Shure C0-7-SH-BE Lavalier Microphone

The Shure CO-7-SH-BE (part of the Centraverse / CO-series line, also cross-referenced with Point Source Audio's CO-7 series) is a discreet, low-profile omnidirectional condenser lavalier microphone finished in beige. It is designed for spoken-word, broadcast, theater, house-of-worship, and corporate presentation environments where minimal visual distraction and natural vocal clarity are essential.

It features an omnidirectional polar pattern that captures sound equally from all 360 degrees around the capsule. Because presenters and actors frequently turn their heads away from a lapel-mounted mic, an omnidirectional pickup ensures consistent vocal volume and tonal balance without off-axis drop-off or bass-heavy proximity effect.

The -SH suffix indicates the microphone is terminated with a 4-pin mini-XLR (TA4F) connector wired specifically for Shure wireless bodypack transmitters. It plugs directly into Shure bodypacks across series such as BLX, GLX-D, SLX, SLX-D, QLX-D, ULX, ULX-D, UHF-R, and Axient Digital.

The -BE suffix designates a neutral beige (flesh-tone) finish across the capsule housing, cable, and strain relief. Beige allows the microphone to blend discreetly against lighter skin tones, theatrical costumes, or light-colored clothing under stage and broadcast lighting.

Because it is an electret condenser microphone, it requires low-voltage DC bias power (typically 5V to 10V) supplied directly through the TA4F connector from a compatible Shure wireless bodypack transmitter. If you wish to use it in a wired setup with a mixing console, you must pair it with a dedicated inline phantom power adapter (such as the Shure RPM626 or RK100PK) to step +48V phantom power down to the capsule's required bias voltage.

The microphone capsule is engineered with moisture-resistant sealing to protect the internal diaphragm from perspiration, stage makeup, and humidity. Adding the included foam windscreen further helps shield the capsule element from moisture droplets, wind noise, and vocal plosives.

For the clearest vocal intelligibility, clip the microphone centrally on the sternum—roughly 6 to 8 inches (15–20 cm) below the chin—using the included tie clip. Avoid placing it too close to the collar or inside heavy fabric folds, which can muffle high frequencies and introduce clothing rustle.

Create a small strain-relief loop (often called a "broadcast loop") in the cable right below the lapel clip before securing the clip to clothing. This prevents physical tug and fabric friction along the lower cable from transferring mechanical vibration directly up into the microphone capsule.