The beige Sennheiser HSP Essential Omnidirectional Neckworn Microphone Beigefrom Sennheiser HSP Essential Omnidirectional Neckworn Microphone Beigehas a flexible and ergonomic neckband design that adapts securely to a variety of head shapes and sizes, and offers a secure fit for maximum wearing comfort. It can be used to capture audio for live stage, broadcast, and speech applications.

The HSP Essential neckworn microphone delivers a natural sound, has a durable design, and is protected from sweat thanks to the ultralight umbrella diaphragm. The mic can handle maximum sound pressure levels for distortion-free reproduction of your audio applications. In addition, a soft pouch and a foam windscreen are included.

Updated KE 4 Capsule    Handles High Sound Pressure Levels    Flexible and Ergonomic Neckband Design    Gentle, Secure Fit for Maximum Comfort    Sweat Resistant    Robust Construction and Inconspicuous    Easy Replaceable Parts    Includes Soft Pouch    Foam Windscreen

Thanks to its continuously adjustable neckband, the HSP Essential Omni adapts to any head size or shape. Once adjusted, it is barely felt, as it weighs only 25 grams and exerts very gentle pressure. The microphone boom can be positioned on either the right or left side depending on the user's preference.

The HSP Essential Omni neckworn microphone features Sennheiser's high-quality condenser KE 4 capsule. It is omnidirectional and delivers a clear, warm and distortion-free sound, even with very loud voices. Its umbrella diaphragm also provides reliable protection from moisture.

All the components of the HSP essential Omni, such as the slim microphone boom, have been kept as small as possible so as not to be noticeable during use. Its lightweight, compact form factor is exceptionally robust and is designed for a long life-span. Should anything malfunction, the components of the HSP Essential Omni can be easily replaced.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will I have quality drop by plugging the 3.5mm variant of this mic into a Zoom H6 using a 3.5mm to XLR adapter?

A: The quality should be fine as long as the proper adapter is used. We recommend this adapter for your application: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/327244-REG/Ambient_Recording_EMP35_P48_Electret_Converter_for.html?sts=pi&pim=Y.

Q: 2. Is it possible to put the Sennheiser MKE Essential with the RODELink Filmmaker Kit even if the Rodeling has a 4 V plug-in power supply?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKE Essential Omnidirectional Microphone with 3.5mm Connector can be paired with the Rode RODELink Filmmaker Kit Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System.

Q: 3. Is it good for instruments, like MKE 2? does it work with rode wireless go?

A: The sound quality of this is very similar to the MKE2, but it's omnidirectional pickup may not be best for all instrument micing situations. This would be compatible with the Rode Wireless Go, as it uses the same 3.5mm wiring as most Sennheiser transmitters.

Q: 4. Does this mic work with the Tascam DR-10L Pro recorder?

A: The Sennheiser MKE Essential Omnidirectional Microphone with 3.5mm Connector is compatible with the Tascam DR-10L Pro Field Recorder.

Q: 5. Is this compatible with Sennheiser AVX systems?

A: Yes

Q: 6. Is it possible to put with the RODELink Filmmaker Kit the Sennheiser MKE 2 Gold even if it is equipped to supply 7.5 V via a Sennheiser wiring configuration and the Rodeling has a 4 V plug-in power supply?

A: The Rode RODELink Filmmaker Kit Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System will power the Sennheiser MKE Essential Omnidirectional Microphone with 3.5mm Connector.

Q: 7. Do you know of any adapters that go from the sennheiser 3.5mm plug to a 4-pin xlr for the sennheiser hsp2 headset mic? Trying to get the headset mic to work with a shure pack.

A: Unfortunately there are no adapters available that allow for the Sennheiser 3.5 connector to be used with a Shure transmitter.

Q: 8. can this be adapted to connect to my mixer? Is it compatible with phantom power?

A: You can use an adapter such as the Rode VXLR Plus (B&H # ROVXLRP) to connect the Sennheiser MKE Essential omnidirectional lavalier microphone to your mixer. The MKE Essential requires plug-in power and the VXLR Plus adapter can be used to convert the 3.5mm locking plug to XLR and it also converts phantom power from the mixer to plug-in power for the mic.

Q: 9. Is this the only mic Sennheiser makes with a TA4F connector...or the only one B&H sells? Thanks.

A: The Sennheiser MKE2 Gold Series LAV Microphone with TA4F Connector for Shure Transmitter is indeed a rare item. As Sennheiser and Shure both manufacture wireless microphone systems, they typically don't wire their mics as compatible with transmitters made by other manufacturers, as is the case here.

Q: 10. Hi. Is this compatible with the Sennheiser XSW-52 system? Thinking of plugging this in to the SK 20 bodypack transmitter

A: Yes. The Sennheiser HSP2 (#HSP2-EW-3) is compatible with the Sennheiser SK 20 body pack transmitter.