Nope, it’s true, a $20 lav isn’t going to beat a Countryman and a cheapy shotgun won’t match a Scheops. That said, getting the sound acquisition away from your camera (especially ones with tape transits like the XH-A1*) is going to yield better results.
*Tape sounds and handling noise raises the noise floor way past acceptable levels.
For video editors, finding the perfect portable workstation is like catching a unicorn. It is no easy task to find the perfect balance of performance vs price point.
