VLOG is now popular, and many friends around you who work in self-media have turned to video content. Speaking of good videos, it not only depends on the image quality presentation and material collection and organization, but also the sound quality is very important. Just as Teacher Xue Jian said, "No sound, no matter how good the show is, it will not be able to come out." If you are a video creator, a useful microphone is definitely indispensable. The domestic brand HiBy recently launched a small and easy-to-port, lapel wireless microphone MC1 (which is commonly known as "little bee"), which has 2.4GHz wireless transmission, efficient and stable, and is also quite approachable for prices under 400. Let's take a look at its specific performance:
milky white cardboard packaging, only the LOGO is revealed in the middle, which is extremely simple, just like a seashell.
After being opened, it is a hand-held nylon storage bag, and all the contents of MC1 are placed here. It is lined with a sponge, which is not only shock-proof, but also has a tight joint to fit and will not shake when stored inside. It has a mesh mezzanine inside to store other accessories.
Speaking of accessories, in addition to the host (including the TX transmitting end and RX receiver), there are also windproof wool balls, Type-C adapters, audio cables for connecting mobile phones/cameras, charging cables (one to two) and instructions. If you are an Apple user, you need to have a Lightning adapter.
As mentioned earlier, HiBy MC1 is composed of two bodies: transmitting and receiving. The appearance outline is roughly the same. For easy distinction, the buttons on the receiving end are silver, while the transmitting end is gold. The shape of the square is very small, with a specific size of 48.7*41.2mm, and with a weight of only 26 grams, it will not become a burden to sandwich between the collar.
body corners were specially rounded. Although it is engineered plastic, the front-facing panel adopts a black mirror design, which is still very exquisite in workmanship (it is just more likely to cause scratches and oil stains, so you need to pay attention to it when using it).
Back clip close-up: You can easily clip MC1 on the collar and hot shoe . Paired with a windshield can effectively improve the noise generated during friction. One thing to say is that the windscreen of MC1 is an easy-to-connect snap-on design, which is easy to disassemble and install. Compared to the microphone you used before, it is undoubtedly much more convenient to fit it for a long time.
The Type-C charging port on the left side of the body has up to 10 hours of continuous operation (the charging time is about 2 hours). Such achievements are enough to support the long-term demand for outdoor live broadcast and video recording.
is combined with the included one-to-two charging cable, which can charge two hosts at the same time. This detailed design is worthy of praise.
There is a 3.5mm audio port on the right side of both bodies, which is used to connect to external mobile phones, cameras and other devices (MC1 has ear return function, which can be connected to earphones and hear their own voice in real time so as to make corresponding adjustments).
Although the two little guys look the same, the details are still easy to distinguish. For example, there are two physical keys on the top of the receiver (there are three adjustable gears) and noise reduction, and there is also a 3.5mm audio jack in the middle, while the transmitter has only a mute key and an capacitor -type microphone head that can be received by 360 degrees.
front nameplate and the only physical button: HiBy MC1 uses 2.4GHz signal to wirelessly transmit audio, and its maximum transmission distance can reach 40 meters, which is more stable than Bluetooth . It also supports smart noise reduction and fast pairing.
The effect display after wearing the windproof hair ball: You can see that the three indicator lights at the top of the front of the body are arranged in sequence, which can be used to display various states such as connection/charge/sound. After familiarity, it is still very intuitive and can quickly know the current state.
usage, if it is a camera shooting, you need to hang the receiver on the camera. Take the SLR at hand as an example. After taking out the hot shoe cover , just open the FC1's lapel and put it on. It is tailor-made, just right (note that you must insert the audio cable correctly, the camera is three sections and the mobile phone is four sections). If it is a mobile phone, you need to use a adapter cable (Type-C/Lightning).The launch end is sandwiched into the collar, with a transmission distance of 40 meters, so it can easily deal with it in outdoor occasions. It is farther away and walking back and forth will not affect the sound collection effect.
Both hosts will be automatically paired after they are turned on at the same time, without any operation. Whether it is the mobile phone or the camera, the default is to be an external microphone after plugging in the cable. You can start recording by using it directly (that is, there is no prompt after access), and you can use it directly.
MC1 supports mainstream APPs such as Douyin , Singba , Kuaishou, etc., and can be perfectly compatible with cameras, mobile phones, sound cards, computers, or mixer . The quality and effect of the radio are quite good, especially compared to mobile phones, which have significant results and improved a lot. The noise reduction and volume keys on the body can also be adjusted in time according to the environment, which is quite convenient in operation. When outdoors are noisy, you can turn on the one-click noise reduction function, and the sound will be clearer and cleaner.
Summary: HiBy MC1 lapel wireless microphone from Haibei is lightweight and compact, easy to carry and store, the quick removable port design and intelligent noise reduction function are very attentive in details. In addition to its 10-hour long battery life and excellent audio performance at the same price, I am still very satisfied. If you are a video creator or an outdoor live broadcast expert, this little guy will definitely be a good partner you can rely on.
