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.
Digital pro sound – for the first time for iOS
- The MKE 2 digital delivers high-end audio for your video, your docu-film, your stream or interviews. You have a larger audience in mind? With this set, you obtain perfect recordings out and about – even when working alone. The Apogee and Sennheiser recording experts have provided a simple and brilliant recording solution. All apps for current iOS devices included.
Videos: Upgrade your sound to HD too
- For all professionals who live for capturing special moments: MKE 2 digital delivers the studio-quality sound – at a level, which not long time ago was only possible with far greater expense and effort.
Speech: “Did you record that in the studio?”
- The MKE 2 digital is a professional quality broadcast microphone. It gives voices more depth and presence and captures fine nuance in each situation. The fact that key metadata and markers are directly adopted when transferring data to editing programs also makes the workflow easier.
Events: Securely capturing magic moments
- There are special situations in life that are not likely to happen again. These moments are when we need technology to work in perfect harmony with our lives. For this purpose, MKE 2 digital provides technologies that professionals can rely on.
The mic: Famous from films and TV
- The MKE 2 is a legend in live performances; it has proven itself as a worldwide industry standard on Broadway, television and professional news gathering. Thanks to its rugged housing and its ultralight Umbrella Diaphragm (TM), it is protected against dampness and remains durable in any situation. The wind deflector is supplied as a metal and foam protection variant and can also be combined for optimal recordings.
The converter: The art of signal conversion
- For the MKE 2 digital, the Apogee experts have developed a special A/D converter that goes far beyond the possibilities offered by previous solutions. A 96 kHz/24 bit data stream delivers the highest audio quality to your iOS device.
The Apps: All the apps you need
- MetaRecorder does not only save recordings but also simplifies both the handling on the spot and the subsequent synchronization – including XML files for Final Cut Pro. And for those who prefer working with other recording or film apps, the Maestro app can be used to control the finest details of the microphone and recording.
The Lightning Connector:Plug and go
- The MKE 2 digital uses the lightning connector, thus saving the high-quality data stream directly in your iOS device. This leaves your headphone connector free to be used to monitor what you are recording.
Technical Data
- 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
*Warning (for California residents only): Please note per Proposition 65 that this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Every Consumer Products company is required to post the warning no matter if their products pose any harm. Sennheiser products are all RoHs compliant, yet we are by law required to post the Proposition 65 warning message anyway.