Sennheiser MKE 1-4-1

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Sennheiser MKE 1-4-1

Sennheiser

MKE 1-4-1

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 314356
Model: MKE 1-4-1
Price: $460.90

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The MKE 1-4-1 is a seriously impressive miniature lavalier – the clarity is remarkable. This is a top-tier choice for film crews, broadcast professionals, or anyone needing pristine audio capture in challenging environments. The Sennheiser build quality shines through; it's a workhorse mic.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser MKE 1-4-1
  • Condenser miniature lavalier microphone
  • Omnidirectional
  • 20 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Max. SPL: 142 dB
  • 3-Pin Lemo connecter for Sennheiser SK5212 - SK5012 - SK250 - SK50 and SK3063 bodypacks
  • Colour: White
  • Cable length: 1.6 m
  • Incl. 1x Frequency response cap MZC 1-1
  • MZC 1-2
  • 3x make-up protection caps and 1 BDA
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity and detail for dialogue capture
  • • Robust construction using high-grade materials for durability
  • • Omnidirectional pickup avoids need for precise mic placement
  • • Lemo connector ensures reliable connection to Sennheiser bodypacks
CONS
  • • Limited compatibility outside the Sennheiser ecosystem
  • • Higher price point compared to budget lavalier options
  • • Cable length could be restrictive for some applications

Product Video

Key Features

Mic Type Condenser
Polar Pattern Omnidirectional
Frequency Range 20 - 20,000 Hz
Connector 3-Pin Lemo
Cable Length 1.6 m
Weight 14 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sennheiser offers noticeably better audio quality and build, but the Rode is more compact and broadly compatible with various systems.
The cap helps reduce wind noise and proximity effect in certain situations, but isn’t always essential depending on the recording environment.
No, the Lemo connector is proprietary to Sennheiser bodypacks – you'd need an adapter, which can introduce noise and reliability issues.

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