The brown CR-8L Cardioid Lavalier Microphone from Point Source Audio is designed for applications such as the theatre or TV. The cardioid pattern of the microphone allows it to be focused on the sounds of the person wearing the microphone. The unit features a 4mm diameter microphone element that can be clipped to the subject's clothing or hair.

The microphone offers optimal gain amplification before feedback and can handle sounds with a maximum SPL of 135 dB. The microphone can connect to a wide range of wireless transmitters using its interchangeable X-Connector system. This particular unit comes with an interchangeable TA4-F connector for Shure transmitters. The microphone also comes with a foam windscreen, a body clip, and a storage box.

Focused Cardioid Polar Pattern    135 dB Maximum SPL    4mm Diameter Microphone Element    Easy to Conceal in Clothing or Hair    Interchangeable X-Connector System

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this microphone work when connected to a iPhone with a lightning connector using the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter?

A: Yes, it will. Please note, this setup would be meant for recording audio to a video or voice memo only.

Q: 2. How well does it work with the iPhone camera app?

A: It works very well. I have used it to shoot a number of iPhone videos, both indoors and out and it has worked very well.

Q: 3. Will this work on a audio recorder using a trs adapter?

A: The MVL lavalier will work with a TRS adapter when connected to a recorder that is able to provide plug-in power via its mic jack.

Q: 4. Will this work properly on portable recorders like the Zoom H1?

A: Two things: 1) You'll need a TSSR to TSR adapter such as the B&H # ROSC3. 2) You'll need to turn on plug-in power. I have the Zoom H6 Handy Recorder and the Shure MVL lavalier works great when plugged into the 3.5mm jack on the XY module with plug-in power turned on.

Q: 5. Will this work with the stock Android video recorder...or only with the Shure app? Thanks!

A: The MVL will work with any app capable of recording audio.

Q: 6. Can you connect the mic to a recorder instead of a camera using the red output jack and record to the recorder? So you don’t have to use a SD card.

A: Yes. This is designed to record to both an SD card and or a camera /recorder

Q: 7. Can I use this to record podcasts, without video?

A: Yes, you can use it on or off a camera and you can select and mp4 format that is appropriate for podcasts.

Q: 8. Will this work if connected to a Win 10 2-in-1 PC? Not sure if PCs provide the power needed to operate the mic.

A: It will not work in your computer. That is a TRRS cable made for phones. You can try turning it into a TRS with this cable B&H # ROSC3 available on our website.

Q: 9. Can I use this on a RØDE Wireless Go?

A: Not directly. You would need to use this with an additional adapter to make it compatible with the Go, that adapter is B&H # ROSC3.

Q: 10. Does this come with the micro SD?

A: The Shure VP83F does not ship with a MicroSD card.