Lavalier Mic vs Shotgun Mic - Which One is Right for YOU?

Does the XLR adapter record the sound from the NTG1 directly onto the clip? Or do you have to sync in post?

Great comparison, thank you. I went with the Lavalier for outdoor recording. Cheers.

Good job...Just a head's up, I was taught in film school and saw over and over in Hollywood: a shotgun mic isn't designed to be used that close. You can and should set it up across from you-at least ten feet away. The position you're using that mic is is for a Boom, not a shotgun

Thanks . Often comparisons are spec based. As someone starting without much technical knowledge this is a useful video

Thanks for this video! It was exactly the information I was looking for.

Thanks foe the video! It was exactly the info I needed!!

Shotgun sounds much better, but lav is cheaper and easier to work with.

thank you! may I know what brand of the shotgun mic stand?

Great video, thank you so much.

Very good content! I started my channel not too long ago and I've been using a cheap lavalier mic and have been thinking about an upgrade - you've talked me into getting a better lavalier mic. There's a LOT of ambient noise in my house! I got the dog barking, I have dishes being done, people watching TV, etc. The lavalier does do a great job of ignoring most of that. Thanks again - great video.

Ty!

Great video, this video helped clarify my purchase. Thanks. Wishing your channel much success.

Hey! Are you that guy intheblues?

I think I better go for the wireless lavalier mic. Yesterday I thought the new Sony shotgun is great, but for fitnessvideos and on events maybe the lavalier is the better solution

Both mics seemed to pickup the air sound the same amount, but the shotgun mic seemed to record a slightly higher frequency? That's all I could hear differently! Great video, thank you!

right on spot of what I was looking for...great vid! I love the idea of having a shotgun instead of setting the lavalier every time I record something, but I cannot afford losing footage because of the ambient sound. thank you!

Very helpful, thanks! Would you use the Rode lavalier if you're out and about?

Thanks bud

Hi bro, what if I am shooting for fitness videos. Movement involved, however with shirtless (challenge of sticking the lavalier near my mouth). What do you think?

Thank you very much in advance 🙌

Shotgun sounds better imo.

The lavalier sounds so muffled compared to the shotgun.

I like the sound of shotgun mic, but I want freedom to move and not always look towards the mic, so I guess, I'm going to buy Lavalier

Which one do you like the best? You can comment below or vote in the cards! Both are good in different scenarios.

I like the shotgun mics

Thank you. This is very informative.

I am in the market for a lav mic,but will it make me sound like Steve from Boston? Lol. I preferred the sound of the overhead.

Can’t find how to vote by poll. Prefer lavalier — better bass, less background noise.