The white VT500WA Water Adventure Miniature Lavalier Microphone with TA5F for Lectrosonics Wireless Transmitters from Voice Technologies is used for vocal and speech reproduction in environments and applications such as outdoor sports, broadcast, film, rental houses, and rugged outdoor shoots. It features a frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz and has an omnidirectional pickup pattern.

The VT500WA is an IPX-7 certified waterproof version of the VT500 lavalier microphone which means it can endure temporary water submersion up to 3.3' (1m). It has a reinforced cable that protects against sweat, cuts, and tearing. This microphone comes in a waterproof Otter Box case with a foam insert, an alligator microphone clip, a dracula microphone clip, a foam windscreen, a tie tac clip, and a rubber body microphone mount.

IPX-7 Waterproof Rating    For Lectrosonics Transmitters    40 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response    Protects Against Sweat    Waterproof VTO Box is Included    Alligator Clip is Included    Windscreen is Included    Tie Tac Clip is Included    Rubber Body Mount is Included

Works with Lectrosonics servo-bias inputs: SMa, SMV, SMQV, Uma, LMa, LMb, LT, SMWB, and SMDWB body-pack transmitters

The VT500WA is particularly suitable for demanding applications such as punishing day-to-day production, sports, rental houses, or for environmentally-ruthless outdoor shoots

The IPX-7 certified microphone can endure temporary water submersion and features a reinforced cable to protect it from sweat, cuts, and tearing

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How long can this mic stay in standby mode if using a lithium battery?

A: I'm not sure about standby mode but I've gotten 3.5-4 hours out of use out of the thing. I always use lithium batteries. Energizer makes two different ones though: Advanced which they say lasts up to 6 times longer and Ultimate which they say lasts up to 9 times longer. Great mic!

Q: 2. Would this work with a DR-10L or any 3.5mm input on something like a mirrorless camera or iPhone (with connector)?

A: Yes, the Samson DE60x Unidirectional Miniature Headset Microphone for Wireless Transmitters comes with four cables with different connectors to enable compatibility with different bodypack transmitters and devices. One of the cables has a 3.5mm TRS male connector which is compatible for use with the TASCAM DR-10L Micro Portable Audio Recorder, will not work with a non-locking 3.5mm mic input like the one on a mirrorless camera. However, the locking 3.5mm connector can be used with an XLR male adapter such as the Rode VXLR+ 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter with Phantom Power Converter (B&H # ROVXLRP) and then connected to a device like the IK Multimedia iRig Pre 2 Ultracompact XLR Microphone Interface (B&H # IKPIRIGPRE2I), or the Comica Audio LinkFlex AD2 Single-Channel Mic and Guitar Interface for Smartphones and Cameras (B&H # COLNKFLEXAD2), or the Comica Audio LINKFLEX AD3 Dual-Channel Audio Mixer for Camera and Smartphone (B&H # COLINKFLXAD3). You will need to turn on the phantom power (48V) on the mic preamps to power the mic. The VXLR+ adapter provides a built-in phantom power converter that converts phantom power to plug-in power in order to provide the correct amount of voltage for the mic. The 3.5mm TRRS connector on the preamp's attached cable can connect to the camera's mic input or to connect to the iPhone, you can attach the Apple Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter (B&H # APLAADAP) to the 3.5mm TRRS male connector.

Q: 3. I bought this mic for use with me Sony URXP03 wireless transmitter and it isn't working. Did I get the right one?

A: If it didn't say for use with Sony than it will not work. Both Sony and Sennheiser are 3.5mm connectors. But they are not the same the same is true if you buy a Countryman which makes great mic's for about every connector out there. If it's a Sony make sure the mic says for Sony. The same is trued with Sennheiser.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with the Sennheiser AVX system?

A: Yes, this is compatible with all Sennheiser transmitters that have a locking input, including the AVX.

Q: 5. Is this compatible with the Sennheiser XSW-D Portable Lav Set (both being 3.5mm)?

A: Yes, this mic is compatible with Sennheiser transmitters.

Q: 6. Is the plug a regular 3 pin XLR? Do you need extra modules? I already have phantom power.

A: Yes, the Electro-Voice RE-92L Miniature Cardioid Lavalier Condenser Microphone does have a standard size 3-pin XLR connector on the attached power module which allows it to be connected to a standard XLR mic input on a mixer, recorder, camera or amplifier that can supply phantom power.

Q: 7. Can this Lav mic be used with the RODELink wireless transmitter?

A: I don't think so. It looks like it has a different locking connector than the Rode. The Rodelink has a new model out. To be certain I would call Rode.

Q: 8. Can you feed continuous time code from a separate Timecode device like an Ambient Lockit? My understanding is the clock in the MTCR is not reliable. I realize this is counter productive in terms of overall package size but I might need more accurate TC on some occasions.

A: Although the Lectrosonics MTCR Miniature Bodypack Digital Audio Recorder with M152 Lavalier will accept an external timecode jam, it does not appear that a hardwired timecode source will be accepted throughout recording. The timecode function may be similar to a "Free Run" jam scenario. With a Lockit hardwired, you may still have to initiate the "Timecode Jam" function each take if you are unconfident in the device's internal clock.

Q: 9. Can I use a Sanken COS- 11D mic with a TA5F connector on the MTCR?

A: Yes. This will accept a TA5F COS-11D wired for Lectrosonics.

Q: 10. Does this have a limiter or at least dual-level ability like the far cheaper Tascam DR10L? I see things I like about it but with my talent flying solo out there it would be nice to at least equal the Tascam in reassurance for me.

A: Split Gain mode records two different tracks, one at the normal level and another at -18 dB as a “safety” track that can be used in place of the normal track in the event that overload distortion (clipping) has occurred on the normal track—up to 23 hours on a 32GB card. The recorder allows for a wide range of input gain adjustments for mic- to line-level signals.