OT: Lapel mic clip used on Antiques Roadshow?

JackW wrote on 3/23/2005, 11:04 AM

I've noticed on the Antiques Roadshow a lavalier mic on a neat little "button" clip -- not the usual alligator clip. The clip, about the size and shape of a 25 cent piece, can evidently be placed anywhere on a garment, not just on an edge like the alligator clip, and holds the mic firmly upright. I'm guessing it has a pin that goes through the cloth and fastens out of sight.

Anyone recognize the mic/clip combination and know where it can be purchased? I've done a search of the web without success.

Jack

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Spot|DSE wrote on 3/23/2005, 11:35 AM

It's a magnetic holder, fairly common in television. AT makes one half the size of a dime. http://www.trewaudio.com/catalog/items/item117.htm The Countryman is the one they use on the show, I think. I've only seen it when flipping through, but this is a somewhat common mic.

JackW wrote on 3/23/2005, 3:05 PM

Thanks. I've used the Countryman B6 lav in theatrical work (not television), but wasn't aware of the magnetic clip accessory. It's perfect for the application we have in mind.

Jack