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2025-08-24T20:01:49
Brilliant piece of kit... purchased used on ebay (but still supplied via Adorama I believe) for $10 total and at that price is it absolutely unbeatable. Using with the supplied lightning adapter (a usb c converter is also provided) as a significant upgrade to the built-in mic on an iPhone 11 Pro. Worked immediately when plugged into my phone (zero configuration required - love this). The lav cable terminates in a combination jack that has both a male TRRS plug (to connect to your phone/computer/laptop/interface/etc. of choice) and a female 3.5mm TRS headphone port for stereo output. Connecting a pair of Turnstile Audio TAPH100 headphones (I have 2 sets) to this port provided excellent headphone sound. I've made about half a dozen TikTok videos so far and the improvement is immense. I don't think I can ever go back to recording with the iPhone's built-in microphone which in many cases was a genuine impediment to getting decent speech intelligibility. I have to admit this materially affected the quality of the content I was making to the point where I specifically sought out this particular type of lavalier mic'ing solution. The capsule seems to have a small amount of off-axis rejection (i.e. not true omni per say), comes across as relatively sensitive and rich-sounding on voice-capture, picks up minimal background noise, and deals reasonably well with plosives/sibilants when using the included small foam windscreen (though I'll likely upgrade this to a heavier duty "dead-cat" style cover soon). It's looking pretty likely that I'll pick up a couple additional bits of Turnstile gear next - thinking about the boutique looking TAC-1100 condenser and the TAP400 usb mic (it's always nice to have a few extra mics kicking around...) Really stoked on how Turnstile seems to be a hidden gem. Good stuff.
Josh H.
2023-04-05T19:06:11
Quality microphone itself but the clip does not have a place for the wire when doing a broadcast loop like a lot of lapel mics, it also doesn't have the ability to switch sides. The microphone does not come out of the lapel clip so that I can switch the placement of the microphone on my subject if needed (left and right).
Jordan J.
2022-12-12T21:49:58
Really crisp audio and easy to use. So happy it came with an IPhone dongle to use for phones.
Temiloluwa O.
Electret Condenser
Omnidirectional
60Hz to 20kHz
100dB
-35dB ( +/-2dB)
70db
24dBA
8.2' (2.4m)
1/8" (3.5mm)
TRS (Camera) TRRS (Smart Device)
86dB
0.70 x 0.31" (18 x 8mm)
0.035g
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By Josh H.
Brilliant piece of kit... purchased used on ebay (but still supplied via Adorama I believe) for $10 total and at that price is it absolutely unbeatable. Using with the supplied lightning adapter (a usb c converter is also provided) as a significant upgrade to the built-in mic on an iPhone 11 Pro. Worked immediately when plugged into my phone (zero configuration required - love this). The lav cable terminates in a combination jack that has both a male TRRS plug (to connect to your phone/comput...
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It?s amazing
By Temiloluwa O.
Really crisp audio and easy to use. So happy it came with an IPhone dongle to use for phones.
The Turnstile Audio Station Series TASLS00 Lavalier Microphone is a multi-functional lavalier microphone that gives your recording flexibility no matter your device. Capture all your audio with stunning, natural clarity, your voice amplified and clear. It’s the perfect lavalier mic for videographers and works with any wireless pack, meaning it’s versatile enough to make it a must-have for production houses. Whether you’re uploading content to social media platforms, working in a busy production studio, or just doing guerilla-style productions on the go, this is the mic for you. A simple solution that works across all your modern devices.
With its omnidirectional pick-up pattern, the TASL500 allows you to record all the audio from your subject, even if they move their head or are in motion. The TASL500’s omnidirectional pick-up polar pattern is perfect for retaining sound from all directions, and the natural, full 60Hz to 20kHz frequency f response captures the original voice nuances of the speaker with clarity and presence. The built-in headphone jack lets you monitor the audio signal while live streaming on a smart device or hear the recorded playback on supported devices. Listen to your live stream and talk at the same time or listen to playback while out in the field. And the TASL500 uses a 3.5mm TRRS connector with switchable output, meaning you can plug it right into any smart device, camera, or wireless pack. Flip the switch to fit your device and start recording right away.
Whether you’re starting your own YouTube channel, live streaming on TikTok, posting Instagram Reels, or making any other social media content, the TASL500 gives you quality audio right away. Since you can plug the mic directly into any smart device, that means it’s easy to start capturing vivid, professional audio with very little prep, and no need for a mixer or other audio software. For production houses, pair this mic with any camera or pack and use it for a wide variety of set-ups; Your audio will sound stellar.
It also includes a windscreen and mini lapel clip-on that encourages free movement through the extremely long 8-foot cable. It also includes two smart adapters: a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter and a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter plug, meaning you can plug directly into the digital port of your device for an even clearer sound. Have ready a Swiss Army knife of audio content creation tools with the TASL500.
Capture Your Story, From the Visual to the Auditory.
Turnstile Audio’s Station Series of camera and lavalier microphones helps creators to capture every aspect of their story, from the visual to the auditory. Our mics offer clear, clean, professional sound options for every setup.