TASCAM TM-10LB

Product overview

The TASCAM TM-10LB is the black version of TASCAM's TM-10L omnidirectional lavalier microphone, ideal for capturing your voice with clarity, with a 3.5 mm screw-down lock plug for a secure connection.

Its small body suits a wide variety of uses such as film and video shooting, live events and lectures. The screw-down plug locks firmly onto wireless transmitters and TASCAM DR-10 series recorders, and it also connects to a conventional 3.5 mm jack. A colour-matched black lapel clip and windscreen are included for a clean, crisp look, together with a soft case.

Key features

• Omnidirectional lavalier microphone with a back electret condenser element
• Screw-down lock 3.5 mm (1/8-inch) stereo mini plug for a secure connection
• Also connects to a conventional 3.5 mm jack
• Sensitivity -42 dB (0 dB = 1 V/Pa at 1 kHz), maximum SPL 115 dB SPL
• Plug-in power, drive voltage DC 1.5 - 10 V
• Tiny 6.5 x 22 mm main body, 24 g
• Black windscreen and lapel clip included, plus a soft case

A connection that stays put

The 3.5 mm stereo mini plug has a screw-down lock ring. Tighten it on a screw-lock input of a wireless transmitter or a TASCAM DR-10 series recorder and the plug cannot pull out when the speaker moves; on a standard 3.5 mm input simply plug it in.

Spare microphone for TASCAM lavalier recorders

TASCAM recommends the TM-10L as a spare microphone for the DR-10L Pro and DR-10L, and lists it as tested with the Portacapture X8 and X6 and many DR series recorders, including the DR-05X, DR-07X, DR-10CS, DR-22WL, DR-100MKIII, DR-60DMKII, DR-70D and DR-701D.

Black for a discreet look

The TM-10L comes in black (TM-10LB) or white (TM-10LW), each with a lapel clip and windscreen in the same colour. The all-black TM-10LB blends in on dark clothing for video, events and presentations.

In the box

• TASCAM TM-10LB lavalier microphone (black) x 1
• Soft case x 1
• Microphone clip x 1
• Windscreen x 1
• Owner's Manual (including warranty)

TASCAM TM-10LB: frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the TM-10LB and the TM-10LW?

Only the colour: the TM-10LB is black and the TM-10LW is white, each with a colour-matched clip and windscreen.

Does it work with a normal 3.5 mm input?

Yes. The plug has a screw-down lock for secure inputs, and connection with a conventional 3.5 mm jack is also supported.

How is the microphone powered?

By plug-in power from the connected recorder or transmitter, with a drive voltage of DC 1.5 - 10 V.

Which TASCAM recorders has it been tested with?

TASCAM's tested list includes the DR-10L Pro, Portacapture X8, Portacapture X6, DR-05X, DR-07X, DR-10L, DR-10CS, DR-05, DR-07MKII, DR-22WL, DR-100MKIII, DR-60D, DR-60DMKII, DR-70D and DR-701D.

Where can I buy the TASCAM TM-10LB in India?

The TASCAM TM-10LB is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Spare microphone for a TASCAM DR-10L Pro

Keep a second lavalier ready for TASCAM's lavalier recorder, as TASCAM recommends.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the windscreen and press the capsule into the clip.
2. Clip the microphone below the speaker's chin.
3. Connect the plug to the recorder and tighten the lock ring.
4. Set the level and start recording.

Workflow 2: Video shoot with a wireless transmitter

Clear dialogue for film and video while the talent moves freely.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the black TM-10LB to the talent's clothing and run the cable underneath.
2. Lock the plug onto the transmitter's input.
3. Set the transmitter and receiver levels while the talent speaks.
4. Record and monitor on headphones.

Tip: The black microphone, clip and windscreen are discreet on dark clothing.

Workflow 3: Interview with a handheld recorder

Record a clear voice with a TASCAM handheld recorder from the tested list.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the microphone to the interviewee.
2. Plug it into the recorder's mic input.
3. Enable plug-in power if the recorder needs it and set the level.
4. Record and monitor on headphones.

Workflow 4: Lecture or seminar

Capture a presenter's voice through a whole lecture.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the microphone below the presenter's chin.
2. Route the cable under the clothing and lock the plug.
3. Set the level while the presenter speaks at lecture volume.
4. Record the lecture.

Tip: The omnidirectional pattern keeps the level even when the presenter turns towards the board or the audience.

Workflow 5: Live event and stage

A secure lavalier for a presenter or performer moving around the stage.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the microphone and windscreen to the presenter.
2. Tighten the lock ring on the transmitter input.
3. Do a short sound check.
4. Monitor the level during the event.

Workflow 6: Camera-mounted field recorder

Dialogue for video with a TASCAM recorder on the camera rig.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the microphone to the speaker.
2. Connect the plug to the recorder's 3.5 mm mic input.
3. Set the input level and enable plug-in power if needed.
4. Record alongside the video.