Synco Lav S6From real comments

Verdict distilled from 19 mentions across 11 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment37%
PROS 37%
CONS 63%

Rank based on 19 mentions across 11 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want an affordable lav mic that outperforms your camera's internal mic at distance
  • You mainly record through a computer app rather than a phone
  • You're considering the XLR version for use with phantom power

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You're sensitive to background hissing or 'ether radio' noise
  • You need reliable phone/PC connectivity right out of the box
  • You want Synco's best-sounding lav option, since some rate the D1 higher

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Synco Lav S6
Solid sound quality praised by someGood results recording via computerOutperforms internal camera mic at distanceConfusing battery requirementLow output volumeOutperformed by Synco's own D1 mic
Synco Lav S6
Solid sound quality praised by some
Good results recording via computer
Outperforms internal camera mic at distance
Confusing battery requirement
Low output volume
Outperformed by Synco's own D1 mic

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Overall Impression

Sound quality opinions are split among users. Some commenters call the S6 a strong performer, saying it sounds good compared to Rode's lav mic and delivered excellent results when recording through a computer app. One viewer said the review gave them everything they needed to know, and another said they'd choose Synco over other options for their Osmo Pocket after watching a review. However, at least one user harshly criticized the sound as muffled, like speaking through a garden hose, arguing a similarly priced Rode Wireless Go was far better.

Hissing and low volume trouble several buyers. Multiple buyers report a persistent hissing or static noise, described by one as sounding like 'ether radio', that appeared consistently in their recordings. Others found the output volume too low, including one user testing the two-ended version on Windows 10 who got barely audible sound despite good voice quality, and another who couldn't get clear levels on a Samsung phone. These issues left several commenters asking for troubleshooting help rather than confirming a working fix.

It falls short of Synco's own D1 microphone for some. More than one commenter, including a self-described former sound engineer, directly compared the S6 to Synco's own D1 microphone and preferred the D1, saying its quality sounds 'tons better' and made them reconsider other pocket mic options. Combined with reports of shaky phone and PC connectivity when trying to actually record footage, and confusion over why a battery is needed when power should come from the connected device, these comments suggest the S6 sits below Synco's top offerings.

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