Josh Bass Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hi. I'm looking to get a couple OST lavs with hardwire adapters, so I'll have a backup wireless (will only have one wireless system) and the potential for 2 hardwired lavs if that should be necessary. I know the 801 and 802 are very similar, though one is supposed to be voiced brighter than the other. Wondering which one folks like. I have never needed to hide a lav in the 10+ years I've been doing this, of course never say never. I understand the brighter one is meant for situations where it could be muffled by, say, clothing. I am not a sound guy but am a video guy who often (mostly) has to do his own sound. Lav would be used for talking head interviews, man on the street stuff, maybe lectures/seminars or training videos, not so much reality TV/movies/narrative anything. So is the bright one too bright for over the clothing use? Is the dull one too dull? Does it sound like you're facing into a corner two rooms away? Samples of both side by side with same voice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Mills Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I have the tl40's and use them under clothing when I run out of COS11's. They hide well, and work well for ladies voices. I do hae a couple of 801s wired for sennheiser.. rarely use them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky03 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Imho, get the 802, its the one that fits your needs... Franky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I have all three models. If you like a more natural sound and you use them unconcealed than I'd go with the 802s. To my ear they sound similar to the Sonotrim mic. Properly placed under clothing they can do ok but need a little bit of eq to brighten them up. The 801 has a response like the Tram and generally could be used either way although the sound is on the brighter side but not overtly so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Bass Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks. Guess I will try to find some sound samples. Can't tell from the descriptions if I will like the brightness or find it "harsh." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks. Guess I will try to find some sound samples. Can't tell from the descriptions if I will like the brightness or find it "harsh." As with many lavs it depends on the person's voice. On a male speaker you might like the brightness. On a female it could go either way. They're so inexpensive why not get two of each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I agree with the above. Get all three. If I could only have one for non-hidden scenarios, the 802 would be my choice.. especially if your using an analog wireless w/ noise reduction compander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Bass: " Wondering which one folks like. " why can't I like both ? " Can't tell from the descriptions if I will like the brightness or find it "harsh." " that is subjective, something only you can decide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks. Guess I will try to find some sound samples. Can't tell from the descriptions if I will like the brightness or find it "harsh." It's really easy and just like what everyone said. 801 or TL40s if you're gonna hide them, 802s if they're gonna be used in plain sight. Neither works well in both scenarios in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Bass Posted March 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks. I think im gonna go te conservative route and get two 802s for now If my career takes an unexpected turn and i need to start hiding i will cross that bridge when i get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 You've probably ordered by now, but thought I should chime in. I recently received 4 x 801's which I ordered for where I work. Be aware, ordering the lav mics means you will only receive the mics, no case or accessories at all. They must be ordered separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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