Clip on microphone

They are omni-directional microphones - so don't have a front or whatever. Mounting them 'upside down' makes them less prone to 'popping' from breath if the speaker bends their head down. A windshield would do the same - but makes the mic more obtrusive.

To stop folk spitting into them and making popping noises usually, many are omni directional anyway. Also when I use them it also stops such loud clothing noises coming through from furry collars and beards etc, if they get put on to high up.

They are not an ideal solution of course but tv like them cos they are fast to set up, and I like them as when we used normal mics the readers always managed to find a way to bash them when reading. Brian

"Brian-Gaff" wrote in news:o2vuig$g5d$ snipped-for-privacy@dont-email.me:

Thanks - always surprised there is no clothing sounds. When I messed about a bit with tape recorders years ago anything would make a noise that spoiled the recording.

There often is clothing noise when used on drama. With the mic concealed under clothing. But they still use them because it's the cheapest way of doing things. Not the best way.