"I shoot a lot of video: everything from simple interviews to full run-and-gun filmmaking. One of the most challenging aspects of it all is getting good sound. When it comes to audio and film, Murphy's law has a veritable field day. In other words, if it can go wrong... it will. That's why I always carry multiple mics. I use a pair of higher-end Sony lavs for solo interviews or talking head pieces, because their sound quality is outstanding."
"But there are times when the Sonys aren't exactly the easiest pair to use. Not only do you have to worry about batteries (they use AA and can drain them quickly), but you also have to worry about rustling and feedback from the mic contacting clothing. So any time I can test a new pair of lavalier mics, I jump at the chance. When Maono sent me the , I was more than happy to oblige."
"When I unboxed the mics, my first thought was, "Awww, how cute! I bet these sound hollow and tinny." Boy, was I wrong. Don't misunderstand me, the Wave T5s are no match for the Sonys (which also cost over five times as much), but for fast interviews or when I just have my phone, you can bet these lavs will be taken out of my travel storage and clipped on."
Good audio is critical for video work and can fail in unpredictable ways, so carrying multiple microphones is common practice. High-end Sony lavalier microphones deliver outstanding sound but present practical issues: AA batteries drain quickly and clothing contact can cause rustling and feedback. Maono Wave T5 lavalier mics are compact, offer multiple attachment options, and arrive needing charging. Hands-on testing with a Sony α7 III showed that the Wave T5s produce usable audio for fast interviews and phone recordings. The Wave T5s do not match much more expensive Sony lavs, but they represent a strong, affordable option for run-and-gun shooting.
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