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MM-LAPEL-3 Lapel Style Microphone Uni-directional (cardioid) Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz.

MM-LAPEL-3 Lapel Style Microphone Uni-directional (cardioid) Frequency Response 20-20,000 Hz.

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The (MM-LAPEL- 3) is hand made with high quality products to ensure long life and excellent recordings! This microphone is a "mono" UNI-directional (cardioid) microphone. The microphone element is strategically mounted into a customized cylinder for maximum performance!!!!! Measuring approx. 3/8" in diameter x 1" long. High quality shielded microphone cable exits the bottom of the capsule and terminates into a 1/8" (3.5 mm) gold-plated plug. *** Must specify cable length, choice of 3,4,5,or 6 feet at no additional charge!!! Now comes with a "SHURE" miniature wide mouth universal holding clip which is 360 degree rotational/removable that will hold any position desired! Premium windscreen included.

This microphone has a very naturally crisp sound, providing deep bass, smooth mid-range and clean high-range with a frequency response of typically +/- 2 dB.

It can be easily plugged into any Minidisc, Dat, or Analog recorder that supplies a bias voltage between 1.5 to 10 volts D.C.(also known as plug in power).

Excellent for the following recorders but not limited to: Edirol R9, Kodak Zi8 HD pocket video camera, Olympus DS-40, Olympus LS-10, Tascam DR-01, Tascam DR-03, Tascam DR-07, Yamaha CX, Zoom H1, Zoom H2 and Zoom H4N.

Specifications

  • Frequency response: 20- 20Khz.
  • Signal to Noise Ratio: Greater than 60 dB
  • Open Circuit Sensitivity: -50 dB
  • Maximum Input Sound Level: 120 dB SPL, 1Khz at 1% T.H.D. (130 dB when powered by one of our battery modules)

Features

  • Flat frequency response
  • Includes a "SHURE" premium wide mouth holding clip which is 360 degree rotational/removable and premium windscreen.
  • Can be used with one of our battery modules or plugged directly into your recorder.
  • 1 Year Warranty

Accessories

  • Check out our Battery / Filter Module Section (mono) or (stereo)
  • Supplies the microphone(s) with optimum power (9 volts D.C.), increases dynamic range and overall performance!!

3 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews

  • 4
    Good fit for my setup

    Posted by Matt H. on Sep 19th 2026

    The mm-lapel-3 lapel style microphone uni-directional (cardioid) frequency response 20-20,000 hz. has been a useful addition to my audio setup. The design is practical and it handled normal day-to-day use without issues.

  • 4
    Solid overall experience

    Posted by Sean L. on Aug 19th 2026

    I like the overall design of the mm-lapel-3 lapel style microphone uni-directional (cardioid) frequency response 20-20,000 hz.. Setup was simple, the microphone performed as expected, and it has been convenient for regular use.

  • 5
    Clear sound and easy to use

    Posted by Jamie C. on Aug 19th 2026

    I tested the mm-lapel-3 lapel style microphone uni-directional (cardioid) frequency response 20-20,000 hz. for a small recording setup and found the sound clear and consistent. It was straightforward to connect and use.

FAQ

What are Microphones Polar Patterns (aka pickup patterns)?

Microphones Polar Patterns

Also called pickup patterns or directional patterns.

A polar pattern is a graph of a microphone's sensitivity vs. the angle of the incoming sound wave. The farther from center a point on the graph is, the stronger is the mic signal at that angle.

Omnidirectional

Picks up equally in all directions.

Half-omnidirectional or hemispherical

Picks up equally over a 180° spherical angle. This is the pickup pattern of PZMs.

All of the following patterns are considered unidirectional because they pick up mainly in one direction.

Cardioid

Heart-shaped pattern that offers maximum rejection (null) at the rear of the microphone.

Supercardioid

Has a narrower pickup pattern than cardioid, but also has some rear pickup. Note that there are two nulls of maximum sound rejection.

Hypercardioid

Has a narrower pickup pattern than supercardioid, but also has more rear pickup than supercardioid. Note that there are two nulls.

Half-unidirectional

The pickup pattern of PCC microphones.

Bidirectional

Figure-eight or cosine pattern. Picks up mainly in two directions, in front of and behind the microphone, and rejects sound from the sides.

Warranty and Service Information

Warranty and Service

Microphone Madness brand microphones come with a 1-year warranty on parts and labor. If you need to obtain service for any reason, the helpful engineers at Microphone Madness are only a phone call away and ready to service your microphone in a timely fashion.

Microphones Specifications

Frequency Response

The measure of the consistency with which it translates a given sound pressure level into a given audio signal level at different frequencies.

Polar Response / Polar Pattern / Pickup Pattern

The way in which the element responds to sounds coming in from different directions. The several different kinds of patterns include omnidirectional, cardioid, hypercardioid and figure eight.

Sensitivity

A measure of the output level at a specific SPL level.

Maximum SPL

The maximum SPL a microphone will accept before distorting.

Impedance

The equivalent total AC resistance to current flow that would be seen looking into the microphone's output. Ideally, a microphone should be connected to a load whose input impedance is roughly ten times the mic's source, or output impedance.

Microphones Types

Dynamic

Works like a loudspeaker; a diaphragm is coupled to a coil of fine wire. The coil is mounted in the air gap of a magnet, free to move about within the gap. As the diaphragm moves in response to acoustical energy, the coil moves within the magnetic field, thereby inducing a small electrical current.

Condenser

A gold plated plastic diaphragm, mounted above a conductive back plate, separated by a small volume of air, form an electrical component called a capacitor.

Electret Condenser

Electrets are unique in that the diaphragms are permanently charged in the manufacturing process and retain a static charge indefinitely.

Ribbon

Ribbons employ a transducer system similar to the dynamic microphone, but the diaphragm, a thin, corrugated metal ribbon, is stretched within the air gap of a powerful magnet.

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