History Lavalier microphone



an use of microphone supported strap around neck: telephone operator


the term lavalier referred jewelry in form of pendant worn around neck. use name of type of microphone originates 1930s, when various practical solutions microphone use involved hanging microphone neck. instance, dictaphone microphone suspended on belt around neck in order retain degree of freedom of movement while recording 1 s voice onto wax cylinder in 1941. telephone operators , air traffic controllers used microphones rested on chest , secured strap around neck. in 1950s, microphone models designed hung on string around neck. in 1953, electro-voice introduced model 647a, small omnidirectional dynamic microphone fitted cord go around neck. body of 647a lightweight @ 2 ounces (57 g) , relatively small @ 0.75 inches (19 mm) in diameter , 3.63 inches (92 mm) in length. in 1954, shure brothers offered larger 530 slendyne, handheld, mounted on microphone stand, or worn around neck on lavalier cord.








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