MCE 55.18 SC
Beyerdynamic MCE 55.18 SC
Mini condenser clip-on microphone, omnidirectional,
cable with 4-pin mini XLR plug, beige
FEATURES
• High performance miniature condenser microphone
(omnidirectional)
• Splash-proof capsule design
• Extended frequency response
• Absolute studio quality
• High sensitivity
• Extremely small, unobtrusive design
APPLICATIONS
The MCE 55 has been designed for unobtrusive miking of
speech and vocals. Therefore, it is suitable for film, TV and
theatre applications. Its omnidirectional polar pattern
reduces popping and its construction eliminates handling
noise.
The microphone attaches via a microphone clip to clothing.
Due to its small size, it can easily be concealed in the hair
or in makeup for theatre applications.
In addition to the use with amplifiers and recorders, this
microphone is well suited for the connection to beyer-
dynamic’s wireless systems.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MCE 55.18
Transducer type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Condenser (electret)
Operating principle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure
Frequency response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 20,000 Hz
Polar pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omnidirectional
Open circuit voltage at 1 kHz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 mV
Nominal impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 kΩ
Max. SPL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 dB SPL
S/N ratio rel. to 1 Pa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 dB
Supply voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 to 9 V
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head diameter: 5.2 mm
Length: 12.7 mm
Cable length: 1.2 m
Weight
without cable / plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 g
with cable / plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 g
Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 g
