Sennheiser lavaliere microphones
Lev Orlov

The MKE 2 P-C is a high-quality electret clip-on microphone with linear frequency response. It is intended not only for voice-over applications but also for recording of musical instruments in theater, cinema or television. The modifications of this microphone are used in both Sennheiser wireless systems and K6 powering modules. The connector type is XLR with a built-in phantom power adapter.

The MKE 40 P is a high-quality electret clip-on microphone that is less fastidious to overall ambient acoustic conditions than the MKE 2. It has a swivel mount providing easy orientation of the microphone in space with respect to the sound source. The model features an XLR-type connector with a built-in phantom power adapter. The MKE 40 P's modifications are also used in the wireless systems and K6 powering modules.

The MKE 102/MKE 104 is a modular micro-system that is used in theater, radio and TV broadcasting as well as for ENG/EFP applications. These are universal clip-on microphones with interchangeable microphone capsules and a set of various mounting adapters and cables. The angle-mounted cable with copper conductors (less sensitive to RF noise) suits better for studio applications, whereas the directly-mounted cable with steel conductors (of extended durability) suits better for on-stage or ENG applications. The model features an XLR-type connector with a built-in phantom power adapter.

The MKE 212 P is a special-purpose microphone intended specifically for concealed installation on flat surfaces, e.g. desk, walls, floor (just remember James Bond's dream!). Linear frequency response across the entire range helps faithfully reproduce the sound stage. The microphone is protected from unwanted low frequency vibrations. The model features an XLR-type connector with a built-in phantom power adapter. The microphone may be used in pair for stereo recording.

The MKE platinum is the cutting-edge development performed by Sennheiser. The model is designed for all areas of live work: TV-broadcasting, theatrical sound reinforcement; and its price is identical with that of the MKE 2 Gold. Like previous models, the microphone has a special Umbrella Diaphragm that protects it from sweat and high humidity environments. A hermetic housing with a very thin yet rugged integrated connecting cable provides an additional protection.

Evaluate the size of MKE platinum microphone!

This practically invisible microphone (capsule diameter - 4.8 mm, cable diameter - 1 mm, weight - 1 g) is available in two color variants: black (the MKE platinum 4-c) and beige (the MKE platinum 4-3-c). The microphone offers omnidirectional polar pattern and frequency response optimized for respective areas of application, i.e. a slight high-frequency boost and smooth bass roll-off. Within the range of 20 to 20000 Hz, the MKE platinum's frequency response is absolutely flat; it is capable of handling SPL of up to 142 dB. Its sensitivity (6.3 mV/Pa) is optimized for work with the SK 250 and SK 5012 Sennheiser pocketsize transmitters supplying phantom power. Other functional features of the MKE platinum are: better (vs. previous and competitive models) structure-born noise suppression; humidity-proof cable (cat. 250 N), about 1 mm in diameter, with low linear capacitance; high-degree protection from RF noise; smoothed harmonic distortion coefficient curve (the harmonics will occur solely at frequencies, higher than that of the cut-off level).

The table below represents the overall comparative characteristics of the above-mentioned microphones.

Sennheiser K6 modular system of condenser microphones.

This is, actually, a professional versatile condenser microphone meccano-kit of exceptionally high quality comparable to that of the MKH series. It allows the customer to effectively optimize the Quality/Price ratio. The basis of the system are the K6 pre-amplifier modules (either phantom or battery powered), the K6P (phantom power only module) and a wide variety of microphone heads for different polar patterns, including shotgun-types.

ME 62. It can be used for reporting, discussions and interviews. The ME 62 is particularly suitable for good reproduction of "room" ambience and "spaced omni" stereo recording.

The built-in pop-filter provides an excellent rejection of rumble, wind and handling noise.

ME 65 (left) and ME 64 microphones

ME 64. It has a very wide range of applications including reporting, interviews, dubbing, live sound reinforcement and recording applications. The model features higher sensitivity to feedback than the ME 62.

ME 65. It is especially suited to vocal and speech applications. The model features a significantly high overload capacity; it is an ideal tool for ENG applications. Frequency-independent polar pattern provides excellent feedback rejection.

ME 66. It is especially suitable for reporting, film and broadcast location applications and for picking up quiet signals in noisy or acoustically live environments as it discriminates against sound not emanating from the main pick-up direction.

ME 67. A highly directional microphone, it can be used where the microphone must be placed at a distance from the sound source.

Comparative specifications of ME microphones:

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