Philips LFH9173/00 Lapel/Tie Clip Microphone 9173 for Digital Voice Recorders/Tracers

I'm going to give this tiny microphone good points for durability. I got it to use with a mini-recorder. I keep the mic plugged in, with the cord wrapped around the recorder, in my purse. I fully expected the foam windscreen covering on the mic would be lost or torn almost at once, but it is staying on very well, and in good shape, despite the somewhat rough treatment. Likewise the clip and wiring is very good though it's taking some battering being unprotected in my purse.Very decent omni sound quality. Using it in my vehicle, it's picking up the truck noise, but my voice--with the mic clipped at chest level--is perfectly clear. It's very much a step up from using the digital memo recorder's internal mic.The cord is more than long enough for me to put my recorder in my truck's cupholder and clip the mic at chest/neck level. As someone else mentioned--and it's this way with my recorder, too, so probably a mic-specific issue, rather than recorder-specific--recorder needs to be in mono or you'll only get one channel.

This little microphone does a good job of being inconspicuous while delivering a clear voice recording. When I received it, the mic clip was on "backwards," with the wire on the outside, in front of the clip, which makes the wire more obvious to the audience. So I carefully pried the clip off of the wire (be careful, the wire channel is so tight you could damage the wire), flipped it over, and reattached it to the mic wire. Now it's even more unobtrusive.I have another mic that uses batteries, but checking the batteries before each recording session is a pain, so this unpowered mic is a fantastic convenience! The cable length is perfect for slipping the recorder into your pants' pocket. If you have a stereo recorder, just remember to set it to Mono. If you leave the recorder on Stereo, you will only get sound on one side (the Left channel).

This mic easily clips on and stays put. The cord is also long enough to tuck the device into a pocket while it’s clipped on. While the accuracy isn’t as great as my stationary mic, it was a lot better than I expected - then again, I use it to dictate while driving. I do not regret this purchase and will buy another one if this one breaks.

I made this purchase for two reasons: First, was the claim that the product is made of durable materials to last longer. Second, the reviews giving an endorsement to quality of sound. What more could I want?I admit the mono sound recording is great, and delivery was fast. But the topic of durability is open to debate and opinion. Let me just point out that a great microphone is no better than the reliability of the cable. This microphone cable is probably the thinnest I have ever seen on a microphone. It is so thin, I believe it's just a matter of time before I accidently tug it, crimp it, and break the wire within the almost sheer plastic skin.I wish this same microphone had a cable to instill confidence.

Given that it is a clip-on microphone, I assumed that it would be good for clipping on to my shirt and talking through.If I make a recording with this, I can only hear it if I hold it right up to my mouth. Completely defeats the purpose of it...

Used for: VOIP on computer.Quality: Much better than the cheaper alternatives. No static from shoddy wiring and no complaints from anyone on the other end of the line.Longevity: Only had it for 2 months, but no problems so far.

Would not recommend. I just got mine and am disappointed, and looking into return policies. I have been using a walmart head and mic 15 buck set and I will go back to that for now. This sound is weak and muffled compared to the walmart mic. the head itself is extremely tiny. As soon as I saw how small it was I knew there would be issues with quality of sound. It's cute and gold plated but's that's about it imo.

I use this together with a portable recording device. It allows me to record my speeches, lectures etc without depending on a sound system. The mic gives better quality recording than using the portable recorder alone. It works for me.