(This post was last modified: 09-22-2023, 01:59 PM by rocket.)
Sorry to hear the audio didn't work out with the other camera. I looked at the reviews for the presumed only compatible mic for that camera. It seems the camera's gain circuit is pretty weak to begin with, compounded by the lavalier/lapel mic dynamics. Essentially pushing in an unamplifed signal into an already poor performing gain circuit isn't going to improve much. I suspect you would literally have to have that right next to your mouth to get any major difference over the internal mic.
Depending on what you decide to do next, I would still be cautious about going with a lapel style mic if you don't want to have it clipped close to your mouth. Even 12 inches away can result in a meaningful drop in level for many of those mics, as they are purposely designed with a narrow band to reject nearby sounds. I think a camera with a decent internal mic should be fine if you are only 12 inches away. There are also affordable wireless lavalier mics but I have not tried any.
Separately, I am going to be wrapping up my shaves with the on loan GEM razors. I mentioned in my SOTD I have been behind on posting but continuing to shave with the razors. Planning to do a shovelhead and MMOC side by side as they each offer a unique shave experience and benefits.
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