Portable microphone that hooks around neck. Also known as a necklace, lapel, or pendent mike.
Originally, a mic worn around the neck on a string. Now applies to a small "tieclip" microphone.
A type of miniature microphone that is usually worn fastened to clothing somewhere near the user's mouth. Also referred to as a clip-on or lapel microphone.
Portable microphone that hooks around neck or is clipped to clothing. Also known as a necklace, lapel, or pendant microphone.
A tiny microphone clipped to a tie or shirt of an individual. To see a picture of a lavalier click here.
A miniature microphone that is designed to be attached to the user's clothing via a clip. Often used in newscasts or productions requiring unobtrusive amplification. Can also be hidden in clothing, hair, over the ear, in plants or pocketbooks, etc.
A lavalier microphone or lavalier (or lav or lapel mike) is a small electret or dynamic microphone used for television, theatre, and public speaking applications, in order to allow hands-free operation. They are most commonly provided with small clips for attaching to collars, ties, or other clothing. The cord may be hidden by clothes and either run to a radio frequency transmitter in a pocket or clipped to a belt (for mobile work), or directly to the mixer (for stationary applications).