Shure WCM16 Hypercardioid Headworn Condenser Microphone

The Shure WCM16 is a hypercardioid headworn condenser microphone built for professionals who need consistent, hands-free vocal capture. Its hypercardioid polar pattern provides a tighter pickup angle than standard cardioid designs, focusing on the speaker's voice while rejecting sound from the sides and rear. This makes it particularly effective in live environments where stage monitors, ambient crowd noise, or room reflections could otherwise compromise audio clarity. With an audio sensitivity of 94 dB and an impedance of 1,200 ohms, the WCM16 delivers detailed, intelligible audio across speech and vocal applications.

The headworn design keeps the capsule at a fixed distance from the mouth, eliminating the level inconsistencies that can occur with lapel microphones when a presenter turns their head. It connects via a 4-pin mini connector intended for use with compatible Shure wireless bodypack transmitters, making it a natural fit for existing Shure wireless ecosystems. An included windscreen helps control plosives and breath noise. Whether deployed for keynote presentations, worship services, theatrical performances, or broadcast, the WCM16 provides the kind of focused, reliable audio capture that Shure microphones are known for.