Shure used its appearance at last week’s InfoComm show in Las Vegas to share off its updated, newly designed low-profile WL18Xm professional lavalier condenser microphones.
This includes the company’s cardioid WL185m, supercardioid WL184m, and omnidirectional WL183m, for use with wireless bodypack transmitters.
The “refreshed portfolio” means the company’s WL18Xm line delivers enhanced specifications for optimal compatibility with modern wireless systems and is specifically designed for speech and presentation applications in corporate environments, which may be of use come Upfronts, shareholder events, companywide meetings or Town Hall events hosted by radio and television broadcasting companies.
Nick Wood, Senior Director of Professional Audio Products at Shure, commented, “We’re introducing a product that users already know and love, now with lower self-noise, improved RF immunity, higher dynamic range, and improved max SPL.”
The WL18Xm line is 8 mm shorter than its predecessor, making it lighter, lower-profile, and easier to use. For flexible placement on speakers, presenters, and performers, each lavalier is available in either black or white with LEMO or TA4F connector options. The microphone’s innovative tie clip can be rotated in 90° intervals for accurate positioning.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The WL18Xm professional low-profile lavalier condenser microphone line is available now at Shure.com and select retailers. Users can choose between three polar patterns – the WL185m (Cardioid), WL184m (Supercardioid), and WL183m (Omnidirectional) – and two connector options, LEMO or TA4F. Shure’s industry-leading wireless systems, including BLX, GLX-D+, and SLX-D, will be available bundled with WL18Xm later this year.
WL18Xm lavaliers with TA4F connections are available starting at $139 and lavaliers with LEMO connections are available for $159. Purchase includes the choice of a black or white lavalier, tie clip, snap-fit foam windscreen, and zippered storage bag.
