The tactical microphone is one of the most important pieces of equipment for members of the SWAT team and other teams engaged in clandestine work where the failure margin is very miniscule.
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Tactical Microphone for Undercover Work
1. Tactical Microphone for
Undercover Work
The Importance of the Tactical Microphone
The tactical microphone is one of the most
important pieces of equipment for members of the
SWAT team and other teams engaged in
clandestine work where the failure margin is very
miniscule. What makes this seemingly simple
piece of equipment important is that the very
success of a mission may depend on
communication. The microphone has to meet very
stringent specifications so that it is able to meet
these appropriate standards of communication in
the tense scenario. These requirements include
your speech being audible even in the midst of
loud noises such as that of the wind rushing or of
the roar of a nearby raging river you are trying to
ford.
2. Criticality of the Microphone
This kind of tactical throat microphones is often
designed for SWAT teams and the law
enforcement personnel or the military. It generally
has an inline PTT button and one can place it
tactically on the body or on the belt while the
optional remote PTT can be made to run either
through the sleeve or simply attached to the
weapon using the 360 rotational clip. Such a piece
of equipment is invariably made to undergo a
protracted testing phase followed by a period of
technical improvement. These tactical
microphones are naturally in total compliance with
the digital radios of today. Clarity and full volume
are guaranteed with the equipment due to the
significance it carries.
3. Specifications of the Tactical Microphone
Clearly the tactical microphone is critical to the
success of any operation. It needs to be covert
grade for this reason. Some of the specifications
include the need for these to be waterproof.
Secondly, the type of terrain in which this vital
piece of equipment is going to be used demands
that the entire equipment be very durable and
designed to survive in a tough environment. In
typical equipment the acoustic sound tube will be
designed so that it protects you from the effects
of radiation. The ear-bud will be soft and provide
a snug fit so that the privacy of your conversation
is maintained. Further, the microphone should be
sensitive enough to detect vibrations while the
speaker should ensure total clarity. The
microphone will work on the vibrations from your
throat and this will ensure that it does not pick up
any background noise and this is relevant while
driving or riding a motorcycle. The discreet nature
of the throat mic is assured as it can be hidden
beneath the collars.