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MKE 2 GOLD

MKE 2 gold 10/05

31.10.2005, 12:15 Uhr

Instructions for use
Condensor clip-on microphone with omnidirectional characteristic for top soundquality and robustness requirements. Suitable for vocal transmission, close-up miking, and miking of instruments in all fields of live sound transmission.
Characteristics Extremely small size, i.e. unobtrusive attachment to articles of clothing or the body. Insensitive to structure-borne noise. Linear frequency response. Largely insensitive to penetration of sweat due to the patented tandem diaphragm. This design comprises two individual diaphragms installed on both sides of the diaphragm ring. The bottom diaphragm is electrically active and forms the capacitive electroacoustic transducer together with the back plate. The top diaphragm is passive and seals the microphone against sweat. Robust sealing of the housing is ensured by a silicone ring. Since the diaphragms are extremely small and thin (less than 1 m), the fact that they are made of different materials does not influence their acoustic properties over a wide frequency range, these diaphragms oscillate like a tandem.

top sealing diaphragm

bottom diaphragm the back plate of the electroacoustic transducer.
High note emphasis Your microphone is delivered with two slip-on caps of different lengths. You may use these caps for high-note emphasis. Slip the cap on the head of the microphone until it locks into place. Please refer to the frequency diagrams on the pages 50 and 51. Short slip-on cap: Long slip-on cap: MZC2-1 MZC2-2 Cat. no. 076612 Cat. no. 076645

Makeup protection

Please protect your MKE 2 GOLD by means of the makeup protection, if you attach your MKE 2 GOLD to your body and want to put on makeup. The makeup protection is easy to install: just slip it on the microphone (with or without slip-on cap). The makeup protection prevents makeup from penetrating into the gauze. Remove the makeup protection shortly before you enter the stage.
The makeup protection is available as accessory.
Attachment of the microfone Depending on the field of application, you may attach the MKE 2 GOLD in different ways to either articles of clothing or your body.
Attachment to articles of clothing You may use the MZQ 2 GOLD clip to attach the microphone to your lapel, tie, collar, a button hole, etc. You may rotate the microphone holder in the clip in steps of 90.
For thin clothes (e.g. silk), please use the outer hole where the clips contact pressure is the highest.
You may also use the MZS 2 pin to attach the microphone to articles of clothing made of fabric that will not be damaged by the pin. The pin attachment withstands high mechanical loads and is also a very convenient solution, if the articles of clothing do not have collars or edges to which the MZQ 2 clip can be attached. The MZM 10 and MZM 2 magnetic clips can be used for unobtrusive attachment of the microphone to articles of clothing. The frictional force between the microphone and the fabric is often sufficient to ensure that the microphone is not displaced. For smooth and soft clothes, the neckstrap (included) ensures that the microphone is not displaced from its proper position.

Examples of use

Wind-shields Wind noise impairs the quality of outdoor recording and close-up miking. The MZW 2 and MZW 02 wind-shields considerably reduce the wind noise.
Please install the MZW 2 wind-shield, first. This wind-shield reduces the wind noise by a maximum of 20 dB.
You may further reduce the wind noise by 10 dB by means of the additional MZW 02 foam-net wind-shield. MZW 2 and MZW 02 are available as accessories.

Freefield frequency response
MKE 2 - Technical data in comparison
-2R GOLD -2R-3 GOLD -4 GOLD -4-3 GOLD -60 GOLD -5 GOLD -5-3 GOLD omni-directionalomni-directionalomni-directionalomni-directionalomni-directionalomni-directionalomni-directional 20-20000 Hz 3 dB 20-20000 Hz 3 dB 20-20000 Hz 3 dB 20-20000 Hz 3 dB 20-20000 Hz 3 dB 20-20000 Hz 3 dB 20-20000 Hz 3 dB 5 mV / Pa 2.5 dB 1000 4.7 K 26 dB 39 dB 142 dB open-ended cable anthracite 4m 4.8 mm 1g 1g beige 4m 4.8 mm 1g 5 mV / Pa 2.5 dB 1000 4.7 K 26 dB 39 dB 142 dB 5 mV / Pa 2.5 dB K 27 dB 40 dB 142 dB 5 mV / Pa 2.5 dB 1000 4.7 K 26 dB 39 dB 142 dB 5 mV / Pa 2.5 dB 1000 4.7 K 26 dB 39 dB 142 dB via SK 3063-U via SK 3063-U via K6/K6P open-ended transmitter transmitter powering modulcable special connector 4-pin sspecial connector 4-pin beige 1,6 m 3m 4.8 mm 4.8 mm 1g anthracite anthracite 1.6 m 4.8 mm 1g special connector for system KmV / Pa 2.5 dB 1000 4.7 K 26 dB 39 dB 142 dB via SK 2012 transmitter Microdot beige 1.6 m 4.8 mm 1g 5 mV / Pa 2.5 dB 1000 4.7 K 26 dB 39 dB 142 dB via SK 2012 transmitter Microdot anthracite 1.6 m 4.8 mm 1g

MKE 2.

Directional characteristic

Transmission range

Free-field open-circuit sensitivity (1kHz)

Rated impedance

Min. terminating impedance
Equivalent noise level A-weighted (DIN IEC 651) CCIR-weighted (CCIR 468-1)
Sound pressure level limit

Colour

Cable length
Diameter of the microphone
Weight (without plug+cable)

Delivery includes: 1

MZC 2-1 slip-on cap MZC 2-2 slip-on cap Operating instructions

31.10.2005, 12:19 Uhr

Konformittserklrung
Dieses Gert erfllt die anwendbaren CE-Normen und Vorschriften.

Approval

This device is in compliance with the applicable CE standards and regulations.

Certification

Cet appareil est en conformit avec les normes CE.

Certificazione

Questo apparecchio risponde alle normative e alle prescrizioni CE applicabili.

Autorizacion

Este aparato cumple las normas y directrices de la CE aplicables.

Vergunning

Dit toestel voldoet aan de toepasselijke CE-normen en voorschriften.
nderungen vorbehalten Subject to alterations Sous rserve de modification Con riserva di modifiche Reservado el derecho a introducir modificaciones Wijzigingen voorbehouden
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG 30900 Wedemark, Germany Phone +49 (05130) Fax +49 (05130) www.sennheiser.com Printed in Germany Publ. 10/05 077490/ A04

The MKE 2 is a high-quality, sub-miniature clip-on lavalier microphone (approx. 4 mm diam.) which has a multitude of applications where other clip-on microphones prove too obtrusive because of their larger size. It fulfills the most stringent sound quality demands and is extremely robust. It is suitable for both speech and instrument miking applications in all areas of live work. Colors available: matt black and biege.

FeaturesBenefits

Flat frequency response Good suppression of handling noise Delivery includes: 1 MKE 2 P-C

Technical Data

Pick-up pattern Frequency response Sensitivity (free field, no load) (1 kHz) Nominal impedance Min. terminating impedance Max. SPL (1kHz) Power supply phantom Supply current Connector Cable length Dimensions in inches Weight Omni-directional 20 - 20,000 Hz ' 3 dB (1 kHz) 5mV/Pa +/- 2.5 dB 50 Ohms 1000 Ohms 130 dB (THD = 1 %) 12 - 48 V 2.6 mA 3-pin XLR with integral phantom power adaptor 3m.15.03 oz
Equivalent noise level A-weighted (DIN IEC 651) 27 dB CCIR-weighted (CCIR 468-3)38 dB

Product Variants

MKE 2-60-C suitable for K6/K6P powering modules, cable length 3 m, 6.3 mV/Pa 2.5 dB, black MKE 2-5-C with open-ended cable, cable length 4 m, 31 mV/Pa 2.5 dB, black MKE 2-5-3-C as MKE 2-5-C, but beige MKE 2-5 C (gold) with open-ended cable, cable length 4 m, 6.3 mV/Pa 2.5 dB, black MKE 2-5-3 C (gold) as MKE 2-5 RD-C, but beige MKE 2-4-C with LEMO plug for SK 50 and SK 250, cable length 1.5 m, 6.3 mV/Pa 2.5 dB, black MKE 2-4-3 gold as MKE 2-4 gold, but beige MKE 2-1053-C (gold) as MKE 2-2R RD-C, but with co-axial LEMO connector for BF 1083-U/BF 1083-V MKE 2-2R-C with co-axial plug for SK 2012, cable length 1.5 m, 31 mV/Pa 2.5 dB, black MKE 2-2R gold as MKE 2-2R-C, but 6.3 mV/Pa 2.5 dB MKE 2-2R3 gold as MKE 2-2R RD-C, but beige

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Supplied Accessories

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Optional Accessories
Accessory set MZ 2 consisting of: 2 MZW 2 (anthracite and nickel) 2 MZQ 2 (anthracite and nickel) 2 ZH 100 (anthracite and beige) 1 carrying case Magnetic mount set MZM 2/MZM 10

Product Compatibility

Architects Specifications
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation, 1 Enterprise Drive, Old Lyme, CT 06371 Telephone: 860-434-9190 Fax: 860-434-1759 Web: http://www.sennheiserusa.com
Sennheiser Mexico: Av. Xola 613, PH6, Col. Del Valle 03100, Mexico, DF. Telephone: (525) 639-0956. Fax: (525) 639-9482 Sennheiser Canada: 221 Labrosse Ave, Pte-Claire, PQ H9R 1A3. Telephone: 514-426-3013. Fax: 514-426-3953 Manufacturing Plant: Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany