Audio-Technica BP880R Waterproof Contact Microphone For Sports
Audio-Technica BP880R Waterproof Contact Microphone For Sports
SoundPro Item: 212606 | Part Number: BP880R
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- Waterproof Construction Keeps Pickup Working When Submerged In Water Or Ice
- Contact Pickup Design Captures Effects Without Airborne Bleed
- Piezo Sensor With Internal Preamp Delivers Clear Signal Over Long Cable Runs
- Corrosion-Resistant DZR Brass Body Withstands Chlorinated Water And Daily Abuse
- Fixed Waterproof Cable Ends In XLR-M For Direct Connection To Balanced Inputs
- Through Holes And A Threaded Hole Give Flexible, Secure Mounting Options
Sports broadcasters, film sound teams, and theater audio crews reach for the BP880R when a conventional microphone would only add ambient noise. Because it responds to impacts and surface vibrations rather than airborne sound, it isolates the physical sound of skaters, skiers, and swimmers, giving mixers a clean effects source to blend under commentary and program audio.
The piezoelectric sensor and internal preamplifier run on phantom power, so the mic connects to the preamps and consoles already in a broadcast truck, OB van, or film sound cart. Its low-impedance output tolerates extension with balanced cable, which helps when the mic sits far from the mix position. That suits temporary event rigs as well as permanent venue installs.
The low-profile brass body is treated against chlorinated water, so the mic can be buried, set into flooring, or fixed to gear in the field of play. On a foley stage it captures surface detail for film and video projects. For productions that need to stand apart, it adds an immersive layer that standard microphone placement cannot reach.
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