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# Noise-canceling focus Plug-in power ready Unidirectional clarity OM SYSTEM Olympus ME52W Unidirectional Mono Microphone Set

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## Summary

> 🎧 Capture every word, lose the noise — sound that means business.

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- **What is this?** OM SYSTEM Olympus ME52W Unidirectional Mono Microphone Set by om system
- **How much does it cost?** 25593 Ft with free shipping
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Versatile Use Cases:** Perfect for voice recognition, transcription, motovlogging, and professional interviews—your all-in-one audio companion.
- • **Complete Accessory Kit:** Includes windscreen, tie-clip, and 3.3-foot extension cable—everything you need to elevate your audio game instantly.
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** At just 15g with cable and clip, it’s ultra-light for on-the-go professionals who demand mobility without compromise.
- • **Plug & Play Convenience:** 3.5mm mini-jack and plug-in power system ensure seamless compatibility with most digital recorders and devices.
- • **Precision Audio Capture:** Unidirectional design isolates your voice, cutting through ambient noise for crystal-clear recordings.

## Overview

The OM SYSTEM Olympus ME52W is a professional-grade unidirectional electret condenser microphone designed to minimize background noise and deliver clear, focused audio. Featuring a 100 Hz – 15,000 Hz frequency response, -40 dB sensitivity, and a lightweight metal build, it plugs directly into 3.5mm jacks with plug-in power support. Ideal for transcription, voice recognition, and content creation, it comes with essential accessories like a windscreen, tie-clip, and extension cable for versatile, on-the-go use.

## Description

Product Description The ME-52W Noise-Canceling Microphone is designed to capture clear audio by minimizing ambient noise, making it suitable for use in environments with background sound. Its unidirectional design focuses on the sound source, enhancing recording quality for voice recognition and transcription purposes. From the Manufacturer The Olympus ME-52 Noise Cancellation Microphone is an ideal accessory to have around when background noise may be a problem. The ME-52W plugs directly into your digital recorder's 3.5mm microphone jack for unidirectional recording in high-noise environments. It will cut down on much of the background noise and result in a more accurate transcription. It also comes with windscreen cover, a tie-clip, and 3.3-foot extension cord. Please note: When using with a recorder with a 2.5mm mic jack, purchase the PA-1 plug adapter.

Review: Excellent, reasonably priced, very versatile directional microphone - I tested this an Olympus WS-823 voice recorder , which does supply the excitation voltage required by this mic. For some reason, Olympus doesn't promote this unit with pictures of all its included accessories which make it an even better value than it appears to be. The ME-52W package includes not only the microphone (which has an adjustabl;e head which is often not explained in advertising, but a 3 foot cable and lapel kit. In other words you have everything you need for very versatile usage. I tried it as a lapel mic first with the microphone between 6 and 10 inches from my mouth and the head pointed toward my lips.I used an AM talk show as a source of background noise. I recorded with the radio on and off. The ME-52W is very directional with excellent noise reduction. Obviously, it doesn't completely eliminate background noise, but it does very definitely reduce it. By the way, I did not tinker with the WS-823's own recording environment toggles which I suspect would have increased the background noise rejection. I then tried it literally as a hand mic, holding it 2 - 3 inches from my mouth as the Olympus instructions suggest. My background noise source, that AM talk show,was directly to the rear of the microphone. Again excellent rejection characteristics. Next I tried it as a hand-held directional microphone. Using the normal record mode on the WS-823, the recorded audio was listenable, but on the weak side. setting the WS-823 to "lecture" mode, intended for lecture situations in large rooms and auditoriums, the audio was excellent. In all, a very good microphone especially if you take the time to optimize your recorder's settings. Two minor negatives. The lapel clip Olympus supplies is ridiculous. It has a bright chrome plating which makes the ME-52W unsuitable for video recording since the clip could be used an an aircraft landing system with the way it reflects light. Some judiciously applied black tape takes care of the problem and another as well. Whether it is the chrome plating or something else, the clip is so slippery that opening the jaws and keeping them open until you want to close them is a hassle. The clip constantly wants to launch itself into orbit. Next, the supplied windscreen - a welcome provision, by the way, is a shade too big for the barrel. You can use either a tie to secure it or double-sided adhesive tape on the barrel. If you use tape, be sure not to cover up the two slits toward the rear of the barrel: t7hey are needed for effective noise cancellation. Overall an excellent, very versatile microphone at a very attractive price.And, yes, the audio quality was very good to excellent in all instances of my testing. Jerry
Review: Price is right - I got this microphone to do a little motovlogging. It plugs into my GoPro Hero2 (or the Hero3+ with the adapter) and has enough cable to reach from wherever the camera is on the helmet to the inside and in front of my face. It comes with a little foam "windscreen" and an alligator clip which actually comes in handy... not for inside the helmet though. For general use, the mic does a pretty good job and the sound isn't all bad. Reminder: it only records on the left channel so unless you have editing software that can turn it into a mono channel, you'll need to get a mono adapter. It's nice to have sound from one place and the camera in another. It's also nice to have something this small since you can put it pretty much anywhere, like in a pocket or the back of a hat - and still pick up good sound. For motovlogging, I'm going to keep looking for another mic. This one has a "pop pop" as it clips from too much sound - a combination of my bike's exhaust, the wind noise, and my voice. I can use a noise gate and compressor and other effects in my editing software to clean it up, but nothing eliminates the sound of a mic clipping. Also, when the surrounding environment has that much noise, the mic exhibits its tendency to sound like a cellphone since it's picking up everything and compressing your voice to what's loudest in front of it; lower and higher frequencies get drowned out. The windscreen is not tolerant of even mild abuse, so I quickly fashioned a new windscreen out of a strip of T-Shirt and a zip tie, and the alligator clip is useless in a helmet, so plenty of Gorilla Tape does the job there. I put the mic behind the left cheek pad with the opening of the mic almost in front of my mouth. All in all, I'm happy with it because I'm doing what's important: sharing my rides with YouTube. However, I'm a stickler for improving the quality of my videos, so I'm still on the hunt for another microphone. This one was at a great price, is a great size, and does what I need it to. I wouldn't look past it or fail to recommend it to another person in a similar situation.

## Features

- · Electret condenser microphone · Unidirectional design for targeted audio capture · Frequency response: 100 Hz – 15,000 Hz · Sensitivity: -40 dB at 1 kHz (0 dB = 1 V/Pa) · Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ · Plug-in power system · 3.5 mm mini-jack plug · Microphone length: 25 mm · Cord length: 1 m · Weight: 4g (microphone only), 15 g (with cable and clip).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000MYPPPE |
| Audio Sensitivity | 40 Decibels |
| Batteries | Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26 in Professional Video Microphones #13,494 in Computer Accessories & Peripherals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,652) |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050332159129 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.704 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2 x 0.8 x 3.9 inches |
| Item model number | V314050BU000 |
| Manufacturer | Olympus |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 145055 |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Microphone Form Factor | Lavalier |
| Number of Batteries | Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 2 x 0.8 x 3.9 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 52 dB |
| Size | 3.9 inches |
| UPC | 050332159129 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OM SYSTEM
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Connector Type:** 3.5 mm Jack
- **Included Components:** microphone
- **Model Name:** N2272726
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Voice Recorder, Meeting, Interview
- **Special Feature:** Clip

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this work on the iPhone 5?**
A: Nope - Definitely does not work with my iphone or any other I've tried from 4-6 - It's a mic that is meant to be used with a recorder and I've even had trouble using it with battery operated recorders (in that it doesn't work)Cut and Paste from another better informed reviewer reveals:This microphone will not work with the iPad, iPhone, or iPod, as many users have discovered, for two reasons:1: The jacks on these devices are non-standard2: The microphone requires power from the device to which it is connected.While browsing through the comments today, I came across a reference which I immediately checked out, and I learned that these Apple devices do have excitation power available for external electret microphones, but a special adaptor is needed to access the power connection. One supplier of such adaptors is <kVconnection.com.> Their web-site describes the configuration of the jacks in the Apple devices, and lists a number of adaptors and cables to connect unpowered electret microphones, such as this Olympus ME-52W, to them.

**Q: can this be used with a regular pc computer?**
A: In most cases, no.  The reasons are discussed in my comments on this microphone, the first one on this page.The audio inputs in most computers are not intended for microphones.  They are "high-level" inputs, requiring at least one volt of audio (from the output of an MP3 player, a radio, or an amplifier), and this microphone is a "low-level" device, that delivers only about .1 volt or so.  In addition, this microphone requires "excitation voltage" of between 1.5 and 10 volts, which is not available from the audio-input jacks in most computers, for the reason just described.To be used in most computers, this mic requires a "pre-amplifier" that supplies the necessary voltage.  However, iPads, iPhones, and iPods supply that voltage, but they have non-standard jacks, and an adaptor is required to operate this microphone in those devices.Finally, this microphone is a monophonic device, so a mono-to-stereo splitter adaptor is required, unless the recording device has a built-in switch to accommodate mono inputs.  These adaptors are available at electronics stores and Radio Shack, Walmart, and Best Buy.The simplest solution for use on computers is a USB microphone.

**Q: can use with android device?**
A: Yes. I just tested it with my phone - a Motorola Razr Maxx HD running Android 4.1.2. The sound quality is great.

**Q: can this mic be plugged directly into a computer microphone jack, or does it require some other recording device?**
A: Yes, I use it for hands free mic in my car.  This is a pretty decent mic for the money.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, reasonably priced, very versatile directional microphone
*by J***N on March 11, 2014*

I tested this an Olympus WS-823 voice recorder , which does supply the excitation voltage required by this mic. For some reason, Olympus doesn't promote this unit with pictures of all its included accessories which make it an even better value than it appears to be. The ME-52W package includes not only the microphone (which has an adjustabl;e head which is often not explained in advertising, but a 3 foot cable and lapel kit. In other words you have everything you need for very versatile usage. I tried it as a lapel mic first with the microphone between 6 and 10 inches from my mouth and the head pointed toward my lips.I used an AM talk show as a source of background noise. I recorded with the radio on and off. The ME-52W is very directional with excellent noise reduction. Obviously, it doesn't completely eliminate background noise, but it does very definitely reduce it. By the way, I did not tinker with the WS-823's own recording environment toggles which I suspect would have increased the background noise rejection. I then tried it literally as a hand mic, holding it 2 - 3 inches from my mouth as the Olympus instructions suggest. My background noise source, that AM talk show,was directly to the rear of the microphone. Again excellent rejection characteristics. Next I tried it as a hand-held directional microphone. Using the normal record mode on the WS-823, the recorded audio was listenable, but on the weak side. setting the WS-823 to "lecture" mode, intended for lecture situations in large rooms and auditoriums, the audio was excellent. In all, a very good microphone especially if you take the time to optimize your recorder's settings. Two minor negatives. The lapel clip Olympus supplies is ridiculous. It has a bright chrome plating which makes the ME-52W unsuitable for video recording since the clip could be used an an aircraft landing system with the way it reflects light. Some judiciously applied black tape takes care of the problem and another as well. Whether it is the chrome plating or something else, the clip is so slippery that opening the jaws and keeping them open until you want to close them is a hassle. The clip constantly wants to launch itself into orbit. Next, the supplied windscreen - a welcome provision, by the way, is a shade too big for the barrel. You can use either a tie to secure it or double-sided adhesive tape on the barrel. If you use tape, be sure not to cover up the two slits toward the rear of the barrel: t7hey are needed for effective noise cancellation. Overall an excellent, very versatile microphone at a very attractive price.And, yes, the audio quality was very good to excellent in all instances of my testing. Jerry

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Price is right
*by R***E on December 13, 2013*

I got this microphone to do a little motovlogging. It plugs into my GoPro Hero2 (or the Hero3+ with the adapter) and has enough cable to reach from wherever the camera is on the helmet to the inside and in front of my face. It comes with a little foam "windscreen" and an alligator clip which actually comes in handy... not for inside the helmet though. For general use, the mic does a pretty good job and the sound isn't all bad. Reminder: it only records on the left channel so unless you have editing software that can turn it into a mono channel, you'll need to get a mono adapter. It's nice to have sound from one place and the camera in another. It's also nice to have something this small since you can put it pretty much anywhere, like in a pocket or the back of a hat - and still pick up good sound. For motovlogging, I'm going to keep looking for another mic. This one has a "pop pop" as it clips from too much sound - a combination of my bike's exhaust, the wind noise, and my voice. I can use a noise gate and compressor and other effects in my editing software to clean it up, but nothing eliminates the sound of a mic clipping. Also, when the surrounding environment has that much noise, the mic exhibits its tendency to sound like a cellphone since it's picking up everything and compressing your voice to what's loudest in front of it; lower and higher frequencies get drowned out. The windscreen is not tolerant of even mild abuse, so I quickly fashioned a new windscreen out of a strip of T-Shirt and a zip tie, and the alligator clip is useless in a helmet, so plenty of Gorilla Tape does the job there. I put the mic behind the left cheek pad with the opening of the mic almost in front of my mouth. All in all, I'm happy with it because I'm doing what's important: sharing my rides with YouTube. However, I'm a stickler for improving the quality of my videos, so I'm still on the hunt for another microphone. This one was at a great price, is a great size, and does what I need it to. I wouldn't look past it or fail to recommend it to another person in a similar situation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best clarity
*by V***Y on February 2, 2026*

The best microphone I've found for Android head units!

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