MOVO LV22 XLR Cardioid and Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Unboxing & Review

The MOVO LV22 is a broadcast-grade lavalier microphone with 12mm mic capsule and mini-XLR connector.
Now, the difference between these two microphones - The LV22-OD has an omni-directional pickup pattern and the LV22-C has a cardioid pickup pattern. Omni-directional tells us that the mic will pick up sound in all directions, which means you will capture audio not only directly in front of the mic, typically a person, but also more of the environment. I have used this type of mic in a pinch to record two individuals that were fairly close to one another, placing the microphone on the quieter of the two individuals and adjusting my levels accordingly. The LV22-C is a cardioid microphone, telling us that the audio pickup pattern is more directional.
MOVO LV22C: www.movophoto.com/products/mo...
MOVO LV22OD: www.movophoto.com/products/mo...

[@KarineLago]

Great video to understand the omni and cardioid, thanks!

[@IntheDAW]

this is very affordable I will probably pick one of each up soon.

[@frankfarago2825]

The narration/monolog in the clip is so poor, I had to to engage CC, that way I understood it all, great. Re. a cardioid lavalier, when I clip it on I want it to face out front of me, not up towards my mouth. How to do that?

[@MovoOfficial]

Hi Frank, is your goal to record your voice, or the voice of someone next to you? If you want to record your voice, having it point up towards your mouth is where you want it. That will best capture your voice through the lav mic!

[@AquilaTheHun]

Hi! If I clip it on my lapel/tie/shirt etc. for video presentation in front of a whiteboard...
Can we say that both cardioid and omni mics sound the same?
Or which one has better sound quality or the difference is basically negligible? Thanks!

[@MovoOfficial]

Cardioid will pick up direct sound, however, omni will pick up more of the sound surrounding you. I hope that helps. For more specific answers, e-mail [e-mail].