Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni

Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni Lavalier Microphone (Black)

The Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni (Black) is a professional omnidirectional lavalier microphone designed for demanding live stage, theater, broadcast, and speech applications. It features the KE 4 condenser capsule, derived from the industry-standard MKE 2, delivering warm, clear, and distortion-free sound even at high sound pressure levels.

Features

• Omnidirectional pickup pattern: Captures natural and consistent voice from all directions.
• KE 4 condenser capsule: Provides warm, detailed, and high-quality speech reproduction.
• High SPL handling: Handles loud speech and vocals without distortion (up to 140 dB SPL).
• Sweat-resistant design: Protected by a patented ultra-light diaphragm system for stage use.
• Compact and discreet: Small form factor for invisible placement on body or clothing.
• Flexible mounting options: Compatible with clips, adhesive mounts, and theater setups.

Benefits

• Natural and intelligible speech reproduction for professional use.
• Reliable performance in high-pressure stage environments.
• Excellent for theater, live events, and broadcast productions.
• Discreet design suitable for on-camera and performance applications.

Package Contents: Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni (Black), MZQ 02 clip, MZW 1 foam windscreen, quick guide, safety guide

Technical Specifications

• Microphone type: Pre-polarized condenser lavalier
• Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: approx. 5 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level: approx. 28 dB(A)
• Maximum SPL: 140 dB
• Nominal impedance: approx. 1 kΩ
• Cable length: approx. 1.6 m
• Connector options: 3.5 mm jack or 3-pin LEMO (variant dependent)
• Weight: approx. 16 g

Applications

• Live stage: Theater and musical performances
• Broadcast: TV and film dialogue recording
• Corporate: Presentations and conferences
• Education: Lectures and training environments

Keywords

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