Sennheiser MKE 1-4 User manual
MKE 1
Model: MKE 1-4
MKE 1-4-1
MKE 1-4-2
MKE 1-4-3
MKE 1-4-M
MKE 1-5
MKE 1-5-3
MKE 1-ew
MKE 1-ew-3
Instruction manual
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Important safety instructions
1. Read these safety instructions and the instruction man-
ual of the product.
2. Keep these safety instructions and the instruction man-
ual of the product. Always include all instructions when
passing the product on to third parties.
3. Only use attachments, accessories and spare parts
specified by the manufacturer.
4. Caution: The protective basket and pop shield must be
completely dry when you mount them on the micro-
phone. Moisture can cause malfunctions or damage to
the capsule
5. Connect the microphone only to microphone inputs and
supply units that provide 48V phantom powering in ac-
cordance with IEC 61938.
6. Do not attempt to open the product housing on your own.
The warranty is voided for products opened by the customer.
7. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servic-
ing is required when the product has been damaged in
any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the product, when the product has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
8. Use the product only under the conditions of use listed
in the specifications.
9. Let the product come to ambient temperature before
switching it on.
10. Do not operate the product if it was damaged during
transportation.
11. Always run cables so that no one can trip over them.
12. Keep the product and its connections away from liquids
and electrically conductive objects that are not neces-
sary for operating the product.
13. Do not use any solvents or aggressive cleaning agents to
clean the product.
14. Caution: Very high signal levels can damage your hearing
and your loudspeakers. Reduce the volume on the con-
nected audio devices before switching on the product;
this will also help prevent acoustic feedback.
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Intended use
The MKE 1 is a high-quality, sub-miniature, sweatresistant
clip-on condenser microphone. It features excellent sound
quality and rugged design. The frequency response curve
has been optimized for stage, studio and reporting applica-
tions (ENG). The MKE 1 is fitted with a very thin (only 1 mm)
yet extremely rugged cable, making this microphone an ide-
al partner for all live sound applications.
Delivery includes
• MKE 1 microphone
• MZC 1-1 frequency response cap, small
• MZC 1-2 frequency response cap, large
• 3 make-up protectors
• Instruction manual
• MKE 1-4, MKE 1-4-1, MKE 1-5, MKE 1-ew: MZ 1
Putting into operation
Treble boost
Your microphone is supplied with two
different frequency response caps.
These caps allow you to adjust the tre-
ble response of the microphone (see
page 13).
In addition, the large frequency re-
sponse cap attenuates wind noise by
approx. 15 dB and provides an extended protection against
the ingress of moisture.
XSlip the cap of your choice onto the microphone until it
locks into place.
MZC 1-1
MZC 1-2
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Make-up protection
XWhen putting on make-up or hair spray, protect the
MKE 1 by slipping the make-up protector onto the mi-
crophone (with or without frequency response cap).
XOnly remove the make-up protector after makeup has
been completed.
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.
25 cm
To do so, use the optional MZ 1 accessory kit (Art. no. 504060),
that offers multiple and secure attachment possibilities.
The clips, holders and mounts are suitable for almost any
wearing situation and ensure optimum sound quality.
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Specifications
Pick-up pattern Omni-directional
Frequency range 20 – 20,000 Hz, ± 2.5 dB
Free-field open-circuit sensiti-
vity (1 kHz) 5 mV/Pa, ± 2.5 dB
Rated impedance 1000 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 4.7 kΩ
Equivalent noise level
A-weighted
CCIR-weighted
27 dB
39 dB
Sound pressure level limit 142 dB
Cable length 1.6 m
Diameter of the microphone 3.3 mm
Weight (w/o connector and
cable) 0.1 g
MKE 1 Color Connector
-4 black 3-Pin
-4-1 white 3-Pin
-4-2 brown 3-Pin
-4-3 beige 3-Pin
-4-M almond white 3-Pin
-5 black open-ended cable
-5-3 beige open-ended cable
-ew black 3,5 mm Jack plug
-ew-3 beige 3,5 mm Jack plug
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Frequency response
Hz
100 1*00
01
0*000
-3
0
-3
5
-4
0
-4
5
-5
0
-5
5
-6
0
-6
5
-7
0
dBV
MZC 1-1 MZC 1-2
Pin assignment with open-ended cable
1µ F
+UB
18 kΩ
core AF
Ground
shield
Manufacturer declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of
24 months on these products.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website
at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
In the US please contact:
Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
1 Enterprise Drive, Old Lyme, CT 06371
www.sennheiser.com
required connection
(amplifier circuit)
Microphone
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In compliance with the following requirements
EU:
UK:
• WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)
• WEEE Regulations (2013)
Notes on disposal
The symbol of the crossed-out wheeled bin on the product,
the battery/rechargeable battery (if applicable) and/or the
packaging indicates that these products must not be dis-
posed of with normal household waste, but must be dis-
posed of separately at the end of their operational lifetime.
For packaging disposal, please observe the legal regulations
on waste segregation applicable in your country.
Further information on the recycling of theses products can
be obtained from your municipal administration, from the
municipal collection points, or from your Sennheiser partner.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment, batteries/rechargeable batteries (if applicable)
and packagings is used to promote the reuse and recycling
and to prevent negative effects caused by e.g. potentially
hazardous substances contained in these products. Here-
with you make an important contribution to the protection of
the environment and public health.
UK Declaration of conformity
• RoHS Regulations (2012)
• EMC Regulations (2016)
EU Declaration of conformity
• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
• EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
at the following internet address:
www.sennheiser.com/download
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Compliance
Europe
UK
China
Vietnam Kể từ ngày 1 tháng 12 năm 2012,
các sản phẩm được sản xuất bởi
Sennheiser tuân thủ Thông tư
30/2011/TT-BCT quy định về giới hạn
cho phép đối với một số chất độc hại
trong các sản phẩm điện và điện tử.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany, Publ. 08/21, 520110/A04
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