The paintable version of Sennheiser's miniature MKE 1 serves as a solution for costume designers and sound engineers working on drama, plays, musicals, shows and televised events. The clip-on mic can be colored with markers or spray paint, allowing the tiny lavalier to be concealed underneath the artist's costume and make-up.
The MKE 1-M measures 3.3mm. across, and the cable has a diameter of 1mm. and is coated to avoid tangling. The clip-on microphone features a omni-directional pattern and picks up direct sound with relatively little ambient noise.
From within, the capsule of the MKE 1-M is protected against moisture by a thin, acoustically open stainless steel membrane. This membrane protects the unit against sweat and is safe to use in situations where the presenter may get wet.
For additional protection, the MKE 1-M can be fitted with a multi-purpose cap that prevents large water or sweat droplets from blocking the sound inlet. It also doubles as a windshield with a slight presence boost (1.5dB at 10 kHz). All capsule contacts are sealed inside the casing and the molded coating.
The MKE 1-M is available now and comes complete with the multi-purpose cap and an additional small frequency response cap, which gives a treble boost of 2.5 dB (at 10kHz) for applications where the mic is hidden within the costume or when more brilliance is needed to be added to a voice.
Also included are three make-up protection caps and several thin clear plastic tubes pre-fitted to the cable for added protected when attached with clips or adhesive tape.
The optional MZ 1 accessory kit includes different clips for attaching the microphone plus accessories for protection against the wind. It includes a protective cover made of soft plastic, two mini-clips, two "Dracula" mounts, two small magnetic mounts, and two mini-clamps that are rotatable through 360 degrees. All clips and mounts are available in black and white. To reduce wind noise, two windshield baskets in black and beige and foam windshields in black, white, beige and brown are also included.
For more information, please visit www.sennheiserusa.com.
