Sennheiser MKE2-C Gold LEMO4 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone

The MKE 2 is Sennheiser's subminiature omnidirectional clip-on condenser, the lavalier that has miked theater stages, pulpits, and broadcast sets for decades. Its tiny capsule all but disappears under a lapel or on a headworn mount, and the omnidirectional pattern captures a full, natural voice without the proximity coloration or off-axis dropout of a directional element. A welded housing and the lightweight Umbrella Diaphragm shrug off sweat and humidity, so it holds up under the punishing conditions of live performance and daily broadcast use.

This MKE 2-C uses the Gold capsule, whose reduced 5 mV/Pa sensitivity lets it handle up to 142 dB SPL from loud sources, and is terminated in a 4-pin LEMO connector for Vega and Shure bodypacks. It comes in a black finish and ships as the bare microphone without added accessories.