Topic: sennheiser mke2... What model to buy?

[M]

I'm looking into upgrading to a brand new & closer matched pair and there are so many different sub-models I could use a little help choosing what would be best.

I will be using them with a ca9100(3wire) for amplified concert recording to be clear.

Thanks


Michael

[Will_S]

I know the MKE-2-5 has 3 wires available (ie not shorted to 2 wire at the capsule).  Whether it's the best choice, 

[M]

In my search I found this and it has made my choice easy now.  It seems that the different variations are only for colour, termination and accessories.

Variations Available:

    * MKE2-3-ew Gold - Omni lav, beige, reduced sensitivity, with evolution wireless connector, includes MZQ222-NI clip and MZW2-g windscreen
    * MKE2-4-3C Gold - Omni lav, beige, reduced sensitivity, with 3 pin LEMO plug for 3000 & 5000 Series, no accessories
    * MKE2-4-3K Gold - Omni lav, beige, reduced sensitivity, with 3 pin LEMO plug for 3000 & 5000 Series with MZ2 accessory kit
    * MKE2-4-C Gold - Omni lav, black, reduced sensitivity, with 3 pin LEMO plug for 3000 & 5000 Series, no accessories
    * MKE2-4-K Gold - Omni lav, black, reduced sensitivity, with 3 pin LEMO plug for 3000 & 5000 Series with with MZ2 accessory kit
    * MKE2-5-3C Gold - Omni lav, beige, reduced sensitivity, pigtails, no accessories
    * MKE2-5-3-K Gold - Omni lav, beige, reduced sensitivity, pigtails, with MZ2 accessory kit

# MKE2-5-C Gold - Omni lav, black, reduced sensitivity, pigtails, no accessories
# MKE2-5-K Gold - Omni lav, black, reduced sensitivity, pigtails, with MZ2 accessory kit
# MKE2-60 Gold - Omnidirectional reduced sensitivity lavalier for K6, black with integrated K6 collar
# MKE2-ew Gold - Omni lav, black, reduced sensitivity, with evolution wireless connector, includes MZQ222 clip and MZW2 windscreen

[udovdh]

If you are sure the mke2 is 3-wire (i.e. no short at the capsule either) just get the pigtails and add the mini-jack yourself?

[John Willett]

There is also an MKE 2-5 available in black and beige which does *not* have the reduced sensitivity like the "Gold" versions (though they also do not have the "umbrella" diaphragm to protect from sweat).

[M]

There is also an MKE 2-5 available in black and beige which does *not* have the reduced sensitivity like the "Gold" versions (though they also do not have the "umbrella" diaphragm to protect from sweat).

I was thinking that there was a good chance that I would be using mine in the rain.  Figured the gold version was playing it safe.