Small, lightweight and nearly invisible, miniature head worn microphones offer high-performance transducers able to stand up to the hazards of sweat, water, makeup and rough handling. Current models offer a variety of styles (earworn or headset), colors, prices and terminations to interface with any kind of wireless bodypack. Here is a sampling of what’s available.
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JTS Professional Headset Microphone
The JTS CM-804 Professional Headset Microphone is an excellent choice for users who value a great price-to-performance ratio, a low-profile design, and crystal-clear vocal reproductions. With its great gain before feedback, discreet and comfortable fit, and wide frequency response, the JTS CM-804 microphone is ideal for use in theatrical applications, houses of worship, and live sound productions.
Its ultra-lightweight, adjustable frame design provides a comfortable, barely-there feel, making it comfortable for all-day wear. Additionally, the integrated drip ring protects cartridges from moisture, ensuring consistent performance under even the most demanding conditions. Plus, its highly accurate pickup pattern effectively minimizes background noise, capturing every nuance of your voice with exceptional clarity.
JTS offers a wide range of professional microphones designed to meet any pro audio need, from discreet headset mics like the CM-804 to robust handheld and lavalier options. If the CM-804 isn’t the right fit for your application, explore the full lineup of JTS microphones to find the ideal solution.
- Model: JTS CM-804
- Style: Headset
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige, black
- Termination: 4-pin Mini XLR, 3-pin Mini XLR, 1/8” TRS
- Notes: Replaceable cable
- Price: $134/Street
Acacia Audio Liz Diamond-T4
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Tan
- Termination: TA4F Mini XLR (Others offered)
- Notes: Interchangeable cable, gold-plated capsule
- Price: $249/Street
AKG/Crown CM-311AESH
- Style: Headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Colors: Black
- Termination: 4-pin or 3-pin Mini XLR
- Notes: XLR wired version available
- Price: $506/Street
Apex Electronics Apex575
- Style: Earworn/headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige, Cocoa
- Termination: Includes TA3F, TA4F, Locking 4-pin, mini TRS
- Notes: Converts from neck worn to single ear
- Price: $119/Street
Audio-Technica BP892x
- Style: Earworn/headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Black, Beige
- Termination: Available for all major pro wireless systems or XLR wired
- Notes: Constructed of hypoallergenic materials; detachable cable,
- Price: $379/Street
Audix HT7B4P
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige or black
- Termination: 3-pin or 4-pin Mini XLR
- Notes: Adjustable boom arm, modular design
- Price: $299/Street
CAD Audio E19
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige
- Termination: TA4F Mini XLR
- Notes: Left/right wearable
- Price: $149/Street
Countryman H6
- Style: Headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omni or Directional
- Colors: Light beige, tan, cocoa, black
- Termination: Available for all major pro wireless systems
- Notes: Adjusts for left and right side wearing
- Price: $549/Street
DPA 4466 CORE Omnidirectional
- Style: Headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Black, brown, beige
- Termination: Microlock; adapters available for all major wireless systems
- Notes: 3-point eargrips; two-way adjustable boom
- Price: $980/Street
Electro-Voice RE97TX
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige, brown, black
- Termination: TA4F wired for EV/Telex beltpacks
- Notes: Left/right wearable
- Price: $352/Street
Galaxy Audio ESM8
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige or black
- Termination: Includes cables for Galaxy, AKG, Shure, Audio-Technica and Sennheiser
- Notes: Field replaceable cables
- Price: $219/Street
JTS CM-214
- Style: Headset
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige, black
- Termination: 4-pin Mini XLR, 3-pin Mini XLR
- Notes: Detachable cable
- Price: $175
Lectrosonics HM172
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige
- Termination: TA5F wired for Lectrosonics transmitters
- Notes: Removable HF peak cap controls excessive highs
- Price: $360/Street
Mipro HSP-49BG
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Black, beige, cocoa
- Termination: Ships terminated for Mipro, adapters available for most major wireless
- Notes: Includes two screw-on replaceable cables
- Price: $305/Street
Mogan Elite ICE Earset
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Semi-transparent
- Termination: Available for Shure, AKG, Sennheiser or A-T
- Notes: Hypoallergenic earpiece, includes spare cable
- Price: $299/Street
Point Source Audio Series59
- Style: Headset or EMBRACE on-ear design
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige, brown, black
- Termination: Endure connectors: 3-pin Lemo, TA4F
- Notes: Dual element Eo2-8WL also offered
- Price: $479/Street
RODE HS-2
- Style: Headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Black, pink
- Termination: 1/8” TRS
- Notes: Hypoallergenic silicone earpiece, Kevlar-reinforced cable
- Price: $238/Street
Samson SE60x
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Unidirectional
- Colors: Beige
- Termination: 1/8” TRS, Includes adapters for TA3F, TA4F and HRS 4-pin
- Notes: Left/right wearable, detachable cable
- Price: $149/Street
Sanken COS-11D HWM
- Style: Headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige, cocoa
- Termination: TA5F, TA4F, 1/8” TRS, Lemo, pigtails
- Notes: Same capsule as COS-11D Lavalier
- Price: $695/Street
Sennheiser HM200
- Style: Headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Silver
- Termination: Unterminated or with connectors for major wireless
- Notes: Integrated MKE 1 capsule
- Price: $549/Street
Shure SM39
- Style: Headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Colors: Black
- Termination: TA4F 4-pin Mini XLR, Lemo3
- Notes: Includes magnetic windscreen
- Price: $399/Street
Sony ECM-322BMP
- Style: Earworn/headband
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Black
- Termination: Locking 1/8” TRS for Sony UWP transmitter
- Notes: Right/left ear wearable
- Price: $179/Street
VU HM2000-TA4F-BG
- Style: Earworn
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Colors: Beige
- Termination: TA4F, w
ired for Shure bodypacks - Notes: Also offered for Sennheiser, A-T, AKG
- Price: $129/Street