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Olympus Mono Lapel Microphone


Olympus Mono Lapel Microphone


$27.29


The Olympus ME-15 Mono Lapel is a small microphone that can be clipped to a tie, collar, or concealed under a shirt. This digital voice recorder makes an ideal hidden mic.

Used Olympus Mono Lapel Microphone


Used Olympus Mono Lapel Microphone


$27.29


The Olympus ME-15 Mono Lapel is a small microphone that can be clipped to a tie, collar, or concealed under a shirt. This digital voice recorder makes an ideal hidden mic.

Shure Sm11 Lavalier Microphone


Shure Sm11 Lavalier Microphone


$149.99


The Shure SM11 is a miniature dynamic lavalier microphone designed for use in television broadcasting (on camera), for sound reinforcement, in certain radio and motion picture applications, and similar uses where a small, professional-quality, microphone is required. The SM11 has an omnidirectional pickup pattern, and its frequency response is optimized for lavalier use. The microphone is supplied with a tie clasp assembly, tie tack assembly, connector belt clip, and zippered carrying/storage bag. Frequency response optimized for lavalier use--acoustically matches most stand- or desk-mounted microphonesSmall and lightweight for unobtrusive, virtually unseen operationSmooth exterior and recessed grille screen minimize clothing noiseRugged aluminum case constructionExtremely flexible long-life cable2 mounting options -- tie clasp or tie tackConvenient, secure belt clip attaches connector to belt or clothing

Shure Wl183 Lavalier Microphone


Shure Wl183 Lavalier Microphone


$109.99


The Shure WL183 Lavalier Microphone is designed for use with a wireless body-pack transmitter. 4' cable terminates with a miniature 4-pin mini connector. The furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90 intervals for placement flexibility. Omnidirectional pickup pattern. This condenser microphone is recommended for general-purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. Low handling noise. Pickup angle is 360.Use with a wireless body-pack transmitter 4' cable terminates with a miniature 4-pin mini connector Furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90 intervals for placement flexibility Omnidirectional 360 pickup pattern

Used Shure Sm11 Lavalier Microphone


Used Shure Sm11 Lavalier Microphone


$136.49


The Shure SM11 is a miniature dynamic lavalier microphone designed for use in television broadcasting (on camera), for sound reinforcement, in certain radio and motion picture applications, and similar uses where a small, professional-quality, microphone is required. The SM11 has an omnidirectional pickup pattern, and its frequency response is optimized for lavalier use. The microphone is supplied with a tie clasp assembly, tie tack assembly, connector belt clip, and zippered carrying/storage bag. Frequency response optimized for lavalier use--acoustically matches most stand- or desk-mounted microphonesSmall and lightweight for unobtrusive, virtually unseen operationSmooth exterior and recessed grille screen minimize clothing noiseRugged aluminum case constructionExtremely flexible long-life cable2 mounting options -- tie clasp or tie tackConvenient, secure belt clip attaches connector to belt or clothing

Shure Mx185 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


Shure Mx185 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


$169.99


The Shure MX185 is a wired Lavalier electret condenser microphone designed for speech and vocal pickup, general purpose sound reinforcement, recording, and remote monitoring applications. It can be clipped to neckties, lapels, and other articles of clothing. The MX185 Lavalier microphone features a cardioid microphone cartridge and provides good rejection of ambient noise. Includes belt-clip preamp, rotatable tie clip, dual tie clip, and snap-fit windscreen.Flat frequency response across the vocal range for uncolored soundInterchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional cartridges that provide optimal choice for each applicationSleek, low-profile design for unobtrusive appearanceBalanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runsAdvanced RF filtering

Shure Mx183 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


Shure Mx183 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


$159.99


The Shure MX183 is a wired Lavalier electret condenser microphone designed for speech and vocal pickup, general purpose sound reinforcement, recording, and remote monitoring applications. It can be clipped to neckties, lapels, and other articles of clothing. The MX183 Lavalier microphone has a omnidirectional polar pattern and low handling noise. Includes belt-clip preamp, rotatable tie clip, dual tie clip, and snap-fit windscreen.Flat frequency response across the vocal range for uncolored soundInterchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional cartridges that provide optimal choice for each applicationSleek, low-profile design for unobtrusive appearanceBalanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runsAdvanced RF filtering

Used Shure Wl183 Lavalier Microphone


Used Shure Wl183 Lavalier Microphone


$100.09


The Shure WL183 Lavalier Microphone is designed for use with a wireless body-pack transmitter. 4' cable terminates with a miniature 4-pin mini connector. The furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90 intervals for placement flexibility. Omnidirectional pickup pattern. This condenser microphone is recommended for general-purpose sound reinforcement, recording, or remote monitoring applications. Low handling noise. Pickup angle is 360.Use with a wireless body-pack transmitter 4' cable terminates with a miniature 4-pin mini connector Furnished tie clip can be rotated in 90 intervals for placement flexibility Omnidirectional 360 pickup pattern

Shure Mx184 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


Shure Mx184 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


$179.99


The Shure MX184 is a wired Lavalier electret condenser microphone designed for speech and vocal pickup, general purpose sound reinforcement, recording, and remote monitoring applications. It can be clipped to neckties, lapels, and other articles of clothing. The MX183 Lavalier microphone features a supercardioid mic cartridge and provides high rejection of ambient noise and a narrow pickup angle. Includes belt-clip preamp, rotatable tie clip, dual tie clip, and snap-fit windscreen.Flat frequency response across the vocal range for uncolored soundInterchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional cartridges that provide optimal choice for each applicationSleek, low-profile design for unobtrusive appearanceBalanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runsAdvanced RF filtering

Shure Wl184 Supercardioid Lavalier Microphone


Shure Wl184 Supercardioid Lavalier Microphone


$119.99


The Shure WL184 Wireless Lavalier Microphone is an electret condenser mic designed for use with a wireless bodypack transmitter. With a supercardioid pickup pattern the WL184 is recommended for sound reinforcement applications requiring high rejection of ambient noise and narrow pickup angle.The WL184 has a 4 ft. (1.2 meter) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin mini connector. Included tie clip can be rotated in 90 degree intervals for placement flexibility. Use of windscreen highly recommended. Pickup angle is 115 degrees.Narrow supercardioid pickup pattern for maximum noise rejection4 ft. (1.2 meter) cable terminated with a miniature 4-pin mini connectorIncluded tie clip can be rotated in 90 degree intervals for placement flexibility

Shure Wl93 Subminiature Lavalier Microphone


Shure Wl93 Subminiature Lavalier Microphone


$89.99


This economical, omnidirectional, subminiature, condenser Lavalier mic is designed for general speech applications where visual unobtrusiveness is desirable. The Shure WL93 Lavalier Microphone comes with a mounting block with attached tie bar, a sew-on mounting bracket, and a windscreen to minimize wind noise. It also includes a cable terminated with a 4-pin mini connector which plugs directly into a Shure wireless body-pack transmitter. 50Hz-20kHz. Requires phantom power.Subminiature sizeCondenser typeOmnidirectional50Hz-20kHzFrequency response tailored for speechIncludes mounting block with attached tie bar, a sew-on mounting bracket, windscreen, and cable with 4-pin mini connector

Audio-Technica At829mw Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone


Audio-Technica At829mw Cardioid Condenser Lavalier Microphone


$88


The Audio Technica AT829cW is a cardiod condenser lavalier microphone that has been part of the professional presenter marketplace for many years. It terminates with a locking 4-pin connector for A-T UniPak body-pack wireless transmitters and comes with a 55" cable, a foam windscreen, and an alligator-style tie or lapel clip.The AT829cW is a tried-and-true, trusted buttonier microphone that has seen more auctions, bingo games, business presentations and church services than almost any other microphone in the marketplace.The microphone is intended to be worn on the clothing for excellent yet unobtrusive sound pickup. The wide-range capability of the microphone ensures clean, accurate reproduction with high intelligibility for speakers, presenters and other performers.The microphone's cardioid polar pattern provides a 120 angle of acceptance.For use as a lavalier, attach the microphone about six inches below the chin. Anticipate movements that may cause the microphone to rub against or be covered by clothing, and position the microphone to avoid it.Ideal for professional business presentations, public speaking, theater performancesProvides crisp, full-sounding voice pickupExcellent gain before feedback and suppression of background noiseRugged design and construction for reliable performance

Used Shure Mx183 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


Used Shure Mx183 Microflex Lavalier Microphone


$145.59


The Shure MX183 is a wired Lavalier electret condenser microphone designed for speech and vocal pickup, general purpose sound reinforcement, recording, and remote monitoring applications. It can be clipped to neckties, lapels, and other articles of clothing. The MX183 Lavalier microphone has a omnidirectional polar pattern and low handling noise. Includes belt-clip preamp, rotatable tie clip, dual tie clip, and snap-fit windscreen.Flat frequency response across the vocal range for uncolored soundInterchangeable cardioid, supercardioid, and omnidirectional cartridges that provide optimal choice for each applicationSleek, low-profile design for unobtrusive appearanceBalanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to noise over long cable runsAdvanced RF filtering
Shure SM58 SM58S SM 58 DynaMic Mic w Switch XLRStand
Shure SM58 SM58S SM 58 DynaMic Mic w Switch XLRStand
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Audio Technica ATR3350 Condenser Cable Microphone
Audio Technica ATR3350 Condenser Cable Microphone
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1 Lapel Tie clip MICROPHONE with windscreen for wireless sys PC 10 feet cable
1 Lapel Tie clip MICROPHONE with windscreen for wireless sys PC 10 feet cable
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Shure UXLP4 Wireless headset mic with shirt clip microphone WIRELESS HEADSET
Shure UXLP4 Wireless headset mic with shirt clip microphone WIRELESS HEADSET
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Misc Microphone Mic Stand Parts
Misc Microphone Mic Stand Parts
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New Wireless Professional Lavalier Lapel Tie Mini Mic System Transmitter
New Wireless Professional Lavalier Lapel Tie Mini Mic System Transmitter
Paypal   US $9.99
Countryman EMW Omni Condenser Wireless Professional Microphone
Countryman EMW Omni Condenser Wireless Professional Microphone
Paypal   US $110.00
5 Sony ECM 44B Microphones
5 Sony ECM 44B Microphones
Paypal   US $450.00
Shure PGX14 85 Lavalier Wireless System
Shure PGX14 85 Lavalier Wireless System
Paypal   US $299.00
Shure WL185 Lavalier Condenser Microphone Black Cardioid
Shure WL185 Lavalier Condenser Microphone Black Cardioid
Paypal   US $79.99
Shure WL93 Omnidirectional Condenser Miniature Lavalier Microphone Black
Shure WL93 Omnidirectional Condenser Miniature Lavalier Microphone Black
Paypal   US $69.99
Shure WL51B Subminiature Lavalier Microphone Black Cardioid
Shure WL51B Subminiature Lavalier Microphone Black Cardioid
Paypal   US $139.99
Shure WL50B Subminiature Lavalier Microphone Omnidirectional
Shure WL50B Subminiature Lavalier Microphone Omnidirectional
Paypal   US $129.99
Radioshack Wireless Lapel Mic Systems
Radioshack Wireless Lapel Mic Systems
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Shure WL93 Black Micro Lavalier Omni Mic Black
Shure WL93 Black Micro Lavalier Omni Mic Black
Paypal   US $31.00
SHURE WL183 Cardioid for Shure wireless TA4F
SHURE WL183 Cardioid for Shure wireless TA4F
Paypal   US $31.00
SONY UHF SYNTHESIZED TRANSMITTER WRT 805A 794125 805875 MHz
SONY UHF SYNTHESIZED TRANSMITTER WRT 805A 794125 805875 MHz
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Sony WRT 820A Wireless Body Pack Transmitter
Sony WRT 820A Wireless Body Pack Transmitter
Paypal   US $99.00
YPA M1 TIE CLIP LAPEL LAVALIER MICROPHONE FOR AKG TA3F
YPA M1 TIE CLIP LAPEL LAVALIER MICROPHONE FOR AKG TA3F
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RADIO SHACK TIE CLIP MICROPHONE WINDSCREEN Free Shipping
RADIO SHACK TIE CLIP MICROPHONE WINDSCREEN Free Shipping
Paypal   US $3.95
Neumann M 149 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone
Neumann M 149 Condenser Cable Professional Microphone
Paypal   US $3,000.00
Sony ECM CZ10 Dynamic Cable Professional Microphone
Sony ECM CZ10 Dynamic Cable Professional Microphone
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Sony ECM CZ10 Dynamic Cable Professional Microphone Free Shipping Excellent Mic
Sony ECM CZ10 Dynamic Cable Professional Microphone Free Shipping Excellent Mic
Paypal   US $24.99
Micophone foam wind damping tie clipmini lapel mic hands free filter 4 PCS
Micophone foam wind damping tie clipmini lapel mic hands free filter 4 PCS
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B88 New Audio Technica ATR 3350 ATR3350 Lavalier Omni directional Microphone Mic
B88 New Audio Technica ATR 3350 ATR3350 Lavalier Omni directional Microphone Mic
Paypal   US $23.99
2 Countryman B6 Omni Lavaliers with case
2 Countryman B6 Omni Lavaliers with case
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2 Countryman B6 Omni Lavaliers and 1 Shure WL 50 sub mini Lav with case
2 Countryman B6 Omni Lavaliers and 1 Shure WL 50 sub mini Lav with case
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ADAM ALM 110 TIE PIN Electret Condenser Microphone
ADAM ALM 110 TIE PIN Electret Condenser Microphone
Paypal   US $7.99
Vintage Electric Voice CARDILINE Microphone 642 “Shotgun”
Vintage Electric Voice CARDILINE Microphone 642 “Shotgun”
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Auricon high fidelty MOD E 7 Vintage Microphone
Auricon high fidelty MOD E 7 Vintage Microphone
Paypal   US $77.01
NEW Shure ULX1 J1 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter Microphone WL183
NEW Shure ULX1 J1 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter Microphone WL183
Paypal   US $199.99
NEW IN BoxShure WL183 Omindirectional Lavalier Condenser Microphone RF Filtering
NEW IN BoxShure WL183 Omindirectional Lavalier Condenser Microphone RF Filtering
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Shure SM57 SM57LC 57 Instrument Mic XLR Cable Stand
Shure SM57 SM57LC 57 Instrument Mic XLR Cable Stand
Paypal   US $119.00
Shure MX183 Condenser Lavalier Mic Shure MX1BP Preamp Bundle
Shure MX183 Condenser Lavalier Mic Shure MX1BP Preamp Bundle
Paypal   US $99.00
Shure SM11 Lavalier Microphone
Shure SM11 Lavalier Microphone
Paypal   US $19.00
Shure SM57 SM 57 LC Dynamic Mic Microphone Instrument
Shure SM57 SM 57 LC Dynamic Mic Microphone Instrument
Paypal   US $99.00
Sennheiser EW100ENG G3 Camera Wireless Mic Kit B Band w Shure SM58s
Sennheiser EW100ENG G3 Camera Wireless Mic Kit B Band w Shure SM58s
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Sony ECM77BMP Omni Directional Electret Condenser Lavalier Mic plus VHF WRT 420
Sony ECM77BMP Omni Directional Electret Condenser Lavalier Mic plus VHF WRT 420
Paypal   US $230.00
Mint Electro Voice RE 2 UHF Wireless Mic Combo System Band A
Mint Electro Voice RE 2 UHF Wireless Mic Combo System Band A
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Shure ULXP14 Wireless Instruments System J1 Band 554 590 MHz New
Shure ULXP14 Wireless Instruments System J1 Band 554 590 MHz New
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M14135 Lavalier Lapel Microphone for Sennheiser Wireless System
M14135 Lavalier Lapel Microphone for Sennheiser Wireless System
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Wireless Pro FM Headset Tie Clip Microphone WM 603
Wireless Pro FM Headset Tie Clip Microphone WM 603
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Shure UC UC14 93 UHF Wireless System with Lavalier Lapel Mic SHIPS FREE
Shure UC UC14 93 UHF Wireless System with Lavalier Lapel Mic SHIPS FREE
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AKG D112 Kick Drum Mic w Shure SM57 Mic Mini Mic Stand Mic Boom Stand 2 XLR
AKG D112 Kick Drum Mic w Shure SM57 Mic Mini Mic Stand Mic Boom Stand 2 XLR
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Shure SM58 SM58S SM 58 DynaMic Mic Pair w 2 XLR Cables 2 Mic Boom Stands
Shure SM58 SM58S SM 58 DynaMic Mic Pair w 2 XLR Cables 2 Mic Boom Stands
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Sony ECM44B Omni Electret Condenser Lavalier Microphone
Sony ECM44B Omni Electret Condenser Lavalier Microphone
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Olympus ME 15 Tie Clip Microphone for Digital Voice Recorders 145045
Olympus ME 15 Tie Clip Microphone for Digital Voice Recorders 145045
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AUDIO TECHNICA ATR 3350 LAVALIER TIE LAPEL MICROPHONE
AUDIO TECHNICA ATR 3350 LAVALIER TIE LAPEL MICROPHONE
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Tie microphone Radio Shack 33 3013 Condenser Cable Consumer Microphone
Tie microphone Radio Shack 33 3013 Condenser Cable Consumer Microphone
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BEIGE PRO EARHOOK HEADWORN MICROPHONE FOR SENNHEISER
BEIGE PRO EARHOOK HEADWORN MICROPHONE FOR SENNHEISER
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Tetra-Teknica CLP2P 3/8 Tetra-Teknica CLP2P 3/8" Lapel / Lavalier Microphone Tie Clip, Color Black, 2-Pack
List Price: $14.99
Sale Price: $7.99

Sony ECM-CS10 Tie-Clip-Style Omnidirectional Business Microphone Sony ECM-CS10 Tie-Clip-Style Omnidirectional Business Microphone
List Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $32.99

Extremely small and inconspicuous, the new ECM-CS10 Microphone clips easily to clothing for convenient hands-free recording. Perfect for business meetings or lectures, this Omni-Directional Stereo Microphone comes with an Integrated Stand, a 2-way power supply and an L-Shape Mini-Plug that fits most portable recorders.

Aker Tie-Clip Microphone for Aker Voice Amplifiers by TK Products, LLC Aker Tie-Clip Microphone for Aker Voice Amplifiers by TK Products, LLC
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $9.00

From TK Products, LLC Model: Aker Tie-Clip Microphone Color: Black Cable Length: 39 inches (3 ft 3 inches) Weight: 2 ounces Speaker Sensitivity: 53 dBV/A +- 3 dB For use with all Aker Voice amplifiers including: MR1508, MR1506, MR2506, MR2505, MR1505, MR2200, MR2100, MR1700, MRAK38, MRAK28, MR2800, MR1502, MR1503, MR1504, MR1601, MR1602, MR2700 Possible Uses: Costumes, Props, Electronic sound effects, MP3 player, Teachers, Professors, Ministers, Coaches, Tour guides, and Presentations...

Velcro Reusable Self-Gripping Cable Ties, 0.5 Inches x 8 Inches Long, Black, 100 Ties per Pack (91140) Velcro Reusable Self-Gripping Cable Ties, 0.5 Inches x 8 Inches Long, Black, 100 Ties per Pack (91140)
List Price: $12.49
Sale Price: $3.79

Take control of cord clutter. Bundle computer and electronics cords with these easily adjustable, reusable ties. The simple one-piece design wraps onto itself for a secure hold. Global Product Type: Hook & Loop Fasteners, Hook and Loop Fastener Type: Ties, Fastener Size(s): 1/2 Inch Wide x 8 Inches Long, Size: N/A.

Bluecell 5 Pack Blue/Green/Yellow/Hot Pink/Orange Handheld Stage Microphone Windscreen Foam Cover + Bluecell Cable Tie Bluecell 5 Pack Blue/Green/Yellow/Hot Pink/Orange Handheld Stage Microphone Windscreen Foam Cover + Bluecell Cable Tie
Sale Price: $7.99

High Quality handheld stage microphone windscreens cover. Color: Blue/Green/Yellow/Hot Pink/Orange, Quantity: 5 for one order. 2.8" Height x 2.3" Width.

Olympus ME-52W Noise Canceling Microphone Olympus ME-52W Noise Canceling Microphone
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $11.99

Noise cancelling microphone for use with Olympus digital voice recorders. Comes with 3.5mm monaural plug, tiepin clip, and extension cord.

Tetra-Teknica XFFZ5P-BLK Lapel & Headset Microphone Windscreen, Color Black, 5-Pack Tetra-Teknica XFFZ5P-BLK Lapel & Headset Microphone Windscreen, Color Black, 5-Pack
List Price: $14.99
Sale Price: $5.99

Designed to reduce unpleasant wind, breath & popping noise and keep the same level of sound quality at the same time, the Tetra-Teknica XFFZ5P comes in a generous package of 5 windscreens. Made of premium grade foam, these extra-thick windscreens fit most clip-on lapel or headworn headset microphones...

Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone
List Price: $39.95
Sale Price: $19.85
Used From: $21.59

Audio-Technica's newscaster-style omnidirectional ATR3350 lavalier is engineered for intelligible, accurate voice reproduction. This high-quality condenser is ideal for video use, and is a favorite choice for aerobics/dance/sports instructors...

Philips 9173 Lapel Microphone for Digital Pocket Memos and Digital Voice Tracers (LFH9173/00) Philips 9173 Lapel Microphone for Digital Pocket Memos and Digital Voice Tracers (LFH9173/00)
List Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $12.07
Used From: $13.99

The Tie Clip Microphone 9173 is an Omni directional condenser microphone for various recording situations where hands-free operation is required. It is compatible with Digital Pocket Memos and Digital Voice Tracers...

COSMOS ® Mini 3.5mm Flexible Microphone Mic for PC Macbook pro/Laptop/Skype/VOIP/MSN/Yahoo + Cosmos cable tie COSMOS ® Mini 3.5mm Flexible Microphone Mic for PC Macbook pro/Laptop/Skype/VOIP/MSN/Yahoo + Cosmos cable tie
List Price: $13.99
Sale Price: $9.29
Used From: $9.29

Flexible cable design for easy height and angle positioning. Suitable for the internet telephony VOIP or SKYPE and speech recognition at the notebook. It is just plug in and play it. Easy to install, no need to pay the expensive repairing cost and soldering...


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Microphone Tie

Make Money Speaking - Tips For Improving Your Humor

Delivering humorous speeches involves a lot more than simply having good material. Take some time to incorporate these tips into your presentations and watch the fun and laughter factors rise.

In Fun

Sigmund Freud wrote: "The most favorable condition for comic pleasure is a generally happy disposition in which one is in the mood for laughter."

This concept is called "in fun." If you want your audience to laugh, they must be in fun. You, the speaker, must be in fun. The emcee or program coordinator must be in fun. The whole program should be designed in fun. Do anything you can to be sure your audience knows that it's OK to laugh.

Time Of Day

The first speaker of the day for an early morning program should not expect hearty laughter. People are not conditioned to laugh a great deal in the early morning. Many won't even be awake yet. Use more information and less humor. It's important for you to know when not to expect hearty laughter. It would be a waste of time to use your best material at a time when laughter normally wouldn't be expected. The poor response also brings your energy level down. Many consider brunch and lunch to be the best times of day to expect a responsive audience. In the afternoon people are starting to get tired so don't expect laughter to be as intense.

Male/Female Makeup of Audience

All-female audiences tend to laugh more easily and louder than all-male audiences. Audiences that consist of more than 50 percent women are good too. The presence of the females provides a good buffer and makes it OK for the "big-ego" men to laugh.

Size

No, I'm not talking about how much you weigh today. I'm saying that the size of your audience has a direct effect on the types of humor which are most appropriate. Members of small business groups tend to be too self-conscious to laugh much. Use short one-liners. Don't use any long stories or jokes. In larger groups it's OK to stretch to jokes and short stories.

Pre-Program Research

The more you know about your audience, the better able you will be to pick the humor that will get the greatest response. Your research before the program will also allow you to uncover the group's inside humor.

Seating

The best seating arrangement for laughter is semicircular theater style. When audience members are seated close together on a curve, they can look to their left or right and see the faces of each person in the row. This togetherness allows laughter to pass immediately from one person to the other. Contact NSA member and seating expert Paul Radde for advanced seating information.

Choose Funnier Words

Your word choice can be the key to creating a successful witty line or a dud. In particular, words with the "K" sound in them are funny. Cucumber is funnier than mushroom. Cupcake is funnier than pastry. Turkey is a funnier word than loser.

Deliver The Punch

Some humorists will disagree, but I say deliver your punch line to one person and make sure that person is going to laugh. You must punch the line out a little harder and with a slightly different voice than the rest of the joke. Lean into the microphone and say it louder and more clearly than you said the setup lines. If the audience does not hear the punch line, they aren't going to laugh.

Deliver the punch line to a person you know will laugh, so that others will be positively influenced to laugh. How do you know if a person will laugh or not? Pay attention to those who have been laughing, those nodding their heads in agreement with you during the program, and those you identified before the program.

Pause

Pausing just before and just after your punch line gives the audience a chance to "get" the humor and laugh. Absolutely do not continue to talk when laughter is expected. If you do, you will "step on" your laughter and squelch it quickly.

Make It Relevant

If you make all your attempts at humor relevant to your presentation, you get an automatic excuse from your mother if your humor is not all that funny. If your humor is received as funny, so much the better; but if it isn't, at least you made your point. Audiences will be much more tolerant if the humor ties into the subject at hand. Use this formula:

A. Make your point.

B. Illustrate your point with something funny.

C. Restate your point.

Vary The Types

The above formula would get boring and redundant rather quickly if you used the exact same type of humor every time for part B. By varying the type of humor in B, you can go on virtually forever, and no one will recognize that you are using a formula. I have identified more than 34 different types of humor to plug into the formula. You could use one liners, jokes, humorous props, funny stories, magic, cartoons or other funny visuals.

Rule Of Three

One of the most pervasive principles in the construction of humorous situations is the "Rule of Three." You will see it used over and over because it's simple, it's powerful, and it works. (See, I just used it there in a non-funny situation.) Most of the time in humor the Rule of Three is used in the following fashion: The first comment names the topic, the second sets a pattern, and the third unexpectedly switches the pattern, making it funny. Here's an example from a brochure advertising my seminars:

In the "How to Get There" section

From Washington, D.C., take Route 50.

From Baltimore, Md., take Route 95.

From Bangkok, Thailand, board Thai Airways.

Look Funnier

I have been accused of being too "corporate-looking¡¨ to be funny. When I'm being funny, I use facial expressions, odd body angles and bizarre comments and props to make up for my "normal" look. Those of you that have obvious physical characteristics that can be used in teasing yourself have an advantage. People love characters who are not afraid of teasing themselves. You can enhance the funny look with fun patterns and colors on ties and dresses, hats and funny glasses.

Bombproof Your Talks

Are you afraid of bombing when you get up in front of a group? You don't have to be. With proper material selection, a few prepared comments in case of unexpected problems and attention to time, worries about bombing can be virtually eliminated. As in tip above, make sure your material is relevant to your topic, and keep it short. The longer a piece of humor is, the funnier it better be.

A. Saver Lines

Saver Lines are what you say when your supposedly humorous statement does not get a laugh. You shouldn't be ashamed to use saver lines. The top comedians in the world need them and some purposely make mistakes so they can get a laugh from the saver line. Johnny Carson was an expert at this. After a poor response to a joke, he would say a comically insulting line like, "This is the kind of crowd that would watch Bambi through a sniper scope." Don't overdo the saver lines. If you have to use too many, your material must be pretty bad.

B. Pre-Planned Ad-Libs

Another way to keep from bombing is to "expect the unexpected." Canned or pre-planned ad-libs are pre-written responses to unexpected happenings or mistakes that occur during a presentation, i.e., the microphone squeals, the projection bulb burns out, you say the wrong thing, etc. Prepared ad-libs actually do more than just save you. They make you look tremendously polished. Here's the continuum: A bad presenter will stammer around when a problem occurs. A ZZZZZs presenter will say nothing and try to ignore the problem. A great Wake 'em Up presenter will make a witty comment that appears to be spontaneous. The audience believes you are originating humor on the spot. You are just quickly recalling pre-planned responses.

Microphone Squeals

This is the portion of my presentation where I do my elephant impression.

Projector Light Burns Out

This is the first time I have been brighter than my equipment.

Highlighter Runs Out Of Ink I'm out of ink. I'll be back in a wink. (remember . . . "k" words are funny)

Think Diversity

Our audiences are more ethnically diverse than ever before, so it's crucial to watch your political correctness and eliminate sexist language from your presentation. Not only is it easy to offend, which will turn your audience off completely, easily understandable word choice is more critical than ever to ensure that your audience members "get" the humor. When speaking across cultural lines, especially, visual humor such as magic, cartoons and comic strips are the most readily understood.

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Tom Antion is a internationally recognized public speaker and
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