Sennheiser
Sennheiser ME 36 W - Condenser capsule head for MZH series gooseneck microphones (supercardioid/lobe pre-polarized)
Best professional choice for clear, isolated speech in busy environments.
Elevate your audio capture with the Sennheiser ME 36 W condenser capsule. Designed for seamless integration with Sennheiser MZH gooseneck microphone bases, this mini shotgun capsule delivers exceptional clarity and prominent voice reproduction. Its hyper-cardioid/lobar directivity pattern ensures superior rejection of unwanted background noise, making it ideal for professional environments like conferences, broadcasting, and presentations. Featuring corrosion-resistant gold-plated contacts and a smooth frequency response, the ME 36 W provides reliable, detailed sound pickup for critical applications.
$349.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
10
/ 578
#10 in Microphone Accessories
Price vs Category Average
+161%
Above average
Transducer principle
Pre-polarized condenser microphone
/ Pre-polarized condenser microphone
Who it's for
- Acousticians managing feedback in difficult, echo-prone meeting environments
- Broadcasters needing pristine, articulate audio for professional production
- Installers seeking modular, quick-swap hardware for versatile conference setups
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious organizations prioritizing cost-effective conferencing solutions
- Presenters who move frequently or wander away from the microphone
- Users wanting universal compatibility with non-Sennheiser mounting hardware
Performance breakdown
Directional Precision
The lobar pattern isolates speakers with surgical accuracy in noisy rooms.
Voice Clarity
Delivers crisp, professional-grade vocal reproduction for critical broadcast and conference settings.
Background Rejection
Effectively suppresses ambient noise to keep the focus on the presenter.
Build Integrity
Gold-plated contacts and robust metal construction ensure long-term reliability.
Visual Profile
The miniature design remains discreet and unobtrusive on any podium.
Self-Noise Performance
Low noise floor ensures clean audio capture even in quiet environments.
Key Specs
Transducer principle
Pre-polarized condenser microphone
Pick-up pattern
Super-cardioid / lobar
Frequency response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Impedance
50 Ω
Min. terminating impedance
1 kΩ
Phantom powering
P12 to P48
Equivalent Noise Level
23dB(A)
Dimensions
Ø 8.2 x L96 mm
Features
- Highly directional mini shotgun design
- Rotatable interference tube for alignment
- Elegant, inconspicuous placement
- Corrosion-resistant gold plated contacts
- Smooth response across all frequencies
- Excellent background noise rejection
- Low self-noise performance
- Permanently polarized condenser capsule
What customers say
The Sennheiser ME 36 W earns strong praise as a premium tool for installed sound, especially in conference and worship settings. The core positive theme is its superior acoustic isolation, driven by the effective supercardioid pattern. Users consistently highlight its ability to deliver exceptional speech clarity by rejecting ambient noise and minimizing feedback, which is crucial in difficult spaces. AV professionals value its reliable high gain performance. Furthermore, the robust, professional construction reinforces Sennheiser's reputation for durability in fixed installations. While the initial cost is high, customers agree the unparalleled acoustic performance and reduced setup time justify the investment, making it a benchmark for solving complex audio challenges.
Know before you buy
The ME 36 W is specifically designed for integration with the Sennheiser MZH series gooseneck microphone bases.
This highly directional pattern focuses strictly on the sound source directly in front of the capsule while effectively rejecting off-axis background noise, making it ideal for busy conference rooms or broadcast environments.
Yes, as a pre-polarized condenser microphone, it requires phantom power ranging from P12 to P48 to operate.
Yes, the capsule features a rotatable interference tube, allowing you to precisely align the microphone for optimal sound capture without needing to move the entire gooseneck base.
Absolutely. Its mini shotgun design and superior background noise rejection are engineered specifically to isolate voices in challenging acoustic spaces.
The ME 36 W offers a broad, smooth frequency response ranging from 40 Hz to 20 kHz, ensuring detailed and natural voice reproduction.
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