Lavalier (body worn or miniature) Microphones
(left to right) penny AT803 ECM44
B3 EMW MT350 TR50
ECM77 MT830 penny
Shure SM11 DYNAMIC lavalier $129.95
 Rugged, omni dynamic lav with XLR
output. Not very small, but excellent for recording dialog in high noise
environments, such as around loud engine noise, machinery, aircraft. Includes
tie clip and tie tac mounts.
Sony Lavalier Microphones
Sony ECM44b lavalier $195.00
Great general purpose lavalier for video. Omni with moderate background
rejection. Uses AA battery.
ECM44 spare tie clip $19.95
ECM44 spare windscreen $19.95
Sony ECM44b pig tail $130.00
Mic capsule and bare-wire cable only, no power supply. For wiring to
connectors.
Sony ECM55b lavalier $335.00
More bass, greater background rejection. For radio interviews, narration,
live presentations (less feedback).
Sony ECM66b lavalier $370.00
Directional lavalier. Best for reducing feedback and suppressing background
noise.
Sony ECM77b lavalier $385.00
Premium omni miniature lav. Intercuts well with boom mics. Exc. for feature
shoots.
ECM77 spare tie clip $19.95
ECM77 spare windscreen $19.95
Sony ECM88 lavalier $375.00
Slim omni lavalier, with Sony 4-pin wireless connector. Requires DC-78 pwr
supply for use as normal XLR lav.
DC-78 XLR pwr module $90.00
TRAM Lavalier Microphones
TRAM TR-50 MLXL $355.00
 Omni miniature lav. Wired for use
with TA5 LectroSonics wireless, or hardwire with included power supply.
TRAM TR-50 ML w/o pwr spply $225.00
TRAMS are available in many configurations to fit most brands of
wireless, and with or without power supplies.
TRAM TR50-PS $315.00
Hard-wired version. 48v Phantom or internal battery.
TRAM Mic Clip (vampire) $9.95
TRAM Tie Bar $9.95
TRAM Windscreen $14.95
Audio Technica Lavalier Microphones
MT350-TA5F $99.00
 Miniature omni lavalier. Similar in
size and shape to ECM77. Brighter sound than ECM44 Includes tie clip,
windscreen. Wired ready compatible for LectroSonics!
MT830R omni lav 48v $169.00
Audio Technica's premium lav in a hardwired version. Comparable to the Senn
MKE2 and Sony ECM77 lav. Requires 48v Phantom powering. Excellent plant mic!
MT830 spare tie clip $8.00
Foam windscreen $7.00
MT830CT5 $119.00
Audio Technica's popular lavalier is now offered with Lectrosonics style TA5F
connector. Smooth, full freq response. Right up there with MKE-2, ECM-77, and
TR-50.
MT830 / Mark3 combo $229.00
Great sounding combo. MT830 works great with Lectrosonics or can be used
stand alone (hard wire) with our premium Mark 3 lav power supply.
MT830mW $75.00
MT830 lav with mono mini connector, for use with Walkman DAT and minidisk.
AT803b omni lav $169.00
Nice sounding gen purpose lav. Power supply uses AA batt or phantom power.
Compares to Sony ECM-44.
AT803 Tie Bar $12.00
AT803 Windscreen $12.00
AT899 Lavalier
The AT899 is quite small, only 5mm in diameter at its thickest point. Being
cylindrical in shape with a top facing grill makes it easier to hide under
wardrobe.
Available in standard black as well as Theatre Beige (TH). Configurations
currently include: the Audio Technica wireless 4-pin locking connector; the TA5
mini XLR for LectroSonics and ATW-U101 wireless; the standard TA3 mini XLR for
use with power modules; and bare-wire pigtails for custom connections.
The AT899 sounds comparable to a Sennheiser MKE-2. It has excellent reach and
doubles as a good plant mic. A slight mid-range presence adds clarity to voice.
Like all Audio Technica products, the AT899 is ruggedly built and designed to
hold up under the rigors of field production.
Each unit comes equipped with an assortment of mounting hardware. Included are
two element caps (grills), two foam windscreens (pull-over), one tie bar, one
viper clip, one magnetic clip, three single mic mounts, and two double mic
mounts. The mic mounts can be interchanged in the tie bar and clips. Spare
accessory kits are readily available.
Although we rarely find ourselves in a situation where we would use the magnetic
mic clip on clothing (running the wire down the front of wardrobe looks
unprofessional) -- the magnetic clip is very useful when using the mic as a
plant mic. If the mounting surface is non-magnetic, then use the accompanying
metal backplate as a "tape on".
AT899CT5 (TA5) $179.95
AT899 with a TA5 connector for use with LectroSonics, ATW-U101 wireless, and
with Mark 3 power supply. Includes AT899AK accessory kit.
AT899CT5/Mark 3 COMBO $289.95
AT899CT5 with Mark 3 power supply.
AT899cW $179.95
with Audio Technica locking 4-pin connector for use with most AT wireless.
With AT899AK accessory kit.
AT899c unwired $165.00
Unterminated pig-tail wires. With AT899AK accessory kit.
AT899 w. XLR module $249.95
with Audio Technica TA3 connector. Includes AT8537 lavalier power module
(standard XLR output) that operates from internal AA battery or phantom power.
With AT899AK accessory kit.
AT899AK accessory kit $49.00
Spare accessory kit includes: tie bar, viper clip, magnetic clip, three single
mic holders, two double mic holders, two element covers, and two windscreens.
Black.
AT8461 tie bar $15.00
Single tie bar with single and double mic holders. Black
AT8150 element cover $15.00
Pack of three element covers. Black.
AT8151 windscreen $12.00
Pack of three windscreens. Black.
The AT899 and AT898 lavalier, along with accessories, are available
standard in black or by special request in beige.
AT898 cardioid lavalier
The AT898 is a cardioid lavalier, similar in style to the AT899. The mic is
available in the same configurations as the omni, and includes the Accessory
Pak.
AT898CT5 (TA5) $179.95
AT898CT5/Mark 3 COMBO $289.95
AT898cW $179.95
AT898 w. XLR module $249.95
Mark 3 Lavalier Power Supply
in TA5 and TA3 versions
Our new power supply, named the Mark 3, utilizes the same TA5 connection as the
Lectrosonics and new Audio Technica ATW-101 wireless.
A version is also available with a Samson wireless style TA3 connector, for use
with mics intended for the UM1 or UM32 systems.
It allows you to use your high quality lavaliers hardwired to a standard XLR mic
cable during those situations when wireless is not viable (too much RF
interference).
The Mark 3 chassis box is completely metal for better RF shielding. The mic is
powered from an AA battery or from available 48v Phantom power. The Mark 3 uses
a high grade audio transformer, and also features a swtichable low-cut filter.
Metal belt clip.
Note: Microphone is not included. Specify normal TA5 or special Samson style
TA3.
Mark 3 Power Supply, only $119.00
Countryman Lavalier Mics
EMW Flat-face B3
Countryman is well known for their high quality, miniature lavalier
microphones used in professional theatre and Broadway shows. Recently, their
mics have gained an excellent reputation in the film/video industry.
Countryman mics provide a crisp, natural dialogue with minimal background.
Phasing problems encountered from actors in close proximity to each other is
virtually eliminated, as is unwanted ambiance. However, this same characteristic
would hinder their usage as plant mics where longer reach is important.
Also note that the B3 capsule is water resistant.
Countryman mics can be ordered with a choice of connectors for various brands of
wireless, although we only list the popular TA5 and the hardwired version. Combo
systems including a wireless style connector and a detachable Countryman power
supply (requires 48v Phantom) are also available.
EMW - TA5 $205.00
Flat face omni lavalier with Lectrosonics type TA5 connector. Excluding power
supply.
EMW - 48Ph $225.00
EMW lavalier with hardwired XLR connector, operates from 48v Phantom.
B3 - TA5 $205.00
Top facing omni lavalier with Lectrosonics type TA5 connector. Water resistant.
Excluding power supply.
B3 - 48Ph $225.00
B3 lavalier with hardwired XLR connector, operates from 48v Phantom.
 B6-TA5
$330.00
Ultra miniature omni lavalier. Amazingly tiny, barely larger than the wire
holding it. So tiny it can be hidden in plain view.
B6- 48Ph $339.00
B6 lavalier with hardwired XLR connector, operates from 48v Phantom.
 E6 earset -TA5
$390.00
Ultra miniature headworn mic. Very low profile, barely visible.
E6 earset - 48Ph $399.00
E6 headworn mic with hardwired XLR connector, operates from 48v Phantom.
Make your own free foam windscreens to fit most miniature lavalier
mics...
Find some electronic cleaning swabs and remove the foam head from the wooden
stick.
Cut open the base of the foam head to form a hood. Simply tug the foam over the
mic capsule to create an inexpensive, disposable windscreen.
You can color the windscreen with sharpies or permanent marker pens.
The Newsman's Loop
Proper use of the tie clip
 1. Insert the mic head into clip.
 2. Bring cable up and thru the
hinge, and then continue down thru the jaws of the clip. The jaws serve to mute
cable vibration.
 3. Frontal view. The mic cable
curves around and up thru the hinge. Then it continues behind clothing downward
thru the jaws of the tie bar.
 4. Seen from behind the clothing.
The loop continues up from the mic and then loops down thru the jaws.
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