Description

#1 Selling Court Reporter Microphone

HGM-2 Court Reporter Microphone with Built-In Battery Tester

Premium battery-powered court reporter audio for steno writers, digital recorders, and professional courtroom recording workflows.

The Martel HGM-2 is built for court reporters who need dependable, clear audio without a complicated setup. It is designed for professional steno writer recording, digital recorder use, and flexible courtroom audio capture.

Best for steno writers Works with digital recorders Built-in battery tester 131 ft microphone range 360° voice pickup in all directions 600 hour battery life

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HGM-2

Steno Writer Ready

Digital Recorder Ready

Battery Tester Built In

131 Foot Microphone Range Professional long-range pickup for court reporter audio.

360° Voice Pickup Omnidirectional pickup helps capture voices in all directions.

Background Noise Filtering Helps lower room noise, paper shuffling, and distractions.

Built-In Battery Tester Check the battery before the job starts.

Court Reporter Trust

Built for court reporters who depend on their audio after the job is over.

The HGM-2 is designed for reporters who want stronger pickup, cleaner voice-focused recording, 360° voice pickup in all directions, and the confidence of a built-in battery tester before every proceeding.

Steno Writer Audio

360° Voice Pickup

Built-In Battery Tester

131 ft Pickup Range

Professional Court Reporter Audio

Built for the Reporter Who Cannot Miss the Audio

A court reporter’s microphone has one job: capture dependable audio when the record matters. The HGM-2 gives you a simple battery-powered microphone path with quick battery checking, 360° voice pickup, and professional court reporting audio support.

Weak audio becomes expensive after the job.

If the recording is thin, distant, or buried under room noise, the real problem shows up later when you are reviewing, scoping, or checking testimony.

✓ Soft-spoken witnesses can sound too far away.
✓ Attorneys may turn away while speaking.
✓ Air conditioning and paper shuffling can bury important words.
✓ Weak audio makes review slower and more stressful.
✓ A weak battery should never be a surprise before a proceeding.

Battery Powered No USB power required. HGM-2 is the premium battery-powered path in the Martel court reporter microphone family.

Built-In Tester Check your microphone before the job starts so you are not guessing whether the battery is ready.

Steno Writer Ready Designed for writer workflows where audio needs to support professional court reporter recording.

Digital Recorder Compatible Use it as part of a flexible audio path for compatible recorders and professional backup recording.

Why court reporters choose HGM-2

The Microphone Built for Steno Writer Audio

The HGM-2 is for reporters who want a dependable battery-powered microphone that can support steno writer recording and digital recorder workflows.

Voice-Focused Pickup

Designed to help track the human voice for professional court reporting audio.

360° All-Direction Pickup

Omnidirectional pickup helps capture voices from around the room.

Built-In Battery Tester

Quickly test the battery before the job so you are not guessing during the record.

Digital Recorder Support

Use it as part of a flexible audio path for recorders and professional backup recording.

Martel HGM-2 steno writer microphone for court reporters

HGM-2 advantage

Hearing Aid IC Chip Voice-Tracking Design

The HGM-2 is promoted for its hearing-aid IC chip design that helps actively track the human voice. For court reporters, that matters because the goal is not just recording sound — the goal is capturing usable spoken audio for review.

If you are still using a basic recorder microphone or relying on weak built-in audio, you may be missing the clarity and confidence that a professional court reporter microphone can give you.

Once a reporter hears dependable HGM-2 audio, ordinary microphone audio feels risky.

Connection clarity

Choose HGM-2 When You Need Battery-Powered Court Reporter Audio

HGM-2 is the premium battery-powered path in the Martel court reporter microphone family. It is especially useful when your workflow needs microphone audio without depending on USB power.

131 ft Microphone range

360° Voice pickup in all directions

600 Hours battery life

Court reporter buying advice

Do Not Choose a Court Reporter Microphone Only by Price

The best microphone is the one that matches where your audio needs to go: steno writer, digital recorder, laptop, or multi-microphone courtroom setup.

The HGM-2 is the microphone you buy when ordinary audio is no longer good enough. For professional court reporter work, dependable review audio is not a luxury — it is part of protecting the record.

Compare the microphone family

The Best Court Reporter Microphone Depends on Your Setup

HGM-2 is the right choice when you want battery-powered steno writer and digital recorder audio.

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HGM-2 Microphone

Best for battery-powered steno writer and digital recorder workflows.

$199.99 Order HGM-2

Laptop USB

HGMUSB Microphone

Best when you need USB audio into a laptop, AudioSync, or court reporting software.

$295.00 View HGMUSB

Elite USB 3 Court Reporter Microphone Package

Multi-Mic Room

Elite USB 3 Package

Best when you need multi-microphone courtroom or deposition room audio.

$499.99 View Elite USB 3

Specs + In the Box

Professional Court Reporter Features in One Battery-Powered Microphone

The HGM-2 gives court reporters professional microphone pickup, 360° voice pickup, long battery life, a 3.5mm connection path, and the daily confidence of a built-in battery tester.

HGM-2 Key Specs

Microphone Range: 131 feet
Pickup Direction: 360° omnidirectional voice pickup in all directions
Background Noise Filtering: Yes
Active Voice Tracking: Yes
Battery Life: 600 hours
Cable Length: 5 1/2 feet
Plug Size: 3.5mm / 1/8 inch
Built-in Battery Tester: Yes

Included With HGM-2

HGM-2 Court Reporter Microphone
Carrying Case
Duracell PX76A Battery
Mounting Clip
Foam Wind Screen

Common Questions

Questions Court Reporters Ask Before Ordering HGM-2

Is HGM-2 for steno writers?

Yes. HGM-2 is promoted as a strong Martel microphone option for steno writer workflows and professional court reporter recording.

Does HGM-2 pick up in all directions?

Yes. The HGM-2 uses 360° omnidirectional pickup to help capture voices from around the room.

Why does the battery tester matter?

The battery tester helps you check the microphone battery before the job, so you can start the proceeding with more confidence.

Should I choose HGM-2 or HGMUSB?

Choose HGM-2 when you want a battery-powered microphone path for writer or recorder workflows. Choose HGMUSB when your main need is USB laptop recording.

Final Buying Confidence

Choose the HGM-2 When You Want Court Reporter Audio You Can Trust

The HGM-2 is a premium Martel court reporter microphone for steno writers, digital recorders, and professional reporting workflows where dependable audio matters.

Once court reporters hear the HGM-2, they always buy the HGM-2 Court Reporter Microphone for the rest of their careers.

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Specs + In the Box

HGM-2 Court Reporter Microphone
Carrying Case
Duracell PX76A battery
Mounting Clip
Foam Wind Screen

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Additional Information

Microphone Range:	95 feet
Background Noise Filtering:	Yes
Active Voice Tracking:	Yes
Battery Life:	600 hours
Cable Length:	5 1/2 feet
Plug Size:	3.5mm (1/8")
Pickup Direction:	Omnidirectional (360°)
Works with Steno Machines & Computer:	Yes
Built-in Battery Tester:	Yes

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HGM-2 Court Reporter Microphone w/Battery Tester Built-in

Description

HGM-2 Court Reporter Microphone with Built-In Battery Tester

Built for court reporters who depend on their audio after the job is over.

Built for the Reporter Who Cannot Miss the Audio

Weak audio becomes expensive after the job.