Shure announced its newly designed low-profile WL18Xm professional lavalier condenser microphones, including the cardioid WL185m, supercardioid WL184m and omnidirectional WL183m for use with wireless bodypack transmitters.

The company says the refreshed portfolio builds on the legacy of the current Shure WL lavalier microphone technology, offering full and accurate sound quality with an improved presence response. The WL18Xm line delivers new specifications for optimal compatibility with modern wireless systems and is specifically designed for speech and presentation applications in corporate, education and worship environments.

Shure says the WL18Xm line is 8 mm shorter than its predecessor, making it lighter, lower-profile and easier to use. For flexible placement on speakers, presenters and performers, Shure says each lavalier is available in either black or white with LEMO or TA4F connector options. The microphone’s tie clip can be rotated in 90° intervals for accurate positioning.

Shure says the  WL18Xm professional low-profile lavalier condenser microphone line is available now and users can choose between three polar patterns – the WL185m (Cardioid), WL184m (Supercardioid) and WL183m (Omnidirectional) – and two connector options, LEMO or TA4F. Shure says its wireless systems, including BLX, GLX-D+ and SLX-D, will be available bundled with WL18Xm later this year.