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ME66/K6 - Shotgun Condenser Microphone Basic Kit - Includes: ME66/K6 Shotgun Microphone, Universal Shock Mount, Rycote Softie, K-Tek Boompole, Universal Hand grip, Right Angled XLR Cables
Mfr # ME66BK• B&H SEME66BK

Our Price: $ 799.00
Availability: In Stock
This Item Includes

ME66 - Short Shotgun Mic Capsule

K6 Powering Module (Battery or Phantom)

General Brand - AA Alkaline Battery (1.5V) (2 Pack)

Pearstone - DUSM-1 Universal Shockmount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles

Rycote - Standard Hole Softie Windscreen with 19 - 22mm (0.74 - 0.87") Hole Size

K-Tek - KE-89CC Avalon Series Aluminum Boompole with Internal Coiled XLR Cable

Pearstone - Universal Microphone Hand Grip

Audio-Technica - XLR Male to XLR Angled Female Balanced Cable - 20'

Audio-Technica - XLR Male to XLR Angled Female Balanced Cable - 1.5'

Pearstone - Neoprene Boompole Bag - for Boompole with Shotgun Mic and Softie Attached

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1 Year Warranty

Required/Recommended Accessories
The item(s) listed below are recommended to enhance the use of the selected item above.

Cables


Pearstone
LMT100 - Low to High Impedance Matching Transformer

8111240
B&H# PELMT100

Price: 17.96

Windscreens


Sennheiser
MZW66 Foam Windscreen

MZW66
B&H# SEMZW66

Price: 44.95

Stands & Support


General Brand
Boompole Holder and Grip Head Kit


B&H# GBBPHK

Price: 58.95

Cases


Gator Cases
G-BROADCASTER Utility Bag

G-BROADCASTER
B&H# GABDR

Price: 59.99

Production Tools


LTM
Leather Gloves

PA-901050
B&H# LTG

Price: 14.95

Product Information

Available exclusively through B&H, the Basic Shotgun Microphone Kits are designed to eliminate the guess work in configuring a shotgun microphone system that delivers quality and reliability while remaining cost effective. All Basic Shotgun kits are configured to deliver exceptional performance and satisfy the demands of semiprofessional and professional field audio engineers. The basic kits are an all-in-one solution for event videos, budget film work, budget broadcasting, electronic new gathering (ENG) and field production applications.

The Sennheiser ME66/K6 is the featured shotgun microphone in this kit. As standard in all Basic Kits, a universal shockmount, cabled boom pole, universal hand grip, a boompole bag, short and long right angled XLR cables are all included to provide the user with everything necessary for capturing audio for video, film and field production applications.

Features

• Sennheiser ME66/K6 Shotgun Microphone

An industry favorite, the ME66 shotgun microphone provides exceptional off-axis rejection and overall sound quality while remaining affordable. The K6 power supply provides both phantom and battery power via 1.5v AA battery.

• Cabled Boompole

All basic kits include a high quality, durable cable-through boompole, eliminating excess cable runs that cause clutter and handling noise.

• Rycote Softie

The industry standard Rycote softies deliver the wind protection necessary for professional, noise-free recordings.

• Universal Shock Mount

The included universal shock mount provides protection against vibration and handling noise while mounted onto boom poles, hand grips or on camera.

• Universal Hand Grip

The universal hand grip enables comfortable handheld operation whenever necessary.

• XLR Cables

As standard in all Basic Shotgun Microphone kits, long and short right angled XLR microphone cables are provided.

Specifications
Transducer
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Response
40 Hz - 20 kHz, (+/- 2.5 dB)
Dynamic Range (Typical)
115 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
84 dB
Maximum Input Sound Level
125 dB, (@ 1 kHz, THD = 1%)
Power Requirements
Phantom Power, (12 - 48v) or 1.5v 'AA' Size Battery, (150 Hour Battery Life)
Output Impedance
200 Ohms
Output Connectors
Microphone Capsule Connects to K6 Power Supply, the K6 then Terminates to a XLR-3M Type Connector
Pad
None
Low Frequency Roll-Off
Yes, -11dB/Octave, (@ 100 Hz), Found on K6 Power Supply
Applications
Videography, Field Recording, Interviews, Film and Broadcast Production.
Dimensions
Capsule: 8.7 x .885" (221 x 22.5mm) LxDiameter
Power Supply: Gross: 6.1 x .866" (155 x 22.5mm); Net: 3.7 x .866" (94 x 22.5mm) LxDiameter
Overall: 12.4 x .885" (315 x 22.5mm) LxDiameter
Weight
Capsule: 2.32 oz. (65 g)
K6: 1.61 oz. (45 g)
Overall: 3.93 oz. (110 g)