Audio-Technica BP898cW Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone, 4-Pin HRS

The Audio-Technica BP898cW is a high-performance, cardioid condenser lavalier microphone designed for stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders who require maximum intelligibility and clean, accurate reproduction of their voice. With a low-profile design, this microphone is barely noticeable with its mere 5.3 mm diameter, making it perfect for applications where discreetness is key. The BP898cW offers wide dynamic range and tolerance for high sound pressure levels, ensuring natural-sounding audio ideal for any professional setting.

The microphone features a robust urethane elastomer cable, offering ultimate flexibility, strength, and resistance to abrasion and moisture. This durability ensures that the microphone can withstand the rigors of constant use. The directional cardioid capsule provides a pronounced proximity effect when used at close range, enhancing the user's voice. At greater distances, the low-frequency enhancement drops off, making the BP899 with an omnidirectional capsule a recommended alternative.

Designed with convenience and reliability in mind, this microphone comes with a clothing clip that includes two strain-relief points to isolate mechanical noise. The package also includes two windscreens with clasps to prevent them from blowing off during critical situations, such as sporting events. Additionally, the microphone capsule is housed in a rugged metal structure, shielding it from external electromagnetic noise. Ideal for general-use applications, the BP898cW is RoHS compliant, ensuring it is free from hazardous substances.

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) ideal for applications requiring minimum visibility
• Urethane elastomer cable with a double-spiral shield wire for ultimate flexibility, strength, and resistance to abrasion and moisture
• RoHS compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
• Rugged metal housing to shield electronic circuitry from external electromagnetic noise
• High-durability CuSn (copper and tin) alloy signal line for enhanced corrosion resistance and increased longevity
• Two included windscreens with clasps to secure the windscreen to the microphone
• Clothing clip with 16 distinct angle adjustments and two strain-relief clips for easy cable routing

Specifications

• Microphone Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 270-17,000 Hz (50 cm), 60-17,000 Hz (10 cm)
• 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 HRS-style connector (wired only)

Package Contents

• AT8461a clothing clip base
• AT8151a windscreens
• Case