Sennheiser
Sennheiser ME36W IS Lobar Mini Shotgun Condenser Capsule
Best discreet microphone for professional conferences and broadcast presentations.
Elevate your audio capture with the Sennheiser ME36W IS, a white lobar mini shotgun condenser capsule. Engineered for exceptional background noise rejection, its elegant design ensures inconspicuous placement, making it ideal for conferences, presentations, and broadcasting. This capsule delivers prominent voice reproduction, perfect for professional settings. It features a permanently polarized condenser with a lobar/super-cardioid directivity, ensuring clear and focused sound. The special order item includes a windscreen for immediate use, offering a seamless audio solution.
$349.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
193
/ 1735
#193 in Microphones
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Transducer Type
Condenser
/ Condenser
Who it's for
- Engineers managing noisy environments or live event feedback
- Presenters needing professional-grade vocal clarity for conferencing
- Designers prioritizing a clean, minimalist stage or lectern aesthetic
Who should skip it
- Speakers who move frequently or lack consistent microphone discipline
- Buyers seeking an all-in-one, plug-and-play microphone solution
- Installers working with unstable surfaces or lacking shock-mount hardware
Performance breakdown
Background Noise Rejection
Lobar polar pattern isolates speakers effectively in noisy conference environments.
Voice Clarity
Delivers crisp, professional-grade vocal reproduction for clear communication.
Discreet Design
Ultra-compact form factor ensures the microphone remains virtually invisible on camera.
Frequency Response
Smooth, wide-range capture ensures natural and balanced audio quality.
Build Quality
Corrosion-resistant gold-plated contacts ensure long-term reliability in professional setups.
Installation Versatility
Rotatable housing allows for precise positioning in tight or awkward spaces.
Key Specs
Transducer Type
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Lobar, Super-Cardioid
Frequency Range
40 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
50 Ohms
Unit Weight
17 g
Length
96 mm
Diameter
8.2 mm
Contact Points
Corrosion resistant gold plated
Features
- Highly directional mini shotgun design
- Elegant, inconspicuous placement
- Excellent background noise rejection
- Prominent voice reproduction
- Smooth response across frequencies
- Solid State circuitry
- Rotatable interference tube/capsule housing
- Includes windscreen
What customers say
Users consistently praise the ME36W for its exceptional audio clarity and precise noise rejection. Reviewers highlight the capsule's robust build, confirming its dependable performance for critical installations like boardrooms and houses of worship. While the price is premium, customers feel the superior sound reproduction and long term reliability fully justify the investment. This microphone strongly upholds Sennheiser's reputation for professional grade quality and trustworthy performance.
Know before you buy
The lobar pattern provides a very narrow pickup angle, which is highly effective at isolating a speaker's voice while rejecting unwanted ambient noise from the sides and rear. This makes it ideal for busy conference rooms or environments where background chatter needs to be minimized.
Yes, the ME36W IS is a condenser microphone that requires phantom power to operate. You will need to connect it to a mixer, interface, or preamp that provides the necessary voltage.
Yes, the capsule features a rotatable interference tube housing. This allows you to precisely aim the microphone at the sound source without having to reposition the entire mounting hardware.
Absolutely. Its compact, inconspicuous design and corrosion-resistant gold-plated contact points make it a reliable choice for long-term, fixed installations in boardrooms, lecture halls, or broadcast studios.
The microphone captures audio across a frequency range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz. This wide response ensures that voice reproduction remains natural, clear, and detailed across the entire audible spectrum.
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