Olympus

ME52W

This is small, clip-on lavalier microphone manufactured for use with digital recorders, but which turns out to be a reasonably high quality microphone for general use with speech recognition software. The microphone itself is only about an inch long. It comes with a foam wind screen and small alligator clip mechanism for attaching the microphone to your shirt. Alternatively, it can be hung from a necklace or lanyard place around your neck (not included!).

For the money, we consider this a surprisingly good microphone. It's real claim, beyond economy, is the comfort. You'll almost forget you're wearing it. Given it's small footprint and low cost, this is a great microphone to pack in your computer case when you travel, or just to keep as a backup, should your regular microphone fail for any reason. Like other microphones that are mounted a distance from your mouth, it is more susceptible to outside noise cancellation, so this might not be a great microphone to use in a loud environment.

Olympus includes the microphone, wind screen, mounting set-up with alligator clip, and basic 42 inch extension cable.

Included items:

• Microphone
• Attachment mechanism with alligator clip
• Foam wind screen
• 42" extension
• Separate 72" microphone extension (not pictured)

Specifications:

• Microphone length: 1 inch
• Frequency response: 100 - 15,000Hz
• Sensitivity: -40dB
• Output impedance: 2.2kW
• Directivity: Uni-directional
• Cord length: 1m (3.3ft)
• Output Plug Type: 3.5mm mini-plug
• Weight: Approx. 0.5 oz. (15g) with tie-clip and cord

Olympus ME52W Lavalier Microphone (including 72 inch extension cable)
Price: $ 32.95