Saramonic 3.5mm Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic

Key Features
- Compact omnidirectional lavalier microphone designed for clear, hands-free voice capture.
- 3.5mm mini plug connection for use with compatible cameras, recorders, smartphones, and wireless transmitters.
- Omnidirectional pickup pattern helps capture natural speech even when the speaker turns their head.
- Ideal for interviews, vlogging, presentations, livestreams, lectures, and field recording.
- Low-profile clip-on design is lightweight, discreet, and easy to position on clothing.
- Simple plug-and-record operation makes it a practical choice for creators, educators, and content producers.
OVERVIEW
Compatible With
- Compatible devices with a 3.5mm microphone input or compatible 3.5mm lavalier connection
- Select cameras, portable audio recorders, smartphones, tablets, and wireless microphone transmitters that accept a 3.5mm mic plug
Omnidirectional Voice Pickup
The omnidirectional capsule is designed to pick up sound from all directions around the microphone, which is especially useful for speech. This makes placement easier and helps maintain a natural-sounding recording even if the speaker moves slightly or turns away from the camera. For interviews, instructional videos, and presentations, omnidirectional lavaliers are often preferred because they reduce the need for extremely precise mic aiming.Convenient Clip-On Design
The lavalier form factor is made for discreet, wearable use. Simply clip the microphone to a shirt, jacket, lapel, or collar to keep it close to the mouth while staying mostly out of frame. This hands-free style is ideal for creators who need freedom of movement during recording, including presenters, wedding officiants, educators, speakers, and video journalists.3.5mm Connectivity for Flexible Use
With a 3.5mm mini plug connection, this microphone is suited to a broad range of compatible devices used in content creation and audio capture. Depending on the exact input standard of your recorder, camera, smartphone, or transmitter, a suitable adapter may be required. This flexibility makes it a practical addition to many mobile and lightweight recording kits.Improved Audio Over Built-In Microphones
Placing the microphone near the speaker typically results in clearer dialogue, reduced room echo, and more intelligible recordings compared with relying on a camera or phone's built-in microphone from a distance. For vloggers and filmmakers, this can make a significant improvement in production value without adding much size or setup complexity.Ideal Applications
This lavalier microphone is well suited for one-person interviews, online classes, YouTube videos, livestreams, corporate communication, event coverage, documentary work, worship services, and general spoken-word recording. It is especially useful whenever a compact microphone solution is preferred and a natural, consistent voice capture is the goal.Usage Tips
For best results, clip the microphone around the upper chest area, typically 6 to 8 inches below the speaker's mouth. Keep the cable secured to reduce clothing noise and avoid rubbing against fabrics, jewelry, or zippers. If recording outdoors or in moving air, use an appropriate windscreen if included or added separately. Before important shoots, always test input levels and compatibility with your specific device.
Recommended Accessories
- 3.5mm TRS or TRRS adapter, depending on your recording device
- Portable audio recorder for higher-quality voice capture
- Smartphone audio adapter for compatible mobile recording workflows
- Spare mic clips and foam windscreens for maintenance and backup
- Cable management accessories to reduce movement noise
Why Choose a Lavalier Microphone
Lavalier microphones remain one of the most practical tools for dialogue and presentation recording because they combine portability, subtle appearance, and reliable proximity to the speaker. Saramonic has become widely known for creating accessible audio tools for video creators, and this model fits well into that tradition by offering a straightforward clip-on microphone solution for everyday production needs.Brand
detailed specifications
| Type of Microphone | Lavalier Microphone |
| Power Requirements | Plug-in power or device-dependent power requirements not specified by provided data. |
| Connectors | 3.5mm mini plug |
| Cable Length | Cable length not specified. |
microphone specifications
| Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Audio I/O | 1x 3.5mm audio output connection |
| Output Connectors | 3.5mm |
| Directivity | Omnidirectional |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Sensitivity | -30dB 2dB re 1V/Pa @ 1kHz |
| Mounting | Clip-on |
physical specifications
| Dimensions | Dimensions not specified. |
| Weight | Weight not specified. |
| Color | Black |
- Saramonic 3.5mm Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone
- Lapel clip
- User documentation
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