MKE 600 - Microphone SENNHEISER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MKE 600 SENNHEISER

Microphone for Video Journalists Industry Canada ICES_003 Important safety information

Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product.

Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the product on to third parties.

This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at www.sennheiser.com. Before operation

Never open the housing of the product. If products are opened by customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null and void. During operation Keep all liquids away from the product. Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics.

Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product.

Only use the product within the specified temperature range (see “Specifications” on page 5).

After operation Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environment.

Intended use having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter “Important safety information”,

using the product within the operating conditions and limitations described in this instruction manual. “Improper use” means using the product other than as described in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ from those described herein.

Intended use includes: 1 MKE 600 gun microphone

1 MZS 600 shock mount 1 MZW 600 foam windshield 1 instruction manual

1 carry case Optional accessories

MZQ 600 microphone clamp

MZH 600 “hairy” windshield

KA 600 connection cable for cameras with 3.5 mm jack connection For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner: www.sennheiser.com > “Service & Support“. MKE 600 | 1 The MKE 600 gun microphone The MKE 600 is the ideal video camera/camcorder microphone able to handle even demanding filmic challenges. Due to its high directivity, the MKE 600 picks up sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointing and effectively attenuates noise coming from the sides and rear. The switchable “Low Cut” filter additionally minimizes wind noise. Because some video cameras/camcorders do not provide phantom power, the MKE 600 can also be battery powered. A battery on/off switch prevents the battery from discharging prematurely; “Low Batt” is displayed. Features

Pronounced directivity

Maximal rejection of side noise

Switchable “Low Cut” filter minimizes wind noise

Phantom or battery powering

Battery switch with “Low Batt” indicator

Rugged all-metal housing

Very good suppression of structure-borne noise

Supplied with foam windshield and shock mount Product overview

1 Foam windshield attenuates wind noise by approx. 25 dB 2 “Low Cut” switch

3 LED operation indicator 4 BATT ON/OFF battery switch 5 Lower part of the microphone body (covers the battery compartment) 6 XLR-3 socket (male) 7 Shock mount with flash mount adapter 2 | MKE 600 Putting the MKE 600 into operation The MKE 600 offers a choice of phantom powering via the XLR connection or internal battery powering. P48 phantom powering via XLR connection 왘 Connect the XLR-3 socket (female) of the microphone cable to the XLR-3 socket (male) of the microphone 6. P48 phantom powering lights up green switched on; the microphone is operational If phantom powered via the XLR connection, the microphone is continuously in operation (the BATT ON/OFF battery switch has no function).

Internal battery powering

왘 Connect the connector of the microphone cable to the video camera/camcorder or recording device. The LED 3 provides the following information: 왘 Insert a battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5 V/1.2 V). Observe correct polarity when inserting the battery.

왘 Unscrew the lower part of the microphone body 5 by turning it in the direction of the arrow. 왘 Screw the lower part of the microphone body 5 back to the microphone by turning it in the direction of the arrow. 왘 Set the battery switch 4 to ON to switch the internal battery on or set the battery switch to OFF to switch the battery power off.

The LED 3 provides the following information: LED Internal battery power lights up red for approx. 1 second after switch-on and then goes off switched on; operating time: up to approx. 150 h lights up red permanently “Low Batt”, battery is almost empty; approx. 8 h of remaining operating time after initial display flashes briefly red on switch-on battery is empty; the microphone is not operational When not using the microphone for extended periods of time, remove the battery to prevent self-discharge. MKE 600 | 3

Using the “Low Cut” filter 왘 Set the “Low Cut” switch 2 to the desired position.

Switch position Frequency response of the microphone linear frequency response frequencies below 100 Hz are attenuated to reduce wind and impact noise Cleaning and maintaining the MKE 600 CAUTION Damage to the product due to liquids! Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the product. 왘 Keep all liquids away from the product. 왘 Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. 4 | MKE 600 with P48 powering: 21 mV/Pa with battery powering: 19 mV/Pa Max. SPL with P48 powering: 132 dB SPL with battery powering: 126 dB SPL Equivalent noise level A-weighted with P48 powering: 15 dB (A) with battery powering: 16 dB (A) Power supply 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938) via XLR-3 or battery/rechargeable battery (AA size, 1.5 V/1.2 V) Current consumption with P48 powering: 4.4 mA Operating time with battery approx. 150 h < 1.05 V; approx. 8 h of remaining operating time after initial display Diameter 20 mm Length 256 mm Weight 128 g (without battery) Operating temperature –10°C to +60°C

“Low Batt” indicator

120° 150° 2000 Hz 4000 Hz 8000 Hz 16000 Hz

125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz

180° Frequency response curve dB V

100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz

1 kHz 2 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz Linear “Low Cut” MKE 600 | 5 Manufacturer Declarations Warranty Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner. In compliance with the following requirements

RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)

WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collection point or recycling center for such equipment.

Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) The supplied batteries or rechargeable batteries can be recycled. Please dispose of them as special waste or return them to your specialist dealer. In order to protect the environment, only dispose of exhausted batteries. CE Declaration of Conformity

EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com. In compliance with Europe

EMC EN 55103-1/-2

USA Industry Canada ICES-003 China

Australia/ New Zealand 6 | MKE 600 Pince microphone MZQ 600

Directive RoHS (2002/95/CE)

Directive CEM (2004/108/CE) Industry Canada ICES_003 Cina Industry Canada ICES_003 Industry Canada ICES_003 Industry Canada ICES_003 China Industry Canada ICES_003 Linear “Low Cut” MKE 600 | 5

External Power Supply

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