Sennheiser MKE 2 digital

Product Description


MKE 2 digital Professional recordings for on the go: The MKE 2 digital combines crystal clear sound with high-resolution signal converter technology from Apogee for modern iOS devices. The MKE 2 digital is a professional solution for mobile recording. Whether videos, recording or interviews: With its wide range of applications, the MKE 2 plug-in microphone is already regarded as a legend for large- and small-scale productions. While delivering top-quality musical images for speech and song, its tandem membrane provides it with a high degree of robustness against all environmental influences. The condenser microphone is connected via Lightning to modern iOS devices – allowing the jack socket to remain free for monitoring headphones as needed. An external converter from the Apogee high-end forge undertakes the digital signal conversion. With 96 kHz and 24 bit, the signal surpasses any CD quality available. The corresponding apps (MetaRecorder and Maestro) for recording and control are included in the package. In addition, the apps deliver metadata for the further processing, thus making the recording a simple matter. Essential features of MetaRecorder can be controlled from Apple Watch – start and stop recording, add a take to Favorites, add Markers or set your microphone input level. There are, of course, many other apps that can also directly access the microphone. Made for: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini, iPod touch (5th generation) Apple, iOS®, iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Requirements iOS version: 8.0 and later Connection/Power: Lightning Sennheiser MKE 2 microphone capsule Apple MFi Certified Lightning connector Apogee 24 bit/96 kHz digital connection to iPhone, iPad or iPod touch Apogee MetaRecorder App (free download from App Store)

MKE 2 digital

Professional recordings for on the go: The MKE 2 digital combines crystal clear sound with high-resolution signal converter technology from Apogee for modern iOS devices.

The MKE 2 digital is a professional solution for mobile recording. Whether videos, recording or interviews: With its wide range of applications, the MKE 2 plug-in microphone is already regarded as a legend for large- and small-scale productions. While delivering top-quality musical images for speech and song, its tandem membrane provides it with a high degree of robustness against all environmental influences. The condenser microphone is connected via Lightning to modern iOS devices – allowing the jack socket to remain free for monitoring headphones as needed. An external converter from the Apogee high-end forge undertakes the digital signal conversion. With 96 kHz and 24 bit, the signal surpasses any CD quality available. The corresponding apps (MetaRecorder and Maestro) for recording and control are included in the package. In addition, the apps deliver metadata for the further processing, thus making the recording a simple matter. Essential features of MetaRecorder can be controlled from Apple Watch – start and stop recording, add a take to Favorites, add Markers or set your microphone input level. There are, of course, many other apps that can also directly access the microphone.

Made for:
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini, iPod touch (5th generation)

Apple, iOS®, iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Requirements

iOS version: 8.0 and later
Connection/Power: Lightning

Sennheiser MKE 2 microphone capsule
Apple MFi Certified Lightning connector
Apogee 24 bit/96 kHz digital connection to iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
Apogee MetaRecorder App (free download from App Store)


Specifications Connector Apple Mfi certified Lightning connector Frequency response 20 - 20,000 Hz Max. sound pressure level @ min.gain: 130 dB; @ max. gain: 95 dB Cable length 1.6 m Transducer principle pre-polarized condenser microphone Weight 29 g Diameter 4.8 mm (capsule) Pick-up pattern omnidirectional Operating temperature 0° C…+50°C Equivalent noise level @ min. gain: -95 dBFS (A); @ max.gain: -67 dBFS(A) Gain 0 - 35 dB AD conversion multibit DeltaSigma Digital Signal Processing Compression, EQ (selectable presets via Apogee Maestro App) Powering Supplied by iOS device Sensitivity @ min. gain: -50 dBFS (80 dB SPL, 1 kHz)<br>@ max. gain: -15 dBFS (80 dB SPL, 1 kHz) Sampling rates 44,1 / 48 / 88,2 / 96 kHz Bitrate 16 Bit, 24 Bit

What's in the Box MKE 2 digital microphone Clip Metal wind screen Foam windshield Carrying pouch Quick Start Guide

Specifications

Connector

Apple Mfi certified Lightning connector
Frequency response

20 - 20,000 Hz
Max. sound pressure level

@ min.gain: 130 dB; @ max. gain: 95 dB
Cable length

1.6 m
Transducer principle

pre-polarized condenser microphone
Weight

29 g
Diameter

4.8 mm (capsule)
Pick-up pattern

omnidirectional
Operating temperature

0° C…+50°C
Equivalent noise level

@ min. gain: -95 dBFS (A); @ max.gain: -67 dBFS(A)
Gain

0 - 35 dB
AD conversion

multibit DeltaSigma
Digital Signal Processing

Compression, EQ (selectable presets via Apogee Maestro App)
Powering

Supplied by iOS device
Sensitivity

@ min. gain: -50 dBFS (80 dB SPL, 1 kHz)<br>@ max. gain: -15 dBFS (80 dB SPL, 1 kHz)
Sampling rates

44,1 / 48 / 88,2 / 96 kHz
Bitrate

16 Bit, 24 Bit

What's in the Box

MKE 2 digital microphone
Clip
Metal wind screen
Foam windshield
Carrying pouch
Quick Start Guide