Review on SOKANI Wireless UHF Lavalier Microphone Lav Mic System - Transmitter & Receiver for Camera Smartphones iPhone Android DSLR Canon Sony Camcorder by Katie Miller

SOKANI MICROPHONE SYSTEM I bought this system for upcoming video interviews - and I will update this review with audio samples after the results. Very impressive size how quickly I was able to connect and test it. So far I've relied on wired lavalier mics. In addition to cables, there have been battery problems from time to time. This seemed like a very economical way to upgrade. I'm impressed with the instant device recognition, the sound quality and the very lightweight nature of the system. Battery life, while decent, could have been better, but it looks like you can handle atypical daytime shots and then some. The photos show the setup I used for the test: iPhone light adapter, SHURE Motiv App for iPhone, stereo headphones. about 1/2 inch thick on a tie clip - easy to hide. Seems well made - not industrial but good. Transmitter and receiver recognize each other immediately. Virtually zero setup time. but can easily be tuned to quieter or louder sources - however, the counters aren't the best for fine-tuning. and full sound from over 10 feet away I also used the APOGEE MetaRecorder - it doesn't point to an external mic, it also works out of the box. Blind sound test - internal and external: excellent - examples to follow. (iPhone 11 and 7) I haven't had a chance to try more than one at a time, but channel switching seems easily accessible. No RF issues on busy New York streets. Tested up to 25ft so far with no NEGS dropouts (minor) Both transmitter and receiver look the same - especially in the dark - backstage, at night etc. It would be nice if one was a different color or lettering - a simple piece of tape solves this problem. A slight delay in sound readings at the receiver - again, not a problem if you have access to a recording device (phone, camera) - it seems this is more to check activity, not level accuracy. No built-in compression or noise reduction - no problem if you're recording in an app that has those options - otherwise keep an eye on those levels. The case is more room than can be used due to the shape - it would be nice if a few more cables could fit if the shape wasn't in the way. No lighting cable - would be nice if one was included. My Panasonic DLSR requires a smaller mic cable than the standard 1/8" cable - again it would be nice to have more adapter options. OFFERS° A sticker or other method that makes it easier to identify receivers and transmitters° Additional adapters (especially a Lightning cable)° An interface application (phone, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) that provides basic attenuation, limiting, equalization , which would be helpful. SUMMARY. There's no arguing about the tech - small, fast, full sound and a good price for fidelity. I've mentored many aspiring filmmakers and editors, and one of my mantras is: From time to time, you can get away with a bad picture, but people will walk away because of bad sound. And yet it is often the most overlooked aspect of the process. This microphone system is so small, so discreet. You can easily hide it for interviews, car interiors, remote recording and more - there's no excuse for a cavernous, reverberant, crappy sound you can't "fix in the mix". If you're still using the in-camera audio, this is a great way to up your game. Take a test to follow.