Audio-Technica BP898 Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone, 4 Pin Connector

The BP898 is a low-profile lavalier cardioid condenser available with terminations for wired or wireless use. The microphone’s wide dynamic range and tolerance for high sound pressure levels ensures intelligible, natural-sounding audio that’s ideal for use by stage and television talent, lecturers, and worship leaders. The directionality of the BP898 cardioid element has a pronounced proximity effect when used at close range, enhancing the user’s voice. This low-frequency enhancement drops off when the microphone is used at a distance. If the mic needs to be used at a greater distance or a less focused pickup is desired, the BP899 with an omnidirectional capsule is recommended. The mic’s cable is made of a robust urethane elastomer that provides ultimate flexibility and strength, while resisting abrasion and moisture. The mic comes with a clothing clip that features two strain-relief points that isolate the mic from mechanical noise transferred over the cable. Two included windscreens each feature a clasp that secures the windscreen to the mic, preventing it from blowing off in critical situations, such as at sporting events.

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° and two strain-relief clips for easy cable routing

Technical 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)
Accessories Included
AT8461a clothing clip base, AT8151a windscreens, case