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Neumann MCM KK 14

Miniature cardioid electret capsule head (12 mm) for Neumann's Miniature Clip Mic (MCM) system; on the MCM 100 XLR output stage it is the MCM 114

Type
Condenser (electret)
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−49 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
23 dB(A)
Max SPL
153 dB SPL
Impedance
50 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the quick guide, p. 2. Graph headed "KK 14" (the capsule on its own; the MCM 100 is not named). Legend: solid "Nahfeld / Near field 15 cm", dashed "Fernfeld / Far field". Relative dB; room and smoothing not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the quick guide
Capsulepressure-gradient electret capsule, Ø 12 mm head. "Acoustic operating principle: Pressure gradient transducer"; KK 14 "Ø 12 mm x 12 mm". Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).p. 1
Sensitivity−49 dBV/Pa (3.6 mV/Pa), 1 kHz into 1 kohm, ±2 dB. "3.6 mV/Pa -49 dBV ± 2 dB". Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Self-noise23 dB(A), IEC 61672-1 A-weighting, RMS. "23 dB-A". Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Self-noise (CCIR 468)34 dB, CCIR 468-3, quasi peak. Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Max SPL153 dB SPL, THD < 0.5%, with MCM 100 (supply 10 V, Rfeed 20 kohm); also 147 dB SPL, THD < 0.5%, supply 5 V, Rfeed 8.25 kohm. Footnote 2: "THD of microphone amplifier at an input voltage equivalent to the capsule output at the specified SPL". Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Signal-to-noise ratio71 dB, re 94 dB SPL, A-weighted; also 60 dB, re 94 dB SPL, CCIR. Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Dynamic range130 dB, of the amplifier, A-weighted, THD < 0.5%. Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Output impedance50 ohm, rated, MCM 100 output; also 10 ohm, KK 14 alone. "KK 14: 10 Ω | MCM 100: 50 Ω". Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, rated. Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
PoweringP48 via the MCM 100 output stage (48 V ± 4 V, IEC 61938); the KK 14 itself takes ≤ 10 V with Rfeed 20 kohm (wireless bodypacks). Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Current draw3.5 mA, MCM 100; also 0.22 mA, KK 14 alone. "KK 14: 0.22 mA | MCM 100: 3.5 mA". Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
ConnectorXLR-3 on the MCM 100 output stage; 3.5 mm mini jack between capsule cable and MCM 100. "Required connector: XLR 3F" (the mating cable socket). The 1.8 m AC 31 mini-jack cable links the gooseneck to the MCM 100 (p. 2).
Weight2.3 g, KK 14 capsule head. "KK 14: 2.3 g | MCM 100: 39,2 g". Specifications table, MCM 114 column (KK 14 with MCM 100).
Dimensions12 × 12 mm. KK 14 diameter × length "Ø 12 mm x 12 mm". The MCM 100 is Ø 22 mm × 77 mm.
MCM 100 output stageXLR output stage (mini jack in, XLR out): 50 Ω, P48, 3.5 mA, 39.2 g, Ø 22 × 77 mm
MCM 102 output stageLEMO / XLR output stage (works with the AC 32 cable only); not in the specifications tablep. 2
GoosenecksSH 100: 144 mm, 16 g; SH 150: 194 mm, 20 g; SH 250: 294 mm, 30 g (overall length, weight)p. 1
CablesAC 31 mini jack (0.6, 1.8, 3.0 m); AC 32 LEMO 3-pin, AC 33 MicroDot, AC 34 mini XLR 4-pin (0.6, 1.8, 3.0 m) for bodypack transmitters
ClipsMC 1 high strings (violin, viola, mandolin; 32-50 mm), MC 2 cello, MC 3 double bass strings, MC 4 double bass rib, MC 5 universal strap (woodwinds, harp; 10-80 mm), MC 6 universal clamp (brass, sax, percussion, stands; 0-20 mm), MC 7 drum rims, MC 8 magnetic piano clip, MC 9 guitar (85-132 mm)
SetsMCM 114 set high strings, cello, bass, woodwinds, guitar, brass/sax/uni, drums, and stereo set piano
WindscreenWS 110 MCM windscreen soft
Other capsule headsKK 13 omni and KK 15 supercardioid (sold individually)
Operating conditions0 to 40 °C, 0-90 % humidity (storage -20 to 70 °C, 0-95 %)

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