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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, neckband and headworn microphones from Chord, Citronic and TOA, in black and in discreet neutral colours. The Chord models end in a threaded 3.5mm mono jack, the Citronic TU4 models connect to the bodypack with a mini XLR plug, and the TOA WH-4000A headworn microphone has a 3.5 mm mini 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.

Brands we stock in Lavalier & Headset Microphones

Chord, Citronic and TOA.

Frequently asked questions

What is a lavalier microphone?

A lavalier microphone is a small microphone that clips to clothing, such as a tie or lapel, so a presenter can speak hands-free. It usually plugs into a bodypack transmitter for a wireless system, often through a 3.5mm jack or mini XLR connector. Cardioid types pick up less background sound than omnidirectional ones. The range here includes tie-clip and neckband microphones.

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