MCE 86
Common name: Beyerdynamic MCE 86
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The MCE 86 lightweight phantom or battery operable short shotgun microphone for use with semi-professional camcorders and audio recording equipment. It has a balanced transformer output. It exists in a number of forms – 86S.1 for hotshoe mounting, 86S.2 for fishpole use, 86.1 hotshoe mounting (phantom only), 86.2 fishpole (phantom only), 86.S CAM for video camera mounting. Also called EMX 86 CAM.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
50Hz - 18 kHz
Output Sensitivity
4.2 mV/Pa
Max SPL
138
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
25 dB-A
Output Impedance
190Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
3 mA
Alternative Powering
Internal AA battery (/s version)
Switchable Options
Pad
Filter/EQ
Physical Characteristics
Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Grey
Weight
92 g
Length
253 mm
Min diameter width
21 mm
Max diameter
25 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
EA 86 shockmount, storage case
Optional
Windshields