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Neumann MCM 114 SET GUITAR Cardioid Miniature Clip-On Microphone System

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Neumann MCM 114 SET GUITAR Cardioid Miniature Clip-On Microphone System
Key Features
  • Wired or Wireless Miniature Close Miking
  • Guitar, Ukulele, Dobro, Cello
  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • MCM 100 Output Stage with XLR
Aimed at discerning musicians and engineers, concert venues, equipment rental houses, and event-production companies, the Neumann MCM 114 SET GUITAR Cardioid Miniature Clip Mic (MCM) System is a pro-grade instrument microphone configured for close miking a guitar, ukulele, dobro, acoustic bass, or cello. Elevating electret technology to Neumann standards, it delivers a staggering 153 dB maximum SPL to capture the details of both loud and very soft instruments without adding distortion or self-noise. The mic securely clips onto your instrument and works for wired and wireless applications with connectivity that supports traditional XLR mic preamps for recording in the studio and wireless transmitters for performing live on stage.
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Neumann MCM 114 SET GUITAR Overview

Aimed at discerning musicians and engineers, concert venues, equipment rental houses, and event-production companies, the Neumann MCM 114 SET GUITAR Cardioid Miniature Clip Mic (MCM) System is a pro-grade instrument microphone configured for close miking a guitar, ukulele, dobro, acoustic bass, or cello. Elevating electret technology to Neumann standards, it delivers a staggering 153 dB maximum SPL to capture the details of both loud and very soft instruments without adding distortion or self-noise. The mic securely clips onto your instrument and works for wired and wireless applications with connectivity that supports traditional XLR mic preamps for recording in the studio and wireless transmitters for performing live on stage.

The MCM 114 SET GUITAR system includes a KK 14 cardioid capsule head, flexible 6" gooseneck, and MC 9 clip for mounting the gooseneck on the instrument. There is also an AC 31 cable with 3.5mm locking connectors for connecting the capsule to either the included MCM 100 48V phantom-powered XLR output-stage module or to the locking mini-jack input found on many Sennheiser wireless transmitters. The system's modular construction is designed to ensure a long service life that lasts for years. Manually assembled in Germany to align with Neumann's high standards, the MCM delivers first-rate tonal consistency plus that Neumann aesthetics and handling.

KK 14 Capsule with Exceptional SPL Handling & Ultrawide Dynamic Range
The MCM system is based around 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 features a cardioid polar pattern that helps minimize the pickup of bleed from other instruments or stage noise, while allowing greater gain before feedback. Capable of handling an extremely high 153 dB maximum SPL with an ultrawide 130 dB dynamic range, the KK 14 is ideal for close-miking virtually any instrument from bombastic drums to delicate strings.

Reliably and Securely Position the Mic on Guitar, Ukulele, Dobro
The 6" MCM's gooseneck securely hold the detachable KK 14 capsule using a connector that allows for rotation without twisting the cable. Its flexible design enables quick and accurate positioning of the mic for optimal sound capture. The built-in elastic suspension bracket is made of sophisticated plastic for excellent absorption of structure-born noise.

The MCM 114 SET GUITAR comes with an MC 9 clip to reliably mount the MCM's gooseneck on the body of a guitar, ukulele, dobro, acoustic bass, or cello. With a self-adjusting spring mechanism, the clip is easy to use and designed to prevent damage to sensitive surfaces on the instruments.

Flexible Connectivity for Wired and Wireless Applications
Because it uses electret-condenser technology, the MCM can run on either +48V phantom power from a traditional mic preamp or plug-in power from a compatible wireless transmitter.

With its locking 3.5mm termination, the 6' AC 31 cable can be used to connect the KK 14 to the MCM 100 output stage module  for plugging the mic into a mixing board via XLR. The AC 31 cable can also be used to connect the capsule to a wireless transmitter with Sennheiser-compatible mic-input jack.

Neumann offers three more cables to work with other popular wireless transmitters including Lectrosonics, Shure, Zaxcom, Wisycom, and others.

  • AC 32 cable with LEMO 3-pin connector
  • AC 33 cable with Microdot connector
  • AC 34 cable with 4-pin mini-XLR connector
Rugged Modular System Built for Long Service Life
The MCM is a rugged modular system. Neumann assembles the KK 14 capsule by hand and encapsulates it in a lightweight titanium housing. The gooseneck and all the other components are easily replaceable, ensuring long service life for live and stage performances.
Expand Your MCM Modular System with Instrument-Specific Mounts
Neumann offers a comprehensive line-up of instrument-specific magnetic, clip-on, clamp, or strap mounting solutions, allowing you to customize your system for use with a wide variety of instruments.

  • MC 1: Clip to mount the gooseneck on the body of a violin, viola, mandolin, and similar instruments
  • MC 2: Clip to mount the gooseneck on the strings of a cello below the bridge
  • MC 3: Clip to mount the gooseneck on the strings of a double bass below the bridge
  • MC 4: Clip to mount the gooseneck on the rib/body of a double bass or similar instrument
  • MC 5: Universal strap clip to mount the gooseneck on an oboe, clarinet, recorder, bassoon, flute, or harp
  • MC 6: Universal clamp to mount the gooseneck on the bell of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone, French horn, or on a percussion instruments or pole stand
  • MC 7: Clip to mount the gooseneck on the rim of a snare, tom, stand tom, or timpani
  • MC 8: Magnetic clip to mount the gooeseneck in an upright piano or grand piano
UPC: 615104357259

Neumann MCM 114 SET GUITAR Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Gooseneck (Speech/Non-Instrument)
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Controls
No
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
153 dB
Analog Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (on Detachable Cable, Locking)
1x XLR 3-Pin Male (with Included Adapter)
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Microphone Type
Gooseneck (Speech/Non-Instrument)
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Electret Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
End Address
Controls
No
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
153 dB
Dynamic Range
130 dB (A-Weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level
31 dB (CCIR ( Phantom Power)
23 dB (A-Weighted, Phantom Power)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Male (on Detachable Cable, Locking)
1x XLR 3-Pin Male (with Included Adapter)
Cable Length
5.9' / 1.8 m
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
48 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color
Black
Dimensions
ø: 0.5 x L: 0.4" / ø: 12 x L: 11 mm (Capsule)
L: 5.9" / L: 150 mm (Gooseneck)
Weight
0.1 oz / 2.3 g (Microphone)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.7 x 9.6 x 8.4"

Neumann MCM 114 SET GUITAR Reviews

Excellent!

By Andrew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-24

Purchased to amplify a F-Style mandolin and an Dreadnaught guitar. Kit came with the guitar bracket and I purchased the mando (same as violin) bracket seperately. Plugged it into a Grace Designs Felix preamp/DI and it reproduces the true acoustic sound of the instruments amazingly accurately. It's actually a bit less (today) than the DPA equivalent. I dialed in the EQ on the Felix and found that it didn't require anything radical to get a very pleasing tone and timbre. I did A/B the microphone (on my mandolin) against a DPA 4099 and found both to sound great with the differences being the DPA was slightly brighter and it had slightly more gain at the same preamp settings vs the Neumann. From a practical sense, I could have EQ'd the DPA to sound closer to the Neumann, but apples to apples that's what I heard. Very satisfied so far!!

Neumann quality in a minuscule package

By Johannes
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-15

It's a Neumann! The sound quality is very, very good, and based on my short experience, I would say it's on par with a high end small diaphragm condenser. The actual capsule is a fraction of that size and sits at the end of an adjustable swan neck. It's bolstered by a sturdy rubber connection that seems to minimize handling noise very effectively. Depending on which instrument you use, you attach that contraption with one of several specialized clips. I only have expertise with guitars, so I'll refrain from judging other applications. The provided clip system is clamped to the guitar's body, which holds firm and (hopefully) has sufficient padding to prevent scratching or denting the finish. The mic stays on the outside of the instrument, which looks rather dorky, and its arm is then bent into position for optimal sound pickup. I had best results with attaching the clamp on the lower bout and bending the arm so that the mic points toward the 12th fret, roughly where the guitar neck meets the body. The closer you can get it, the louder the sound will be, but there's a limit at which it will impede your fretting hand. The cable is then connected to an incredibly heavy and solid XLR plug, which probably is much more than a simple plug. It needs 48V of phantom power to run. I'm not sure I'll use it for recording purposes much, except in cases where it's already mounted and something needs to be laid down quickly. For live applications, here's the one major shortcoming: Unfortunately, the headroom is not amazing. You'll run into feedback problems long before you've turned up the speakers enough to fill a medium to large room. So you'll most likely have to combine it with some other pickup system. This has worked well for me, and after the PU delivers enough volume, the mic takes you the last few decibels toward an airy, natural sound, which no piezo or other pickup can ever provide. What's the advantage over a mic on a stand? Well, you can move around a little more freely with your instrument, while the distance to the source stays the same, but be aware that the mic will not be immune to amplifying some handling noises, so you're still better off sitting or standing still. Plus, as mentioned, it's a bit of an awkward contraption. All this is made more unattractive by the insane price. But we're talking about the makers of $8000.00+ mics here, so it's almost a bargain in that world. Who is it for? Sound purists who can't bear to torture their audiences with that quacky plastic sound so many unplugged guitarists settle for these days. I believe I've seen this thing on James Taylor's guitar, and that makes a lot of sense.

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