WMS Pro..? Any suggestions?

[ChrisKOLeary]

There's only one port. I don't know if you could use a Y combiner. I just have a single audio source.

[vortex868]

what is a laviler plz respond fast

[matthewrs7]

When you buy a mic like that, van you plug it into a computer and use it for that instead of plugging it into a camcorder (I am of course referring to a wired type)

[ChrisKOLeary]

Yes.

It's a standard, small plug.

[emuvideo]

Chris great test. I'm looking at this product to film a friends wedding.

Question: It comes with a Shoe Mount, is that standard on all cameras or do different manufacturers use different types of shoe mounts? (I have a sony TRV-950 and Sony DCR-HC96)

[ChrisKOLeary]

I'm not sure.

Canon has the Advanced Accessory shoe on top of the HV-30. You don't use the digital connections on the AAS since the mic plugs into a port on the side of the camera rather than connecting through the shoe.

[emuvideo]

Thanks Chris, looked into it more and realised that it just mounts on the camera shoe and doesn't use the connections. You plug it into your mic in port. I've ordered one from Amazon, looking forward to using it. Cheers

[TheByronDaleChannel]

I just purchased this microphone system after watching this. I've been using it to interview byron and it works extremely well!

[smanettonipuntonet]

Pretty neat rewiew. i'm interested in this kit from Azden though i've got a Panasonic 3CCD NV-GS70 with no manual control over MIC IN level.. and i'm afraid it will spoil all the good this AZDEN kit has to offer.. what do you think?

[ChrisKOLeary]

I don't know about your case, but my system has worked just fine. The audio is mono split to stereo, but that's just fine for my purposes (which is baseball hitting and pitching DVDs). All I need is for people to be able to hear what I have to say, and the system works just fine for that.

[smanettonipuntonet]

Thanks for the answer Chris.. i've noticed you mentioned using an HV20 from Canon. Did you actually set audio level manually on that occasion or not?

thanks again!

[ChrisKOLeary]

I'm still a newbie, so I went with the default audio settings which seemed to work fine. Also the camera is a Canon HV-30 (the newer model than the HV-20) shooting in HD.

[prajeshdev]

Chris,

Now I am aplanning to purchase this mic as I am planning to do a short film. Question? Can I connect two mics in two different channels of the receiver..?

Thanks.

[ezgotech]

Nice review, how windy would you say it was, there did not seem to be much interferance?

[ChrisKOLeary]

There were a number of 15MPH gusts which the mic seemed to handle well.

[fredgoldstein]

Thanks, very helpful. Any idea on how to wire up 2 people, would you buy 2 of them?

thanks

[ChrisKOLeary]

I'm not sure.

There's only one output to the camera, so I think you'd have to buy a different model.

[ngothyeaun]

mm...maybe 2 of them and set to the same channel, perhaps? let me know if this work for u..i want that mic too.

[kuunami]

I'm actually curious about this too. I'm planning on doing wedding videography and I'll need mic up the bride and groom for their vows. I'm wondering if you just need one receiver and just set both mics to the same channel or does more have to be done.