Shure DL4T/O-LM3-A DuraPlex Lav

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Shure DL4T/O-LM3-A DuraPlex Lav

Shure

DL4T/O-LM3-A DuraPlex Lav

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 504371
Brand: Shure
Model: DL4T/O-LM3-A DuraPlex Lav
Price: $350.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This DuraPlex lav is a solid choice for film crews, theatre professionals, and anyone needing a discreet, reliable mic. The Plex cable is a real game-changer for durability, and the sound quality is surprisingly natural and clear, especially with the Presence Cap for added vocal presence. It’s a premium-priced tool, but the build quality and performance justify the investment.

Product Description

  • Shure DL4T/O-LM3-A DuraPlex Lav
  • Lavalier Microphone
  • Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
  • IP57 - dustproof and waterproof
  • 5 mm omnidirectional miniature design for discrete placement and improved gain before feedback
  • Neutral
  • full sound quality for film
  • radio
  • speech
  • theatre and performance applications
  • Advanced 1.6 mm Shure Plex Cable: Immune to memory effect and kinks
  • Can be painted over completely with typical theater paints
  • pens and polishes
  • Presence Cap included for a custom frequency response for additional clarity and presence of the voice (3-4 dB boost at 10 kHz)
  • Capsule: MEMS
  • Frequency range: 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: -42.5 dBV (7.5 mV RMS) at 1 kHz
  • Inherent noise: 31 dB SPL-A
  • Signal to noise ratio: 63 dB
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 132.0 dB SPL
  • Dynamic range: 101.0 dB
  • Cable length: 1.67 m (66.0 in)
  • Capsule dimensions (L x D): 14.5 x 5.2 mm
  • Weight: 15.0 g (0.53 oz)
  • Connector: LEMO
  • Colour: Tan

*Accessories included:*

, Case, Foam windscreen, Windscreen with snap fastener, Single tie clip, Adhesive fastener

PROS
  • • Shure’s Plex cable resists kinks and memory, a huge workflow upgrade.
  • • MEMS capsule delivers consistently clean, natural vocal reproduction.
  • • IP57 rating provides robust protection against dust and water exposure.
  • • Presence Cap subtly enhances clarity, useful for less-than-ideal acoustics.
CONS
  • • Omnidirectional pickup can be challenging in noisy environments.
  • • The diminutive size might make it difficult to locate for some users.
  • • The price point puts it firmly in the professional, not hobbyist, category.

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Key Features

Mic Type MEMS
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Range 20 - 20,000 Hz
Connector 3.5mm mini-XLR
Cable Length 1.6 m (5.25 ft)
Weight 14 g (0.5 oz)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Plex cable is significantly more robust; it's designed to withstand constant bending and painting, preventing the microphonics and failures common with standard cables.
It's a subtle boost, primarily adding clarity to the higher frequencies; it's intended to improve intelligibility without drastically altering the natural vocal tone.
It's compatible with any wireless system that accepts a 3.5mm mini-XLR connector; check your system’s specifications to ensure proper impedance matching.

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