Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System
The Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System features a 2-channel switchable transmitter and reciever delivering clean, reliable RF performance for up to 250'. Includes a lavalier and handheld mic which both attach to the same body pack (not simultaneously).
- Complete Handheld / Lavalier Combo System
- Professional VHF wireless system with 250 ft. range in ideal conditions
- Two switchable frequencies (169.445 and 170.245 MHz)
- Compact transmitter attaches to a belt or fits in a pocket
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| System | |
|---|---|
| Type of System | Camera Mountable VHF Wireless |
| RF Carrier Frequency Range | 2 Switchable Frequencies |
| Approx. Working Range | Up to and Possibly Greater than 200' Under Ideal Conditions |
| Overall Frequency Response | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dynamic Range | Greater than 85 dB |
| # Of Channels | 2, Switchable |
| # Of Simultaneous Systems | 2 |
| Receiver | |
|---|---|
| Type of Receiver | Camera Mountable Superheterodyne VHF |
| Type of Output(s) | 3.5 mm Mini-Jack |
| Headphone Monitoring | Yes, (Earpiece Included) |
| Power Requirements | 9v Battery |
| Battery Type/Approx. Life | 9v, (Battery Life NOT Specified by Manufacturer) |
| Display | No |
| Mounting Options | Belt, or Camera Mount |
| Antenna Type | Flexible Wire |
| Dimensions | 5.5" x 3 x .94 " (139 x 77 x 24mm) HxWxD |
| Weight | 6.7 oz. (190 g) With Battery |
| Transmitter | |
|---|---|
| Type of Transmitter | Bodypack FM Emission VHF |
| Type of Input Connector | 1/8" Mini-Plug |
| Type of Microphone | Azden Lavalier |
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| RF Power Output | 10mW (50mW Maximum) |
| Battery Type/Approx. Life | 9v Battery / (Battery Life NOT Specified by Manufacturer) |
| Mute Switch | Yes (Standby) |
| Level Control | Yes, Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Antenna Type | External Flexible Wire |
| Display | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Specialties | Includes Azden's own Omnidirectional Handheld Microphone as Well! |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 98 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (81)
- Easy to use (73)
- Compact (59)
- Good audio (58)
- Versatile (32)
Cons
- Limited functions (19)
- Not durable (7)
- Poor sound quality (7)
- Flimsy (5)
- Unreliable (4)
Best Uses
- Amateur recording (48)
- Outdoor events / games (42)
- Home studio (27)
- Professional recording (26)
- Performances (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (55), Novice (18), Tech savvy (10)
- Primary use:
- Business (10), Personal (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Amazing Value
I have only used these a few times, but the little I have used them has been in the worst conditions possible. They work very well inside convention centers and buildings, even around other...Read complete review
I have only used these a few times, but the little I have used them has been in the worst conditions possible. They work very well inside convention centers and buildings, even around other audio equipment. The range seems to be about 20 feet, but I hardly ever shoot more than about 10-15 feet from the camera anyway. Sounds quality is quite good, actually as good as the thousand dollar Sennheisser pr kit I have rented in the past. Again, just without the distance and without the huge variety of channels. They do feel a little cheap and I take extra care with them, as it feels like the battery doors are just looking for an excuse to fly off. Also, the hand held mic is way too light and feels like a toy. Don't ever hand it to someone you are interviewing, they will think its a joke. Overall, extremely pleased with the product, and would recommend to anyone not looking to spend over $1000.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Easy to use, but no line level output
I bought the WMS-PRO mic system to connect to my computer and record audio from presentations I give. The computer automatically syncs the audio and slides so I can export a video of the presentation...Read complete review
I bought the WMS-PRO mic system to connect to my computer and record audio from presentations I give. The computer automatically syncs the audio and slides so I can export a video of the presentation afterward.The WMS-PRO looked like the perfect solution to be able to walk around the room and still get good quality audio. Unfortunately, I'm not really experienced with pro-audio (if you could call this flimsy plastic mic professional anyway) and didn't know the difference between mic-level and line-level.Well, here's the difference. Mic-level is extremely low and needs to be amplified to be used. You can't simply plug it into your computer's microphone port and record quality audio. The only way to get professional quality audio out of this system and into a computer is through a preamp or USB audio interface. Fortunately this unit comes with a headphone jack, and I was able to take a male-male cable and plug it into my computer's mic port and get decent audio. It's not excellent quality, but fine for recording my presentations.Overall, I think it's a decent product but it seems too expensive for the manufacturing quality and features. It's made of flimsy plastic and feels like it would just shatter if dropped. My kids have $10 walkie talkies that were made better.Overall I can't really recommend it. It gets the job done, but there's got to be something better out there for less money.
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
Easy to use, good sound and great for the price
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
This is the second one of these I have purchased,
I had one from a different company that cost twice as much and worked half as good. This second one is to replace the other brand, I am very happy with the WMS-Pro.
If you are looking for a cheap mic for close range video work then this is it.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
- Limited Functions
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Home Studio
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
Sure, there are only 2 RF channels and it may lack the sound quality and variety of functions of the more professional wireless microphone systems, but it's a tiny fraction of a cost! Having used it on several shoots so far, from weddings to corporate interviews, I have to say that it works well-enough. At the very least, it will hold me over until I can afford a more professional and much more expensive wireless mic system. You just can't beat the value of this product, which comes with both a lapel and a handheld mic!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
I bought this to use for recording YouTube videos for small businesses using a Panasonic HDC-TM90 camera and it works great. I am able to go upstairs with the mic and leave the camera and base station on downstairs and the audio is perfectly clear. I would highly recommend this and B&H as the place to buy it.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
I video weddings, etc. I had a friend who loan me his mic system to try. He had told me how much better it would be to use than the mic on my semi-pro camera. He was so right. As soon as I could I bought one for myself. It is not professional, but for the most part it will do for just about anyone. The sound is good for the cost. To really help with the sound the Cam-3 Channel Mixer should be bought. It gives you control over the level of the sound. Since it is inexpensive, you should take care because it isn't heavy duty. If you are like myself, I really baby any of my equipment so it should not be a problem with the system.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Recording far away
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
Worked right out of the box as expected. I used it to make my first video and posted it on my home page. Check it out at http://mhelpdesk.com . Only thing i noticed is that if you move too much you'll hear some static.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Professional Recording
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
used the Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier in a big hangar with tremendous echo. it cut out all the extra noise and picked up the voice like a champ! range was strong up to 40'.
would love to be able to have it handle up to 2 or 3 wireless lavaliers to make interviews and other multiple voice recordings super smooth.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
This product is recommended as it serves the purpose and as you can get rid of tangling wires being wireless , We are happy with the product
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
The sound quality I am getting out of this is terrible. Right out of the box I get constant static and the microphone will completely cut out sometimes leaving huge dead spots in my audio. Maybe I got a lemon but I'm greatly disapointed and wish I could write a good review like the rest of these on this site.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
I purchased the WMS Pro VHF after reviewing a couple similar products with similar price point. Low Cost. That was the criteria. A low cost audio wireless system for my HDSRL. I have used for the last two weeks doing interviews (the lavalier)and the sound is crisp and I haven't had interference from other equipment so far. A plus, it is very light to carry on my HDSRL and it can be monitored right from the receiver, if you haven't prepared your HDSRL with ML and a Sescom cable to monitor audio throughout the audio port. I have still to use the handheld mike, it which I have ready to use with a wind screen for other projects...
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Breaks Easily
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
Overall the quality of the audio and the range is alright for indoor filming, or sometimes even outdoors. There is no battery indicator on it, which makes it difficult to know when you really change your battery. You usually notice when the volume being picked up is really low, though don't get fooled by the low signal-to-noise performace you will get. Without any amplification or gain, it is hard to get loud enough sound with a DSLR. Therefore, here is what I do. I record the audio at 24 analog dB gain, and 18 dB digital gain (Magic Lantern firmware for T2i), then I take the audio into Soundtrack pro or < iZotope RX 2 Advanced. I prefer iZotope. I work with additional gain and remove background noise from onboard gain. Adjust the equilizer to take out a little bit of bass and add more treble and you get pretty decent audio. Overall for the price its a great choice.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Functions
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
Simple little system that works great... would be great to have a battery level and volume control
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
I was looking for a cheap wireless lavalier microphone to get rid of the awful audio quality of the camcorders: even with the best of them, you always look like talking in a copper jar. This product is perfect, maybe it doesn't have the performances of pro products but it costs 1/4 of professional microphones and the fact it's wireless is great. I use it with transmitter very close to receiver (3-4 m)so I can't rate the performances vs. distance but for the rest I am satisfied.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great value
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
I purchased this product to mic speakers at local events. Works great so far. Quality product for an affordable price. I use primarily the lavalier. Would be nice if the handheld mic was cordless, not attached to the transmitter. Not the most durable feel but works great for videographers on a budget!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Mono
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
I bought this to improve "man on the street" interviews. Of course, there is still some ambient noise, but having the microphone next to the speaker helps a lot.
The range was sufficient for my use. I was even able to move around my apartment and the transmission was received through walls,both wood and concrete.
There are some editing issues with the box and manual which reduce confidence in the product, but are not critical. The box labeling could easily mislead you to believe that you are getting a system that supports 2 microphones simultaneously, which is not the case. The manual indicates that there is only a handheld microphone with the WMS-PRO when it actually includes a lavalier also. The battery indicator did not function as described. (In my opinion, a separate battery indicator might be an improvement.)
The receiver's mounting shoe does not fit on my Canon Vixia HFM300's "mini advanced shoe"; it is too large. A few minutes of careful work with a pocket knife achieved a good fit and will still allow it to work with a standard shoe, if rotated 90 degrees.
I could not find a configuration to make the system compatible with my laptop.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
im using this mic for wedding and interview setups, the sound is just what i hoped for.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
Cons
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
Light weight and easy to hook up. Sound quality could be better.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
Sometimes it can be frustrating to read reviews on a product that range from exemplary five star reviews to negative trashing, all about the exact same product. Well, I hope this helps any and all looking for a wireless mic system for their camcorder. The Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier system works perfectly, and sounds excellent! It does just what it says it does, and the I found the audio quality to be surprisingly great for the price. I have a large collection of high-end microphones, and this little lav mic holds up to well against them.
I hope this helps anyone in the market for a wireless lav mic system.
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
- Limited Functions
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
For the price, it's a good solid microphone and I use it for projects when convenience is more important than sound quality. However, I was very disappointed when I tried to use two together, setting one to frequency A and one to frequency B, and they did not work right (there was some sort of interference and only one would work properly). Very disappointing.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Events
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Azden WMS-PRO VHF Wireless Lavalier Handheld Mic System:
I will use it for videoing our Sunday morning church services. It will help tremendously.
I love the weight (or lack of) of the units.
I have found nothing to complain about and I truly love the system.
Would I buy from B&H again? I would do it in a heart beat.
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $2.54
Wind Protection
- Price: $19.95
Cases & Protection
- Price: $29.95
What's in the Box
- WLT-Pro Beltpack Transmitter
- WMT-Pro Beltpack Transmitter
- WHT-Pro Handheld Mic
- Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic
- Shoe Mount
- Touch Fastener
- Ear Monitor
- Windscreen
- Audio Cable (to Connect Receiver to Camera)
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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