Advice on wireless mic

[imsam67]

Hi,

I have a Canon Vixia HF200 and would like to buy inexpensive wireless mic(s) that will work well with my camcorder.

I've read a few articles about the Azden WMS Pro Kit that comes with one lavalier and one handheld mic which seems to work very well and inexpensive. Two questions:

1. I would prefer two lavalier mics. Does Azden offer a kit with two lavalier mics as opposed to one handheld and one lavalier?
2. I understand that the this kit provides mono feed into the camera which I believe means, I'll have audio coming out of one speaker only. In this video, the host is talking about getting around this by getting a different cable. Could someone tell me what type of cable I need to get? Here's the video:
Looks like the forum doesn't let new users link to videos -- another example of a few rotten apples ruining it for everyone. The title of the video is "Affordable wireless microphone for your camcorder lavalier". If you do a search on YouTube, you should see the video.

Thanks,

Sam

[Chuck Engels]

Hi Sam, Welcome to Muvipix

If you can't go with Shure or Audio Technica (two of the best middle of the road options) that might be a good option.
Check out the wireless selection at B&H, they have a few options that are a little cheaper than the Azden and B&H doesn't sell junk in my opinion.

B&H Site

If the mic only provides mono sound it may not make a difference depending on the mic input of the camera.
Are there separate jacks for the right and left channels?

[sidd finch]

I have a Sony wireless (approx $99.00 USD) that works well. It is a mono mic that is configured to input a mono signal to both the left and right channel. I kind of like this as I mix video that is stereo with the mono voice over. For some reason it kind of makes the mono signal stand out in the mix. Also the mic plugs into the transmitter so I can also plug in a hand held mic instead of the small clip on mic.

Sidd

[imsam67]

Sidd,

Thanks for your response. Could you please give me the model number for the mic kit and tell me where you got it from?

I assume, it would be compatible with my Canon camcorder.

Thanks,

Sam

[sidd finch]

Sony WCS999 Wireless Camcorder Microphone

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-WCS999-Camco ... 544&sr=8-1

Sidd