MicJ 044 Lavalier Microphone Review: Good Sound Small Price

We have reviewed a bunch of rather inexpensive lavalier microphones over the last few years so I wasn’t sure that we should review yet another, but several of you asked for a review of the $29 USD MicJ 044. So, here it is. And to my surprise, it is quite impressive for only $29. But how does it compare to my longtime favorite cheap mic the Giant Squid? Tune in to hear the difference!

Strangely, JK used to have versions of this for other wireless systems but I cannot seem to find them online anymore. Will update the links if I see them listed again in the future.

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Gear in this episode:

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MicJ 004 (since I did this review, they released this new version with a plug designed specifically for Zoom and Tascam 3.5mm recorders. No need to delete the empty right track for stereo):

Amazon: https://geni.us/USCxoq

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MicJ 044 with 3.5mm Sennheiser Locking Plug (also works with audio recorders that have a 3.5mm input, but many are reporting that this also only records to the left channel on recorders like the Zoom H1 and Tascam DR-07)

Amazon: https://geni.us/zja8Ec
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MicJ 044 with 3.5mm TS Plug (works with audio recorders and wireless systems with a mono 3.5mm input, or you will have to remove the right channel in editing)

Amazon: https://geni.us/cJEA5Q

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MicJ 044 with Shure Wireless Plug (works with Shure wireless system. ONLY GET THIS IF YOU HAVE A SHURE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER. IT WILL NOT WORK DIRECTLY TO YOUR CAMERA OR A ZOOM RECORDER)

Amazon: https://geni.us/ACVXsI

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Giant Squid Audio Labs Omni Mono Lavalier (works with audio recorders that have a 3.5mm input)

Amazon: https://geni.us/GT3J

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Audio Technica ATR-3350IS (works with most smartphones and audio recorders with 3.5mm input)

Amazon: https://geni.us/BaBPAU5
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...

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Zoom H1 Audio Recorder (Old reliable—I’ve had this for about 4 years and its still going strong)

Amazon: https://geni.us/JTton
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...
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Tascam DR-05 Audio Recorder (If I were buying today, I’d get this before the Zoom H1)

Amazon: https://geni.us/IqGK
B&H Photo:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...

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Nikon D750 DSLR

Amazon: https://geni.us/NnjaMhy
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...

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Panasonic GH4 Mirrorless m4/3 4K Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/INaQB6
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...

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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens for m4/3 Cameras

Amazon: https://geni.us/BtFm7
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...

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Photoflex Starlite QL Softbox Kit:

Amazon: https://geni.us/ZGQe
B&H Photo: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product...

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Music copyright Curtis Judd 2011

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