The gray Tram TR50 is a miniature omnidirectional lavalier microphone designed to deliver clear speech and dialog with a natural sound that mixes well with boom microphones, making it popular among professional sound recordists working in TV, film, broadcast, videography, and more.

The mic's omnidirectional polar pattern provides a generous 360° pickup response that helps to keep levels consistent, even if the talent turns and isn't speaking directly in the direction of the capsule. The flat, upward facing design allows the mic to be easily concealed while also helping it to resist clothing and rustling noises.

The TR50 features a 40 Hz to 16 kHz frequency response with a gentle 3 to 4 dB boost in the high frequencies for added clarity with minimum sound coloration, especially helpful if the mic is hidden behind clothing or fabric. This version of the mic features a 4.5' cable with unfinished (pigtail) leads allowing you to custom wire the mic to the connector of your choice (available separately) for wired or wireless applications.

For Film/Video, Broadcast & Presentation    Omnidirectional for Consistent Levels    Unterminated Pigtails for Custom Wiring    Headroom for Strong Vocals / 134 dB SPL    Easy to Conceal, Resists Clothing Noise    Mixes Well with Boom Mics for TV & Film    Wired for Positive or Negative Bias    No Accessories Included

• Pigtail: This version of the mic features unterminated pigtail leads, allowing for custom wiring.
• The microphone can be wired to the connector of your choice (available separately) to work with wireless transmitters that are equipped to supply 1.5 VDC to power the electret-condenser capsule.
• Positive or Negative Bias: The TR50 can be wired with a positive bias or negative bias, depending on the intended transmitter. In addition, when wired for a positive bias, the mic can be used with the TR79+ power supply (available separately), this allows the mic to be powered via 48V phantom power or the LR44 battery in the power supply for wired use with XLR equipment. Negative-bias versions of the TR50 do not support phantom power and can only operate on the battery-powered TR79.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can it be used to record from a wedding band's console?

A: The F2-BT was not intender for that type of application, but you can make it work. The input on the F2-BT is mic level while the output from the console is line level and also uses a locking 3.5mm TRS connector, so you will need to use a line-to-mic level attenuating cable to pad the console's output signal to match the recorder's input level as well as an adapter with a locking connector to attach to the recorder's input. We have a selection of attenuating cables with different types of connectors that will work. If the console has a "tape out" with dual RCA connectors, you can use the Sescom SES-43DB-# 43 dB Pad DSLR Attenuating Line to Mic Level Cable - 18" (B&H #SES43DBMZ2P). Then to connect to the input of the recorder, add a female-to-female coupler such as the Hosa Technology GMM303 3.5mm Female Stereo Mini to 3.5mm Female Stereo Mini Adapter (B&H #HOASMFSMF) along with a cable such as the Sennheiser CL1 cable (B&H #SECL1) which has standard and locking 3.5mm connectors on the ends. The locking end will connect to the F2-BT's input. Please feel free to contact us by phone or through live chat if you would like further assistance.

Q: 2. How can you connect this mic to your computer to use as a computer mic for example for better audio during zoom calls?

A: The F2 can not be used a USB microphone.

Q: 3. Will this take Micro SD-HC like Tascam DR-10L?

A: Yes, the F2-BT can be used with microSD, microSDHC,and microSDXC cards up to 512 GB (Class 4 or higher).

Q: 4. How is time code supported?

A: Timecode support is available via a Bluetooth connection with an UltraSync BLUE device such as BH #ATOMSYBL01US.

Q: 5. Can the f2-bt be timecode jammed with devices other than timecode systems blue. What other Bluetooth devices can be used?

A: You will need to use a Bluetooth timecode generator in order to sync timecode with Bluetooth adapter fitted in the Zoom F2-BT Ultracompact Bluetooth-Enabled Portable Field Recorder. The Atomos UltraSync BLUE Wireless Timecode Sync (B&H # ATOMSYBL01US) is the model that is currently recommended by Zoom.

Q: 6. I have Red Komodo that I need timecode sync for zoomf2 BT version. The UltraSync Blue does not plug into Komodo so how do I sync it? Will zoom f2 BT work with tentacle sync gen for red komodo? If not what timesync generator can I get for Red Komodo and wc B box 5 pin lemon timecode out?

A: This unit uses time code through Bluetooth and will connect wirelessly to Ultrasync Blue devices.

Q: 7. Can you monitor audio while recording? It seems comparable devices cannot due to US Patent Law.

A: Yes, you can monitor audio while recording using the F2-BT's output jack which functions as a headphone or line level output with volume control.

Q: 8. Will the Zoom F8 sync to the F2-BT?

A: Yes. You will need to use the UltraSync BLUE (BH #ATOMXSYBL1US) to sync the F2-BT and F8 to receive and write timecode to recorded files.

Q: 9. How many recorders i can see / config / via app at the same time?

A: The F2 app allows you to monitor one recorder.

Q: 10. I have the Zoom F6, which generates its own timecode, and has bluetooth. Can I sync the F2 with F6 directly, or are they really making me buy some 3rd party device for that?

A: It is not possible to sync the F2 and F6 directly. You will need to use an UltraSync BLUE device by Timecode Systems (available separately) to sync the F2 and F6 to receive and write timecode to recorded files.