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Williams Sound MIC014 Plug Mount Microphone - Pocketalker

A cordless plug-mount condenser that keeps voice intelligible for PockeTalker and assistive listening systems without adding cable clutter.

$41.09*
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Overview

The Williams Sound MIC014 is purpose-built for assistive listening — not studio tracking, not broadcast, not podcast production. Plug it into a PockeTalker or compatible DigiWave DLT transceiver and it functions as a discreet, wearable condenser that captures conversational speech without cables looping between the mic and the amplifier unit. The omnidirectional electret element is the right design call here: the wearer clips it to a collar or lapel and the mic does its job without demanding careful aim, pulling in the frequencies that matter most for speech intelligibility across its 20 Hz to 16 kHz range.

Electrically, the MIC014 draws its 2–10V operating voltage directly from the host device through the 3.5mm mono plug, which is why it works cleanly within the Williams Sound ecosystem but shouldn't be treated as a universal accessory. The 2.2kΩ output impedance and -42 dB sensitivity are matched to the input stages of Williams Sound gear — plug it in and you get a predictable signal without level-hunting. Build quality is functional rather than premium, consistent with an accessory at this price point. For anyone already using PockeTalker hardware who wants to remove cord clutter or replace a worn-out mic, the MIC014 is the straightforward solution.

Key Features

Amplifies sound through your PockeTalker Ultra

Specifications

Connector
3.5mm Mono Plug
Transducer Type
Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional
Frequency Response
20Hz – 16kHz
Sensitivity
-42dB ± 3dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
>58dB
Output Impedance
2.2kΩ
Operating Voltage
2–10V DC (plug power)
Compatible Devices
Williams Sound PockeTalker, DigiWave DLT, T2863 FM Transmitter

Frequently Asked Questions

No. The MIC014 is a plug-powered electret condenser, drawing its operating voltage (2–10V DC) directly from the host device through the 3.5mm plug connection. No phantom power supply, battery compartment, or additional power source is needed — power comes from the PockeTalker or compatible transceiver itself.
No external power supply is needed from your end. The mic operates on 2–10V DC drawn directly from the device it plugs into — the PockeTalker or compatible transmitter supplies the bias voltage through the 3.5mm jack.
The MIC014 uses an omnidirectional polar pattern, which means it picks up sound from all directions equally. For assistive listening use, this is intentional — the wearer doesn't need to aim the mic, and it captures ambient conversation naturally at close proximity.
The MIC014's signal-to-noise ratio is rated at greater than 58dB, which is adequate for close-proximity speech capture in assistive listening contexts. At this SNR level, quiet room ambience will be audible in the noise floor — this is not a studio-grade capsule, but for its intended purpose of amplifying a nearby speaker's voice, the noise performance is appropriate and unlikely to impair intelligibility at normal listening distances.
The MIC014 is designed specifically for Williams Sound PockeTalker personal amplifiers, DigiWave DLT transceivers, and the T2863 FM transmitter. It uses a 3.5mm mono plug and 2–10V plug power spec — it may function with other devices in this voltage range, but compatibility is only confirmed for the listed Williams Sound products.
For assistive listening and personal amplification applications, a 58 dB SNR is workable. You'll hear clean voice reproduction at normal conversational distances. It's not a studio noise floor, but within its design context — close-mic personal use — background noise intrusion is manageable.
The MIC014 is specifically engineered for the PockeTalker, DigiWave DLT transceivers, and the T2863 FM transmitter. While the connector is a standard 3.5mm mono plug, the impedance (2.2kΩ) and operating voltage requirements are matched to Williams Sound gear — performance on other devices is not guaranteed.
The MIC014 is omnidirectional, picking up sound equally from all directions within its 20Hz–16kHz frequency range. This means precise aiming is not required — the microphone captures the target speaker whether worn on a collar, set on a table near the speaker, or held loosely. The tradeoff is that ambient noise in the room is captured alongside the intended signal.
The omnidirectional pattern and lack of a noise-rejection feature (no cardioid or supercardioid option) means the MIC014 is best suited for moderately quiet environments. In high-ambient-noise settings, the listener using the PockeTalker or FM receiver will hear room noise amplified alongside the target voice. Closer mic-to-source placement helps, but a directional microphone would perform better in loud public spaces.
The MIC014 covers 20 Hz to 16 kHz. That upper limit captures the full intelligibility range of human speech and extends into the presence region where consonants and sibilance live — important for hearing clarity in assistive contexts.

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