Point Source Audio introduces the company’s latest lav miking solution – the Lavalier Switch Kit. The new kit offers one lavalier mic that transforms into two wearing styles, and into three different color options to help audio technicians meet ever-changing microphone needs.
At the heart of Lavalier Switch Kit is the IP 57 Waterproof Omnidirectional Lavalier. The mic choice includes a low sensitivity option for live stage applications or a high sensitivity option for studio broadcast. This waterproof mic has a low profile at 4mm in diameter, and is designed with the high-performance characteristics of a larger format microphone.
“We created the Lavalier Switch Kit to be a ‘grab and go’ solution for audio professionals,” says Point Source Audio’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Yvonne Ho. “Having the right accessories can very quickly transform a basic lavalier mic into a tailored solution for a stage actor, corporate presenter, or a guest speaker in a studio setting.”
The versatility to change the lavalier to a professional on-ear microphone is offered with the company’s patented Embrace earmounts, included in beige, brown and black colors. Embrace earmounts conceal on the ear, while the mounting system keeps the mic placement consistent to the mouth as with traditional headset style mics.
To further camouflage the mic, the mic element color can be changed with a selection of custom-designed color caps in beige, brown, black, white, and gray that also serve as pop filters and added protection from water and other elements.
For traditional lavalier mounting, the kit contains 8 clip-based mounting options. The Smooth Slider Clips come as a single or a double mount, while magnetic, vampire, and alligator clip options are also included in black and white colors.
The Lavalier Switch Kit can be purchased in a variety of different connector variants including Lemo-style, 5-pin mini-XLR for Lectronsonics, 4-pin mini XLR for Shure wireless, as well as 3.5mm locking ring terminations for either Sony or Sennheiser wireless. Each kit comes with an X-connector with TRRS termination for mobile devices and computers.
Pricing and Availability
- The new Lavalier Switch Kit are available to order immediately through all Point Source Audio authorized resellers and distributors.
- Each Lavalier Switch Kit is priced at $800 MSRP and includes the lavalier microphone in black color, 3 pre-trimmed Embrace earmounts, 8 mounting clips, 5 colored windscreen caps, 6 additional foam windscreens, an X-Connector for a specified wireless system, and a bonus TRRS audio X-Connector for computer and mobile phones.
- A total of 10 Lavalier Switch Kit are offered based on the mic sensitivity rating and wireless compatibility:
High Sensitivity Mic Rating for Studio Broadcast
CO-8WLh-KIT-XLE-BL - 5-pin mini-XLR termination for Lectrosonics
CO-8WLh-KIT-XSK-BL - Lemo-style termination
CO-8WLh-KIT-XSE-BL - 3.5mm locking-ring termination for Sennheiser wireless
CO-8WLh-KIT-XSY-BL - 3.5mm locking-ring termination for Sony wireless
CO-8WLh-KIT-XSH-BL - 4-pin mini-XLR termination for Shure wireless
Low Sensitivity Mic Rating for Live Stage
CO-8WL-KIT-XLE-BL - 5-pin mini-XLR termination for Lectrosonics
CO-8WL-KIT-XSK-BL - Lemo-style termination
CO-8WL-KIT-XSE-BL - 3.5mm locking-ring termination for Sennheiser wireless
CO-8WL-KIT-XSY-BL - 3.5mm locking-ring termination for Sony wireless
CO-8WL-KIT-XSH-BL - 4-pin mini-XLR termination for Shure wireless
- Additional technical specifications and accessories are available at https://www.point-sourceaudio.com/lavalier_switch_kit/
To learn more about the Lavalier Switch Kit collection and other Point Source Audio products, visit www.point-sourceaudio.com.
