Beyerdynamic MCE 58 Omnidirectional Condenser Reporting Mic

Product

Application

Interviewing

The MCE 58 condenser microphone has been specially developed for interviewing and broadcasting.
Its unbalanced output supplies a very high level which allows direct connection to mobile DAT and MD-recorders. The elasticated suspension of the transducer element eliminates unwanted handling noise and built-in active filters suppress unwanted low frequency noise such as traffic rumble. The MCE 58 has a frequency response curve which has been optimised for excellent intelligibility of speech. The non-glare surface is scratch-resistant and will withstand the rough use often associated with news gathering events.

Features

Omnidirectional polar pattern
High output level
Rugged construction
Slim line design
Battery powering (1.5 V)

Specifications

Transducer type Condenser (back electret)
Operating principle Pressure
Polar pattern Omnidirectional
Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz (0dB = 1V/Pa) 4 mV/Pa
Nominal impedance 370 Ω (unbalanced)
Load impedance 2 kΩ
Connector 3-pin XLR; 1,3 = ground, 2 = signal +
Length 260 mm
Shaft diameter 25 mm
Head diameter 45 mm
Weight without cable 200 g
Frequency response 40 - 20,000 Hz
Max. SPL at 1 kHz 132 dB
S/N ratio rel. to 1 Pa 60 dB
A-weighted equivalent SPL 26 dB
Power supply 1.5 V battery (type Mignon AA/LR 6)
Current consumption 20 mA

Features

Specifications