what is a lavalier microphone used for
A lavalier microphone mounted on a T-shirt. A lavalier microphone or lavalier (also known as a lav, lapel mic, clip mic, collar mic, neck mic or personal mic) is a small electret or dynamic microphone used for television, theatre, and public speaking applications in order to allow for hands-free operation. peak of approximately 6 dB at 6â8 kHz is considered beneficial for compensating loss of clarity when chest-mounted, as is a peak of a few decibels at 10â15 kHz when mounted in the hair above the forehead.