Chord Products

Start with how the microphone reaches the mixer, by radio or by cable, then add power, stands and cases.

UHF wireless systems and transmitters

The 171.983UK is a UHF wireless beltpack system with a half rack-width receiver, supplied with a choice of neckband or lavalier microphone, rack ears, a mains adaptor and 2 x AA batteries. Transmitters are matched to a receiver family: the 171.988UK handheld is made for NU1 systems and the 171.927UK handheld for NU20 dual channel receivers. NU4 replacements such as the yellow 171.954UK and blue 171.957UK come in 4 different frequencies.

Lavalier and neckband microphones

The Chord tie-clip and neckband mics have a threaded 3.5mm mono jack and work with most laptop microphone inputs. The 171.855UK is a cardioid tie-clip mic weighing 20g, the 171.857UK a discreet beige omnidirectional neckband, and the 171.966UK a black cardioid neckband.

Wired microphones, DI boxes and phantom power

The DM02 173.607UK is a handheld dynamic vocal microphone with a presence boost, supplied with a mic holder, lead and ABS carry case. For instruments, the 173.292UK passive DI box has three pad settings and a ground float or lift switch, and the 173.293UK active DI runs from 9-52V phantom power, a 9V battery or a 12V DC adaptor. The 173.481UK and 173.482UK supply +48V phantom power for condenser microphones.

Cases and rack bags

The 127.146UK, 127.147UK and 127.148UK are 19" rack bags in 2U, 3U and 4U sizes, with an internal wooden frame and metal rack strip front and rear, and the shallow 127.186UK is 255mm deep. The 127.037UK microphone flight case has a pre-diced foam insert and lockable catches with 2 keys supplied.

Related categories

More wireless systems are in wireless microphones, and clip-on and headset types in lavalier and headset microphones. Chord stands and sets have their own page, Chord microphone stands and sets, while the wider microphones and pro audio processors and accessories pages list other makes.