Looking for opinions on "Azden" audio equipment.

June 24, 2009 9:54 AM

Does anyone have any experience with "Azden" brand microphones?

I'm going to be getting into more ENG style videography with my students next year, and I'm looking at purchasing this:

I'm not familiar with the Azden brand and I'd love to hear from anyone that has any experience with it. They seem to be the budget choice here.

I am leaning towards this one because it has a dual channel receiver
(can use the lav and the handheld at the same time). A Sennheiser with this capability is up around $1300. Sennheiser single channel is
around $700.

Is the Azden of decent quality/durability?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

posted by davey_darling to technology (2 comments total)

We sell this brand at my work and have only had good luck with them.
posted by The Gooch at 10:20 AM on June 24

I tried an Azden wireless lapel system about two years ago and was not very happy with it due to interference from the smallest things (lights, other appliances, etc.)

We bought this Senheiser wireless lapel system and have been very happy with it. I've noticed interference once over the past two years and that was easily corrected by increasing the Tx power on the transmitter.

Just my experience - YMMV depending on your setup.
posted by siclik at 11:24 AM on June 24