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The Microdot M100 camera-mount wireless lavalier microphone system features the proven combination of reliability, flexible control, and broadcast-quality sound for videographers, journalists, and content creators.
They are equipped with a DSP for transmission of highquality sound using digital compander processing.
The M100 gives you the tools to adapt and meet the wireless challenges that inevitably arise on set. The frequency scan function searches for the cleanest frequency at your location.
The system includes a cardioid lavalier mic, an earphone, a bodypack transmitter(MT100), and a camera-mount receiver(MR100). It connects to a camcorder or a DSLR/mirrorless camera to capture crisp-sounding speech or dialog in noisy environments, for projects ranging from documentaries to wedding videos, corporate spots, and hands-free interviews.the packages can be used for various purposes, such as ENG ( Electronic News Gathering ), EFP (Electronic Field Production) and sports events.
Built for Dependable Performance in the Field
The M100 features rugged, metal chassis well suited for extended use on location. The lightweight and compact bodypack transmitter is easy to conceal.Its rounded edges are soft to the touch making it comfortable to wear for the talent. A locking connector ensures that your lav doesn’t detach at a critical moment, while a convenient switch allows you to mute your mic.
Using the included shoemount adapter, the equally compact receiver easily mounts on your camera without adding much weight. The included cables allow you to connect the receiver to the 3.5mm or XLR audio input of any DSLR/mirrorless, camcorder, or recording device.
Both transmitter and receiver feature LED displays showing reception quality, battery status, and audio level.
Broadcast-Quality Sound
The M100 ships with a cardioid lavalier microphone, which delivers a natural sound optimized for speech intelligibility. Its directional cardioid polar pattern helps to reject unwanted background sound, making it ideal in loud environments such as trade-show floors, busy public areas, or sporting events.
Also as Wireless Monitor System
The M100 Stereo Bodypack Receiver with an Earphone from Microdot is an addition to their M series of wireless systems. It features adaptive diversity technology and can be used when paired with a companion transmitter as part of a wireless RF monitoring system for live stage, theater, and rehearsal applications.
Additional Features
Adaptive-diversity reception for reliable transmission up to 330'32 MHz bandwidth with 100 tunable UHF channel for clean reception to prevent intermodulationPilot tone squelch for eliminating RF noise when transmitter is turned offReceiver with adjustable output range of 42 dB to match the audio input of your camera or recording deviceUser-friendly menu operation with flexible control optionsTransmitter and receiver feature 3-step battery-life indicatorRF Mute function6 hours of battery lifePowered via AA batteries batteriesWide range of accessories adapts the system to a variety of applicationsM100 Frequency Band
590.000 MHz to 615 MHz (UHF-TV channels 00 to 99)Body-pack transmitter (MT100)
This transmitter is a lightweight, compact transmitter that employs a crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer. It is equipped with a muting function and a BMP- typemicrophone input connector. The RF power output can be switched. It is also equipped with a MIC/LINE input switching function to support a variety of input levels.Body-pack receiver (MR100)
This receiver employs a true diversity method featuring little signal dropout and an angle-adjustable antenna. It comes with an adapter for mounting on a compact camcorder (HXR-NX3, etc.). It also features a Clear Channel Scan function to search for available channels. -
M100 System characteristics
Wireless Transmission Analog UHF Oscillator Type Crystal-controlled PLL synthesizer Receiving frequency ranges 590 – 615 MHz Receiving frequencies adjustable in 25 kHz steps
each with up to 100 factory-preset channels,
no intermodulation
Switching bandwidth up to 32 MHzMax Operating Range 330' / 100.6 m (Line of Sight) Peak deviation ±48 kHz Modulation Wideband FM MR100 Receiver characteristicsAntenna Flexible Whip, Fixed Signal-to-noise ratio (1 mV,peak deviation) ≥ 110 dBA Total harmonic distortion(THD) ≤ 0.9 % Audio output connector Female Output 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS(Lockable)(mono, unbalanced) Audio Output Level +12 dBu Housing Metal Display & Indicators(Battery Status, Output Level, RF Level) Back-Lit LCD Form Factor Camera-Mount Mounting Options Shoe-Mount (with Included Hardware) Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V Operating time Typically 6 h Dimensions Approx. 2.6 x 3.3 x 0.9" / 65 x 85 x 23 mm Weight (without batteries) Approx. 5.6 oz / 160 g MT100 Transmitter characteristicsAntenna Flexible Whip, Fixed Audio Input Level 3 V RMS (Max) Muting Mute Switch Audio input connector 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Output(Lockable)(mono, unbalanced) RF Output Power 30 mW Maximum SPL 130 dB SPL Peak Housing Metal Display & Indicators Back-Lit LCD (Battery Status, Output Level, RF Level) Form Factor Bodypack Frequency Response 80 Hz to 18 kHz (Mic) 25 Hz to 18 kHz (Line) Sync Method IR Power supply 2 AA batteries, 1,5 V Operating time Typically 6 h Dimensions Approx. 2.6 x 3.3 x 0.9" / 65 x 85 x 23 mm Weight (without batteries) Approx. 5.6 oz / 160 g Lavalier microphoneType Electret condenser microphone Sound Field Mono Frequency response 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz Directivity Uni-directional Sensitivity –46.0 ±3 dB (0 dB =1 V/Pa, at 1 kHz) Maximum SPL 130 dB SPL Peak Output Connectors 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male Unbalanced(Lockable) Cable 2.3 mm dia., 2-conductor shielded cable,1 m (3.9 feet) long EarphoneType Electret Condenser, Mono, In-Ear Output Level -35dB Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz Cable 1.2 m (4.7 feet) long Connector Gold-Plated 3-Conductor 3.5mm Mono Mini Plug Weight Approx. 12 g (0.4 oz) Operating Voltage 5 V Packaging InfoPackage Weight 1100g (2.43 lb) Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 290 x 230 x 83mm (11.42 x 9.06 x 3.27") -
In original box
1x MT100 Bodypack Transmitter
1x MR100 Bodypack Receiver
1x Uni-directional lavalier microphone
1x Earphone
1x Mount adapter
1x 3.5mm - 3.5mm jack plug cable
1x 3.5mm - 6.3mm jack plug cable
1x XLR - 3.5mm plug cable
1x Carry case -
Download User Manual
Download the M100 User Manual in PDF format ( 350 KB PDF file)