Sennheiser lavalier and lapel microphones have been designed to work with wireless systems or preamplifiers, with a variety of termination types and pickup pattern models available.
An omnidirectional, pre-polarized condenser lapel microphone designed for use with mobile devices or computer. The microphone has a 2m cable terminated with 3.5mm TRRS connector
Applications: ‘Interviews, vlogs, and podcasts’. Response: 50 - 18000 Hz. Sensitivity: -42dB/Pa, free field, no load, 1kHz. Equivalent noise level: 32dB. Dimensions: 10.5mm diameter. Weight: 19g.
Included accessories: Clip, windscreen, storage pouch.
XS Lav USB-C is a pre-polarized condenser lapel microphone with omnidirectional pickup that has been designed for use with PC, Mac, Android or iPad devices. The microphone has a 2m cable terminated with a USB-C connector.
OS compatibility: Windows 10.0 or higher, macOS 10.15 or higher, Linux Kernel 5.4 or higher, Android 8.1 or higher, or iPadOS 13 or higher.
Applications: ‘Interviews, vlogs, and podcasts’. Response: 70 - 18000 Hz. Sensitivity: -16FS/Pa, free field, no load, 1kHz. Equivalent noise level: 32dB. Sample rates: 8/16/32/44.1/48kHz. Sampling resolution: 16 Bit. Maximum SPL: 110dB, a 1kHz. Dimensions: 10.5mm diameter. Weight: 17g.
Included accessories: Clip, windscreen, storage pouch.
A clip-on, lapel microphone, with 'high speech intelligibility'. Colour: Matt black. Cable: 1.6m, with 3.5mm jack plug wired for use with G3 and G4, Speechline Digital, and XS Wireless radiomic body packs.
Applications: 'Speech and instrument'. Maximum level: 130dB SPL. Response: 50 - 18000 Hz. Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa, free field, no load, 1kHz. Equivalent noise level: 36dB. Dimensions: 10.5mm diameter.
Included accessories: Clip.
A clip-on, lapel microphone with 'high speech intelligibility'. The cardioid capsule offers 'high feedback rejection'. Colour: Matt black. Cable: 1.6m, with 3.5mm jack plug wired for use with G3 and G4 radiomic body packs.
Applications: 'Suitable for speech applications in noisy environment'. Maximum level: 120dB SPL. Response: 50 - 18000 Hz. Sensitivity: 40mV/Pa, free field, no load, 1kHz. Equivalent noise level: 31dB. Dimensions: 12.5mm diameter.
Included accessories: Clip.
A 'very small, professional' lavalier microphone designed for speech and vocals for operators wanting something better than the ME 2-II but at a lesser price point than the MKE 2-EW. The capsule produces a 'warm and distortion-free' output often required for live theatre or broadcast use. An 'umbrella diaphragm' design helps protect against moisture ingress.
Applications: Theatre and broadcast. Maximum level: 140dB. Response: 20-20000Hz. Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa, free field, no load, 1kHz. Equivalent noise level: 28dB, A weighted. Dimensions: 4.8mm diameter.
Included accessories: Foam windscreen, MZQ 02 microphone clamp, quick guide, safety guide.
MKE 1
Designed for musicals, live shows, and broadcasting where discreet placement is required, the MKE 1 sub-miniature microphone, with a capsule measuring 3.3mm, has a maximum sound pressure level of 142dB with a frequency range of 20-20000Hz. Along with the thin 1mm diameter cable, the microphone weighs in at only 0.1g and due to its sweat resistivity can be worn for long periods of time within the hairline, or under clothing.
Pickup pattern: Omni-directional. Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa, +/- 2.5dB. Nominal impedance: 1000ohms. Equivalent noise level: 27dB. Cable length: 1.6m. Weight: 0.1g.
Variants available
This clip-on lapel microphone 'fulfils the most stringent demands on sound quality and is extremely rugged'. A 'special Umbrella Diaphragm' and a welded housing protect it against sweat and moisture, making it an 'ideal choice for theatrical productions'. It has 'very high sound pressure handling capability'. Cable length is 1.6m, with the exceptions of MKE 2-60 GOLD-C which is 3m; and MKE 2-5 which is 4m.
Applications: 'Speech and instrument applications in all areas of live work'. Maximum level: 142dB SPL. Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa, free field, no load, 1kHz. Frequency response: 20 - 20000Hz +/- 3dB. Equivalent noise level: 26dB; 27db, MKE 2-60. Minimum load impedance: 4700 ohms. Dimensions: 4.8mm diameter capsule. Weight: 140g.
Included accessories: MZC 2-1 cap, MZC 2-2 cap (except MKE 2-P-C), cover up (except MKE 2-P-C. MKE 2-EW GOLD also includes MZW2 wind screen and MZQ 02 clip.
Variants available
A cardioid, clip-on microphone designed for both instrument miking and live speech applications. The cardioid pickup pattern gives ‘pronounced directivity’ whilst being less sensitive to feedback. The microphone can be affixed to clothing using the included MZM 2/MZM 10 mount set. Deliver also includes MZW 40 windshield. Spare MZW 42 windshields are available in black (92-136) or white (92-137).
Variants available
Frequency response: 40-20000Hz. Sensitivity: 42mV/Pa, 2.5dB, 1kHz. Rated impedance: 3kohms. Equivalent noise level: 27dB, A-weighted. Maximum sound pressure: 118dB, MKE 40-ew; 133dB, MKE 40-4. Cable length: 1.1m, MKE 40-ew; 1.6m, MKE 40-4. Diameter: 12mm. Length: 26mm.