{"product_id":"sennheiser-me-4-n-electret-cardioid-lapel-microphone-for-sk-100-300-500","title":"Sennheiser ME 4-N Electret Cardioid Lapel Microphone, For SK 100\/300\/500","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering enable-luminous-fast-follows stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_3463be1267a3a6dd\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSennheiser ME 4-N Electret Cardioid Lapel Microphone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Sennheiser ME 4-N (Official Article Number: 005020) is a professional sub-miniature electret condenser lavalier microphone engineered specifically for spoken-word applications on live stages, in presentation rooms, and during broadcast events. Featuring a directional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"272\"\u003ecardioid polar pattern\u003c\/b\u003e, this microphone is purpose-built to deliver clean speech intelligibility and maximum gain-before-feedback in environments with high ambient noise or live stage monitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\"N\" designation\u003c\/b\u003e (and its modern derivative) indicates its integration configuration: an attached 1.6-meter cable terminated with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003e3.5 mm screw-locking mini-jack connector\u003c\/b\u003e. This wiring configuration provides native compatibility with Sennheiser's evolution wireless bodypack transmitter series (including the SK 100, SK 300, and SK 500 lines across G1, G2, G3, G4, and EW-D\/EW-DX generations).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eKey Acoustic and Mechanical Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeedback-Rejecting Cardioid Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike common omnidirectional lavaliers that pick up sound uniformly from all directions, the cardioid pickup field focuses on the speaker's chest and mouth while rejecting off-axis background noise and rear-facing PA speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOptimized Vocal Frequency Contour:\u003c\/b\u003e Calibrated with a frequency response shape from 50 Hz to 18,000 Hz. It filters out sub-bass room rumble while implementing a smooth presence boost in the upper-mid frequencies to ensure spoken words cut through ambient noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecure Locking Mini-Jack Design:\u003c\/b\u003e The 3.5 mm TRS plug features an integrated, free-spinning metal locking collar. Threading this directly onto an SK bodypack transmitter socket prevents accidental cable disconnects, tugs, or crackling audio fields during active physical movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eResilient Non-Reflective Chassis:\u003c\/b\u003e The capsule and matching alligator clip are treated with an industrial matte-black finish. This suppresses harsh studio light reflections and minimizes visual distractions on video streams or live television sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTechnical Specifications Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Specification Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel Reference Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,1,0\"\u003eME 4-N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOfficial Article Number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1,0\"\u003e005020 (Legacy) \/ 508936 (Modern Reference)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTransducer Operating Principle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0\"\u003ePermanently Polarized Electret Condenser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePick-up Polar Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4,1,0\"\u003eCardioid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSystem Audio Frequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1,0\"\u003e50 Hz to 18,000 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensitivity in Free Field (1 kHz)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6,1,0\"\u003e40 mV\/Pa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7,1,0\"\u003e120 dB SPL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEquivalent Noise Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,0\"\u003e31 dB(A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,1,0\"\u003e3.5 mm Screw-Locking TRS Mini-Jack (evolution wireless pinout)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOperating Bias Voltage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,1,0\"\u003e7.5V to 10V (Supplied by SK bodypack)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Cable Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,11,1,0\"\u003e1.6 Meters (5.25 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCapsule Head Diameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,12,1,0\"\u003e12.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardware Core Color Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,13,1,0\"\u003eNon-reflective Matte Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIn the Box: Production Package Inventory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 x Sennheiser ME 4-N\u003c\/b\u003e Cardioid Lavalier Microphone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 x Heavy-Duty Alligator Clothing Clip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1 x Integrated Metal Wire-Mesh Windscreen Grill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eField Configuration and Application Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecise Placement for Directional Lapels:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the ME 4-N is a directional cardioid lavalier, its placement is much more critical than an omnidirectional model. Clip the microphone centrally onto the lapel, tie, or button seam roughly 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) below the speaker’s chin. Ensure the front grill of the capsule faces upward toward the speaker's mouth. If the microphone rotates sideways or points down, the speaker will drift off-axis, causing a sudden loss of volume and high frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreventing Clothing Friction and Handling Noise:\u003c\/b\u003e Cardioid capsules are naturally more sensitive to handling noise than omnidirectional elements. When rigging the mic, wrap a small loop of slack into the thin cable right below the capsule head before snapping the cord into the rear cable guide of the alligator clip. This creates a mechanical buffer loop that stops clothing friction and cable tugs from traveling up the wire and coloring your audio track with low-end thuds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sennheiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52073366946094,"sku":"SEN-005020","price":2898.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0157\/2910\/files\/SEN-005020_image1.jpg?v=1782460836","url":"https:\/\/shopvisuals.tv\/products\/sennheiser-me-4-n-electret-cardioid-lapel-microphone-for-sk-100-300-500","provider":"ShopVisuals.tv","version":"1.0","type":"link"}