Audio Technica BP896 Subminiature omnidirectional condenser lavalier microphone, includes AT8539 power module

With a capsule diameter not much bigger than the head of a pin, Audio-Technicaʼs 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 kit—mic holders, windscreens, element covers & more.

• 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

• 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 attached to 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
  BP896-TH: AT8539 power module (wired only); two AT8157-TH windscreens; six element covers (2 white, 2 beige, 2 black); viper clip base; clothing clip base; 3 beige single mic holders; 2 beige double mic holders; belt clip (wired only); carrying case
• Audio-Technica Case Style: M39

• Programmable mute switch
• High RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) immunity
• Rugged construction
• Compatible with all Modular Series capsules
• Highly reliable contacts for capsule modules
• Integrated LED ring status indicator
• Integrated, switchable bass cut
• Integrated, gold-plated XLR connector

The new GN ESP Series features a programmable mute switch to cover a wide range of applications. A bank of jumpers makes it easy to select the desired switch function for any application:

• on/off
• push-to-talk
• push-to-mute

The mode selection jumpers are hidden inside the housing so they cannot be realigned unintentionally. An LED ring provides a clearly visible MIC ON/OFF indication. The bank of jumpers also allows the LED ring and the integrated bass rolloff filter to be enabled or disabled. In addition, the new electronic circuit design provides high immunity to radio-frequency interference.

The HM 1000 is a microphone hanging module that accommodates capsules from the AKG Discreet Acoustic Modular series and provides for hanging them with a thin 33 ft. (10 meter) cable. The end of the cable is terminated with a mini-XLR connector which will pass through an 11-mm diameter opening and is subsequently plugged into the Discreet Power adapter (DPA). Using microphones flown from the ceiling to record music or speech in places of worship, conference rooms, or on theater stages is becoming more and more popular.

The HM 1000 operates over the range of 9 to 52 volts DC. A red LED power indicating ring at the capsule end of the cable tells the operating engineer that the system is receiving power. The LED is normally powered from phantom power, but can be operated by an alternative DC power source such as the AKG B18. The LED maybe extinguished by removing a jumper located inside the DPA. The DPA also contains a jumper-actuated low frequency roll-off below 250 Hz.

Features:

• Hanging module with rugged thread connection and self-cleaning, gold plated contacts
• Compatible with 5 different AKG capsule modules CK 31, CK 32, CK 33, CK 47 and CK 80
• Integrated switchable LED indication
• Integrated bass roll-off
• Rugged design
• Non-reflective ray colour
• Included Accessories: Phantom power adapter, hanging clip

Specifications:

• Bass filter: 250 Hz, -10 dB at 50 Hz
• Impedance: =2,000 ohms
• Supply voltage: 9 to 52 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
• Current consumption:

PolarChoice, the first podium microphone which allows you to select the polar pattern (omni, cardioid, supercardioid & hypercardioid), is now available in three different versions: XLR, Flange Mount and the versatile PolarChoice Plus.
All are available with 12" and 18" gooseneck lengths, and the Plus also comes in a 5" version. All versions of PolarChoice feature a smooth and uniform response, no matter what pattern is selected, excellent sound quality, an extended low frequency response, a switchable high-pass filter, and EV's exclusive Multiport tm windscreen which virtually eliminates "P" pops