Beyerdynamic MCE86S-II
Shotgun Microphone, Phantom or Battery Powered

MCE86S-II

The MCE 86 II shotgun microphones can be used for video recordings, lecterns or theatre applications. The microphones are extremely light and rugged and therefore ideal for mounting onto cameras or camcorders. They can be used for outdoor applications and in studios with fish pole booms or as handhelds.

The electrostatic transducer element and the hypercardioid/lobe polar pattern result in an excellent polar pattern with high sensitivity. Due to its construction and integrated active filter the microphone is insensitive towards wind and vibrations caused by zoom motors. Each sound source is reproduced absolutely clearly.

The MCE 86 II can be powered from a balanced phantom source. If phantom power is not available the MCE 86 S II version should be used. This microphone can also be battery powered with an integrated 1.5V battery. The MCE 86 S II can be connected to unbalanced XLR or mini jack inputs.

Each MCE 86 II version has an electronically balanced output allowing operation with long cables. Even if connected to consumer devices with unbalanced inputs, the result is free from interferences.

The MCE 86 S II has an ON/OFF-switch and battery condition LED. The average battery expectancy is 80 hours.

There are two different elastic suspensions available suppressing footfall sound or vibrations of zoom motors. The EA 86 elastic suspension can be mounted directly onto the camera. At its bottom the EA 86 has a 3/8" internal thread for the mounting on stands or fish pole booms. The BS 86 flash-holder adapter allows optimal positioning on every camera. The EA 19/25 is supplied with the MKV 11 microphone clamp and enables the mounting on standard stands or fish pole booms with 3/8" thread.

Applications

• Professional cameras
• Camcorder, DAT, MD-recorders
• Interviewing
• Multipurpose halls
• Lecterns
• Micing choirs

Features

• High sensitivity
• Excellent off-axis rejection
• Rugged yet lightweight design
• Non-glare durable polymer coating

Specifications

• Transducer Type: Condenser (back electret)
• Operating Principle: Pressure gradient
• Frequency Response: 50 - 18,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid/lobe
• Open circuit voltage at 1kHz (0dB = 1V/Pa): 30 mV/Pa
• Nominal Impedance: 150 ohms
• Load Impedance: >/=1k ohm
• Max. SPL at 1kHz: 128 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio rel. to 1 Pa: >61 dB
• A-weighted Equivalent SPL: 25 dB
• Noise Voltage: <25 µVs
• Male Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Supply Voltage: 11-52V phantom or 1.5V battery (LR6 AA), switchable
• Current Consumption: 4 mA/11 mA (battery)
• Length: 310 mm
• Diameter: 25/21 mm
• Weight without cable: 125 g

Our Part #  MCE86S-II