ME 66 Short Gun Microphone
The ME 66 is a short gun microphone head designed for use with the K6 and K6P powering modules. 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. Matt black, anodised, scratch-resistant finish.

FeaturesBenefits

Super-cardioid/lobar pick-up pattern Highly directional Low inherent self-noise High sensitivity Wide frequency response

Technical Data

Pick-up pattern Frequency response Sensitivity (free field, no load) (1 kHz) Nominal impedance Min. terminating impedance Equivalent noise level A-weighted (DIN IEC 651) CCIR-weighted (CCIR 468-3) Max. SPL (1 kHz) Dimensions in inches Weight 10 dB 21 dB 125 dB (THD = 1 %).88 x 8.7 2.29 oz super-cardioid/lobar 4020,000 Hz 2.5 dB 50 mV/Pa 2.5 dB 200 (with K6) 1000 (with K6)

Optional Accessories

Foam windshield Foam windshield Shockmount kit Blimp windscreen Long hair windcoat MZW 66 MZW 66 pro MZS 20-1 MZW 60-1 MZH 60-1
Architects Specifications
The unit shall be a super-cardioid/lobar (short gun) microphone head suitable for K6 and K6P powering modules. The frequency response shall be 4020,000 Hz, and sensitivity (free field, no load) shall be 50 mV/Pa 2.5 dB at 1 kHz. The nominal impedance shall be 200 (with K6). The min. terminating impedance shall be 1000 (with K6). The dimensions shall be.88 x 8.7 inches, and weight 2.29 oz. The unit shall be a Sennheiser ME66.
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EQUIPMENT KIT CHECKLIST Sennheiser K6 ME-66 Shotgun
OPERATION AND SAFETY: BATTERY POWER ONLY This microphone should be powered by AA batteries only. DO NOT use phantom power in conjunction with this microphone! PACKING AND STORAGE: Improperly packed kits will result in a fine! Unscrew and detach the pistol grip and pack loose in the vinyl zipper wallet. Unscrew and detach the ME-66 condenser capsule, and pack loose in the vinyl zipper wallet. Be careful not to damage the threading! Remove the battery and pack loose in the vinyl zipper wallet. Do not leave the battery in the power module! Place the K6 power module inside its vinyl zipper wallet, with the module mounted inside the shockmount. Do not remove the microphone from its shockmount! Make sure the Equipment ID number for the vinyl zipper wallet matches its microphone. Do not mix up mics with the incorrect vinyl zipper wallet. PACKING EXAMPLE:
In the event of accident or mishap with this equipment, contact the F&DM Checkout Lab Specialist immediately: Phone (831) 459-4062 Email fdmcheckout@ucsc.edu In the event of medical emergency, dial 911.