Description

The BP898 is a low-profile lavalier cardioid condenser available with terminations for wired or wireless use. The microphones wide dynamic range and tolerance for high sound pressure levels ensures intelligible, natural-sounding audio thats 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 users 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 mics 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.

Available wired and wireless models:

BP898 55″ (1.4 m) permanently attached cable terminated with a cH-style screw-down 4-pin connector; AT8545 power module (with 80 Hz high-pass filter) for phantom power.

BP898c 55″ (1.4 m) permanently attached cable (unterminated); no power module.

BP898cH 55″ (1.4 m) permanently attached cable terminated with a screw-down 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica cH-style body-pack wireless transmitters; no power module.

BP898cW 55″ (1.4 m) permanently attached cable terminated with a locking 4-pin connector for use with Audio-Technica cW-style body-pack wireless transmitters; no power module.

BP898cT4 55″ (1.4 m) permanently attached cable terminated with TA4F-type connector for use with Shure wireless systems; 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 users 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

Specifications

Element	Fixedcharge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	27017,000 Hz (50 cm (1.64′)), 6017,000 Hz (10 cm (0.33′))
Low Cut*	80 Hz, 18 dB/octave
Open Circuit Sensitivity	42 dB (7.9 mV) (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
Impedance*	250 ohms
Maximum Input Sound Level	140 dB SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)
Noise	28 dB SPL (Aweighted)
Dynamic Range	112 dB (1 kHz at Max SPL)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio	66 dB (1 kHz at 1 Pa, Aweighted)
Phantom Power Requirements*	11V52V DC, 2 mA
Switches*	Low cut: on/off
Weight	1.6 g (0.06 oz) (Microphone body)
Dimensions	22.3 mm (0.88″) long, 5.3 mm (0.21″) diameter (Microphone body)
Cable	1.4 m (4.6′)
Output Connector	Terminated with cWstyle locking 4pin connector Terminated with cHstyle screwdown 4pin connector Unterminated
Accessories Included	Clothing clip base (AT8461a, AT8461aTH) Windscreens (AT8151a, AT8151aTH) Case

*Products with power modules