Point Source Audio introduces high SPL SERIES9

Point Source Audio has unveiled its new SERIES9 subminiature microphone collection. Available in a variety of formats, microphones reportedly deliver a combination of high max SPL and high sensitivity.

The mics are stated to feature 142 dB max SPL along with a -39 dB mic sensitivity. SERIES9 has added its ENDURE connectors—with accelerated life testing to 12,000 bends—as a standard option to its list of features like the 360˚ bendable booms, 180˚ reversible earhooks, IP 57 waterproof rating, and sanitization with 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.

“Typically, subminiature microphones having a high max SPL have a lower mic sensitivity and vice versa,” explains James Lamb, President of Point Source Audio. “This can mean choosing a different microphone based on the application, which is the right approach, but having one mic that is versatile enough for any audio setup that arises can be very convenient and cost-efficient.”

Weighing 0.6 oz (17 g), SERIES9 comes in a variety of formats Mic styles offered include a 3 mm headset, 4 mm lavalier and Point Source Audio’s EMBRACE on-ear design that is said to combine miking speed, ease and accuracy. To add in the potential for redundancy, each option is also available with dual elements. The new mic collection is available in beige, brown or black colors and in fixed terminations of TA4F, 3-pin Lemo-style, and 3.5 mm locking ring.

Six new microphone models will begin shipping in 2Q 2023:

GO-9WL omnidirectional lavalier
GO2-9WLp omnidirectional dual element Lavalier
GO-9WD omnidirectional headset
GO2-9WD omnidirectional dual element headset
EO-9WL omnidirectional earmount
EO2-9WL omnidirectional dual element earmount