Microphone Olympus ME-15 Tie Clip

The Olympus ME-15 is a compact, lightweight tie-clip microphone designed to attach to a tie, collar or be concealed under clothing. It provides a wired 1 m connection with a 3.5 mm connector and is compatible with many Olympus digital voice recorders; a PA-1 plug adapter is required when used with Olympus Pearlcorder Microcassette recorders. The microphone has a sensitivity of -42 dB, a frequency response of 100–12,000 Hz, an input impedance of 2200 Ω, operates at 1.5 V and weighs 11 g.

Advantages

The Olympus ME-15 offers a small form factor and low weight for comfortable long-term wear and discreet placement. Its 3.5 mm wired connection ensures reliable audio transmission without the need for batteries in the microphone itself. The specified frequency range and sensitivity provide clear speech capture for interviews, presentations and recordings where compactness and concealment are important.

Suitable for

• Interview and reporting situations
• Presentations and lectures
• Dictation and voice recording with Olympus digital recorders
• Situations requiring discreet microphone placement under clothing

Key specifications

• Sensitivity: -42 dB
• Frequency range: 100–12,000 Hz
• Input impedance: 2200 Ω
• Power: 1.5 V
• Connection: 3.5 mm wired, 1 m cable
• Weight: 11 g
• Compatibility: Olympus digital voice recorders (PA-1 adapter required for Pearlcorder Microcassette)

How to use

Clip the ME-15 to a tie, collar or place it under a jacket or shirt for concealment, positioning the capsule toward the speaker’s mouth. Connect the 3.5 mm plug to a compatible Olympus recorder or other device with a matching input. If you use an Olympus Pearlcorder Microcassette recorder, attach the PA-1 plug adapter before connecting. Ensure the recorder’s input level is set appropriately to avoid clipping or low signal.

Usage recommendations

For best speech intelligibility, place the microphone within 10–30 cm of the speaker’s mouth and avoid covering the microphone capsule with fabric. Test levels before important recordings and use the PA-1 adapter when required for older Olympus microcassette devices.