Point Source Audio (PSA) has announced it is now shipping the dual element microphones with built-in backup, first showcased in April at the 2017 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
The CO2-8WL dual lavalier microphone and the EO-8WR dual earmount microphone are patent pending fully redundant microphones with dual factory-matched elements bringing an elegant, small footprint solution to the common need for redundant mic’ing.
The redundant microphones’ unassuming size and styling belie the impact it brings to the world of broadcast and live performance audio: all-in-one, single source microphones with built-in back up functionality.
“Beyond honing the audio precision of our products, it is also our goal to solve everyday problems with our designs. The all-in-one mics are an elegant solution for broadcasters, live event professionals, and any application where immediate redundancy is needed,” says James Lamb, president of Point Source Audio.
“The dual mic concept made a lot of sense to us and our development team; and it was validated by many broadcast customers we met with during NAB. Beyond honing the audio precision of our products, it is also our goal to solve everyday problems with our designs. The all-in-one mics are an elegant solution for broadcasters, live event professionals, and any application where immediate redundancy is needed.”
Now, audio professionals no longer need to wire and manage two separate microphones and cables to ensure talent backup and redundancy, a common workflow step that can lead to mismatched audio quality and cable clutter.
The dual microphones incorporate perfectly matched frequency and sensitivity elements in a single housing to ensure consistent audio quality from either source. Two separate wire paths and discrete continuous connectors with no solder points help eliminate the possibility of interference while simplifying cable management. Highlighting the flexibility the unique design brings, the second output can be used either as a backup, or for a broadcast or monitor split.
With an MSRP of $825 for the CO2-8WL dual lavalier, and $926 for the EO-8WR dual earmount, the versatile mics have omnidirectional pickup patterns, and offer 136 dB max SPL and IP 57 waterproof rating.
The dual matched elements lead to hardwired terminations for use with Shure, Sennheiser and Lectrosonics wireless transmitters. Available in beige, brown or black, the CO2-8WL and EO-8WR also accept theatrical color markings for camouflaging.
The 6-foot mic cable splits approximately nine inches above connection to the body-pack to allow ample separation between the two transmitters. A proprietary slim line slider clip, traditional alligator clip, and a color-matched windscreen come standard.
The CO2-8WL and EO-8WR are available from all PSA authorized resellers worldwide with immediate shipping available.
