The MKE 600 comes fully equipped with a foam windshield that reduces wind noise by around 25 dB; the shock mount and a carrying case are also included. For outside broadcasting, a ‘blimp’ basket windshield (MZH 600) – a combined foam windshield and hairy cover that reduces wind noise more effectively than a foam windshield – is available as an optional accessory. A further option is a coiled connecting cable (KA 600) from an XLR-3 connector to a 3.5 mm jack plug.

Specs:

• Pick-up pattern - super-cardioid/lobar
• Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity with P48 phantom power 21 mV/Pa
• Sensitivity with battery power 19 mV/Pa
• Max. sound pressure level with P48 132 dB SPL
• Max. SPL with battery power 126 dB SPL
• Equivalent noise level with P48 15 dB (A)
• Equivalent noise level with battery power 16 dB (A)
• Power supply 48 V ± 4 V (P48, IEC 61938) via XLR-3 or
• AA battery/rechargeable battery (1.5 V/1.2 V)
• Current consumption with P48 4.4 mA
• Operating time with battery approx. 150 h
• “Low Batt” indicator < 1.05 V; approx. 8 h remaining operating time after initial indication
• Diameter 20 mm
• Length 256 mm
• Weight 128 g (without battery)
• Operating temperature –10 °C to +60 °C

The MKE 600 will be available from IBC 2012.