Wireless Mic vs Lavalier vs Shotgun: What to Rent for Interviews (2026)

Mics on rent start at Rs. 100 a day for a lavalier and Rs. 300 a day for a wireless set. A shotgun mic such as the Sennheiser MKE 400 is Rs. 500 a day. This guide shows which type to rent for an interview, with the real day, two day and five day prices.

Mic rental prices

Prices are from the Rentux listings on 14 October 2026 and can change.

Type	Listing	1 day	2 days	5 days
Lavalier add-on	Rode Lavalier mic for Wireless Go	Rs. 100	Rs. 200	Rs. 400
Wireless, 1 person	Rode Wireless Go II single	Rs. 300	Rs. 500	Rs. 1,000
Wireless, 2 person	Hollyland Lark M2 combo	Rs. 300	Rs. 500	Rs. 1,000
Wireless, 2 person	DJI Mic 2	Rs. 700	Rs. 1,300	Rs. 3,000
Wireless lapel, pro	Sennheiser EW112-P G4	Rs. 400	Rs. 700	Rs. 1,600
Shotgun on camera	Rode VideoMic Go II-H	Rs. 500	Rs. 900	Rs. 2,100
Shotgun on camera	Sennheiser MKE 400	Rs. 500	Rs. 900	Rs. 2,100
Boom shotgun	Rode NTG2 directional mic	Rs. 250	Rs. 400	Rs. 900
Boom pole	Rode BoomPole	Rs. 300	Rs. 500	Rs. 1,000
Field recorder	Zoom H4essential	Rs. 700	Rs. 1,300	Rs. 3,000

Wireless, lavalier or shotgun

• Wireless lavalier: clipped to the speaker's shirt. Best for walking interviews, talks and vlogs because the mic stays close to the mouth.
• Shotgun on camera: picks up what is in front of the lens. Good for run and gun video and B-roll sound, but less clean in a noisy room.
• Boom shotgun: held just out of frame on a boom pole. The cleanest sound for a sit down interview, and it needs a second person to hold it.

Which one for which job

• One person talking to camera: a single wireless set, from Rs. 300 a day.
• Two person interview: a 2 person wireless set. The Hollyland Lark M2 combo is Rs. 300 a day, the DJI Mic 2 is Rs. 700 and adds a recorder.
• Documentary or event interviews: a Rode NTG2 on a boom pole is Rs. 550 a day together.
• Podcast at a desk: a USB mic, such as the Sennheiser Profile USB at Rs. 250 a day.

Costs for a two day interview shoot

Two person wireless set (Hollyland Lark M2 combo) for 2 days is Rs. 500. Add a Zoom H4essential recorder as backup for Rs. 1,300 and the total is Rs. 1,800. Check the recorder levels before the speaker starts, not after.

For the full shoot list, see our shoot and event equipment checklist.

Rent audio equipment in your city

Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram and Vadodara. Need a camera too? See camera on rent.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a wireless mic on rent cost?

From Rs. 300 a day for a Rode Wireless Go II or Hollyland Lark M2. The DJI Mic 2 is Rs. 700 a day.

Is a lavalier better than a shotgun mic?

For one speaker who moves, yes. For a seated interview with a boom operator, a shotgun on a boom gives cleaner sound.

Do I need a recorder?

Not always. Many wireless sets plug into the camera or phone. A separate recorder such as the Zoom H4essential is a safe backup.

Is a multi-day rental cheaper?

Yes. The Rode Wireless Go II is Rs. 300 for 1 day and Rs. 1,000 for 5 days.

Can I rent a boom pole?

Yes. The Rode BoomPole is Rs. 300 a day.

Send an enquiry

List the mics you want, your shoot dates and your city and send an enquiry from the audio equipment on rent collection for your city.