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Recommended Uses For Product | Video Production |
Brand | Sennheiser |
Model Name | AVX-MKE2 SET-4-US |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Connector Type | XLR |
Special Feature | Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Color | Black |
Included Components | warranty_card |
Polar Pattern | Omnidirectional |
About this item
- Digital Transmission: It features self-configuring digital transmission which eliminates time-consuming radio frequency setup
- Ultra Compact Receiver: The ultra-compact receiver rotates around the XLR connector to avoid collision with other devices mounted on your camera
- Saves Power: It switches on and off automatically with your camera saving battery power
- Input Sensitivity: The AVX matches perfectly your camera's input sensitivity without having to adjust the audio level on the microphone
- Ideal For: From professional wedding videos to documentaries, from street interviews to corporate videos, the Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 SET Microphone System just works allowing you to concentrate on creativity
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Item Weight | 1.8 Pounds |
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Microphone Form Factor | Lavalier |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 12.6 x 6.7 x 2.9 inches |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Material | Metal |
Hardware Platform | Camera |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Frequency Range | 20 hz - 20 khz |
Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00615104243064 |
Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
UPC | 615104243064 |
Item Weight | 1.8 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.6 x 6.7 x 2.9 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B011LAA1OW |
Item model number | 505862 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #35,623 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #643 in Wireless Lavalier Microphones & Systems |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 14, 2015 |
Color Name | Black |
Material Type | Metal |
Size | 1 |
Voltage | 3.7 Volts |
Wattage | 250 |
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The Sennheiser AVX-MKE2 Pro Lavalier Set is the perfect digital wireless microphone for film projects. The system fully self configures and is ready to film within seconds. Its ultra compact receiver fits directly into the XLR audio input of your camera or recording device. The body pack transmitter and high-quality lavalier microphone is ideal for hands-free interview and documentary recording with broadcast quality sound.
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power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
connectivity tech | XLR | XLR | Auxiliary | Wireless | USB-C, 3.5mm TRS (TX), 3.5mm TRRS (RX) | 2.4GHz Wireless |
connector type | XLR | XLR | 3.5 mm Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Jack |
model number | 505862 | 508771 | — | MV-TWO-KIT-Z7 | Wireless PRO | G2 Lav Mics |
material | — | Metal | Metal | Engineered plastic or aluminum | — | Tft |
battery quantity | 1 lithium polymer, 1 lithium ion | — | — | 3 lithium ion | 3 lithium polymer, 3 lithium ion, 1 product specific | 1 lithium ion |
frequency range | 20 hz - 20 khz | — | — | — | 0.02-20KHz | 2400-2483.5MHz |
frequency response | 20000 hertz | 576 MHz | — | — | 20000 hertz | 2.4 MHz |
signal-to-noise ratio | — | 110 decibels | — | — | 72 decibels | 76 decibels |
hardware platform | Camera | — | Microphone, PC, Television | Camera | Camera, Smartphone | Camera, Smartphone, PC |
polar pattern | Omnidirectional | Unidirectional | Omnidirectional | Unidirectional | Hyper Cardioid | Omnidirectional |
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Customers appreciate the microphone's sound quality, build quality, and ease of use. They find it has a sturdy and solid feel, with zero audio drops and a quiet signal. The microphone is described as the best they have ever owned. Many find it easy to set up and configure, making it convenient for gorilla-style filming or one-man bands. Customers also appreciate its compactness, functionality, and value for money. However, opinions differ on battery life.
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Customers appreciate the microphone's sound quality. They say it works well, has zero audio drops, and a clear connection. The setup is simple, and the sync is easy. The product prevents audio from spiking by adjusting when it gets loud.
"...Rode, Azden, and Audio-Technica and this AVX system delivers pro-quality audio in a simple, compact package...." Read more
"...although it provides excellent sound, i’m thinking of replacing the lav as i get some static in the most basic of motion but the connectivity will..." Read more
"...Mic Quality: This is a professional lavalier mic, with nice background suppression of noise, and the diminutive size allows hiding this easy on the..." Read more
"...So when I used the AVX in combo with G2 or G3 shoots all audio from AVX was delayed and caused echo which means I have to correct audio in post..." Read more
Customers appreciate the microphone's build quality. They mention it has a sturdy and solid feel, and is durable.
"...These have a solid build quality, too. The bodypack transmitter is metal, not plastic, and the receiver is mostly metal as well...." Read more
"...Dummy proof, on the go, fast and reliable piece of equipment." Read more
"Quality of the mic is great, as expected from these guys...." Read more
"...With these being rather small and having high quality - makes a very good interface for your DSLR video productions..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the microphone quality. They find it sturdy and solid, with a clear sound. The system is easy to use and the talent's voice is clearly heard.
"...is by far one of the most robust, high-performing, and simple wireless microphone systems I've ever used...." Read more
"Best lav and mic kit I ever bought. Dummy proof, on the go, fast and reliable piece of equipment." Read more
"...Mic Quality: This is a professional lavalier mic, with nice background suppression of noise, and the diminutive size allows hiding this easy on the..." Read more
"...They have a very sturdy and solid feel to them. I would not be worried about them breaking easily...." Read more
Customers find the microphone easy to use. It has a simple setup and configuration process, making it convenient for gorilla-style filming or one-man bands. The plug-and-play system is great for DSLR video productions. They appreciate the easy gain control and say it makes a good interface for DSLR video productions, though the auto gain control clips the first few wavefronts.
"...and Audio-Technica and this AVX system delivers pro-quality audio in a simple, compact package...." Read more
"...the plug and play system is great for gorilla style filming or just as a one man band...." Read more
"...rather small and having high quality - makes a very good interface for your DSLR video productions (comes with an XLR to mini interface)..." Read more
"...—it's very much a "pick up and go" solution built for maximum convenience and speed." Read more
Customers appreciate the microphone's compact size and lightweight design. They find it easy to use with sound recorders, cameras, and other devices without taking up space or having wires if using an XLR connection.
"...and this AVX system delivers pro-quality audio in a simple, compact package...." Read more
"...lavalier mic, with nice background suppression of noise, and the diminutive size allows hiding this easy on the talent. diminutive...." Read more
"...curse, it fits on your sound recorders, cameras etc without taking up space or having wires if you use XLR. 3...." Read more
"...I love how compact these are! CONS: I was unable to witness the sound quality for myself or even turn the device on...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the microphone's performance. They mention it works well for recording normal conversations, is high-performing, and simple to use. It also helps reduce wind noises.
"This is by far one of the most robust, high-performing, and simple wireless microphone systems I've ever used...." Read more
"...These work OK when recording normal conversations but anything with a dynamic range will have this minor distortion...." Read more
"...I works great with GoPro. It works perfectly with Note 8 (along with Sennheiser KA 600i adapter - sold separately)...." Read more
"love this kit. The Sennheiser products work great and the sound quality is super. Easy gain control is also a huge plus" Read more
Customers appreciate the microphone's value for money. They say it's worth every penny, especially if working alone.
"...This system is worth every penny, especially if you're working solo." Read more
"...This mic was certainly worth the investment and I paired it with a ZoomH6. I couldn't be more pleased with the results...." Read more
"...Those are pretty cheap to get. All and all very happy with this purchase." Read more
"...Also super light weight and compact. It's worth the extra money just for the quality of the build and form factor. LOVE IT." Read more
Customers have different experiences with the microphone's battery life. Some find the body pack battery good, while others report poor receiver battery life and high costs for replacement batteries. The batteries are different between devices, and some customers received defective batteries that were unremovable from the transmitter.
"Good range and battery life. Ultra simple to use" Read more
"As a boxing reporter I highly recommend this system. The battery last long enough that you won’t have to worry about buying more then two...." Read more
"...3. Receiver battery life is bad, I barely got 2-3 hours out of it, and when it gets hot outside or used in..." Read more
"Sound quality is exceptional, easy to setup, batteries last" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseThis is by far one of the most robust, high-performing, and simple wireless microphone systems I've ever used.
I was a TV broadcast technician for 28 years and have spent my last five in the healthcare industry. I've used many wireless systems from Lectrosonics, Sony, Sennheiser, Rode, Azden, and Audio-Technica and this AVX system delivers pro-quality audio in a simple, compact package.
I was skeptical at first, but the range and clarity is incredible. My previous Sennheiser system was solid, but required a cable for the receiver to plug in to the XLR input and the antennas were frail and eventually lost their flexible coating. If you're using a compact pro video camera, that means with other systems you need a cold shoe mount and a double bracket if you need more than one microphone--that makes the camera more unwieldy. Not with this system. The receiver plugs directly in to the XLR port, and on those days when I need to run three mics into a mixer, the receivers fit neatly without a hassle. These have a solid build quality, too. The bodypack transmitter is metal, not plastic, and the receiver is mostly metal as well.
With this system I recommend sticking with the Sennheiser microphones--spend a little extra and get the MKE2. I tried to use an off-brand microphone as a backup and it did not provide good shielding from interference, so it picked up humming and sometimes crackling. I've never had that from ANY Sennheiser lavaliere microphone.
This system is worth every penny, especially if you're working solo.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseBest lav and mic kit I ever bought. Dummy proof, on the go, fast and reliable piece of equipment.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023style: ME2 Lavalier SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified Purchasei’ve used this system before on past projects but always had to rent them until i decided to become an owner myself. the plug and play system is great for gorilla style filming or just as a one man band. i paired mine up with a Zoom h6 recorder to give me full control and they have both been a great addition. although it provides excellent sound, i’m thinking of replacing the lav as i get some static in the most basic of motion but the connectivity will give you so much range and not limit you from being too far from your subject. i see myself certainly purchasing another for more complex projects.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2017style: ME2 Lavalier SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseQuality of the mic is great, as expected from these guys. I was transitioning from a single Sennheiser mic setup, to two of these that I can plug into a zoom when I need to mic more than one person. Biggest downside, which I didn't consider before purchse, was that this mic is not powered by AA's (as opposed to my old one). While in some ways this is great (less waste), for long shoots I don't like that I can't just keep some extra AA's in my bag just in case. Have to have time to recharge, or purchase extra battery packs which are much more expensive than AA's.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2016style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseEasy Peezy - If you need professional level wireless audio with a no hassle set up and configurations - This is a great system.
-- I added the hand held mic as an add on -- makes for passing the mic or man on the street interviews seamless
Audio Quality is DIGITAL perfection with a realistic range of about 200 feet in urban environments. Outdoors in open areas you could expect more.
Mic Quality: This is a professional lavalier mic, with nice background suppression of noise, and the diminutive size allows hiding this easy on the talent. diminutive.
Battery Life: Rvcr is at least 3 hours, the xmiter about 8 (both have USB charging ports) Recommed a spare set of batteries on the road.
With these being rather small and having high quality - makes a very good interface for your DSLR video productions (comes with an XLR to mini interface)
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseThis microphone is amazing. I researched lavalier mics for a long time because I really wanted to get something that would come close to film quality audio as I could get so I could make great videos for my business. This mic was certainly worth the investment and I paired it with a ZoomH6. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. The audio is far better than the Blue Yeti USB microphone I invested in years ago. I'm amazed at how it packs so much quality into such a small device. Moreover, I love that it automatically finds open channels. So I can pick it up and just start recording—it's very much a "pick up and go" solution built for maximum convenience and speed.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseI never did a review before!!! I bought this. But I love this and just wanted to say how grateful I am to the makers. I have a small YouTube channel in which, we love teaching people to garden and cook their own foods. The hardest part of our videos has been the audio quality because we live in Virginia, where we have a lot of wind and noise from the neighborhood. I have never been train in audio or video, but have a passion to learn and create excellent videos for our viewer. Thank you all for making it so simple that even for ordinary people can create awesome audio. Here is my setup with Sennheiser AVX Wireless, my SonyA6500, with Beyond Gimbal. Love it!!
5.0 out of 5 stars But I love this and just wanted to say how grateful I ...I never did a review before!!! I bought this. But I love this and just wanted to say how grateful I am to the makers. I have a small YouTube channel in which, we love teaching people to garden and cook their own foods. The hardest part of our videos has been the audio quality because we live in Virginia, where we have a lot of wind and noise from the neighborhood. I have never been train in audio or video, but have a passion to learn and create excellent videos for our viewer. Thank you all for making it so simple that even for ordinary people can create awesome audio. Here is my setup with Sennheiser AVX Wireless, my SonyA6500, with Beyond Gimbal. Love it!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2017
Images in this review - Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified Purchasewith big amount of money, the quality is not so good. the wireless connection between the mic and receiver is easily to get lost. with this price and the big brand it is not supposed be like this...
I returned the item but the seller requested me to return again, all of records history was disappeared. I suspect it was fraud!
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Javier ManzanoReviewed in Mexico on August 3, 2022
2.0 out of 5 stars La batería de el recibidor no funciona. No carga ni tampoco guarda carga.
style: ME2 Lavalier SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseLa batería de el recibidor no funciona. No carga ni tampoco guarda carga.
- Ivan LazikReviewed in Canada on December 7, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome microphone...small but powerful. Get it...you will love it!
style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseI usually do not leave reviews...but once in a while a product is so good... i have to do it.
How it all began...
I have decided to create and online course about Depression & Anxiety and therefore needed a microphone which could record crisp professional sound without problems. I did have one lavaliere microphone (Pulsen CAM 2W -$150) and it produced okay sound...however when i was testing it, there was a lots of white noise/hissing sound appearing my audio. This was because other frequencies were interfering with the signal since it is a VHF type of a microphone. This bothered me a lot...and so the search began for a better microphone.
I started watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading blogs online to find the best microphones for video production and decided to try a few of them.
First one: I bought Rode NTG2 Shotgun microphone ($280) because of the awesome reviews that people gave it. I quickly discovers that it was harder to adjust then i originally thought. I tried connecting XLR to MP3 directly using some adapters and that did work....however....the white noise was still there (you need impedance matching XLR adapter to remove the noise). Even when i lowered the sound level manually on my camcorder...the white noise still was there.
Well.....i thought may be i need to get a microphone that already comes with the MP3 wire connection like the Rode Video MicPro.
Second: Rode Video Mic Pro ($250)
Well, i bought this mic to see how it will work as many YouTubers raved about it. I put it in...and it produced a good sound.....but....the white noise/hissing sound was still there. I recorded with the -10 db and 0 db and +20db, as well as adjusted my camcorder settings. However....the white noise improved a bit...but it was still there and the mic picked up more general background noise then i wanted it to. I again came to conclusion that it would not work.
Frustration kicked in.....and i began looking at more microphones....and this time i wanted to try a WIRED cheap lavaliere mic in comparison to the two previous mics.
Third one: Dual Lavalier Microphones-MAONO AU200
This microphone was cheap it only costs about $45 and it has two microphones and a super long wire (20 feet). I thought it would not produce good sound.....BUT to my surprise it actually sounded better then NTG2 and Video Mic Pro combined. I was like....really? It is made out of cheap plastic and wire gets in the way...but the sound was good. I came to conclusion that it would not work too as i needed the ability to move around freely with microphone staying attached to me securely.
Based on the information i found trough trial and error, i came up with these characteristics that my microphone must have:
1. Be a Livelier mic
2. Good battery life
3. High quality sound - without post adjustment
4. Super easy to setup for a camcorder/dslr
5. Good quality construction - metal body, high quality overall parts
6. Small overall size - highly portable
7. High quality XLR adapter with matching Impedance - (this is very important as hissing sound comes from cheap adapters that do not have this)
Then...i asked my self this question:
Is there a microphone regardless of price on the market that i have heard of that can fit this criteria?
Answer: Yes, it is called Sennheiser AVX.
Well, from then on i went and i watched YouTube videos about Sennheiser AVX and found out that it was a really good mic and many professionals used it. The only thing i had to do, is decided if i wanted the ME-2 or MKE2 microphone. After more research i found that the MKE2 microphone was more powerful, and had cleaner audio and smaller form size. But...it was more expensive. Then i had to make a choice.....and after 1 sleepless night i have picked MKE2 and ordered Sennheiser AVX from Amazon.
It came in the mail fast, i opened it up .... charged it and tried it and it was ....
A W E S O M E - A W E S O M E - A W E S O M E !
To make it short for you....
Save your time, stop looking at other mics .... just buy AVX MKE2 and it will save your life!
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Ivan The Great
Ivan Lazik
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2018
How it all began...
I have decided to create and online course about Depression & Anxiety and therefore needed a microphone which could record crisp professional sound without problems. I did have one lavaliere microphone (Pulsen CAM 2W -$150) and it produced okay sound...however when i was testing it, there was a lots of white noise/hissing sound appearing my audio. This was because other frequencies were interfering with the signal since it is a VHF type of a microphone. This bothered me a lot...and so the search began for a better microphone.
I started watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading blogs online to find the best microphones for video production and decided to try a few of them.
First one: I bought Rode NTG2 Shotgun microphone ($280) because of the awesome reviews that people gave it. I quickly discovers that it was harder to adjust then i originally thought. I tried connecting XLR to MP3 directly using some adapters and that did work....however....the white noise was still there (you need impedance matching XLR adapter to remove the noise). Even when i lowered the sound level manually on my camcorder...the white noise still was there.
Well.....i thought may be i need to get a microphone that already comes with the MP3 wire connection like the Rode Video MicPro.
Second: Rode Video Mic Pro ($250)
Well, i bought this mic to see how it will work as many YouTubers raved about it. I put it in...and it produced a good sound.....but....the white noise/hissing sound was still there. I recorded with the -10 db and 0 db and +20db, as well as adjusted my camcorder settings. However....the white noise improved a bit...but it was still there and the mic picked up more general background noise then i wanted it to. I again came to conclusion that it would not work.
Frustration kicked in.....and i began looking at more microphones....and this time i wanted to try a WIRED cheap lavaliere mic in comparison to the two previous mics.
Third one: Dual Lavalier Microphones-MAONO AU200
This microphone was cheap it only costs about $45 and it has two microphones and a super long wire (20 feet). I thought it would not produce good sound.....BUT to my surprise it actually sounded better then NTG2 and Video Mic Pro combined. I was like....really? It is made out of cheap plastic and wire gets in the way...but the sound was good. I came to conclusion that it would not work too as i needed the ability to move around freely with microphone staying attached to me securely.
Based on the information i found trough trial and error, i came up with these characteristics that my microphone must have:
1. Be a Livelier mic
2. Good battery life
3. High quality sound - without post adjustment
4. Super easy to setup for a camcorder/dslr
5. Good quality construction - metal body, high quality overall parts
6. Small overall size - highly portable
7. High quality XLR adapter with matching Impedance - (this is very important as hissing sound comes from cheap adapters that do not have this)
Then...i asked my self this question:
Is there a microphone regardless of price on the market that i have heard of that can fit this criteria?
Answer: Yes, it is called Sennheiser AVX.
Well, from then on i went and i watched YouTube videos about Sennheiser AVX and found out that it was a really good mic and many professionals used it. The only thing i had to do, is decided if i wanted the ME-2 or MKE2 microphone. After more research i found that the MKE2 microphone was more powerful, and had cleaner audio and smaller form size. But...it was more expensive. Then i had to make a choice.....and after 1 sleepless night i have picked MKE2 and ordered Sennheiser AVX from Amazon.
It came in the mail fast, i opened it up .... charged it and tried it and it was ....
A W E S O M E - A W E S O M E - A W E S O M E !
To make it short for you....
Save your time, stop looking at other mics .... just buy AVX MKE2 and it will save your life!
Regards
Ivan The Great
Images in this review - Jeff ProvostReviewed in Canada on March 1, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best on the market at this price.
style: ME2 Lavalier SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseThis product is probably one of the best on the market at this price. If you compare it to the G3, I think it's worth the extra. You won't have to play with any of the settings because it will do it for you. So basically, you turn it on, wait few seconds then boom you are ready to record.
The only thing that I think could be be better is the lav microphone. If you change it for a better quality microphone you will see the difference but in the end it still a good quality product. The pouch included in the package could possibly be a little better than this. It looks like they took the pouch that was designed for the handheld microphone which is not the best but in the end, this is a minor issue.
This product is covered by a warranty as long as you buy it from a Canadian retailer. I bought mine from Amazon in Canada directly to ensure I have a valid warranty but I could've bought it from Camera Canada (Ontario) but it was just more expensive than Amazon.
I will definitely buy more of these in the future!
- Jonathan BarthReviewed in Canada on December 3, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars The best for professional audio.
style: MKE2 Lavalier Pro SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseThis is the only lav kit that is really constructed properly for professional use.
- MaxReviewed in Canada on May 7, 2018
4.0 out of 5 stars I am very disappointed in the mic clip that came with it (only ...
style: ME2 Lavalier SetPattern: MicrophoneVerified PurchaseI bought this because I needed a new wireless lav and sennheiser makes products that LAST. However, I am very disappointed in the mic clip that came with it (only one). The day the package arrived I went to set it up and the plastic that holds the mic cracked in half SO EASILY. This should not have happened. Since then I have ordered two packs of lapel clip replacements (not sennheiser brand as I couldn't find any) and NEITHER fit with this mic. Extremely frustrating and feels like this is a problem I shouldn't have to pay for and solve.