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Hello, podcasting person. I hope you're having a great week. Gareth here with my review of the RØDE Lavalier GO: elevating podcast production to professional Heights. As a podcast thrives on delivering content that resonates. I'm always on the lookout for tools that can enhance the clarity and quality of my audio. I
¶ Review: RØDE Lavalier GO
recently decided to improve my mobile setup as I'm hoping to capture some conversations at this year's podcast show London. I needed something that would be compatible with my trusty Zoom H6, so a lapel mic clipped to me
¶ Why do I need a lapel mic?
would free the H6 mic up for interviewees. In terms of price, I was keen to find the microphone that wouldn't break the bank, but would at least give me a good enough recording to manipulate in post. I posted on Facebook asking the question and someone very kindly recommended the RØDE Lavalier GO. Another quick search and I found Amazon we're offering a 14% discount on the mic, bringing it to 50 pounds. Perfect. The RØDE Lavalier GO comes in a handy little pouch, but that's it.
I had to look up a video on YouTube, my go-to for pretty much everything I don't know, to figure out how to attach the clip. But it's easy once, you know how. One important thing to note is that in order for the mic to work, you need phantom power. The Zoom H6 does thankfully, but bear
¶ Unpacking
this in mind if you're looking to buy. For the sound test I wanted to recreate similar conditions to a loud conference hall. I tested in two environments at the pointy end of the loudness scale by local river wier,
¶ Sound test
and in a moderately busy cafe. Back in the studio. I treated both files with some background noise suppression. Something I offer as a service actually. The only downside I could think of with this mic is that the wire is pretty thin, which means it's vulnerable if it's not treated gently. But for a budget lapel mic, you can't have everything and shouldn't be an issue if you're careful with your equipment. And finally, do you have a RØDE Lavalier GO? What do you think of it?
How does it compare to other lapel mics on the market? My
¶ Downsides?
social links are in the show notes. Get in touch. Let me know what you think. Okay. That's it for this review. Have a brilliant day and happy listening.