Introduction
The SAMSON LM10BX (SALM10BX) is a professional, low-profile micro-miniature condenser lavalier microphone kit engineered specifically to capture clean, articulate speech and vocal details with maximum concealment. Designed for corporate presenters, broadcasters, theater performers, and house of worship leaders, this tiny lapel microphone fits discreetly onto clothing while offering universal compatibility with almost all major wireless transmitter systems on the market.
Main Features
The defining strength of the SAMSON LM10BX lies in its ultra-miniature 3mm electret condenser capsule and exceptional multi-brand system compatibility. Featuring an omnidirectional pickup pattern, the capsule provides a wide, forgiving pickup area with a highly linear off-axis frequency response. This ensures your vocal projection remains clean, articulate, and completely natural even when you rotate your head or if the microphone shifts on your clothing.
What sets the LM10BX kit apart is its ultimate, multi-four-way hardware versatility. Instead of being locked into a single transmitter connection, the kit is bundled with four detachable, interchangeable adapter cables, allowing you to instantly connect the microphone to almost any industry-standard wireless bodypack transmitter. These adapters include:
- One 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug (compatible with Sennheiser and standard mini-jack bodypacks)
- One Hirose 4-Pin connector (compatible with Audio-Technica bodypacks)
- One Switchcraft TA3F mini-XLR 3-pin connector (compatible with Samson and AKG bodypacks)
- One Switchcraft TA4F mini-XLR 4-pin connector (compatible with Shure bodypacks)
Constructed with extreme care and high-grade, moisture-resistant components, this featherlight microphone is completed by a rugged, padded zipper case, a clothing cable clip, a secure metal tie clip, and four custom-fit foam windscreens to eliminate wind rumble and breath pops.
Usage Scenarios
- Studio: Track pristine, zero-latency voiceovers and record crystal-clear video dialogue directly into your mobile rig or interface.
- Live performance: Conduct hands-free corporate lectures, stage plays, or church services with an inconspicuous, nearly invisible microphone.
- Practice: Record mock interviews, speeches, and vocal presentations comfortably using an ultra-lightweight clip-on design.
- Recording: Shoot high-definition, outdoor documentaries and on-the-street interviews, using custom windscreens to shield against heavy drafts.
- Education: Instruct large classrooms and academic seminars easily, keeping your microphone secured out of the way for uninhibited physical movement.
Features
- Micro-miniature electret condenser lavalier microphone designed for low-visibility concealment.
- High-definition 3mm capsule captures natural, uncompressed voice and speech details.
- Omnidirectional polar pattern provides a wide, forgiving pickup area with excellent off-axis response.
- Includes four detachable, interchangeable adapter cables for universal wireless system compatibility.
- Seamlessly connects to Samson, Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, and Audio-Technica wireless bodypacks.
- Heavy-duty, moisture-resistant cable construction protects internal wiring from perspiration.
- Lightweight, low-profile physical clip easily fastens to ties, collars, lapels, or clothing folds.
- High sound pressure level (SPL) capability prevents vocal distortion during sudden shouting.
- Complete, highly organized kit includes four windscreens, a cable clip, a tie clip, and a hard carry case.
Technical Specs
- Transducer Type: Back Electret Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Capsule Diameter: 3.0 mm (0.11 inches)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: -45 dBV/Pa (5.6 mV/Pa)
- Output Impedance: 2,000 Ohms (plus or minus 30 percent at 1,000 Hz)
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 120 dB SPL
- Equivalent Noise Level: 32 dB (A-weighted)
- Connection Port: Universal thread-locking base (detachable)
- Included Wireless Adapter Cables: 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Mini-Plug, 1 x Hirose 4-Pin, 1 x Switchcraft TA3F, 1 x Switchcraft TA4F
- Color: Matte Black
- Cable Length: 1.4 meters (approx. 4.6 feet)
CK Music Staff Recommendation
The CK Music team recommends the SAMSON LM10BX (SALM10BX) lavalier kit as the absolute Swiss Army knife of lapel microphones. Traditional lapel microphones are permanently hardwired to a specific type of connector, forcing you to purchase a completely new microphone if you change your wireless transmitter brand. The Samson LM10BX completely solves this. By bundling a premium, ultra-miniature 3mm omnidirectional capsule with four interchangeable adapters, it can be instantly converted to work with Shure, Sennheiser, AKG, Audio-Technica, or Samson bodypacks. This incredible versatility, paired with a complete set of windscreens and a robust zipper carry case, makes it an exceptionally smart, long-lasting investment for presenters, videographers, and live sound rental companies.