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Condenser Microphone Type

Condenser Microphone Type

Lightweight, sensitive diaphragm. Precisely and smoothly captures sound nuances. Powered by battery or phantom power supply.
Cardioid Polar Pattern

Cardioid Polar Pattern

Picks up the most sound in front of the microphone and some from the sides. Less susceptible to feedback in high volume environments.
OmniDirectional Polar Pattern

OmniDirectional Polar Pattern

Equally sensitive to sound from all directions, but cannot be "aimed" to isolate one area.
SuperCardioid Polar Pattern

SuperCardioid Polar Pattern

Screens unwanted sound sources. Ideal for individual instruments in a multi-microphone setting, or single sources in noisy environments.

WL183, WL184 & WL185 Lavalier Condenser Microphones

Applications
Form Factors
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Available Options

WL183 Omnidirectional
WL184 Supercardioid
WL185 Cardioid

Models WL183, WL184 and WL185 are lavalier electret condenser mics designed for use with a wireless body-pack transmitter. Each mic has a 1.2 meter (4 ft.) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin mini connector. Included tie clip can be rotated in 90 degree intervals for placement flexibility.

WL183, WL184, and WL185 are sold separately.

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    • WL183 (Omnidirectional): Recommended for general purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. Low handling noise. Pickup angle: 360 degrees. 
    • WL184 (Supercardioid): Recommended for sound reinforcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle: 115 degrees. 
    • WL185 (Cardioid): Recommended for general purpose sound reinforcement applications requiring good rejection of ambient noise. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle: 130 degrees.
  • Type
    Condenser (electret bias)
    Frequency Response
    50 to 17,000 Hz
    lmpedance
    1800 ohms
    Output Level
    WL183: -40.0 dBV/Pa; WL184: -44.5 dBV/Pa; WL185: -45.5 dBV/Pa
  • Name Availability
    C122

    C122

    The C122 is a 4 foot (1.3 m) Cable, 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) to lavalier housing. For Shure microphones MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184, WL185.

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    RK183T1

    RK183T1

    Single Mount Tie Clip for MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 (contains two).

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    RK183T2

    RK183T2

    Dual Mount Tie-Clip for Shure MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184 and WL185 microphones (contains one).

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    RK183WS

    RK183WS

    Works with Beta 98A, Beta 98/S, Beta 98D/S, Beta 98H/C, MX183, MX184, MX185, MX202, WH30, WL183, WL184, WL185. Contains 4.

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    RK261BWS

    RK261BWS

    Reduces unwanted breath and wind noise. For use with Shure MX183, MX184, MX185, WL183, WL184, and WL185 microphones (contains four). Available in black.

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  • File Language Type File Size
    WL183 WL184 WL185 User Guide English PDF 148 kb