Reddit mentions of Rode Lavalier Lapel Omni-Directional Condenser Microphone

/u/camel69 - yes, it sounds like you need three lavs.

If budget permits, you might want to get or hire 3 [$207 Rode lavaliers] (http://www.amazon.com/Rode-LAVALIER-Condenser-Microphone-Omni/dp/B003Z8OUUA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) with 2 [$27.99 MICON-5 XLR connectors] (http://www.amazon.com/Rode-MiCon-5-Connector-3-pin-Devices/dp/B005Y0VS5M/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and one [$18 MICON-2 3.5mm stereo connector] (http://www.amazon.com/Rode-MiCon-2-Connector-Select-Devices/dp/B003ZDVKC6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).

With this setup, you can plug three identical mics into your H5.

Hope this is helpful and best of luck with your interview!

Hi /u/jennaow - you're right, a lapel mic is what you need. The best lapel mic [below $300 is the Rode Lav] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Z8OUUA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003Z8OUUA&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). You'll need a [$28 adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Y0VS5M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005Y0VS5M&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) to plug it into your H4n's XLR jack.

If that exceeds your budget, the next best choice is the [$51 Giant Squid Lav] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HWMG44U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HWMG44U&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) with its 20-20,000Hz frequency response. You'll need a [$4 1/4" to 1/8" adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NV2K20/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002NV2K20&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) to plug it into your H4n.

Below $50, the next decent option is the [$35 Bronstein LM-15 with noise reduction] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZB9XY4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00EZB9XY4&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20). You'll need the same $4 adapter, though. This is a great mic for the price.

Whatever you do, don't get the [Audio Technica ATR3550] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HJ9PTO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002HJ9PTO&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20)

Hope this is helpful!

Bill

The Rode video mic is great, but if you're only going to do interviews, consider getting the Rode lavalier mic. I own them both, and while a shotgun (the video mic) is great for getting directional sound, the lavalier is specifically intended for capturing somewhat localized sound, like one person talking. The Rode lavalier is actually omnidirectional, so you just might be able to capture decent sound from several people, depending on the environment.

Should you chose the Rode lavalier, don't forget to buy the appropriate "Micon" adaptor (probably either the XLR-version or the standard minijack).

You could plug the lavalier directly in to your 60D, or even better into some typer of recorder, like the Zoom H4n or H1, for better quality sound and more control over levels and such. The H4n gives you the added option of recording additional ambient sound (four channel recorder) as a backup, just in case the mic fails, while the H1 (two channels) is very simple and straight forward. If possible, run a minijack-cable from the recorder to your camera, so you can easily sync sound to video in post (also, you'll get a backup recording of the sound in-camera, perhaps even good enough to use without syncing).

I'm guessing there's a ton of cheap alternatives, but the Rode and Zoom combinations have worked well for me.