Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone

  • Price: $19.95
  • B&H # AZEX503
  • Mfr# EX-503

Product Highlights

  • 1/8" (Mini-Plug) Connector
  • Omnidirectional Polar Pattern
  • Compatible with Azden Bodypacks

Protect Your Purchase

 

What item is right for you?

Ask our Experts!

800.606.6969
Live Chat

The Azden EX-503 is an omnidirectional lavalier microphone that combines good sound, durability and excellent sensitivity. The EX-503 is compatible with all of the Azden VHF bodypack transmitters.

Ultra lightweight
Compatible with Azden VHF bodypack transmitters
1/8" (3.5mm) Mini-Jack connector
Impedance 2k ohms @ 1kHz
Sensitivity -64dB +/1 4dB (0dB=1V/0.1 Pa) @1kHz/2.2K ohms/3V bias
Operating Voltage 2-10VDC
Current Draw 0.5mA

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone
 
4.1

(based on 15 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

87%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (8)
  • Great sound quality (8)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Durable (5)
  • Simple use (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional (5)
    • Presentations (4)
    • Productivity (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (9), Gearhead (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Business (9), Personal (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Amazing Gear! Pros Amateurs or Hobbyists

    I have these mics hooked up to Sony Digital Voice Recorders. They work GREAT!!! Don't waste your money on expensive wireless microphones that don't ever give you 100% reliable, great sounding audio. ...Read complete review

    I have these mics hooked up to Sony Digital Voice Recorders. They work GREAT!!! Don't waste your money on expensive wireless microphones that don't ever give you 100% reliable, great sounding audio. Get these mics paired up with an audio recorder for professional sound!!!I've been in the video business for over 6 years, and have had horrible experiences with all other professional brands, including: Shure, Sennheiser, and others... Ever since I've abandoned my wireless, [$] systems and replaced them with these inexpensive mics paired up with Sony Digital Voice Recorders, I have had REMARKABLE audio, and will never go back to the wireless systems. It takes a little more time to edit and sync the audio to the video, but the end product is WELL worth it!!!These simple, inexpensive mics are GREAT to use for every day recording: talking heads, interviews, weddings, commercials, ambient sound, etc!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Barely Enough to Get By

    I use two of these lavs for large events with the Azden on-camera dual wireless receiver, ULT100. The two that came with the set had shorting problems at the end of the cords after ...Read complete review

    I use two of these lavs for large events with the Azden on-camera dual wireless receiver, ULT100. The two that came with the set had shorting problems at the end of the cords after only a few uses. I had to buy 2 more already. These mics have an acceptable sound for live events, but they are no great shakes. As soon as I can afford to buy some "real" wireless microphones, I am going to toss these.

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 15 customers

    Sort by

    Displaying reviews 1-15

    Back to top

     
    5.0

    Great Mic no regrets

    By JTV

    from Dallas,Tx

    About Me Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great Sound Quality
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Presentations
      • Productivity

      Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

      I use this for on camera interviews and Video Logs.
      It's simple and works well.. not much more to it then that. No fuzz, No buzz, No clicks...

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Share this review

       
      5.0

      Works for what I need it for

      By Jr

      from Milpitas, Ca

      About Me Gearhead

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Great Sound Quality
      • Lightweight
      • Long Lasting

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Presentations
        • Productivity

        Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

        It's great for interviews. I just bought something to extend the cord, but for the price you can't beat it.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Share this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Lav for the price

        By Chromer

        from Canada

        About Me Tech Savvy

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Great Sound Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Professional

          Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

          This lav works great with my Audio Technica 88Pro wireless kit. Very impressive for the low cost.

          • Primary use:
          • Business

          Share this review

           
          5.0

          Great microphone for the price

          By drapeama

          from Maskinongé, Québec, Canada

          About Me Filmmaker, Video Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Cable lenght
          • Easy To Use
          • Great Sound Quality
          • Lightweight
          • Noise rejection

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Interviews
            • Narration
            • Presentations
            • Productivity
            • Short movies

            Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

            - Pros: It has a good noise rejection, great & warm sound and it's very easy to clip on clothes. I've used it plugged directly into my Canon T2i and it gave great results for speech while recording. The clip is sturdy and it holds well on clothes. It also has a good cable lenght.

            - Cons: So far, I haven't experienced anything bad about that mic.

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Share this review

             
            4.0

            Decent mic, good price

            By z

            from Private, OK

            About Me Tech Savvy

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                I've tested it and I believe that it will do well for interviews. I hope to use it semi-professionally.

                • Primary use:
                • Business

                Share this review

                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Amazing Gear! Pros Amateurs or Hobbyists

                By CWD Productions

                from Conway, Arkansas

                About Me Gearhead, Tech Savvy, Video Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Great Sound Quality
                • Inexpensive
                • Lightweight
                • Long Lasting

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Amateur
                  • Documentary
                  • Interviews
                  • Professional
                  • Simi-Pro
                  • Weddings

                  Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                  I have these mics hooked up to Sony Digital Voice Recorders. They work GREAT!!! Don't waste your money on expensive wireless microphones that don't ever give you 100% reliable, great sounding audio. Get these mics paired up with an audio recorder for professional sound!!!I've been in the video business for over 6 years, and have had horrible experiences with all other professional brands, including: Shure, Sennheiser, and others... Ever since I've abandoned my wireless, [$] systems and replaced them with these inexpensive mics paired up with Sony Digital Voice Recorders, I have had REMARKABLE audio, and will never go back to the wireless systems. It takes a little more time to edit and sync the audio to the video, but the end product is WELL worth it!!!These simple, inexpensive mics are GREAT to use for every day recording: talking heads, interviews, weddings, commercials, ambient sound, etc!

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business

                  Share this review

                   
                  3.0

                  Azden Microphone

                  By etphoto

                  from Norwalk, CT

                  About Me Gearhead

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Great Sound Quality

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Professional

                    Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                    Great for the price. The cord wears quickly. But at the price you can a few and have them handy. Cord could be a little longer.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Share this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Works as advertised, excellent product

                    By Marko

                    from Brattleboro, VT

                    About Me Tech Savvy

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Great Sound Quality
                    • Lightweight

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Professional

                      Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                      Using to replace expensive mic.. works as well if not better

                      • Primary use:
                      • Business

                      Share this review

                       
                      4.0

                      Works well with my PCM-M10

                      By Mr. Billy

                      from Tampa, FL.

                      About Me Capable amatuer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Good clip
                      • Simple Use

                      Cons

                      • Short cord

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                        I purchased this mic to make voice recordings to dub in videos where wind noise or distance from the camera would make it impossible to get clear audio. It works well and for the money it is a real good solution. I would purchase one again if I needed another lavalier.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

                        Share this review

                        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        2.0

                        Okay for the price

                        By Stargazer

                        from Atlanta, Ga

                        About Me Tech Savvy

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Simple Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Presentations

                          Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                          Not as sensitive as I had hoped.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

                          Share this review

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          3.0

                          Bottom of the barrel, good for the price

                          By Hi22a

                          from Salem, OR

                          About Me Tech Savvy, Videographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Lightweight
                          • low price
                          • Simple Use

                          Cons

                          • Flimsy
                          • Weak sound

                          Best Uses

                          • Backup mic
                          • YouTube

                          Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                          I shoot weddings and own a higher end wireless mic system. This mic's sound pickup is not very strong, it is really only able to pick up the person it is on, our other mic can pick up that person and those around him/her. For the price, you get a decent mic, but don't expect it to be your main workhorse for events. If you just want to mic one person for simple interviews, it'll work well. We bought this to replace one that was broken, so it isn't the most durable thing in the world.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Business

                          Share this review

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          Definitely Satisfied

                          By SvEnjoyProductions

                          from Southern California

                          About Me Tech Savvy

                          Pros

                          • Decent Sound Quality
                          • Inexpensive

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                              I use this with my Zoom H2 and it works great. I'm sure it's not professional quality, but if you want professional quality you're gonna have to pay a lot more. To me the audio sounds just fine. If you're not a stickler for perfect sound quality this is by far the best deal. The only thing I would change would be to lengthen the cord, it's 39 inches long.

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal

                              Share this review

                               
                              4.0

                              Good economical lavalier option

                              By ChickenBus

                              from NY, NY

                              About Me Technically Challenged

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Great Sound Quality
                              • Lightweight
                              • Simple Use

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Semi-pro video audio

                                Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                                was warned that this might not work with the audio-technica pro88 system, but works just fine. perhaps better sound than the mic included in that set.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Business

                                Share this review

                                 
                                2.0

                                Barely Enough to Get By

                                By TroiOH

                                from Columbus, Ohio

                                About Me Tech Savvy, Video Professional

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Lightweight
                                • Simple Use

                                Cons

                                • Flimsy
                                • Unreliable

                                Best Uses

                                • Professional

                                Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                                I use two of these lavs for large events with the Azden on-camera dual wireless receiver, ULT100. The two that came with the set had shorting problems at the end of the cords after only a few uses. I had to buy 2 more already. These mics have an acceptable sound for live events, but they are no great shakes. As soon as I can afford to buy some "real" wireless microphones, I am going to toss these.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Business

                                Share this review

                                 
                                4.0

                                Good and inexpensive mic

                                By Higgy

                                from Rochester Hills, MI

                                About Me Aspiring Film Maker

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Event Videography

                                  Comments about Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone:

                                  I needed a mini plug lavs for a shoot but didn't want to pay a lot. Found this Azden mic and have been very pleased with the performance. I use them for my Edirol R-09s. I bought a couple more R-09s and needed more lavs so I ordered three more of these. I shoot weddings and the pickup ability is great for my purposes.

                                  • How long have you owned it:
                                  • More than six months

                                  Share this review

                                  Displaying reviews 1-15

                                  Back to top

                                  Accessory Packages

                                  B&H Photo -  Lavalier Accessory Backup Kit
                                  • Price: $11.95
                                   

                                  Microphone Clips

                                  Azden -  LC-1 Lapel Clip
                                  • Price: $14.95
                                   

                                  Estimated arrival at B&H is 7-14 business days. Your order will only be charged at time of shipment.

                                  Cases & Protection

                                  Pelican -  1020 Micro Case (Clear Black)
                                  • Price: $11.95
                                   
                                  View all Accessories

                                  What's in the Box

                                  Azden EX-503 Lavalier Microphone
                                  • 1 Year Warranty
                                   
                                   
                                  See any errors on this page? Let us know.

                                  Close

                                  Close