Shure TL46 TwinPlex Subminiature Lavalier Microphone

The TL46 offers unmatched signal-to-noise, superior natural sound quality, and a high sensitivity output. Perfect for dialogue and medium SPL applications, the TL46 also features an ultra-durable 1.6 mm paintable cable, interchangeable moisture-resistant frequency caps with both LEMO and TA4F (TQG) connector options. It's the premium choice when the message needs to rise above the noise.

The TL46 lavalier mic offers superior signal-to-noise natural sound quality and a high sensitivity output that makes it ideal for dialog and medium SPL applications.

Shure TL46 Features

• The TL46 is ideal for a variety of theater, film, broadcast, and live TV applications when additional output (8-10dB) is required
• Twice the surface area of other subminiature microphones for pristine, natural response and robust low-frequency response due to the patent pending dual-diaphragm design
• Improved off-axis consistency yields accurate reproduction regardless of vocal source position or movement
• Best-in-class low self-noise and dynamic range for cleaner audio production
• Interchangeable sweat- and moisture-resistant frequency caps prevent sweat-outs due to an invisible superhydrophobic nanoscopic coating
• Paintable 1.6 mm cable that is immune to memory effect and kinks
• Dual redundant ground in cable serves as secondary shield for longevity
• Sound signature: Natural
• Sensitivity: High (8-10db increased output)

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• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternOmnidirectional
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity-37 dBV(14.1 mV) at 1kHz
• Self-Noise, A-Weighted, Equivalent Acoustical24 dB SPL-A
• Signal-To-Noise Ratio70 dB
• Output Clipping Level3 dBV,1kHz (at 1% THD, typical)
• Maximum SPL134 dB SPL (1kHz at 1% THD, typical)
• Dynamic Range110 dB (typical)
• Microphone Current Draw120 to 240 µA, typical
• Bias Voltage (Recommended Operating Voltage) 5 VDC
• Cable Diameter 1.6 mm
• Cable Length 66 in. (1.67 m)
• Microphone Length 13.5 mm
• Microphone Diameter 5.6 mm
• Net Weight (with Cable) 12 g (0.42 oz.)

More about Shure's TwinPlex Subminiature Lavaliers

Twinplex™ microphones from Shure provide clean, high-quality audio in five versatile, ultra-compact models. Audio production is clean and pristine, with dynamic ranges from natural, flat high frequencies to robust low frequencies. Each microphone’s off-axis consistency gives you an accurate read that lets the speaker be heard loud and clear with minimal self-noise —even when not speaking directly into the mic.