Audio Technica Subminiature Condenser Lavalier Mic

Audio Technica Subminiature Condenser Lavalier Mic

With a capsule diameter not much bigger than the head of a pin, Audio-Technicas smallest-ever lavalier microphone virtually disappears in props or clothing to create highest-quality audio for broadcast and theater sound reinforcement.

The BP896 MicroPoint omnidirectional lavalier delivers extremely intelligible natural audio and handles high sound pressure levels with ease. Its subminiature omni element is enclosed in a durable housing designed to minimize noise from handling, clothing and wind. Flip a switch to eliminate low-frequency hum without affecting intelligibility.

Offered in wired & wireless models, the BP896 comes generously equipped with an extensive accessory kitmic holders, windscreens, element covers & more.

Features:

• Inconspicuous, lightweight capsule
• Extremely intelligible natural audio
• Handles high sound pressure levels with ease
• Rugged built for long-lasting performance
• High-pass UniSteep filter provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
• Requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power
• Includes generous accessory kit & protective case
• RoHS compliantfree from all substances specified in the EU directive on hazardous substances
• BP896 includes AT8539 power module. Available in black and beige, wired and wireless models:
  • BP896-TH same as BP896, but in “theater” color (beige)
  • BP896c less power module; 1.4 m (55″) cable, unterminated
  • BP896c-TH same as BP896c, but in “theater” color (beige)
  • BP896cW less power module; 1.4 m (55″) cable terminated with locking 4-pin connector for A-T UniPak wireless systems
  • BP896cW-TH same as BP896cW, but in “theater” color (beige)
  • BP896cL4 less power module; 1.4 m (55″) cable terminated for Sennheiser wireless systems using Lemo connector
  • BP896cL4-TH same as BP896cL4, but in “theater” color (beige)
  • BP896cLM3 less power module; 1.4 m (55″) cable terminated for Sennheiser wireless systems using locking 3.5 mm connector
  • BP896cLM3-TH same as BP896cLM3, but in “theater” color (beige)
  • BP896cT4 less power module; 1.4 m (55″) cable terminated with TA4F-type connector for Shure wireless systems
  • BP896cT4-TH same as BP896cT4, but in “theater” color (beige)
  • BP896cT5 less power module; 1.4 m (55″) cable terminated with TA5F-type connector for Lectrosonics wireless systems
  • BP896cT5-TH same as BP896cT5, but in “theater” color (beige)

Specifications:

• Element: Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
• Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: 80 Hz, 18 dB/octave (wired only)
• Open Circuit Sensitivity: 49 dB (3.5 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
• Impedance: 250 ohms (wired only)
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 135 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 3% T.H.D.
• Dynamic Range (typical): 104 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL (wired only)
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 63 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 2 mA typical (wired only)
• Switch: Flat, roll-off (wired only)
• Current Consumption: 0.1 mA typical at 5V (wireless only)
• Voltage Range: 2.5-11V (wireless only)
• Weight (Microphone): 0.14 g (0.005 oz)
• Weight (Power Module): 85 g (3.0 oz) (wired only)
• Dimensions (Microphone):
  • 10.8 mm (0.43″) long,
  • 2.6 mm (0.10″) diameter
• Dimensions (Power Module):
  • 97.6 mm (3.84″) long,
  • 18.9 mm (0.74″) diameter (wired only)
• Output Connector (Power Module): Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
• Cable: 1.4 m (55″) long (permanently attachedto microphone), 1.6 mm (0.06″) diameter, 2-conductor shielded cable with locking 4-pin connector (wired only)
• Accessories Furnished: BP896: AT8539 power module (wired only); two AT8157 windscreens; six element covers (2 white, 2 beige, 2 black); viper clip base; clothing clip base; 3 black single mic holders; 2 black double mic holders; belt clip (wired only); carrying case
• Audio-Technica Case Style: M39