A lapel microphone, also called a lavaliere microphone, is a small, dynamic microphone designed to pick up sound from all directions. It is small enough to be worn on or under clothing. It uses a clip for attaching to the collar or tie. Sometimes, it can also be taped to the chest for concealment.
A lapel microphone can be wired or wireless. The sound it captures can either go to a mixer or directly to a recorder. It is commonly used in public speaking, television, theater, and film for hands-free microphone use.
Frequency: Choose a lapel microphone with push-on grilles of different lengths to get a gentle, high-frequency boost that forms into a resonant cavity. This type of lapel microphone peaks at 6dB at 6 to 8 kHz to compensate for the loss of clarity and prevent noise from worsening.
Size: Look for a lapel microphone as small as a pencil eraser, allowing it to be concealed easily. Make sure it can still pick up sound even if it is taped to the chest.
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