DISC Rode PinMic Lavalier/Lapel Microphone

Full Description

Reviews

"So basically, the PinMic is a detachable capsule head (which come as standard in black and silver) with three 'pin-size' holes drilled into the back - a reinforcement plate (with the Kevlar cable connected to it) holds three pins, which in-turn fit into the holes in the rear of the capsule. This enables the microphone to be positioned in the optimum location - regardless of aesthetics and clothing issues - not only that, it also allows the cable to run down the inside of the clothing and removes the need for a crocodile clip to hold the mic in place. On the face of it - the idea looks promising - but is Rode's first lavalier/headworn/pinable capsule up to scratch?

Well, yes - unsurprisingly. I tested it in a few locations, the first being an acoustically treated studio - without the ambient distractions there I could really explore the mic - it's got a nice full frequency response, with good bass coverage and a smooth high-end - unlike many traditional lavaliers. Next up was a cathedral - with a reverb time of 3 seconds, it did indeed pick up quite a bit of the 'room', but then it is an omni - what can we really expect? Lastly, we had a sports stadium - when using the included 'mini-dead cat' it picked up no wind noise whatsoever, and was as clear as possible." Behind the Mixer

What’s in the box

• 1 x Rode PinMic Lavalier/Lapel Microphone
• 1 x Unpainted mesh head
• 1 x Anti-trauma case
• 1 x CLIP1 MiCon cable management clip
• 1 x Tool kit
• 1 x DeadMouse-pin

Features

• For film, television, video, theatre, and any other application where your microphone needs to be hidden
• Easy to conceal with a discreet pin-through design
• Improved mounting versatility for use with a variety of clothing
• Small, lightweight, and won’t get in your way
• Excellent speech intelligibility from an omnidirectional polar pattern
• Removable mesh head that can be painted for further camouflage
• Clear sound with low operation and handling noise
• Easy to integrate with a wide range of wireless systems thanks to RODE Micon interconnectivity
• Robust, durable shielded Kevlar cable for ultra-reliable performance
• Comes fully equipped with a mini-furry, anti-trauma case, spare capsule, and PinMic toolkit

Specifications

• Acoustic principle: Pressure Gradient
• Active electronics: JFET impedance converter
• Capsule: 0.10”
• Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
• Address type: End
• Frequency range: 60Hz - 18kHz
• Output impedance: 3000Ω
• Maximum SPL: 110dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 1 THD into 1Kohm load)
• Maximum output level: 189.0mV (@ 1kHz, 1 THD into 1Kohm load)
• Sensitivity: -33.5dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (21.00mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz
• Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 25db-A
• Power options: P48 (P48 through MiCon-5 adaptor, 2V 5V through all other MiCon adaptors)
• Output: MiCon™ Output - requires MiCon™ adapter (sold separately)
• Dimensions: 16mm (H) x 22mm (W) x 33mm (D)
• Weight: 10g
• Product code: PINMIC