The Neumann MCM 114 Drums Set is a professional instrument microphone for close miking of e.g. a snare, tom, stand tom, timpani or percussion instrument. The MCM features Neumann's renowned electret technology and delivers a stunning 153 dB maximum SPL to capture the details of both loud and very soft instruments without adding distortion or proprietary noise. The microphone securely clamps onto your instrument and works for both wired and wireless applications: i.e., both with XLR microphone pre-amps (for studio and stage recordings) and wireless transmitters .
The Neumann MCM 114 SET DRUMS Cardioid Miniature Clip Mic (MCM) System is intended for musicians, sound engineers, concert venues, equipment rental companies and event production companies.
The MCM 114 SET consists of a KK 14 cardioid microphone head, a flexible 6" gooseneck and an MC 7 clip to attach the gooseneck to the instrument. You use the AC 31 cable to connect the microphone to the included MCM 100 pre-amp module. Or you connect this cable directly to your bodypack transmitter to use the microphone wirelessly.
The modular construction of the system is designed to ensure a long service life that will last for years. Hand-assembled in Germany and meets high Neumann standards.
KK 14 Capsule with Exceptional SPL Handling & Ultra Wide Dynamic Range
The MCM system is thus based on the KK 14 miniature capsule head, a 12mm diameter (small diaphragm) electret-condenser element that delivers a truly natural, neutral and reliable sound - even in challenging technical or acoustic situations.
The capsule has a cardioid directional characteristic, which helps minimize picking up crosstalk from other instruments or stage noise, while allowing high gain - before feedback occurs. Handling a maximum SPL of 152 dB and a dynamic range of 130 dB, the KK 14 is ideal for close-miking of virtually any instrument, from bombastic drums to sensitive strings.
Reliable and secure microphone placement on snare, tom and percussion instrumentsThe
gooseneck of the 6" MCM securely holds the detachable KK 14 capsule with a connector that allows the microphone to be rotated without twisting the cable. The flexible design allows quick and precise positioning of the microphone for optimal sound recording. The built-in elastic suspension bracket is made of advanced plastic for excellent absorption of background noise (handling noise).
The MCM 114 Drums comes with an MC 7 clip to reliably attach the MCM's gooseneck to the rim of a snare, tom, upright tom, timpani or percussion instrument. The clip is easy to use and designed to prevent damage to sensitive surfaces on instruments.
Flexible connectivity for wired and wireless applications
Because it uses electret-condenser technology, the MCM can operate on either +48V phantom power from a microphone preamplifier or on power from a compatible wireless transmitter (bodypack).
The AC 31 3.5 mm2 mini-jack cable can be used to connect the KK 14 to the MCM 100 pre-amp module to plug the microphone into a mixer via XLR. This AC 31 cable can also be used to connect the capsule to a wireless transmitter with a Sennheiser-compatible mic input (mini-jack).
Neumann offers three more cables that work with other popular wireless transmitters including Lectrosonics, Shure, Zaxcom, Wisycom, and others:
AC 32 cable with LEMO 3-pin connectorAC
33 cable with Microdot connectorAC
34 cable with 4-pin mini-XLR connectorRobust
modular system built for long life
The MCM is a robust modular system. Neumann assembles the KK 14 capsule by hand and encapsulates it in a lightweight titanium housing. The gooseneck and all other components are easily replaceable, ensuring long life for live and stage performances.
Neumann offers an extensive line of instrument-specific magnetic, clip-on, clamp, or strap mounting solutions, allowing you to customize/expand the system for use with a wide range of instruments:
MC 1: clip to mount the gooseneck on the body of a violin, viola, mandolin, and similar instrumentsMC
2: clip to mount the gooseneck on the strings of a cello under the bridgeMC
3: clip to mount the gooseneck on the strings of a double bass under the bridgeMC
4: clip to mount the gooseneck on the rib/body of a double bass or similar instrumentMC
5: universal belt clip to mount the gooseneck on an oboe, clarinet, recorder, bassoon, flute or harpMC
6: universal clip to mount the gooseneck on the cup of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone, French horn, or on a percussion instrument or standMC
7:
clip to mount the gooseneck on the rim of a snare, tom, upright tom or timpaniMC
8: magnetic clip to mount the gooseneck in an upright piano or grand pianoMC
9: clip to mount the gooseneck to the body of a guitar, ukulele, dobro, acoustic bass or cello
- Neumann MCM 114 Drums Set
- electret condenser instrument microphone
- directional characteristic: cardioid
- frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
- dimensions KK 14: 12 x 11 mm
- dimensions MCM 100: 22 x 77 mm
- weight KK 14: 2.3 gr.
- weight MCM 100: 96 gr.
- Neumann order no.: 008710
contents:
1x KK 14 capsule/microphone head1x
WS 110 windscreen1x
SH 150 gooseneck 150 mm1x
KC 1 protective cap1x
AC 31 mini jack cable 1.8 mtr.
1x MCM 100 XLR pre-amp module1x
MC 7 clip for drums1x
soft case