This Mini Lav Packs Add'l Output for Film and Stage
High sensitivity and a natural sound signature equip the Shure TwinPlex TL46 subminiature lavalier microphone for broadcast, film, and theater applications where maximum output — a full 8–10dB above the rest of the TwinPlex series — is required. But sensitivity isn't the only thing the TL46 has going for it. This incredibly engineered mini lav punches well above its weight, with clarity, quietness, dynamics, and dependability that far exceed its modest price and hefty output. The TL46’s ultra-compact dual-diaphragm capsule boasts twice the surface area of other mics in its class. This increased size, paired with its omnidirectional polar pattern and superior off-axis consistency, lends the TL46 a natural speech pickup that excels in the broadcast and stage environments. The Shure TwinPlex TL46 is available in multiple colors and with multiple connector options to suit most setups. A paintable, 1.6mm-diameter reinforced cable completes the package.
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Stress tested beyond real-world conditions
Lab-tested, road-ready Shure TwinPlex lavalier microphones keep ticking when all others fail. Every microphone and cable in this series is treated to a series of exhaustive stress tests to ensure dependability and premium sound in real-world performance applications.
- Sweat Test — It’s no secret that performers sweat into their lav mics. The hot lights, the performance pressure — it’s enough to make even the most seasoned professional a little warm under the collar. That’s why Shure’s TwinPlex mics have undergone rigorous moisture testing to resist sweat-related noise and mic failure in the heat of a performance. Shure’s custom-designed SweatBot saturates its TwinPlex test capsules in a 99% humidity soak for a full 24 hours. Mics are then rigorously tested to ensure noise-free, crystal-clear voice and speech pickup. The secret is a superhydrophobic coating, which is proven to keep perspiration out of the mic capsule.
- Flex Test — Shure’s medical-grade TwinPlex spiral test cables have been stretched, bent, and smashed to their limit in the name of audio excellence. The breaking point has been shown to be one so extreme that most performers and engineers are likely never to reach it in their careers. Even after years of use and abuse, TwinPlex cables are engineered to deliver pro sound and performance without the memory effects, cracking, and stiffening common to lesser cables.
Dual-diaphragm design
Dual diaphragms in the Shure TL46 tailor this mini lav to all qualities of speakers and performers. From the huskiest baritone to the brightest soprano, the natural tone of every voice is brought to life through this marvel of modern engineering. Beyond its consistent on- and off-axis frequency response, the TwinPlex TL46 delivers a wide-open dynamic range with high SPL handling and a low noise floor to maintain the excitement and energy of every performance. The TL46 is also built to resist RF interference from bodypack wireless systems for a cleaner signal in any live environment.
Double-shielded 1.6mm cable
An included medical-grade cable with fiber reinforcement gives your TwinPlex lav mic endurance to go the distance, night after night. This cable is built on Shure’s exclusive Spiral Cable technology to resist the kinking, cracking, and memory effects common to other mini mic cables. A redundant ground wire in the cable serve as secondary shielding for added strength and longevity. Even better, the TwinPlex cable is paintable to match any performer, environment, set dressing, and costume. If you’re after a mic that’s built to stand up to the rigors of the modern live performance environment, you’ll find it in the Shure TwinPlex TL46 from Sweetwater.
Shure's TwinPlex lavalier mics are available in multiple color and connector options.Shure TwinPlex TL46 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone Features:
- 8–10dB more output than the rest of the TwinPlex series
- Good for broadcast, film, and theater applications where maximum output is needed
- Ruggedly built and exhaustively engineered
- Stress tested to ensure long-term pro performance
- Dual-diaphragm omnidirectional design delivers full, clear, natural speech reproduction
- Minimal off-axis coloration means consistent pickup without hot spots
- High SPL handling and low noise to capture the excitement of every performance
- Spiral Cable technology resists cracking, stiffening, and memory effects
- Paintable 1.6mm double-shielded cable suits every environment and dress
