VideoSecu High Sensitive Preamp Microphone Kit for Security Surveillance Audio Sound Voice Monitoring Recording Free 100' Cable and Power Supply MIC01K 1UB | 
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| Brand: VideoSecu
Category: CE
List Price: $79.00
Buy New: $23.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
MPN: MIC01K
Model: 1UB
UPC: 811535013522
EAN: 0811535013522
ASIN: B002S4G870
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Super high gain mini microphones capturing audio evidence for security camera system | | • | Preamplifier used to increase a microphone's low output voltage to a stronger usable level | | • | Built in on board IC preamp, low noise, high gain and auto level adjustment | | • | Pick up every sound with this super high gain micro audio system | | • | RCA connector, power supply and 100ft (33M) power and audio extension cable included |
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Product Description
Collect audio evidence as important as capturing video evidence, this preamp microphone kit is a perfect addition to any video security camera system. This high gain mini preamp and microphone is the best for CCTV professionals, with Preamplifier IC built on board, it increase a microphone's low output voltage to a stronger, more usable level, it features low noise, high gain and auto level adjustment on-board preamp circuit. This mini-size microphone is only 5mm in diameter, easily hidden. Kit also including a 12V DC regulated power supply, 100 ft power and audio extension cable with BNC and RCA connections, one free audio warning Decal.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 6
 Recommended product July 23, 2010
Randolph R
This microphone is my first and I am very happy with the the way it works, the size is good for concealment.
Good microphone for security use June 15, 2010
James C. Kelley (PA, USA)
I use this microphone with other professional mics for bird and wildlife audio as well as general security. Please note - LOUDNESS is determined by the gain (think volume control) of the security unit circuits - not just this microphone. More about that below if you wish to read on. For now I will say that this mic, being "powered", has a low noise level and a high sensitivity in a 60 degree cone to the the general direction it is pointing. It is very transparent but does not have (or need) outstanding fidelity. It has AGC (automatic gain control) to even out the loud and soft sounds and that is a good feature. It is ideal for security uses and the price is right! Is it loud enough to capture the elusive noise you WANT to record with your security DVR? It depends on you DVR audio circuits and how quiet of a noise you EXPECT to record. You will just have to try it but I suspect that most "powered" security mics will record at about the same loudness. In a nutshell, this one seems to be a very good value.
Details - - - My microphones all go through an audio mixer before patching into the security DVR or other recorder. Yes, I have meters to monitor and adjust loudness too. Also, I listen with headphones to avoid any chance of feedback loops. If I want any mic to be louder (more sensitive to faint sounds in the lingo of an audio engineer) I turn up the mixer's gain. In theory the more you amplify a microphone signal the fainter and more distant the sound you can hear - but there are always limits in the real world, huh?
Turn any mic way, way up and you may hear the rumble from your home's fridge motor, furnace, AC, cars on distant roads, etc (a general low frequency rumble). Also, the more you turn it up the more "line noise" you hear. Line noise sounds like static and can become so loud that it drowns out the distant noise you want to hear. WARNING: Opening a door or speaking anywhere near the mic with the volume cranked up will blow the headphones right off your head and probably ruin your hearing too. Please note that most security DVR systems do NOT have an audio gain control or volume knob. Audio gain in a security system might be useful to folks who complain that a certain mic only recorded things a few feet away!
They do make expensive, professional microphones for videographers and film makers that are very sensitive to distant, quiet noises while keeping background static and noise to a minimum (think about recording roaring lions from 500 yards). Some use a parabolic collector (like a satellite dish) and some called shotgun mics are long, skinny things that listen to a very narrow tunnel of sound much like binoculars or a zoom lens that looks far away - but at a very small area. Search Amazon for "parabolic microphone" to see such toy and professional microphones.
Back to this security mic. Actually this "powered, active electronics" mic has less noise and is better for security recording than some professional microphone costing hundreds of dollars. You see, security mics have high gain, low noise and AGC. For any audio geeks out there, this mic is much quieter with MORE gain than any dynamic mic - but with less dynamic range. I would have to use a phantom powered or active electronics professional mic to get as much sheer gain with as low a noise floor as this cheap security mic!
In conclusion, for it's intended use this microphone is very good - all that you need. But, can you record a grasshopper burp in the next block? Nope! Once again, your mileage (and mic sensitivity) will vary depending on the security DVR you hook it to but I suspect that most security mics will record at about the same "loudness". Try this one and see if it doesn't fill the bill for recording sound around the area your camera covers.
 Mic for the price May 10, 2010
Ti Joe (San Diego)
The procduct is what it was adverised to be and works very well, a great price and great product.
The right mic for surveillance March 27, 2010
Robert A. Staton (CA)
This mic is the perfect companion for video surveillance systems. The auto level control ensures that every sound is picked up. It's also very slender, making it easy to hide.
Note that it will pick up wind noise, as any mic would. But you can use a foam cover to prevent that, or just place it where there is not likely to be wind.
 Very impressed January 26, 2010
Serenity Now (Ft. pierce, Florida.)
I needed a seperate Mic to add on to my second security camera, it worked relatively well close up, but it wasn't designed for picking up sounds from very far out. I didn't get to use it where I needed it, but have made other plans for it. If you need an affordable mic set up that's small and easy to disguise for recording in a small area, this works well. It is a neat little Mic, I love it. I recommend it, and it's at an unbelievable price too!
Mike F. in Florida
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