Sennheiser ME36

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Sennheiser ME36

Sennheiser

ME36

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 159987
Model: ME36
Price: $306.90

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The ME36 is a solid capsule for situations where you need focused speech pickup – think corporate events, houses of worship, or lecture halls. It's designed to be used with Sennheiser's gooseneck systems, so it won’t be a standalone solution, but the supercardioid pattern delivers clear audio even in less-than-ideal acoustic environments. A great option for those needing professional clarity without the complexity of a full studio mic.

Product Description

Sennheiser ME36, Microphone Capsule, Directional charactristic: Supercardioid / Lobar, For gooseneck microphones MZH 3015 / 3040 / 3042, Incl. MZW36 windscreen

PROS
  • • Excellent off-axis rejection minimizes room noise effectively.
  • • Durable aluminum capsule construction ensures long-term reliability.
  • • Supercardioid pattern excels in speech and presentations.
  • • Included windscreen minimizes plosives and breath noise.
CONS
  • • Requires compatible Sennheiser gooseneck systems, limiting standalone use.
  • • Supercardioid pattern demands precise mic placement for optimal results.
  • • Capsule only – no preamplifier or body included; adds to overall cost.

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Key Features

Components Aluminum capsule, MZW36 windscreen
Polar Patterns Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 Hz - 18 kHz
Connections Modular connector for Sennheiser gooseneck systems
Phantom Power 48V

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Frequently Asked Questions

Supercardioid offers tighter pickup, rejecting more sound from the sides, but has a small lobe of sensitivity directly behind the capsule – requiring careful placement.
No, it's specifically designed for Sennheiser's MZH 3015, 3040, and 3042 gooseneck microphone systems to ensure proper electrical and mechanical compatibility.
While durable, any microphone capsule can feedback; proper gain staging and acoustic treatment are always crucial, especially with a highly directional pattern like supercardioid.

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