Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/ecmlv1Today 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/ecmlv1NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.RECORDING SETTINGS:Input: Canon 90dInput Level: ~40%Boosted in Post: +6dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: OmnidirectionalFreq Response : 50Hz - 15kHzSensitivity -38dBPower Required: Plug-in Power00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:22 - What’s in the Box00:39 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:07 - Specifications01:20 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:36 - Plosive Test01:54 - Lav Mic Position Tests03:04 - Background Noise Test 03:18 - Untreated Room Test03:46 - Windscreen Test04:19 - Does it ASMR? 04:43 - Camera Internal Mic Comparison05:53 - Laptop Input Demo06:22 - USB Soundcard Demo06:41 - Lav Mic Audio Interface Demo06:59 - Portable Record Demo07:19 - Smart Phone Demo07:47 - Intro to Comparison08:13 - Sony ECM-CS3 Comparison08:40 - Boya BY-M1 Comparison09:06 - Movo LV1 Comparison09:31 - Rode Lavalier Go Comparison10:06 - Shure MVL Comparison10:43- Rode Lavalier II Comparison11:12 - Shure TL47 Comparison11:50 - Neumann U87 Comparison12:30 - Pros & Cons13:31 - Overall Thoughts14:02 - Recommendation15:50 - Outro