Sennheiser ME 36 Mini-Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule

Pinpoint Directional Speech Capture: Sennheiser ME 36

The Sennheiser ME 36 is a high-end mini-shotgun condenser microphone head engineered for mounting on Sennheiser MZH goosenecks in boardrooms, houses of worship, press rooms, and live broadcast installations.

Featuring a supercardioid/lobar pick-up pattern created through an integrated interference tube, the ME 36 excels at picking up clear, intelligible speech even when placed at a greater distance from the speaker. It actively cancels off-axis reverberation, room reflections, and ambient acoustic noise. Available now in our Sennheiser pro audio store catalog, this mini-shotgun capsule delivers exceptional acoustic isolation and modern architectural aesthetics.

Key Features & Pro-Level Advantages

• Supercardioid / Lobar Interference Tube Pattern: Exceptional directional isolation allows clear speech capture from farther speaker distances while suppressing room acoustics and ambient noise.
• KE 10 Capsule Core: Derived from Sennheiser’s industry-standard acoustic technology, ensuring transparent, uncolored voice reproduction and fast transient response.
• Ultra-Low Self-Noise (23 dB-A): Keeps the noise floor whisper-quiet for high-gain speech reinforcement, recording, and teleconferencing.
• Wide Frequency Response (40 Hz – 20 kHz): Captures full vocal warmth alongside crisp upper-register articulation for effortless speech intelligibility.
• Gold-Plated Thread Contacts: Heavy-duty screw connection guarantees long-term, corrosion-free conductivity with MZH gooseneck stems and MZC hanging cables.
• Sleek Miniaturized Form Factor: Compact interference tube design offers minimal visual obstruction on podiums, council desks, and broadcast tables.

Key Technical Specifications

• Device Type: Modular Mini-Shotgun Condenser Microphone Capsule

• Transducer Principle: Pre-polarized Condenser

• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid / Lobar

• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20,000 Hz

• Sensitivity (Free Field, No Load): 18 mV/Pa ± 2.5 dB at 1 kHz

• Equivalent Noise Level: 23 dB(A)

• Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 130 dB SPL

• Nominal Impedance: 50 Ohms

• Min. Terminating Impedance: 1,000 Ohms

• Phantom Power Requirements: 12 V – 48 V DC

• Current Consumption: 250 µA

• Dimensions: Ø 8.2 mm x L 150 mm (0.32″ x 5.91″)

• Weight: Approx. 17 g (0.60 oz)

• Color / Finish: Matte Black (Standard)

Compatibility & System Integration

• Goosenecks & Mounting: Fully compatible with Sennheiser MZH series goosenecks (MZH 3015, MZH 3040, MZH 3042, MZH 3062, MZH 3072) and MZC 30 ceiling cables.

• Applications: Excellent for podiums, council desks, press conferences, houses of worship, teleconferencing, and TV broadcast setups requiring narrow acoustic pickup at distance.

• Powering: Operates via 12–48V phantom power supplied through the host MZH gooseneck base or audio interface.

• Box Contents: 1x Sennheiser ME 36 microphone capsule, 1x MZW 36 foam windshield, quick guide.

• System Expansion: Explore matching MZH goosenecks, table stands, and accessories on our dedicated Sennheiser Brand Store.