Lapel Mic:find the right one at the right price

The lapel mic is a technology that’s been around for a while; however, over the years the technology changed and redefined itself, producing the world with the small, delicate and discreet looking lapel microphone we see today. No longer is it a bulky, model that can be sighted by the viewer watching a newscast, now it is a small easily hidden microphone that provides its user with high quality sound.  Here we’ll look at who uses the lapel mic, where you can get them and where you’ll find some affordable lapel mics without having to pay an arm and a leg.

Lapel mic: what are they used for?

 

The lapel microphone is very small and is clipped to the tie or collar of the user. The wires are small and discreet enough to be hidden in the clothing. There is also a transmitter body=pack that’s small and can be hidden away in a pocket of the user.   When used for theater productions the lapel mic is often hidden in under costumes and the wigs of the user, giving the production a more realistic feel.

The lapel microphone is commonly seen on television, for talk shows, newscasts, interviews and even infomercials.  At work they’re used with personal computers to speak with customers, during video conferences, or even at meetings. Churches use them for public functions or during choir singing and sermons. Your gym instructor uses it for a hands free option while teaching a class. In larger classrooms in college, professors use them as well. At home these microphones are utilized for voice recognition software, recording music, and online gaming or chat-room conversations. Wherever your needs lie, there is a type of lapel mic to meet your needs.

Lapel mic: who features the best models?

Because the lapel mic has been around for so many years, most brands will feature a model of the lapel mic, sometimes more. Some of the brands that can provide you with high quality lapel mics at affordable prices are: AKG, Shure, Logitech, Sony, Sennheiser, Bose and Audio Technica.

Some of these brands will deal in mainly the type of lapel mic that’s used for in-studio music recording, making them more expensive than others. Most can provide even the amateur with a high quality, yet affordable model of the lapel mic at a cost that won’t have you rethinking your purchase.

Lapel mic: where can you get one?

You can get the lapel microphone straight from the manufacturers online or in stores that sell electronics or music equipment.  Because these microphones have been around for so long and have a use in several different applications, you’ll be able to find a model or two in most of these stores.  By shopping online at either the manufacturer’s websites or small websites that specialize in microphone equipment, you’ll find a larger selection of lapel mics available. You can also check out sites that sell new and used equipment, such as amazon.com or guitarcenter.com.

Wherever you end up looking, you’re sure to find a lapel mic that’s affordable and will suit your needs.