Description

Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold Overview

The black Sennheiser MKE 2 is a robust, subminiature lavalier microphone designed for professional use by broadcast and field audio engineers, theater performers, presenters, and film/video crews. Its dual-diaphragm design is resistant to sweat and moisture, while its small size makes it easy to conceal, minimizing contact and rustling noise when hidden in clothing and costumes.

Key Features

Locking 3.5mm Connector

• Compatible Transmitters:
  • Sennheiser: The MKE 2 is compatible with Sennheiser transmitters equipped with a locking 3.5mm connector, including models like SK 100 G1/G2/G3/G4, SK 1093, SK 20, SK 300 G1/G2/G3/G4, SK 500 G1/G2/G3/G4, SK AVX, SK D1, SK-XSW, SL Bodypack DW, and XSW-D MINI JACK TX.
  • Third-Party Devices: The microphone also works with many third-party wireless transmitters and portable audio recorders that supply 7.5V through a locking 3.5mm connector with a Sennheiser wiring configuration.

Industry-Proven Performance

• Subminiature Size with a Quiet, Dependable Cable: The MKE 2’s small profile makes it discreet for stage or on-camera use. It can be hidden beneath clothing or costumes, and its stranded, steel-reinforced cable minimizes clothing and rustling noise.
• Sweat-Resistant Construction: The dual-diaphragm umbrella capsule design protects the microphone from perspiration and moisture, ensuring durability and consistent performance.
• Ample Headroom for Loud Vocals: The MKE 2 Gold Series can handle loud vocals and instruments up to 142 dB without distortion, making it suitable for various broadcast and theater applications.
• Omnidirectional Polar Pattern: This forgiving pattern picks up sound from all directions, providing consistent frequency response and clear, intelligible speech and vocals, even when the talent isn’t speaking directly toward the microphone.
• Wide Frequency Response: With a linear range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and excellent transient response, the MKE 2 offers accurate and transparent reproduction of speech, vocals, and instruments. Frequency caps are included to boost high-end frequencies, useful when the mic is concealed in clothing.

Included Accessories

• Frequency Caps: These allow you to tailor the high-end frequency response depending on the application.
• MZQ222 Mic Clip: For easy attachment to clothing.
• MZW2 Windscreen: To reduce wind, breath, and plosive noise.

Applications

• Broadcasting and Field Audio: Perfect for capturing clear audio in dynamic and potentially noisy environments.
• Theater and Live Stage: Ideal for performers who need a discreet, reliable microphone.
• Film and Video Production: Suitable for capturing high-quality sound on set, even in challenging conditions.
• Presentations: Ensures clear and intelligible speech for speakers and presenters.

The Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold is a professional lavalier microphone that delivers exceptional audio quality, reliability, and versatility, making it a top choice for demanding audio recording applications.