Sennheiser MKE 1 User manual

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MKE 1
Instructions for use

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Contents
MKE 1 ............................................................................ 2
Features ............................................................................ 2
Delivery includes ............................................................. 2
Treble boost...................................................................... 3
Make-up protection ........................................................ 3
Attachment of the microphone.................................... 4
Attachment to the body................................................ 4
Attachment to clothing.................................................. 4
Wind protection............................................................... 7
Free-field frequency response curve........................... 7
Specifications ............................................................... 8
Accessories and spare parts ................................... 10
Manufacturer Declarations ..................................... 11

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MKE 1
The MKE 1 is a high-quality, sub-miniature, sweat-
resistant clip-on condenser microphone. It features
excellent sound quality and rugged design. The
frequency response curve has been optimized for
stage, studio and reporting applications (ENG). The
MKE 1 is fitted with a very thin (only 1 mm) yet
extremely rugged cable, making this microphone an
ideal partner for all live sound applications.
Features
ySub-miniature microphone
yHigh maximum sound pressure level
yWide frequency response with adaptable treble
response
yThin (only 1 mm), flexible and rugged cable, low
in handling noise
yVery insensitive to the penetration of sweat due
to a special protective “umbrella” diaphragm
Delivery includes
1 MKE 1 microphone
1 MZC 1-1 frequency response cap, small
1 MZC 1-2 frequency response cap, large
3 make-up protectors
1 instruction manual

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Treble boost
Your microphone is supplied
with two different frequency
response caps.
These caps allow you to adjust
the treble response of the
microphone (see “Free-field
frequency response curve” on
page 7). In addition, the large
frequency response cap attenuates wind noise by
approx. 15 dB and provides an extended protection
against the ingress of moisture.
Slip the cap of your choice onto the microphone until
it locks into place.
Make-up protection
When putting on make-up, protect the MKE 1 by
using the make-up protector. The make-up protector
is easy to install: just slip it onto the microphone
(with or without frequency response cap). The make-
up protector prevents make-up and hair spray from
penetrating the microphone.
Only remove the make-up protector after make-up
haas been completed.
MZC 1-1
MZC 1-2

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Attachment of the microphone
Depending on the area of application, you can attach
the MKE 1 in different ways to either clothing or the
body.
Attachment to the body
Use a suitable means (adhesive tape, hair clip, etc.) to
attach the microphone to the hair or the body. For a
better hold, use the cable sleeves on the microphone
cable.
Attachment to clothing
Use the MZQ 02 clip to attach
the microphone to a lapel,
tie, collar, etc.

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To fix the cable, snap one of the cable sleeves  into
the microphone holder and guide the cable through
the cable grip
 .
You can rotate the microphone
holder in the clip in steps of 90°.
Adjust the cable in the cable grip
so that no cable loop is formed.
For thin cloths (e.g. silk), use the
outermost hole where the clip’s
contact pressure is the highest.




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The MZM 2/MZM 10 magnetic mount set can be used
to unobtrusively attach the microphone to clothing.
The frictional force between the micro-phone and the
fabric is often sufficient to ensure that the
microphone is not displaced. For smooth and soft
cloths, the neckstrap (included in the delivery)
ensures that the microphone is not displaced from its
proper position.
You can also use the ZH 102 pin
mount (“Dracula” clip) to attach
the microphone to clothing
made of fabric that will not be
damaged by the pins. This
attachment withstands high
mechanical loads and is also a
very convenient solution if the
clothing does not have collars or
edges to which the MZQ 02 clip can be attached.

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Wind protection
The quality of outdoor recordings and close miking
can be impaired by wind noise. First of all, use the
supplied MZC 1-2 frequency response cap.
An increased attenuation of wind noise can be
obtained by using the MZW 1 basket windshield

and the MZW 02 foam windshield  .
To begin with, use the MZW 1
basket windshield  which reduces
wind noise by approx. 22 dB.
With the additional MZW 02 foam
windshield
 you can reduce wind
noise by a further 10 dB.
The MZW 1 and MZW 02 are
available as accessories.
Free-field frequency response curve
쐋

Hz
100 1*000 10*000
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70
dBV
MZC 1-1 MZC 1-2
Microphone

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Specifications
MKE 1 -4 -4-3
Pick-up pattern omni omni
Frequency response 20–20,000 Hz 20–20,000 Hz
± 2.5 dB ± 2.5 dB
Sensitivity 5 mV/Pa 5 mV/Pa
(free field, no load) ± 2.5 dB ± 2.5 dB
(1 kHz)
Nominal impedance 1 k 액 1 k 액
Min. terminating 4.7 k 액 4.7 k 액
impedance
Equivalent noise level 27 dB 27 dB
A-weighted
(DIN IEC 651)
CCIR-weighted 39 dB 39 dB
(CCIR 468-1)
Max. SPL 142 dB 142 dB
Power supply via via
SK 5212, SK 5212,
SK 5012, SK 5012,
SK 250, SK 50, SK 250, SK 50,
SK 3063 SK 3063
Connector 3-pin special 3-pin special
connector connector
Color black beige
Cable length 1.6 m 1.6 m
Diameter of the 3.3 mm 3.3 mm
microphone
Weight (w/o 0.1 g 0.1 g
connector and cable)

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Specifications
MKE 1 -5 -5-3
Pick-up pattern omni omni
Frequency response 20–20,000 Hz 20–20,000 Hz
± 2.5 dB ± 2.5 dB
Sensitivity 5 mV/Pa 5 mV/Pa
(free field, no load) ± 2.5 dB ± 2.5 dB
(1 kHz)
Nominal impedance 1 k 액 1 k 액
Min. terminating 4.7 k 액 4.7 k 액
impedance
Equivalent noise level 27 dB 27 dB
A-weighted
(DIN IEC 651)
CCIR-weighted 39 dB 39 dB
(CCIR 468-1)
Max. SPL 142 dB 142 dB
Power supply 4.5–15 V 4.5–15 V
Connector open ends open ends
Color black beige
Cable length 3 m 3 m
Diameter of the 3.3 mm 3.3 mm
microphone
Weight (w/o 0.1 g 0.1 g
connector and cable)

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Connector assignment MKE 1-5/MKE 1-5-3
Accessories and spare parts
Item Cat. No.
MZC 1-1 cap, small, black 513179
MZC 1-1 cap, small, beige 513198
MZC 1-2 cap, large, black 521701
MZC 1-2 cap, large, beige 513197
MZW 01 basket windshield, black 521724
MZW 01 basket windshield, beige 521726
MZC 1-3 make-up protector 521746
MZW 02 foam windshield, black 076615
MZQ 02 clip, black 076659
MZQ 02 clip, beige 076680
ZH 102 pin mount (“Dracula” clip), 047957
black
ZH 102 pin mount (“Dracula” clip), 048456
beige
MZM 2/MZM 10 magnetic mount set 001866
18 kΩ
1µF
+U
B
core AF
Ground
shield
MKE 1-5
MKE 1-5-3
required connection
(amplifier circuit)

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Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
The guarantee period for this Sennheiser product is
24 months from the date of purchase. Excluded are
accessory items, rechargeable or disposable batteries
that are delivered with the product; due to their
characteristics these products have a shorter service life
that is principally dependent on the individual frequency
of use.
The guarantee period starts from the date of original end-
user purchase. For this reason, we recommend that the
sales receipt be retained as proof of purchase. Without
this proof (which will be checked by the responsible
Sennheiser service partner) you will not be reimbursed
for any repairs that are carried out.
Depending on our choice, guarantee service comprises,
free of charge, the removal of material and
manufacturing defects through repair or replacement of
either individual parts or the entire device. Inappropriate
usage (e.g. operating faults, mechanical damages,
incorrect operating voltage), wear and tear, force
majeure and defects which were known at the time of
purchase are excluded from guarantee claims. The
guarantee is void if the product is manipulated by non-
authorised persons or repair stations.
In the case of a claim under the terms of this guarantee,
send the device, including accessories and sales receipt,
to the responsible service partner. To minimise the risk of
transport damage, we recommend that the original
packaging is used. Your legal rights against the seller,
resulting from the contract of sale, are not affected by
this guarantee.
The guarantee can be claimed in all countries outside the
U.S. provided that no national law limits our terms of
guarantee.

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CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive
2004/108/E C. The
declaration is available on the internet site at
www.sennheiser.com.
Before putting the device into operation, please observe
the respective country-specific regulations!
WEEE Declaration
Your Sennheiser product was developed and
manufactured with high-quality materials and
components which can be recycled and/or
reused. This symbol indicates that electrical
and electronic equipment must be disposed of
separately from normal waste at the end of its
operational lifetime.
Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local
collection point or recycling centre for such equipment.
This will help to protect the environment in which we all
live.

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
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Printed in Germany Publ. 08/08 520110/A02