SERIES8 Cardioid Lavalier Microphone
Model No: CR-8L
The CR-8L Cardioid Lavalier Microphone is a miniature microphone designed with a tight pick-up pattern to address feedback concerns. The microphone has an extremely small format of a mere 4mm in diameter, and a surprising capability to handle up to 135 dB max SPL.
Excellent Isolation
The CR-8L cardioid lavalier microphone is one of the best choices for amplification in high volume situations where gain before feedback is a problem. The results you get from the miniature size of this cardioid lavalier are more than you would expect!
Small Mic with a Big Sound
The CR-8L lavalier microphone has an extremely small format of a mere 4mm in diameter, and a surprising capability to handle up to 135 dB max SPL.
When to Choose a Cardioid Mic
It is important to note that in the below scenarios, the success of cardioid use depends heavily on precise placement, minimal movement, and good wardrobe/mic mounting technique. These conditions are rarely met in fast-paced, physically dynamic theatrical productions, which is why omnidirectional lavalier and on-ear lavalier mics are more commonly recommended for musical theatre use.
High Feedback Environments
In venues with challenging acoustics or poor speaker placement—like reverberant halls or small stages with loud foldback monitors—cardioids can help mitigate feedback by rejecting off-axis sound.
Extreme On-Stage Instrument Bleed
If a performer is positioned very close to loud instruments (e.g., brass, drums, guitar amps), a cardioid can help isolate the voice from nearby sources.
Film or Broadcast Scenarios Needing Isolation
In controlled environments like film sets or TV studios, when wardrobe allows for precise mic placement and the talent is relatively stationary, a cardioid may be used to reduce ambient room noise or other on-set interference.
Environmental Control for Audio Capture
For certain documentary or ENG (electronic news gathering) purposes, where ambient noise must be minimized and the talent is speaking softly, cardioids can offer more focused pickup. For example: Outdoor shoot where wind and background noise are significant and mic placement is optimized.
Live Performance with Limited Mic Channels
In cases where multiple body-worn mics may interfere with each other due to proximity (e.g., group singing with tight blocking), using cardioids with precise placement can reduce bleed and cross-talk between mics.
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"Unbreakable Boom" bends 360°
135dB max SPL
Interchangeable X-Connectors for all popular wireless packs including Shure, Sennheiser and Audio-Technica
Look Who's Singing our Praises
“We first deployed the Point Source mics at the Spoleto premiere last year and they proved to be sonically precise—especially the directionality of the CR-8L cardioid lav.”
“The PSA sound is very transparent and warm. When you're working in theatre, there is a huge emphasis on the mic sound seeming as natural as possible in order to not distract from the performance. Point Source does an excellent job of amplifying without changing the tonal color of the voice.”