The Sennheiser MKE 1-4 is the smallest professional omnidirectional clip-on microphone, ideal for musicals, live shows, and broadcasting. With a 3.3 mm condenser capsule, it delivers full, natural sound, high intelligibility, 142 dB SPL handling, and sweat-resistant protective membrane for reliable performance in harsh conditions.
The Sennheiser MKE 1-4 is Sennheiser’s ultra-compact omnidirectional condenser microphone, engineered for discreet, high-fidelity audio in demanding live and broadcast environments where visibility must be minimized. Featuring a tiny 3.3 mm capsule derived from professional standards, it captures full, natural sound with exceptional speech intelligibility and clear treble, while suppressing ambient noise effectively. Its moisture-resistant protective membrane, special gauze, and multi-purpose cap provide superior sweat and humidity protection, outperforming typical clip-ons in intense stage conditions. The 1 mm Kevlar-reinforced cable with molded anti-kink sleeve ensures flexibility and minimal handling noise, terminated in a 3-pin Lemo connector for compatibility with Sennheiser SK 50, SK 250, SK 5000, and SK 6000 bodypacks. Versatile attachment via flexible tubes, clips, or adhesive tape makes it perfect for theater, presentations, and video production, backed by robust durability and a 1.6 m cable length.
Key Features:
- Ultra-small 3.3 mm omnidirectional condenser capsule for near-invisible placement
- High SPL handling (142 dB) for distortion-free capture in loud environments
- Sweat-resistant protective membrane with gauze and cap for harsh live conditions
- Thin, robust 1 mm Kevlar cable with anti-kink sleeve minimizes handling noise
- Full, natural frequency response (20–20,000 Hz ±2.5 dB) with low ambient pickup
- High speech intelligibility and pleasant treble for clear vocals
- Flexible tubes for easy attachment via clips or adhesive tape
- Compatible with Sennheiser wireless bodypacks (3-pin Lemo connector)
- Sennheiser MKE 1 Professional Lavalier Microphone
- Frequency Response Cap
- Protector
- Part Number: MKE 1-4
- Transducer Type: Condenser (electret)
- Pickup Pattern: Omnidirectional
- Max SPL: 142 dB
- Sensitivity: Not specified (high for lavalier use)
- Equivalent Noise Level: 27 dB(A)
- Nominal Impedance: 1,000 Ω
- Min Terminating Impedance: 4.7 kΩ
- Capsule Diameter: 3.3 mm
- Cable Length: 1.6 m (Kevlar-reinforced, 1 mm diameter)
- Connector: 3-pin Lemo (for Sennheiser bodypacks)
- Operating Voltage: 15 V
- Dimensions: Capsule Ø 3.3 mm; overall compact lavalier
- Color: Black (beige variant available)
- Durability: Moisture-resistant membrane; robust anti-kink design
