Beyer Dynamic MPC66 - £175

Samson CM11B - £65

Samson CM10B - £65

Audio-Technica ATR4697 - £36

The MPC66 is a small, unobtrusive acoustical boundary microphone with a half-spherical polar pattern, which has been designed for round-table discussions, video conferencing, studio and live recording applications. Because of its high sensitivity, the output level can be maintained even when miking from a distance. A built-in rumble filter eliminates low-frequency wind and interference noise. Perfect for use with solid state sound recorders in meeting situations.

Click here for a PDF leaflet on this mic.

Please disregard the versions listed on the PDF leaflet. Two exclusive versions are available from us: MPC66-BK-XM (black with male XLR termination on lead) and MPC-66-WT-XM (white with male XLR termination on lead).
 

Main Specifications

Transducer type: Condenser (back electret) Operating principle: Pressure
Frequency response: 50 - 20,000Hz
Polar pattern: Half-spherical Omnidirectional
Open circuit voltage: 8mV/Pa
Nominal output impedance: 180Ω
Load impedance: ≥ 1000Ω
Max SPL at 1 kHz: 124 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio rel. to 1 Pa: 60dB
A-weighted equivalent SPL: 25dB
Supply voltage: 8 - 52V phantom power Consumption: approx. 3.4mA
Dimensions: (L x W x H): 86 x 61 x 31mm

This surface mount CM11B condenser mic has an omnidirectional pickup pattern that captures sound in a 180 degree pattern. Its ideal application would be to place one (for up to 6 people) or two (for up to 12 people) on a boardroom or conference table to pick up the meeting. The microphone's low-profile design assures minimum visibility. It has an internal high-pass filter to control low frequencies (that annoying rumble you get when someone in the meeting bangs the table, for instance!) and it comes with a 30-foot cable terminated with a mini-XLR at the microphone end and a standard male XLR at the recorder end. It requires 9-52V Phantom Power from the recorder. Whilst the CM11B is not as capable as the Beyer Dynamic MPC66 above it delivers a pretty presentable performance at the price - certainly good enough for transcription purposes.

Click here for a PDF leaflet on this mic.

• Surface mount Omnidirectional boundary microphone

• Condenser element

• Half Omni Pickup Pattern

• Internal Hi-pass filter

• Mini XLR connector

• Includes 30-foot cable with mini to standard XLR connectors

• 9–52 Volt Phantom Power Operation
  
  Main Specifications
  
  Element: Condenser
  Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
  Frequency Response: 30 - 18,000Hz
  Open Circuit Sensitivity: -39dBV/Pa
  Impedance: 600 Ohms
  Max SPL: 127dB
  Dynamic Range: 103dB
  S/N Ratio: 70dB
  Powering: requires 9-52V Phantom Power
  Power Consumption: 4mA

This surface mount CM10B condenser mic has an unidirectional (half-cardioid) pickup pattern making it perfect for more focussed applications where an omnidirectional mic may be too open (e.g. in noisy environments). It is therefore perfect for oral history or similar interviews when a conventional stick microphone on a table stand might inhibit the interviewee. The microphone's low-profile design assures minimum visibility. It has an internal high-pass filter to control low frequencies and it comes with a 30-foot cable terminated with a mini-XLR at the microphone end and a standard male XLR at the recorder end. It requires 9-52V Phantom Power from the recorder.

Click here for a PDF leaflet on this mic.

• Surface mount Unidirectional boundary microphone

• Condenser element

• Half Cardioid Pickup Pattern

• Internal Hi-pass filter

• Mini XLR connector

• Includes 30-foot cable with mini to standard XLR connectors

• 9–52 Volt Phantom Power Operation
  
  Main Specifications
  
  Element: Condenser
  Polar Pattern: Cardioid (Unidirectional)
  Frequency Response: 30 - 18,000Hz
  Open Circuit Sensitivity: -39dBV/Pa
  Impedance: 600 Ohms
  Max SPL: 127dB
  Dynamic Range: 103dB
  S/N Ratio: 70dB
  Powering: requires 9-52V Phantom Power
  Power Consumption: 4mA

The ATR97 is a low cost electret condenser boundary microphone with an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is useful in surface-mounted applications, for meetings, teleconferencing and desktop use into budget priced recorders equipped only with a 3.5mm mini-jack input socket. In short this is the one to get if cost is your prime concern and only adequate performance is required. The microphone's low-profile design assures minimum visibility. It has an On/Off switch on its bottom and it has a permanently-attached 1.5m (4.9') cable terminated with 3.5 mm mini-jack plug.

Main Specifications

Element: Condenser
Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
Frequency Response: 50 - 15,000Hz
Open Circuit Sensitivity: -46dB re: 1V @ 1 Pa
Impedance: 1000 Ohms
Power: 1 x 1.5V LR44 button battery (supplied)
Weight: 48g (1.7oz)