Neumann MCM 114 Violin / Viola Set Small-diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone System for Violins and Violas

The Miniature Clip Mic (MCM) System brings signature Neumann audio quality to all of your live acoustic instrument miking applications. The MCM-114-SET-HIGH-STR microphone kit is designed for use on violins, violas, mandolins, and other high string instruments.

The kit includes an SH 150 gooseneck with a KK 14 cardioid capsule, a high string specific instrument mount, and everything else needed for placement and connection to a wired 3-pin XLR input. The MCM system can also be used with wireless bodypacks (sold separately) thanks to interchangeable cable options (sold separately) that include a 3.5 mm, Lemo, 4-pin mini-XLR, or MicroDot termination. You also get a soft case for storage and transport.

The MCM system allows precise microphone placement, resulting in optimal pickup with minimal impact on the performer or aesthetics.

Beauty in form, function, and result. The Neumann Miniature Clip Mic System for High Strings.

Includes

• KK 14 Cardioid Capsule Head
• SH 150 Gooseneck, 150 mm
• Output stage XLR
• Soft windscreen
• Cable mini jack, 1.8 m
• Clip for high strings
• Cable brace
• Softcase

Features

• Elevates electret principle to Neumann sound standards
• Durability increases ROI up to tenfold
• A single capsule for loud and soft instruments
• Works with key transmitter bodypacks

Specifications

• KK 14 / MCM 100
  • Acoustic operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer
  • Directional pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 k: 3.6 mV/Pa 49 dBv ± 2 dB
  • Rated output impedance: KK 14: 10  | MCM 100: 50
  • Rated load impedance: 1000 Ohms
  • Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 63 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL): 71 dB
  • Equivalent noise level, CCIR1): 31 dB
  • Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1): 23 dB-A
  • Maximum SPL2) for THD < 0.5 %: 147 dB SPL
  • with MCM 100, Usupply = 10 V, Rfeed = 20 k: 153 dB SPL
  • with Usupply = 5 V, Rfeed = 8.25 k: 147 dB SPL
  • Dynamic range of the amplifier, A-weighted2) for THD < 0.5 %: KK 14: 130 dB
  • Power supply: KK 14:  10 V, with Rfeed = 20 k | MCM 100: 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938)
  • Current consumption: KK 14: 0.22 mA | MCM 100: 3.5 mA
  • Required connector: XLR-3F
  • Weight: KK 14: 2.3 g | MCM 100: 96 g
  • Dimensions (Ø x L): KK 14: Ø 12 mm x 11 mm | MCM 100: Ø 22 mm x 77 mm
  • Operating temperature range: 0 °C - +40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
  • Storage temperature range: −20 °C - +70 °C (−4 °F - 158 °F)
  • Operating humidity range: 0 % - 90 %
  • Storage humidity range: 0 % - 95 %
• SH 150
  • Overall length: 194 mm
  • Weight: 20 g