Audio-Technica BP896-TH Dépliant

broadcast & production microphones

MicroPoint

™

 Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphones

The BP896 is a subminiature clip-on/lavalier condenser microphone with 

an omnidirectional polar pattern. It is designed to provide intelligible, 

natural audio for stage/television talent, lecturers and houses of worship.

The microphone is intended to be worn on the clothing or hidden in props 

for excellent yet unobtrusive sound pickup. The wide-range capability 

of the microphone ensures clean, accurate reproduction with high 

intelligibility for speakers, presenters and other performers. Its small size 

makes it ideal for use in applications where minimum visibility is required.

The microphone requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.

The microphone includes a 1.4 m (55") permanently attached miniature 

cable. Its free end connects to the provided AT8539 power module via  

a locking 4-pin connector. The connector is also compatible with all 

Audio-Technica UniPak

®

 body-pack wireless transmitters. The output  

of the power module is a 3-pin XLRM-type connector. 

A recessed switch in the power module permits choice of flat response 

or low-frequency roll-off (via integral 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep

®

 filter) to 

help control undesired ambient noise.

The microphone comes equipped with a power module, a clothing clip 

base, a viper clip base, three single mic holders, two double mic holders, 

two windscreens and six element covers (two each in black, white and 

beige) for blending in with users’ attire. A belt clip and a protective carrying 

case is also included. The microphone is available in black and beige.

The microphone is also available in a variety of wireless models, including 

the BP896cW. The BP896cW includes a 1.4 m (55") permanently attached 

miniature cable terminated with a locking 4-pin connector for use with 

Audio-Technica UniPak

®

 body-pack transmitters. Models are also available 

in a variety of terminations for use with many other manufacturers’ 

wireless systems. No power module or belt clip is included (or required) 

with the wireless models. The wireless models’ dimensions, polar pattern 

and included accessories are otherwise identical to those of the BP896.

The BP896cW is also available unterminated as the BP896c.

Cable Terminations
BP896cW, BP896cW-TH 

Terminated with locking 4-pin  

 

connector for use with  

 

Audio-Technica

®

 UniPak  

 

body-pack transmitters BP896c, 

BP896cL4, BP896cL4-TH 

Terminated for Sennheiser

®

  

 

wireless systems using Lemo  

 

connector

BP896cLM3, BP896cLM3-TH 

Terminated for Sennheiser

®

  

 

wireless systems using locking  

 

3.5 mm connector

BP896cT4, BP896cT4-TH 

Terminated for Shure

®

 wireless  

 

systems using TA4F-type  

 

connector

BP896cT5, BP896cT5-TH 

Terminated for Lectrosonics

®

  

 

wireless systems using  

 

TA5F-type connector

BP896c, BP896c-TH 

Unterminated

Model numbers ending in “TH” are beige. 
Audio-Technica

®

 is a registered trademark of Audio-Technica. Other product and company names 

mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or service marks of their respective owners.

The BP896 requires 11V to 52V phantom power for operation.

Output is low impedance (Lo-Z) balanced. The signal appears across Pins 

2 and 3; Pin 1 is ground (shield). Output phase is “Pin 2 hot”— positive 

acoustic pressure produces positive voltage at Pin 2.

An integral 80 Hz high-pass UniSteep

®

 filter provides easy switching from 

a flat frequency response to a low-end roll-off. The roll-off position reduces 

the microphone’s sensitivity to popping in close vocal use. It also reduces 

the pickup of low-frequency ambient noise (such as traffic, air-handling 

systems, etc.), room reverberation and mechanically coupled vibrations. To 

engage the UniSteep

®

 filter, use the end tip of a paperclip or other small 

pointed instrument to slide the switch toward the “bent” line.

For use as a lavalier, attach the microphone about six inches below the 

chin. Anticipate movements that may cause the microphone to rub against 

or be covered by clothing, and position the microphone to avoid it.

The included single and double mic holders are interchangeable with the 

included bases. To change the holders, simply remove original holder and 

snap in the desired one. When using the microphone in extremely close 

situations, slip the included open-pore foam windscreen over the mic to 

reduce wind noise or popping. Use the included element cover to protect 

the microphone element from contaminants.

The four small sleeves on the cable are used for securely mounting the 

microphone in the included holders. To attach the microphone in a holder, 

slide the sleeve(s) to the required position on the cable, and snap the 

holder onto the sleeve(s).  Note: If a sleeve becomes difficult to slide,