Overview
With its ergonomically molded earpiece and extremely unobtrusive 0.2" boom, Audio-Technica’s high-SPL BP893x MicroSet® offers inconspicuous placement along with clear, natural vocal pickup. Its lightweight low-profile design makes the microphone ideal for use by stage and television talent, lecturers, worship leaders, and more.
The BP893x MicroSet hooks around the back of either ear with the boom extending from below the ear for discreet positioning. Its subminiature omnidirectional condenser capsule offers outstanding pickup tailored for natural vocal reproduction, with audio reproduction similar to that of a high-quality lavalier microphone. Engineered to stand up to the rigors of day-to-day use, the BP893x includes a detachable, field-replaceable cable with a robust connector at the earset and a variety of available output terminations.
Wired and wireless models available:
BP893x: 55" (1.4 m) detachable cable terminated with a cH-style screw-down 4-pin connector for use with included AT8545 power module.
BP893x-TH: same as BP893x, but in "theater" color (beige).
BP893xcH: 55" (1.4 m) detachable cable terminated with a screw-down 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica cH-style body-pack wireless transmitters; no power module.
BP893xcH-TH: same as BP893xcH, but in "theater" color (beige) .
BP893xcW: 55" (1.4 m) detachable cable terminated with a locking 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica cH-style body-pack wireless transmitters; no power module.
BP893xcW-TH: same as BP893xcW, but in "theater" color (beige).
BP893xcLM3: 55" (1.4 m) detachable cable terminated for Sennheiser wireless systems using locking 3.5 mm connector; no power module.
BP893xcLM3-TH: same as BP893xcLM3, but in "theater" color (beige).
BP893xcT4: 55" (1.4 m) detachable cable terminated with TA4F-type connector for use with Shure wireless systems.
BP893xcT4-TH: same as BP893xcT4, but in "theater" color (beige).
Features
- Subminiature omnidirectional condenser capsule offers extended frequency response for extremely intelligible, natural vocal reproduction, similar to that of a high-quality lavalier microphone
- Lightweight, ergonomic design
- Extremely unobtrusive, 0.2" boom
- Secure under-the-ear placement
- Detachable, field-replaceable cable with robust connector at the earset and a variety of available output terminations
- Wired version’s power module (AT8545) includes a high-pass filter that provides a steep low-frequency attenuation to improve sound pickup without affecting voice quality
- Constructed of hypoallergenic materials
Specifications
| Microphone | |
|---|---|
| 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 | –38 dB (11.8 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa |
| Maximum Input Sound Level | 131 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 3% T.H.D. |
| Dynamic Range | 100 dB, 1 kHz at 3% T.H.D. 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) |
| Switches | Flat, roll-off (wired only) |
| Weight | Microphone, boom & earpiece: 2.0 g Power module (wired only): 85 g |
| Cable | Detachable 1.4 m long, 1.6 mm diameter, 2- or 3-conductor shielded cable (termination dependent) |
| Dimensions | Microphone: 9.5 mm long, 2.6 mm diameter Boom: 5.2 mm long, 1.07 mm diameter Power module (wired only): 100.0 mm long, 18.9 mm diameter |
| Output Connector | Integral 3-pin XLRM-type |
| Accessories Included | AT8545 power module (wired only); AT8464x dual-ear adapter kit; AT8440 cable clip; AT8157 windscreen; AT8171 windscreen; two AT8156 element covers; moisture guard; belt clip (wired only); carrying case |
| Audio-Technica Case Style | M31 |
