Wildtronics Micro Mic PIP Microphone

The Wildtronics Micro-Mic PIP is a good low noise, high sensitivity, low cost microphone that perfectly fits our All Purpose Parabolic or Pro Mini Parabolic.

Now with an improved microphone element specifically designed for 3.5mm PIP inputs with 2-5 volt power. The improved element also has higher sensitivity, meaning it has a higher output that will overwhelm the noise typical in low cost 3.5mm recorders. You can also use these great little microphones by themselves, outside of the dish, as a general omnidirectional microphone. You can even use a pair of them for stereo recording set-ups, using a Y cable, that we also have available. The Micro-Mic PIP requires a recorder and or camera, that has a 3.5mm input with 2-5 volt PIP, or Plug-in Power. The Micro-Mic PIP is less than 2 inches long, weighs less than 1oz, has a good 14dBA noise floor, and has a built-in windscreen. This mic fits directly into the central Mic Tube of our All Purpose Parabolic, hub of our Pro Universal Parabolic, or Pro Mini Parabolic. The mic has a machined aluminum construction, is fully shielded, and has a gold plated, Neutrik 3.5mm stereo jack. The left channel is connected to the mic, and the unused right channel is grounded through a 100 ohm resistor. If you want the Micro Mic PIP to record on both the left and right channels, we offer a 3.5mm mono to stereo adapter, listed under the Accessories for our Performance Series Microphones in our webstore. A 6 foot, 3.5mm cable, with gold plated connectors, is included. The reason why we use a detachable cable is that cables will wear and need replacing far more often than a connector and you may want different length cables for different applications. You can replace the cable anytime inexpensively and still have a good microphone.

Recorder models are ever changing, but here are the best recommendations: Sony PCM-M10, Sound Devices Mix Pre Series, Tascam DR-701D, Roland R-07; on a budget-- the Tascam DR-05x.

The Wildtronics family of microphones were developed by Bruce Rutkoski, who has professionally recorded nature sounds for over 20 years and originated new recording techniques. Bruce's recordings are available through Natureguy Studio in CD and MP3 formats.

Click here for installation instructions of the Micro Mic PIP into the All Purpose Parabolic Kit.

In the future there will be audio samples here using the Micro Mic PIP Microphone.

Below is a comparison video of multiple types of directional microphones. The Amplified Omni Microphone is used in the Pro Mini Parabolic Kit and provides excellent results.

Polar Pattern: Omni-directional

Frequency Response: 20-20KHz

Maximum Input Sound Level: 110dB, 1Khz THD <3%

Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB, Self Noise: 14dBA

Mic Sensitivity at 0dB gain: -24dB at 1kHz

3.5mm Stereo Connector Wiring: Sleeve= ground, Ring= ground, Tip= signal (+)

Weight: 1oz

Dimensions: 25x60mm (1.00 x 2.35 inches)

Power requirements: 2-5 Volt Plug-in-Power

Microphone Housing: outer plastic with an inner aluminum shell

Type of Microphone Element: permanently charged condenser

Made in the USA, RoHS lead free, with CE conformity

Currently, there are no accessories for this product.