The Neumann MCM 114 Stereo Piano Set is a professional instrument microphone set for close miking of a grand piano or piano, in stereo.
The MCM features Neumann's renowned electret technology and delivers a stunning 153 dB maximum SPL to capture the details of both loud and very soft instruments without adding distortion or proprietary noise. The microphone can be securely placed on your instrument and works for both wired and wireless applications: so both with XLR microphone pre-amps (for studio and stage recordings) and wireless transmitters .
The Neumann MCM 114 Stereo Piano Set Cardioid Miniature Clip Mic (MCM) System is intended for musicians, sound engineers, concert venues, equipment rental companies and event production companies.
The MCM 114 SET consists of 2x KK 14 cardioid microphone head, 2x flexible 6" gooseneck and two MC 8 clips to attach the gooseneck to the instrument. The AC 31 cables are used to connect the microphones to the included MCM 100 pre-amp modules. Or you connect these cables directly to your bodypack transmitters to use the microphones wirelessly.
The modular construction of the system is designed to ensure longevity that lasts for years. Hand-assembled in Germany, it meets the high Neumann standards.
KK 14 Capsule with Exceptional SPL Handling & Ultra-wide Dynamic Range
The MCM system is thus based on the KK 14 miniature capsule head, a 12mm diameter (small aperture) electret-condenser element that delivers a truly natural, neutral and reliable sound - even in challenging technical or acoustic situations.
The capsule has a cardioid directional characteristic, which helps minimize picking up crosstalk from other instruments or stage noise, while allowing high gain - before feedback occurs. Capable of handling a maximum SPL of 152 dB and a dynamic range of 130 dB, the KK 14 is ideal for close-miking virtually any instrument, from bombastic drums to sensitive strings.
Reliable and secure microphone placement on grand piano or pianoThe
gooseneck of the 6" MCM securely holds the detachable KK 14 capsule with a connector that allows the microphone to be rotated without twisting the cable. The flexible design allows for quick and precise positioning of the microphone for optimal sound recording. The built-in elastic suspension bracket is made of advanced plastic for excellent absorption of ambient noise (handling noise).
The MCM 114 Piano comes with 2x MC 8 magnetic clamp to reliably attach the gooseneck of the MCM to the grand piano or piano. The clamps are easy to use and are designed to prevent damage to sensitive surfaces on the instrument.
Flexible connectivity for wired and wireless applicationsBecause
it uses electret-condenser technology, the MCM can operate on either +48V phantom power from a microphone preamp or on power from a compatible wireless transmitter (bodypack).
The AC 31 3.5 mm2 mini-jack cable can be used to connect the KK 14 to the MCM 100 pre-amp module to plug the microphone into a mixing board via XLR. This AC 31 cable can also be used to connect the capsule to a wireless transmitter with a Sennheiser-compatible mic input (mini-jack).
Neumann offers three other cables that work with other popular wireless transmitters including Lectrosonics, Shure, Zaxcom, Wisycom, and others:
AC 32 cable with LEMO 3-pin connectorAC
33 cable with Microdot connectorAC
34 cable with 4-pin mini-XLR connectorRobust
modular system built for long lifeThe
MCM is a robust modular system. Neumann assembles the KK 14 capsule by hand and encapsulates it in a lightweight titanium housing. The gooseneck and all other components are easily replaced, ensuring long life for live and stage performances.
Neumann offers an extensive line of instrument-specific magnetic, clip-on, clamp, or strap mounting solutions, so you can customize/expand the system for use with a wide range of instruments:
MC 1: clip to mount the gooseneck on the body of a violin, viola, mandolin, and similar instrumentsMC
2: clip to mount the gooseneck on the strings of a cello under the bridgeMC
3: clip to mount the gooseneck on the strings of a double bass under the bridgeMC
4: clip to mount the gooseneck on the rib/body of a double bass or similar instrumentMC
5: universal belt clip to mount the gooseneck on an oboe, clarinet, recorder, bassoon, flute or harpMC
6: universal clip to mount the gooseneck on the cup of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone, French horn, or on a percussion instrument or standMC
7: clip to mount the gooseneck on the rim of a snare, tom, stand tom or timpaniMC
8: magnetic clip to mount the gooseneck in an upright piano or grand pianoMC
9: clip to mount the gooseneck on the body of a guitar, ukulele, dobro, acoustic bass or cello
- Neumann MCM 114 Stereo Piano Set
- electret condenser instrument microphone
- directional characteristic: cardioid
- frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 KHz
- dimensions KK 14: 12 x 11 mm
- mCM 100 dimensions: 22 x 77 mm
- weight KK 14: 2.3 gr.
- weight MCM 100: 96 gr.
- Neumann order no.: 008712
contents:
2x KK 14 capsule/microphone head2x
WS 110 windscreen2x
SH 150 gooseneck 150 mm2x
KC 1 protection cap2x
AC 31 mini jack cable 1.8 m
2x MCM 100 XLR pre-amp module2x
MC 8 clip for grand piano and piano2x
soft case
