Item # BP898C
SUBMINIATURE CARDIOID CONDENSER LAPEL MICROPHONE WITH 55" UNTERMINATED CABLE
Item # BP898C
SUBMINIATURE CARDIOID CONDENSER LAPEL MICROPHONE WITH 55" UNTERMINATED CABLE
- UM: EA
- Brand: AUDIO-TECHNICA
The BP898 is a low-profile lapel 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.
55" (1.4 m) permanently attached cable (unterminated); no power module.
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
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Microphones |
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Element |
Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser |
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Polar Pattern |
Cardioid |
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Frequency Response |
270-17,000 Hz (50 cm (1.64')), 60-17,000 Hz (10 cm (0.33')) |
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Low Frequency Roll Off |
80 Hz, 18 dB/octave (wired only) |
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Open Circuit Sensitivity |
-42 dB (7.9 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) |
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Impedance |
250 ohms (wired only) |
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Maximum Input Sound Level |
140 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD) |
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Noise |
28 dB SPL (A-weighted) |
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Dynamic Range |
112 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL) |
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
66 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, A-weighted) |
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Phantom Power Requirements |
11V-52V DC, 2 mA (wired only) |
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Switches |
Low cut: on/off (wired only) |
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Weight |
1.6 g (0.06 oz) (Microphone body) |
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Cable |
1.4 m (4.6') |
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Dimensions |
22.3 mm (0.88") long, 5.3 mm (0.21") diameter (Microphone body) |
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Output Connector |
Screw-down 4-pin cH-style connector (wired only) |
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Accessories Included |
AT8461a clothing clip base, AT8151a windscreens, case |
