JTS CM-501 Cardioid Lavalier Microphone

The JTS CM-501 is a cardioid lavalier microphone designed for speech and vocal applications requiring high intelligibility and minimal visibility. With excellent off-axis rejection and wide frequency response, it’s ideal for presentations, stage use, video shoots, and live reinforcement where discreet miking is essential.

JTS CM-501 Competitive Differences

• Compact design with cardioid pickup for focused voice capture
• Handles up to 130dB SPL without distortion

JTS CM-501 Description

The JTS CM-501 delivers clean, focused audio in a lightweight and unobtrusive form factor. Its cardioid polar pattern effectively isolates the speaker’s voice while reducing ambient background noise — making it a great solution for lectures, interviews, houses of worship, and corporate presentations. Built for use with wireless bodypack transmitters, the CM-501 features a 4-pin mini XLR connector and is compatible with a wide range of wireless systems. The included clip allows for easy attachment to a tie, lapel, collar, or dress, offering both convenience and placement flexibility. Engineered for clarity and durability, this microphone captures speech with a natural tone across its 100Hz–15kHz frequency range. With a high maximum SPL of 130dB, it maintains clean performance even with louder voices or expressive speaking styles.

Model Features

• Cardioid polar pattern for focused voice pickup
• Compact, lightweight form factor for discreet placement
• Wide frequency response from 100Hz to 15kHz
• Includes clip for attaching to clothing
• Compatible with bodypack transmitters via 4-pin mini XLR

Model Specifications

• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 100Hz–15,000Hz
• Sensitivity: -60±3dB (1mV) @ 1kHz
• Impedance: 2.2kΩ
• Max SPL (1% THD): 130dB
• Connector: 4P Mini XLR
• Dimensions: Ø10.1 x 26.4 mm
• Weight: 21.5g

Condition Guide. All Stage Gear products are professionally inspected and tested before shipment. 

- Clearance: Brand new, unused inventory that is discontinued or no longer stocked.
- B-Stock: Open-box, demonstration, or lightly used equipment. Fully tested, complete, and in excellent working condition. May show minor cosmetic wear.
- C-Stock: Professionally used equipment. Fully tested and operational with moderate cosmetic wear consistent with normal use.
- D-Stock: Functional B- or C-Stock equipment with cosmetic wear and/or missing accessories. Included components are listed on the product page and additional items may be required before use.

All used equipment is sold in the condition identified on this product page. All sales are final once shipped. No returns, exchanges, or refunds are permitted except as provided noted here. For any Clearance, B-Stock or C-Stock items, these are professionally tested and backed by a 90-day limited warranty against functional defects. Approved warranty claims require the item to be returned to Stage Gear for evaluation. At our discretion, the item will be repaired, replaced, or store credit will be issued. No cash refunds. For D-Stock, these are sold AS IS with no warranty, no returns, no exchanges, and no refunds. For the avoidance of doubt, any cosmetic wear, packaging condition, and other characteristics consistent with the item's condition grade are not considered defects.