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Lavalier & Headset Microphones

Lavalier and headset microphones let the wearer speak, present or perform without holding a microphone. This page has tie-clip lavalier microphones and neckband headset microphones from Chord and Citronic, in black and in discreet neutral colours. The Chord models, such as the 171.855UK tie-clip and the 171.965UK neckband, end in a threaded 3.5mm mono jack, and the Citronic TU4 models, the 171.049UK and 171.048UK, connect to the bodypack with a mini XLR plug.

Choosing Lavalier & Headset Microphones

Choose by how the microphone is worn, then by the plug your transmitter takes.

Tie-clip lavaliers

The Chord 171.855UK is a tie-clip microphone for VHF and UHF beltpack transmitters, aimed at presentations and interviews; it weighs 20g and has a metal and plastic construction. Other Chord tie-clips include the 171.968UK and 171.969UK in black and the 171.967UK in beige. The Citronic 171.049UK is a TU4 lavalier with a cardioid polar pattern and a condenser capsule that takes power from the bodypack; it suits TU4 UHF bodypack transmitters, and it weighs 23g and measures 40 x 27 x 20mm.

Neckband headsets

For performers and fitness instructors, the Chord 171.965UK and 171.966UK are black neckband microphones, and the 171.856UK is designed for professional audio applications. For presenters and stage performers, discreet neutral-coloured neckbands include the 171.857UK, 171.963UK and 171.978UK. The Citronic 171.048UK is a TU4 neckband in beige with a balanced mini XLR connection and a lightweight design for comfortable long-term wear.

Plugs and transmitters

Match the plug to the transmitter. The Chord microphones use a threaded 3.5mm mono jack connector and also work with most laptop microphone inputs. The Citronic TU4 pair use a mini XLR plug, which gives a balanced connection, and their condenser capsule takes power from the bodypack.

ModelTypeColourPlugPattern
171.855UKTie-clip lavalierBlack3.5mm jackCardioid
171.967UKTie-clip lavalierBeige3.5mm jackOmni-directional
171.049UKTU4 lavalierBlackMini XLRCardioid
171.965UKNeckbandBlack3.5mm jackCardioid
171.857UKDiscreet neckbandBeige3.5mm jackOmnidirectional
171.048UKTU4 neckbandBeigeMini XLRCardioid

Related categories

This page is part of our microphones range. Pair a lavalier with a bodypack system from wireless microphones, see corded models in wired microphones, or browse the wider audio visual collection and our Help & Support guides.

Brands we stock in Lavalier & Headset Microphones

Chord, Citronic and TOA.

Frequently asked questions

Should I pick a tie-clip or a neckband microphone?

Pick by the user and the job. The Chord 171.855UK tie-clip is aimed at presentations and interviews, and the 171.968UK at interviews, presentations or performances. The Chord 171.965UK, 171.966UK and 171.856UK neckbands are aimed at performers and fitness instructors, while the discreet 171.857UK, 171.963UK and 171.978UK suit presenters and stage performers.

Which transmitters suit the 3.5mm jack microphones?

The Chord 3.5mm microphones are compatible with Chord, Citronic and QTX bodypack or beltpack transmitters, and connect through a threaded 3.5mm mono jack connector. The same microphones are also compatible with most laptop microphone inputs, so a tie-clip such as the 171.969UK or a neckband such as the 171.963UK can also be used with a laptop.

What is the Citronic TU4 mini XLR microphone for?

The TU4 microphones connect to a bodypack through a mini XLR plug, which gives a balanced connection, and their condenser capsule is powered from the bodypack. The 171.049UK is a black tie-clip lavalier for TU4 UHF bodypack transmitters with a cardioid pattern and a weight of 23g, and the 171.048UK is a beige neckband for comfortable long-term wear.

Is there a less visible headset mic for the stage?

Yes, the Chord discreet neckband microphones are neutral-coloured and suited to presenters and stage performers: the 171.857UK, 171.963UK and 171.978UK, each with a threaded 3.5mm mono jack for VHF and UHF bodypack transmitters. The 171.857UK has an omnidirectional pattern, while the 171.963UK and 171.978UK are cardioid.

How light are the lavalier microphones?

The Chord 171.855UK tie-clip weighs only 20g, and the Citronic 171.049UK TU4 lavalier weighs 23g and measures 40 x 27 x 20mm. The 171.855UK combines metal and plastic construction with a threaded 3.5mm mono jack, and it is aimed at events, broadcasting and content creation where discreet microphone placement is essential.

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