G3 Mic Shootout: Tram TR50 vs ME2

The price for the Tram TR50 second hand is around £120 but new it is £220 ext VAT.
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When it was introduced, the TRAM® TR50 miniature microphone revolutionized the industry- it has become the standard in feature film, television production and other areas of the entertainment industry. In addition to its diminutive size and superior sound quality, the TR-50 offers a combination of features that are simply not offered by any other microphone.
The TRAM® TR50 miniature professional lavalier microphone answers the needs of even the most demanding sound recording engineer. It has been designed with the latest electret development and electronics technology, to provide high sound quality with little or no visibility. Its small size and unique design permit a variety of uses and fastening options, that make it ideal for unobtrusive appearance and hidden mic use. The tiny omni-directional capsule features minimum sound coloration and is therefore easily combined with boom mics during post production. A variety of accessories makes mounting the mic on or under clothing easy, with reliable results.
The extended frequency response range and omni-directional characteristics have been designed to satisfy the most stringent requirements in all professional audio fields, particularly film and TV production.
The Sennheiser EW 122-P G3 E-X Wireless Lavalier System is perfect for a range of applications where hands-free operation and high-quality sound is required. The EW 112-P G3 E-X system consists of an EK100 G3 diversity receiver, an SK100 G3 bodypack transmitter and an ME 2 cardioid clip-on microphone. Operating within the 863MHz to 865MHz frequency range, the system provides up to 12 compatible frequencies with an enhanced AF range and delivers exceptional adaptive-diversity reception for flawless signal transmission. The ME 2 clip-on lavalier microphone features a visually unobtrusive design and an omni-directional polar pattern which accurately captures vocals with high speech intelligibility. The Sennheiser EW 122-P G3 system also comes supplied with an CL 1 output cable, an CL 100 XLR cable, a CA 2 camera adapter and AA batteries. Subscribe Here: goo.gl/npT3YU

[@grahamtobias902]

Thanks for the review Matt. I bought some second-hand Trams recently as a budget upgrade to the ME 2s that came with my G3s and am pleased with them. They are easy to hide with undercovers and sound good. They seem to blend well with the boom on scenes. Apparently the best way to mount them is facing them inwards towards the body, it gives a little bit more clarity. I'm not sure if you have heard something similar? Since buying these I bit the bullet and bought a Sanken Cos 11 and I have to say I still like the way the Trams sound.

[@SexDrugsNpostprod]

nice review

[@DanyJanvier]

Hello, im TR50 user since 10 years and more, where do you buy the stickers to support your microphone ?

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

1:38 I prefer MIC TWO. Sounds crisper.
Edit: I take it back. I prefer MIC ONE.😂

[@Mile26point2films]

Can the Tram 50 be wired for Lectrosonics?

[@soundrolling]

sure can

[@gavinborden5451]

Alejandro Reyes yep

[@SoundSpeeding]

You can pretty much wire up any lav for any bodypack!

[@Mile26point2films]

Thank you gentleman, the lav looked really familiar. I remembered using it on my 2nd feature film "Imago". I was the boom operator on that shoot, the soundmixer at the time had it in his arsenal. Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as @imagothemovie.

[@mikeg4829]

In German TV productions the Trams are still very popular and have been standard for over a decade. But its glory is fading with all the competing lavs nowadays like Sennheiser, Sanken or DPAs. Matt can you confirm the CIA origin of the TRAMS aka the guy who used to built them?

[@soundrolling]

+Mike G I'm going to do some digging :)

[@Mile26point2films]

I'm start playing the Mission Impossible song now Matt haha

[@joeshmoe7967]

My TRAM has been on Air Force One....not with me unfortunately.....