Detail 01
Cardioid pattern
Unusual for a lavalier. Aim it at the mouth; it rejects more room and side noise than an omni lav, but placement matters more.
Product detailSKU #1274115046157
MXLFR-351 Cardioid Lavalier Microphone
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Small cardioid electret lavalier for clipping to clothing. Aimed at spoken word — interviews, video, presentations.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Talking-head video where the mic should stay out of frame
- Interviews and presentations with a single speaker
- Locking in consistent level as the speaker moves
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Recording music, vocals, or instruments
- Loud sources — it tops out at 120dB
- Anyone needing wide off-axis pickup for two people
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Electret condenser
Needs power from your recorder, wireless pack, or interface. It will not work on an unpowered input.
Detail 03
120dB max SPL
Plenty for speech at chest distance. Not built for a source loud enough to pin a meter.
Detail 04
72dB signal-to-noise ratio
Quiet enough for normal speaking level. Very soft talkers will need gain, which brings up hiss.
Detail 05
-40dB sensitivity
Moderate output. Expect to add preamp gain, more than a dynamic handheld would need at the same distance.
Detail 06
200 ohm impedance
Low-impedance output, so it drives normal cable runs to a recorder or pack without losing high end.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the connector matches your wireless pack or recorder input
- 02Needs a powered input — plain line inputs will not work
- 03Clip placement drives the sound: aim it at the mouth
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with my wireless transmitter?
Only if the connector and power match your pack. Lavalier wiring differs between brands, so check your transmitter's input requirement first.
02Can I plug it straight into my phone or camera?
Only into an input that supplies power to an electret mic. Confirm the connector type and that the jack provides bias power.
03Is a cardioid lav better than an omni?
It rejects more room noise and off-axis sound, which helps in echoey spaces. The trade-off is that it must stay aimed at the mouth.
04Can I use it to record singing or instruments?
It is built for speech. The 120dB ceiling and clip-on placement make it a poor fit for music recording.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 4015000Hz
- Impedance
- 200Î (@1KHz)
- Sensitivity
- 10mV/Pa (-40dB±2dB, 2500Î, 0dB=1v/Pa)
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Electret Condenser Microphone
1 detailsConnections & power
- Maximum Sound Input Level
- 120dB
1 detailsOther
- Signal to Noise Ratio
- 72dB
