Point Source Audio (PSA) has announced it is now shipping the dual element microphones with built-in backup. The CO2-8WL Dual Lavalier Microphone and the EO-8WR Dual Earmount Microphone are patent pending and claim to be the world’s first fully redundant microphones with dual factory-matched elements.

The dual microphones incorporate matched frequency and sensitivity elements in a single housing to ensure consistent audio quality from either source. Two separate wire paths and discrete continuous connectors with no solder points help eliminate the possibility of interference and simplify cable management.

With a list price of $825 for the CO2-8WL Dual Lavalier and $926 for the EO-8WR Dual Earmount, the mics have omnidirectional pickup patterns, and offer 136 dB max SPL and IP 57 waterproof rating. The dual matched elements lead to hardwired terminations for use with Shure, Sennheiser and Lectrosonics wireless transmitters. Available in beige, brown or black, the CO2-8WL and EO-8WR also accept theatrical color markings for camouflaging.

The 6-foot mic cable splits approximately nine inches above connection to the body-pack to allow ample separation between the two transmitters. A slim line SLIDER clip, traditional alligator clip, and a color-matched windscreen come standard.

The CO2-8WL and EO-8WR specs are here.