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Wireless Microphones for Video Production
Looking to add wireless mics to your video rig? In this guide, you'll find wireless microphone systems and components that are well-suited for shoots. Most video-focused wireless mic systems include at least one battery-powerable wireless receiver, and at least one wireless transmitter/microphone element.
Wireless Receivers:
For shooting video, you'll want a portable receiver that can be mounted on a camera, roll around set in a sound cart, or hang out in your audio bag and feed a portable recorder. Unlike larger receivers that are meant to be rack-mounted and plugged into a wall, wireless receivers made for videography are lightweight, mobile, and most importantly battery-powerable.
Wireless Transmitters and Mic Elements:
On a film/video set, you'll find a wide variety of wireless transmitters and mic elements. There are lavalier microphones that clip to talent's clothing, often connected by a thin cable to a bodypack transmitter. There are handheld mics with a wireless transmitter built into the handle, that an interviewer can carry. And there are plug-on XLR transmitters that plug onto the output of a standard XLR mic or the end of a boom pole, which free the boom operator from wrangling a long cable and turn a wired mic into a wireless mic.
Wireless Receivers:
For shooting video, you'll want a portable receiver that can be mounted on a camera, roll around set in a sound cart, or hang out in your audio bag and feed a portable recorder. Unlike larger receivers that are meant to be rack-mounted and plugged into a wall, wireless receivers made for videography are lightweight, mobile, and most importantly battery-powerable.
Wireless Transmitters and Mic Elements:
On a film/video set, you'll find a wide variety of wireless transmitters and mic elements. There are lavalier microphones that clip to talent's clothing, often connected by a thin cable to a bodypack transmitter. There are handheld mics with a wireless transmitter built into the handle, that an interviewer can carry. And there are plug-on XLR transmitters that plug onto the output of a standard XLR mic or the end of a boom pole, which free the boom operator from wrangling a long cable and turn a wired mic into a wireless mic.
Rode Wireless Microphones for Video
Rode is a leader in affordable wireless microphones for video production. Choose the entry-level Rode Wireless ME system, or step up to the versatile midrange Rode Wireless GO II system or top-of-the-line Rode Wireless PRO system, both of which include built-in recording capabilities directly on the microphones! These Rode systems all run on the 2.4 GHz band.
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Rode Wireless ME Wireless Microphone System
$149.00
- No Credit Check6 x$24.83
- No Credit Check4 x$37.25
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Rode Wireless GO II Single Compact Wireless Microphone System
$199.00
- No Credit Check6 x$33.17
- No Credit Check4 x$49.75
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Rode Wireless GO II Dual Compact Wireless Microphone System
$299.00
- 8 x$37.38
- No Credit Check6 x$49.83
- No Credit Check4 x$74.75
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Rode Wireless PRO Dual-Channel Wireless Microphone + Recording System
$399.00
- 8 x$49.88
- No Credit Check6 x$66.50
- No Credit Check4 x$99.75
Shure Wireless Microphones for Video
Part of Shure's SLX-D wireless family, the Shure SLX-D Portable series is centered around the Shure SLXD5 portable wireless receiver. This receiver pairs with any Shure SLX-D handheld, bodypack, or plug-on transmitter to create a robust wireless system that's a perfect fit for video shoots. SLX-D systems transmit 24-bit digital audio on the UHF band, a great choice if you plan to run several simultaneous channels.
Ideal for content creators who shoot on smartphones, Shure's MoveMic lavalier mics can send audio directly to a phone, tablet, or computer via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a standalone wireless receiver. Add the optional dual-channel MoveMic receiver to capture up to two MoveMic lavaliers' audio to a DSLR camera or recorder.
Ideal for content creators who shoot on smartphones, Shure's MoveMic lavalier mics can send audio directly to a phone, tablet, or computer via Bluetooth, eliminating the need for a standalone wireless receiver. Add the optional dual-channel MoveMic receiver to capture up to two MoveMic lavaliers' audio to a DSLR camera or recorder.
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Shure SLXD5 Portable Wireless Receiver
$379.00
- 8 x$47.38
- No Credit Check6 x$63.17
- No Credit Check4 x$94.75
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Shure SLXD35 Digital Wireless Plug-On Microphone System
$729.00
- 12 x$60.75
- 8 x$91.13
- No Credit Check6 x$121.50
- No Credit Check4 x$182.25
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Shure SLXD25/SM58 Portable Handheld Wireless SM58 Microphone System
$649.00
- 12 x$54.08
- 8 x$81.13
- No Credit Check6 x$108.17
- No Credit Check4 x$162.25
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Shure SLXD15/W85 Portable Digital Wireless System with SLXD1 Bodypack Transmitter and WL185 Cardioid Lavalier Microphone
$699.00
- 12 x$58.25
- 8 x$87.38
- No Credit Check6 x$116.50
- No Credit Check4 x$174.75
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Shure SLXD15/DL4B Portable Digital Wireless System with SLXD1 Bodypack Transmitter and DL4 Omni Lavalier Microphone
$899.00
- 12 x$74.92
- 8 x$112.38
- No Credit Check6 x$149.83
- No Credit Check4 x$224.75
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Shure MoveMic One Wireless Lavalier Microphone
$249.00
- No Credit Check6 x$41.50
- No Credit Check4 x$62.25
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Shure MoveMic Two Receiver Kit with Wireless Lavalier Microphones
$499.00
- 8 x$62.38
- No Credit Check6 x$83.17
- No Credit Check4 x$124.75
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Shure MoveMic Camera Shoe-Mountable Wireless Receiver
$199.00
- No Credit Check6 x$33.17
- No Credit Check4 x$49.75
Sennheiser Wireless Microphones for Video
Sennheiser's popular EW-D wireless family includes the EW-DP series, all based around the portable, rechargeable-battery-powerable EW-DP EK wireless receiver which can mount on a camera or live in an audio bag. With handheld mic, lavalier mic/bodypack, and plug-on XLR options for transmitters, it's easy to put together an EW-DP wireless system that's up to the task of any shoot. These systems transmit 24-bit digital audio on the UHF band.
Another pro-grade option for videography: Sennheiser's AVX wireless systems, which feature a tiny receiver that plugs directly into your camera or recorder's XLR input (or 1/8" input, using the included adapter). Sennheiser AVX wireless runs on the 1.9 GHz band, a less crowded part of the radio spectrum compared to the 2.4 GHz band that's home to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Another pro-grade option for videography: Sennheiser's AVX wireless systems, which feature a tiny receiver that plugs directly into your camera or recorder's XLR input (or 1/8" input, using the included adapter). Sennheiser AVX wireless runs on the 1.9 GHz band, a less crowded part of the radio spectrum compared to the 2.4 GHz band that's home to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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Sennheiser EW-DP EK Single-Channel Wireless Receiver
$349.00
- 8 x$43.63
- No Credit Check6 x$58.17
- No Credit Check4 x$87.25
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Sennheiser EW-DP 835 SET Portable Wireless Dynamic Microphone System
$699.00
- 12 x$58.25
- 8 x$87.38
- No Credit Check6 x$116.50
- No Credit Check4 x$174.75
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Sennheiser EW-DP Portable ENG Set Wireless Camera-Mount System with Omni Lavalier and Plug-On Transmitter
$899.00
- 12 x$74.92
- 8 x$112.38
- No Credit Check6 x$149.83
- No Credit Check4 x$224.75
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Sennheiser EW-DP ME 4 SET Portable Wireless Cardioid Lavalier Microphone System
$699.00
- 12 x$58.25
- 8 x$87.38
- No Credit Check6 x$116.50
- No Credit Check4 x$174.75
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Sennheiser EW-DP ME 2 SET Portable Wireless Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone System
$699.00
- 12 x$58.25
- 8 x$87.38
- No Credit Check6 x$116.50
- No Credit Check4 x$174.75
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Sennheiser EW-DP SKP Digital Plug-On Transmitter
$349.00
- 8 x$43.63
- No Credit Check6 x$58.17
- No Credit Check4 x$87.25
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Sennheiser AVX Digital Wireless Interview Set Combination System with Lavalier and Handheld Microphones
$1,099.00
- 18 x
- 12 x$91.58
- 8 x$137.38
- No Credit Check6 x$183.17
- No Credit Check4 x$274.75
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Sennheiser AVX-ME-2 SET Digital Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
$799.00
- 12 x$66.58
- 8 x$99.88
- No Credit Check6 x$133.17
- No Credit Check4 x$199.75
Audio-Technica Wireless Microphones for Video
Built around the Audio-Technica ATW-R1700 wireless receiver that's designed to mount atop a camera, these Audio-Technica System 10 wireless mic systems operate in the 2.4 GHz range, and are not susceptible to UHF TV interference. Stack one or two receivers, and choose from handheld mic transmitters or a lavalier mics connected to bodypack transmitters to build a wireless system to fit your video setup.
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Audio-Technica ATW-R1700 Camera-Mount Wireless Receiver (System 10)
$319.00
- 8 x$39.88
- No Credit Check6 x$53.17
- No Credit Check4 x$79.75
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Audio-Technica System 10 ATW-1702 Camera-Mount Wireless Handheld Microphone System
$459.95
- 8 x$57.49
- No Credit Check6 x$76.66
- No Credit Check4 x$114.99
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Audio-Technica System 10 ATW-1701/L Camera-Mount Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
$519.95
- 8 x$64.99
- No Credit Check6 x$86.66
- No Credit Check4 x$129.99
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Audio-Technica System 10 ATW-1701 Camera-Mount Digital Wireless System
$439.95
- 8 x$54.99
- No Credit Check6 x$73.32
- No Credit Check4 x$109.99
Saramonic Wireless Microphones for Video
Saramonic specializes in gear for content creation, and Saramonic Blink wireless systems are a great fit for budget-minded creators who need a simple, affordable wireless mic solution. The clip-on transmitters have a built-in omnidirectional lavalier mic, and the rechargeable receivers come with TRS and TRRS cables you can run into a DSLR camera or smartphone. These systems run on the 2.4 GHz band.