Shure WCM16 Condenser Headworn Microphone

The WCM16 microphone is intended for wireless use by performers, lecturers, and others who require the highest quality voice pickup with maximum mobility. Its wide frequency response, low RF susceptibility and reliable operation at temperature and humidity extremes make the WCM16 suitable for virtually any vocal application. When used with Shure bodypack transmitters, the performance of the WCM16 closely resembles the finest conventional vocal microphones.

Miniaturized active circuitry included in the cartridge assembly provides equalization that tailors the low-frequency response to resemble the warm proximity effect of larger vocal microphones. Because of this low-end response, it is not necessary to position the microphone directly in front of the mouth, thus avoiding much popping and breath noise, even without the included foam pop screen.

The microphone's hypercardioid unidirectional pickup pattern provides maximum isolation from ambient noise and from adjacent sound sources such as musical instruments, loudspeakers and other performers. This permits higher gain-before-feedback without loss or masking of vocals.

Shure WCM16 Features

• Extra lightweight, adjustable headband stays secure and virtually disappears while being worn
• Response comparable to finest conventional vocal microphones
• Hypercardioid polar pattern provides maximum isolation from vocalist's own instrument and those of other performers
• Uniform polar pattern at all frequencies for maximum gain before feedback
• High input clipping level eliminates overload distortion
• Cable terminates as 4-pin mini connector
• Reliable at temperature and humidity extremes

• WCM16 headworn vocal microphone1
• Windscreen1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternHypercardioid
• Frequency Response50 Hz - 18 kHz
• Output Level (close-talked at 1,000Hz)Open Circuit Voltage -55.0 dBV (1.8 mV at 0.6 m) 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
• Max. SPL150 dB at 1% THD
• Dynamic Range121 dB
• Output Noise29 dB equivalent SPL, A-weighted
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio65 dB at 94 dB SPL
• Recommended Operating Voltage+5 V DC (positive on pin 2, negative on pin 1)
• Cable5 ft (small-diameter, shielded, with 4-pin mini connector)

About Headworn Microphones at Sound Productions

Small but mighty, headworn microphones are designed specifically for versatility, portability, and for delivering accurate sound without distracting your audience.

Versatility is a cornerstone of every headworn microphone, making the possible applications limitless. They’re ideal for public speaking environments including lecture halls, classrooms, business conferences, live broadcasts, and houses of worship. Singers and actors can enjoy freedom of movement on the stage. Instructors in active environments (think fitness trainers or presenters at how-to seminars) can clearly convey information while keeping their hands free for demonstrations. Because most headworn mics are designed with the mics placed at the end of repositionable cables, you can adjust the mic placement to exactly capture the sound you want.