Abstract: A construction for housing a microphone is disclosed. The construction is configured to improve the wind and noise protection for a small diameter microphone by providing a large diameter opening tapering to a smaller microphone aperture. The construction comprises a housing for a microphone transducer, and an adapter mateable with the transducer and housing. The adapter includes a plate having a greater diameter than the microphone aperture, and tapering to the smaller microphone diameter opening. In the preferred embodiments of the construction, a windscreen is included covering the tapered portion of the adapter.

Abstract: A shock-mounting apparatus designed for receiving and holding a microphone so as to isolate the microphone from surrounding structure-borne environmental vibration. The apparatus comprises a cradle that flexes when opening to receive the microphone and then closes firmly around the microphone body to hold it in place. The cradle also permits the microphone to be received into and removed from the shock-mounting apparatus without requiring disconnection from the signal output cable.

Abstract: A miniature acoustical transducer. The transducer includes a diaphragm, spring member and electromagnetic coils secured within a substantially cylindrical housing. The coils are arranged on opposite sides of the spring member. The spring member carries a permanent magnetic member and is connected to the diaphragm. Movement of the magnetic member relative to the electromagnetic coils varies the reluctance of the magnetic circuit defined by the coil and an associated core member.