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The MKE2 Gold, a black condenser lavalier microphone from Sennheiser's Evolution series, features an omnidirectional polar pattern that captures sound evenly from all directions without obstruction, making this microphone ideal for professional voice transmission in TV and live productions. Combining exceptional sound quality with rugged durability, the MKE2 Gold meets the highest standards for performance and reliability. The package includes two microphone caps of different lengths for sound adjustment, three make-up protection caps, a clip system for secure attachment to clothing, and a clip-on windshield, offering versatility and ease of use in a variety of production settings.
Thanks to Sennheiser's high-quality condenser technology, the MKE2 Gold lavalier microphone is equally well suited to both speech and vocal applications, making it an ideal choice for theatre and musical performances. The microphone transmits signals across a broad frequency range from 20Hz to 20kHz, while the included microphone caps allow convenient high-frequency sound adjustments to be made. Operating with a 7.5V supply voltage, the microphone is connected via a 1.6m cable with a mini-jack connector, drawing power from a compatible pocket transmitter.
With its compact size and excellent sound quality, the Sennheiser MKE2 Gold is versatile enough for a wide range of applications – from simple interviews and theatre performances to talk shows and reality TV. The clip-on windshield included as standard effectively suppresses background noise during close-up interviews and outdoor recordings, while the microphone's special double diaphragm and sealed housing make the MKE2 Gold resistant to structure-borne noise and largely unaffected by sweat. Adding to its appeal is its multi-system compatibility with various Sennheiser bodypack transmitters, including the SK AVX, SK 2000, SK 6000, and SK 9000.
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.
Lavalier microphones like the Sennheiser MKE2 Gold are typically clipped to the user's clothing, with optimum placement being around 25cm from their mouth: For added flexibility, Sennheiser offers a range of optional accessories, including the sturdy MZS 2 pin and the two-piece MZM 10 magnetic holder, which allows easy attachment around the neck. In TV productions, these microphones can also be discreetly concealed under clothing – tucked into a collar or secured with adhesive tape on the upper chest – to remain hidden from view.