Audio-Technica BP898cH Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone, 4 Pin Connector

The Audio-Technica BP898cH is a high-performance lavalier cardioid condenser microphone, designed to deliver unmatched clarity and natural sound reproduction for a variety of professional applications. Whether you are a stage performer, television talent, lecturer, or worship leader, this microphone ensures maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate audio. Its cardioid capsule provides a directional pickup that amplifies the speaker's voice when used at close range, offering a warm, enhanced sound. However, for applications requiring a greater distance or a broader pickup, the BP899 is recommended due to its omnidirectional capsule. The BP898 features a robust urethane elastomer cable that offers ultimate flexibility and resistance to abrasion and moisture, making it a durable choice for both indoor and outdoor events.

The low-profile design of the BP898 makes it practically invisible at just 5.3 mm in diameter, ideal for situations that require discreet placement without sacrificing performance. This microphone is also RoHS compliant, ensuring it is free from hazardous substances. The rugged metal housing protects the internal electronic circuitry from electromagnetic noise, while the high-durability CuSn (copper and tin) alloy signal line enhances corrosion resistance and longevity. For added convenience, the microphone includes two windscreens that secure snugly to prevent displacement in challenging environments, and a clothing clip with multiple angle adjustments for optimal cable routing and noise isolation.

Key Features

• Maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction for vocalists, lecturers, stage and television talent, and worship leaders
• Cardioid capsule provides directional pickup with pronounced proximity effect at close range that enhances the user’s voice
• Low-profile design (a mere 5.3 mm in diameter) is ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
• Urethane elastomer cable with a double-spiral shield wire provides ultimate flexibility, strength, and resistance to abrasion and moisture
• RoHS compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
• The microphone capsule is housed in a rugged metal structure to shield the electronic circuitry from external electromagnetic noise
• The signal line of the cable is made of a high-durability CuSn (copper and tin) alloy that greatly enhances corrosion resistance and increases longevity
• Two included windscreens each feature a plastic structure that keeps the windscreen secured to the microphone
• Clothing clip includes 16 distinct angle adjustments over 360 degrees and two strain-relief clips for easy cable routing

Specifications

• Microphones Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 27017,000 Hz (50 cm (1.64'), 6017,000 Hz (10 cm (0.33') Low Frequency Roll Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave (wired only)
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: 42 dB (7.9 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
• Impedance: 250 ohms (wired only)
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 140 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)
• Noise: 28 dB SPL (A-weighted)
• Dynamic Range: 112 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 66 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted)
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11V-52V DC, 2 mA (wired only)
• Switches: Low cut: on/off (wired only)
• Weight: 1.6 g (0.06 oz) (Microphone body)
• Cable: 1.4 m (4.6')
• Dimensions: 22.3 mm (0.88”) long, 5.3 mm (0.21”) diameter (Microphone body)
• Output Connector: Screw-down 4-pin cH-style connector (wired only)

Package Contents

• AT8461a clothing clip base
• AT8151a windscreens
• Case