The CK77 WR is a dual-diaphragm, wireless-compatible omnidirectional lapel mic with a water-resistant head widely used by broadcasters in situations where moisture, either from the wearer or the local weather, can be a problem. The 20 new CK77 WRs debuted on Sky's coverage of the Rugby League Gillette Fusion Test Series in October and November, in which England's Lions beat New Zealand's Kiwis for the first time in nearly 15 years.
VME Director Dion Davie comments: "We needed something reliable and waterproof, and the CK77s fitted the bill. It's also a bonus that if the capsules 'sweat out' on us, the CK77 heads are detachable, so we can easily replace them, although we haven't had any do that to us yet. During the third and final match of the Test Series where we used the mics for the first time, we had rain like we've never seen before, which proved that waterproof mics were the way forward. Most importantly, the CK77s performed really well then, and ever since."
(Jim Evans)
