Mobile Wireless Mic for YouTube & TikTok - ZealSound M9 Wireless Mic Review

I'm Hank and this is my review of the ZealSound M9 wireless microphone. I'll be using the M9 for the entirety of this video and stay tuned because I’m going to do some post processing on the audio later in this video. You won’t want to miss that. Full disclosure that ZealSound sent the M9 to me for the purpose of this review but they have zero input on the review and they will see it when you do. Click the link in the description for a $10 discount that will apply at checkout. AMAZON AFFILIATE LINK: https://amzn.to/3HpoT6M Price: The M9 has a suggested retail price of $129.00 USD and is currently listed for much less even before the $10 coupon code. Inside the box: Inside the box you receive a lot of gear including: Carry bag Charging case 3 Receivers: Lightning, USB C, Camera 2 Transmitter Clips 2 Lanyards USB A to C data cable 3.5mm camera cable Features: The M9 has a signal to noise ratio of greater than 70dB. It’s 24-Bit with a 48kHz sample rate, a max SPL of 116dB, a sensitivity of -38dB, the polar pattern is omnidirectional, it has a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz and 2.4G wireless connectivity. ZealSound’s M9 transmitters boast an 8 hour runtime + 40 hour charging case. The M9 does NOT support fast charge and requires a 5V 1A power adapter for charging. The LED power meter on the charging case is handy to see when you need to recharge the case. Each light represents 25% battery charge. You can even charge the receiver via its USB-C port while recording. They also turn off after 5 minutes of being disconnected. You can use the included clips to clip the M9 to hats or clothing. The magnetic clips can also be used to pin the unit to the chest area of your shirt. You can use the included lanyards to wear it around your neck. I like to use both the lanyard and magnet at the same time in order to mitigate movement of the unit. The M9 claims to have anti-interference RF technology which ensures a stable signal up to 1000 feet in open, unobstructed areas. You’re also able to pair one transmitter with a phone and another with a DSLR camera, etc at the same time. Operation: The M9 offers plug-and-play operation with automatic pairing between the transmitter and receiver with no setup required. The M9 also comes with active noise cancellation. The LED will switch from green (active noise cancellation on) to blue (active noise cancellation off). Active Noise Cancellation is on by default. You can even mute the unit by double tapping it. If you’ve done it correctly the M9 LED will flash. If the green light is flashing it’s not connected to the receiver. Test: Active noise cancellation Processed audio Distance test 1000 feet Pros: Price Full-featured kit Long battery life Case provides about 5 full charges Mute capability Good on camera look (with one nitpick) Magnetic - plus clips - and lanyards I like that there is a defined mic 1 and mic 2 Camera receiver can be plugged into a computer, etc… You can plug the USB-C receiver directly into a computer (didn’t work on Zoom PodTrak P2) Cons: Lightweight plastic build for the receivers No way to disable lights (can draw attention) Long recording distance Notes: No wired lavalier port on transmitters May have to remove phone case in order to plug in securely On Android, ensure OTG is turned on which is a must for the device (this allows Android phones to control and power USB devices) Overall: The ZealSound M9 is an affordable, full-featured, and versatile wireless lavalier microphone that will help you break free from your home studio. While the standard sound of any of these wireless sets won’t knock your socks off, the ability to