Description
Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni Wired Condenser Microphone - Beige
Elevate your on-camera and on-stage audio with the Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni Wired Condenser Microphone in Beige. This ultracompact lavalier microphone features a high-quality KE 4 condenser capsule and an omni-directional pickup pattern, delivering natural, warm, distortion-free sound for speech, vocals, and interview-style broadcasts. Its robust design includes an umbrella diaphragm that protects the capsule from moisture, ensuring reliable performance in diverse environments—from sunlit business presentations to bustling event venues. Whether you’re a professional videographer, podcaster, or public speaker, the MKE Essential Omni provides discreet, studio-quality sound in a compact form factor that won’t distract from your performance.
- Ultra-compact omni-directional lavalier with a KE 4 condenser capsule delivers natural, intimate sound for speech and vocals, making every word feel clear and present.
- Umbrella diaphragm offers moisture protection, guarding the capsule against humidity and light splashes to maintain consistent performance in varied environments.
- Discreet, low-profile beige design blends with clothing for unobtrusive placement on your lapel, collar, or tie without drawing attention.
- High-resolution, warm sound with minimal distortion and a wide dynamic range preserves nuance in dialogue, interviews, and broadcast narration.
- Versatile compatibility across cameras, recorders, and audio interfaces with standard wired connections, simplifying setup for professionals and hobbyists alike.
Technical Details of Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni Wired Condenser Microphone - Beige
- Product type: Condenser lavalier microphone
- Transducer: KE 4 condenser capsule
- Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
- Color: Beige
- Protection: Umbrella diaphragm moisture protection
- Cable length: Not specified
- Power: Requires external power from the connected device (phantom power or plug-in power depending on system)
- Applications: Speech, vocals, interviews, presentations
how to install Sennheiser MKE Essential Omni Wired Condenser Microphone
- Clip the lavalier snugly to the wearer’s clothing at chest height, about 15–20 cm below the mouth for optimal pickup and natural speaking distance.
- Connect the microphone cable to your recording device, camera, or audio interface using the appropriate adapter or connector for your setup.
- Power on your device and enable phantom power if your system requires it for condenser microphones.
- Set initial input levels on your recorder or mixer to avoid clipping; start around -12 dB and adjust to achieve a balanced, natural sound.
- Use the windscreen in outdoor or noisy environments to reduce plosives and breath noises, and reposition if the subject moves off-axis to maintain consistent pickup.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What is the pickup pattern?
The MKE Essential Omni uses an omnidirectional capsule, capturing sound from all directions for a natural, consistent voice pickup regardless of the wearer’s movement.
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Q: Is this microphone suitable for interviews and on-camera use?
Yes. Its compact, beige design stays discreet on clothing, and the omnidirectional pickup provides clear, even sound ideal for interviews, conferences, and broadcast contexts.
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Q: Does it require phantom power?
As a condenser microphone, it requires external power from the connected device. Check your gear to confirm phantom power or plug-in power compatibility.
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Q: What devices can I connect?
The MKE Essential Omni is a wired microphone designed for cameras, recorders, mixers, and other audio interfaces. Compatibility depends on your input connector and power supply.
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Q: Is it available in other colors?
Beige is the standard finish for this model; availability of other colors may vary by retailer or kit configuration.
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