Choosing a handheld wireless rig once meant selecting from a few mic offerings from that manufacturer. Today, capsule options in many higher-end systems open the door for endless mic/transmitter pairings.
There’s no universal standard for interchangeable capsules, yet the 1.25-inch/28-thread screw-mount is adopted by a number of companies. However, incompatibility issues can arise, such as voltage requirements of some condenser capsules, or something as simple as a spacer ring for proper electrical contact. So, check with the manufacturer before you dive in.
AKG C636 WL1
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: AKG DMS800, WMS4500 series
- Notes: Based on the C636 handheld
- Price: $585
- www.akg.com
Audio-Technica ATW-C5400
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: A-T 3000/5000/6000 series; 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Equivalent capsule to A-T’s AE5400 mic
- Price: $399
- www.audio-technica.com
Audix CAVX5
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Compatibility: Audix H60 series; 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Same capsule as Audix VX5
- Price: $259
- www.audixusa.com
Austrian Audio OC707 W1
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Based on legendary CK1 capsule
- Price: $519
- www.austrian.audio
beyerdynamic TG-V90W-CAPS
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: beyer TG-1000
- Notes: Ribbon element
- Price: $449
- http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com
DPA 2028-B
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Compatibility: SL-1 adapter for Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony; SE-2 adapter for Sennheiser 2000/6000/9000/Evolution;
- Notes: Same capsule as DPA 2028-B-B01
- Price: $599 (with SL1 adapter)
- www.dpamicrophones.com
Earthworks WL40V
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: 40k Hz frequency response
- Price: $749
- www.earthworksaudio.com
Electro-Voice RE520-RC3
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Supercardioid.
- Compatibility: E-V RE3-HHT handhelds; 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Same capsule as E-V RE520 mic
- Price: $299
- www.electrovoice.com
Heil Sound RC 22
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: PR 22 capsule; gold/chrome finishes optional
- Price: $199
- www.heilsound.com
Lectrosonics HHC
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: Lectrosonics HH-series; 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: One-year warranty
- Price: $539
- www.lectrosonics.com
Lewitt MTP W950
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Switchable cardioid/supercardioid
- Compatibility: 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Switchable -12dB pad and low-cut filter
- Price: (shipping Q4 2022)
- www.lewitt-audio.com
Line 6 V75-SC
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Compatibility: Line 6 XD-V75; 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Chrome finish also avail.
- Price: $99
- www.line6.com
Neumann KK 105-S
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Compatibility: Sennheiser SKM 5000/SKM 5200
- Notes: Nickel finish also avail.
- Price: $999
- www.neumann.com
sE Electronics V7 MC1
- Type Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Compatibility: 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Based on V7 mic; silver finish also avail.
- Price: $119
- www.seelectronics.com
Sennheiser MM 445
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Compatibility: Sennheiser evolution G4, 2000 and Digital 6000/9000 series
- Notes: Similar cardioid MM 435 also avail.
- Price: $499
- www.sennheiserusa.com
Shure KSM11
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: Shure Axient, QLXD, ULXD; others with 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Brushed nickel finish also avail.
- Price: $899
- www.shure.com
Sony CU-C31
- Type: Condenser
- Pattern: Cardioid
- Compatibility: Sony DWM-02 and DWZ series handhelds
- Price: $590
- www.sony.com
Telefunken M81-WH
- Type: Dynamic
- Pattern: Supercardioid
- Compatibility: 1.25” screw mount
- Notes: Based on Telefunken M81; multiple colors optional
- Price: $249
- www.telefunken-elektroakustik.com
