The MKE 2 P-C is a high quality, small clip-on microphone, ideal for use whenever other clip-on microphones are too noticeable due to their larger size. It meets the highest demands on sound quality and robustness and is suitable for both speech- and instrument applications in all areas of live sound transmission technology. Directly connects to devices with 12 - 48 V phantom power.
The Sennheiser MKE2-P-C BK is an ultra-compact clip-on microphone designed for discreet audio capture, making it ideal for voice or instrument pickup when visibility on camera or to the audience must be minimised. With its omnidirectional polar pattern, the microphone captures sound evenly from all directions, ensuring consistent signal transmission regardless of the source's position. As a condenser microphone, the MKE2-P-C BK requires 48V phantom power, which is supplied through its XLR-3 connector equipped with a built-in adapter. A three-metre cable provides ample flexibility for connecting to recording devices, combining practicality with performance to make the MKE2-P-C BK a user-friendly and versatile lavalier solution.
With a diameter of just 4.8mm, this compact lavalier microphone is perfect for a wide range of applications where discretion is key. The MKE2-P-C BK features a lightweight double diaphragm that enables distortion-free audio capture across a broad frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz, maintaining accuracy within a 3dB deviation. Capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 142dB, the microphone effortlessly records even the loudest sources without distortion. To operate, simply connect the microphone to a recording device or mixing console, activate 48V phantom power, and the Sennheiser MKE2-P-C BK is ready to deliver professional-grade performance through its integrated cable.
The matte black Sennheiser MKE2-P-C BK is designed for film and theatre productions where the microphone must remain barely visible or completely hidden from the audience. The microphone can be discreetly concealed within actors' clothing or attached to instruments in an orchestra, and thanks to its resistance to structure-borne sound, the MKE2-P-C BK picks up only minimal background sounds like footfall. Combining an unobtrusive design with a broad frequency response for high-quality audio, it also offers exceptional durability, with a welded housing that protects the double diaphragm for reliable performance. Altogether, this makes it an ideal choice for film sound engineers working on professional production recordings.
In June 1945, Prof. Fritz Sennheiser founded the Wennebostel Laboratory, which initially produced measuring equipment. Commissioned by Siemens in 1945, the young company developed the MD-1 microphone, which was launched in 1946. After the development of further microphones, the company was renamed Sennheiser Electronic in 1958. Two years later, Sennheiser introduced the MD 421 dynamic microphone, which is still in production today and still held in high esteem by many sound engineers. Further groundbreaking developments, such as the HD 414 headphones and the classic MD 441 microphone, hugely enhanced the company's international reputation, eventually making Sennheiser one of the leading manufacturers of microphone and headphone systems in the world.
This lavalier microphone can be discreetly attached to a speaker's clothing using clips, available separately as part of the Sennheiser MZ2 accessory set. For optimum positioning on a shirt, a good rule of thumb is to place the microphone at a distance roughly equal to the span between the tip of the thumb and the little finger. In film productions, lavalier microphones are often hidden within clothing – such as in the collar or taped directly to the body – to keep them out of sight. In such cases, it's a major advantage when the microphone is extremely small in size – like this model. When concealing the microphone, it’s important to ensure that clothing movement doesn’t create unwanted background noise.