Sony ECM-LV1 Lav Mic Review & Test (vs. BY-M1, MVL, Go Mic)

HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/ecmlv1 Today I review a $30 lavalier microphone from Sony. This is very similar to their older ECM-CS3, but it sounds a bit brighter. It is a stereo lav mic, it has a pretty healthy sensitivity, it does pick up a little bit of room tone, but the top end boost gives it clarity even while clipped to the collar of your shirt. The build quality leaves a bit to be desired, the cable is kind of short, and the top end can be sharp if your sound source is already bright. But for a bright budget lav mic, it's not bad. Buy the Sony ECM-LV1 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/ecmlv1 NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. RECORDING SETTINGS: Input: Canon 90d Computer Level: ~40% Boosted in Post: +6dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional Freq Response : 50Hz - 15kHz Sensitivity -38dB Power Required: Plug-in Power 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:22 - What’s in the Box 00:39 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:07 - Specifications 01:20 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 01:36 - Plosive Test 01:54 - Lav Mic Position Tests 03:04 - Background Noise Test 03:18 - Untreated Room Test 03:46 - Windscreen Test 04:19 - Does it ASMR? 04:43 - Camera Internal Mic Comparison 05:53 - Laptop Input Demo 06:22 - USB Soundcard Demo 06:41 - Lav Mic Audio Interface Demo 06:59 - Portable Record Demo 07:19 - Smart Phone Demo 07:47 - Intro to Comparison 08:13 - Sony ECM-CS3 Comparison 08:40 - Boya BY-M1 Comparison 09:06 - Movo LV1 Comparison 09:31 - Rode Lavalier Go Comparison 10:06 - Shure MVL Comparison 10:43- Rode Lavalier II Comparison 11:12 - Shure TL47 Comparison 11:50 - Neumann U87 Comparison 12:30 - Pros & Cons 13:31 - Overall Thoughts 14:02 - Recommendation 15:50 - Outro #Budget #Lav #MicReview Become a Patreon:   / podcastage   Become a Member:    / @podcastage   Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb