SENNHEISER MKE1 Professional Lavalier Microphone Instruction Manual
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MKE 1 – Care and Cleaning Instructions
The MKE 1 is a high-quality, sub-miniature clip-on microphone which combines outstanding sound quality and rugged design with extremely small dimensions. To ensure continuous optimum performance, please observe the following care and cleaning instructions.
General care instructions
- Use the MZC 1-1 and MZC 1-2 frequency response caps and the MZC 1-3 make-up protectors to avoid soiling and dysfunctions
- Store the MKE 1 in a dry, dust-free environment.
- Avoid extreme bending and tearing of the cable.
- Avoid knots in the cable.
The MZC 1-1 and MZC 1-2 frequency response caps
- To wear the MKE 1 directly on the skin, use the large MZC 1-2 frequency response cap which offers an extended protection against the ingress of sweat.
- Regularly clean or replace the frequency response caps to avoid sound alterations.
Cleaning after use
- Remove the frequency response cap from the microphone capsule. Hold the microphone by the cable and not by the anti-kink sleeve.
- Use a fine bristle brush and isopropanol to remove make-up residues and other buildup from the gauze.
The microphone capsule
The microphone capsule features an overmold which only serves as an anti kink sleeve. The microphone capsule itself is protected from moisture.
Cleaning after use
- Remove the frequency response cap from the microphone capsule. Hold the microphone by the cable and not by the anti-kink sleeve.
- Shake the microphone capsule to remove excess moisture.
- Bathe the microphone capsule in distilled water to loosen make-up residues and other soiling.
- Do not use a cloth or a bristle brush to clean the microphone soundinlet.
- Dry the microphone for approx. 12 hours. The microphone sound inlet has to point downwards during drying.
The cable
The anti-kink sleeve on the connector and the microphone is designed to meet the highest requirements in quality. The use of additional adhesive tapes or shrink-on tubes can damage the material and reduce the service life of the cable.
- Only use lavalier tape (LAV-Tape) to attach the cable to the skin. Lavalier tape (LAV-Tape) is available as an original Sennheiser accessory.
Cleaning after use
- Use a cloth or a fine bristle brush and isopropanol to remove make-up residues or other soiling.
NOTE: Particular hints for MKE 1 – musical (M) variants
- Only use distilled water and a slightly damp cloth for cleaning the cable.
- When cleaning be extremely careful, only use low pressure, only clean little sections at a time. Otherwise beads may occur.
- Do not use isopropanol! It may damage the surface of the cable.
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany, www.sennheiser.com
Publ. 12/22, 540099/A05