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Sennheiser Mikrofone vor 1986

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Sennheiser Vintage Microphone Model List

This is a list of all Sennheiser microphones with a production start date before 1986 that I am aware of. Why 1986? That is when Sennheiser came out with the symmetrical condenser capsule and subsequently the MKH20, MKH40, etc. series of mics. All condenser capsules before that were asymmetrical. It is as good a cut off date as any.

This information is based on various Sennheiser catalogs. Since I don't have access to every Sennheiser catalog ever printed, there will be gaps in this information. One way that this is obvious is in the dates, which are often listed as either a range (~), before (<) or after (>).

Table for dynamic microphones (model numbers starting with MD)
Table for pre-polarized microphones (model numbers starting with K, ME, MK and MKE)
Table for externally polarized microphones (model numbers starting with MKH)

Table for dynamic microphones

Sennheiser Microphone Model List
Model
Type Form factor Pattern Sensitivity Impedance (Ohm)
Microphone / Min. Terminating

Version Connector Power Wiring Year
Introduced
Year
Discontinued
DM 1
Dynamic Floor stand



DM 1


1946
MD 2
Dynamic Desk



MD 2


1947
MD 3
Dynamic Low profile



MD 3


1949
MD 4
Dynamic Handheld Figure 8 1.6 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 4-2 Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1949 1975~78

MD 4-2T Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1949 1975~78
MD 21
Dynamic Rectangle Omni 2.0 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 21 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced 1953 >1985

MD 21 2 Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1971 1983

MD 21 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1971 Current

MD 21 HL Small tüchel N.A. Unbalanced <1966 1975~78
MD 31
Dynamic Floor stand Omni
200/?

MD 31
N.A. Balanced <1966 1966~68
MD 42
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid
200/?

MD 42 Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1966 1967~69

MD 42 S Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1966 1967~69
MD 81
Dynamic Long shotgun Hypercardioid


MD 81
N.A. Balanced 1954 ±1956
MD 82
Dynamic Long shotgun Hypercardioid 1.26 mV/Pa

MD 82
N.A. Balanced 1956 <1962
MD 93
Dynamic Desk



MD 93
N.A.
1956
MD 200
Dynamic Handheld Omni 2.5 mV/Pa 600/600

MD 200-6 3.5mm jack N.A Unbalanced 1982 >1985

MD 200 K 6.3mm jack N.A Unbalanced 1982 >1985

MD 200 LM 3 pin DIN N.A Unbalanced 1982 >1985
MD 211
Dynamic Pencil Omni 1.3 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 211 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1966 >1986

MD 211 U XLR N.A. Balanced <1970 >1986
MD 212
Dynamic Lavalier Omni
200/?

MD 212
N.A.
<1966 1966~69
MD 214
Dynamic Lavalier Omni 1.0 mV/Pa Varies

MD 214 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1968 >1985

MD 214-1 6 pin tüchel N.A. Balanced <1970 1983

MD 214 U-3 XLR N.A. Balanced 1971~72 >1985

MD 214 CF Female XLR N.A. Balanced <1970 ~1971

MD 214 CM XLR N.A. Balanced <1970 ~1971
MD 321
Dynamic Probe Omni 0.40 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 321 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1970 >1986

MD 321 V1
N.A.
1984~85 >1985
MD 400
Dynamic Handheld Supercardioid 2.5 mV/Pa 600/600

MD 400-6 3.5mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 400 K 6.3mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 400 LM 3 pin DIN N.A. Unbalanced 1980~82 >1985
MD 402
Dynamic Pencil Supercardioid 2.3 mV/Pa K, LM: 750/4000

MD 402 K 6.3mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1979 >1985

MD 402 LM 3 pin DIN N.A. Unbalanced <1970 >1985

MD 402 U-set XLR N.A. Balanced 1979 >1985
MD 403
Dynamic Desk Supercardioid
200/?

MD 403
N.A. Balanced <1966 1967~69

MD 403 HN
N.A.
<1966 1967~69
MD 405
Dynamic Handheld Supercardioid
200/?

MD 405 S Wireless N.A.
<1966 1967~71

MD 405 T
N.A.
1967~71 1971
MD 406 Tüchel T3007 Dynamic Handheld Supercardioid
?/200

MD 406
N.A. Balanced 1969 1971
MD 407
Dynamic Desk Cardioid


MD 407
N.A. Balanced <1966 1967~69

MD 407 HN
N.A.
<1966 1967~69
MD 408
Dynamic Gooseneck Cardioid 1.3 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 408 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1966 1982~83
MD 409
Dynamic Instrument Cardioid 1.18 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 409 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1970 1971

MD 409 U-3 XLR N.A. Balanced 1984~85 >1985
MD 411
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid Varies

MD 411 HLM Continental 3 pin N.A. Unbalanced 1966 1971
MD 412
Dynamic Rectangle Supercardioid 2.0 mV/Pa 800/4000

MD 412 K 6.3mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1979 >1985

MD 412 LM 3 pin DIN N.A. Unbalanced 1971~72 >1985
MD 413
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid 1.3 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 413 MD 413 N N.A. Balanced 1971 1975~78

MD 413 MD 413 U N.A. Balanced 1971 1975~78
MD 415
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid 1.2 mV/Pa 300/200

MD 415 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced <1970 1972
MD 416
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid 1.26 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 416 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced 1973 >1985

MD 416 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1973 >1985
MD 417
Dynamic Rectangle Supercardioid 2.5 mV/Pa 800/4000

MD 417-6 3.5mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1980~82 1983

MD 417 K 6.3mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 417 LM 3 pin DIN N.A. Unbalanced 1980~82 >1985
MD 418
Dynamic Gooseneck Cardioid 1.8 mV/Pa ±50/200

MD 418 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1975~78 >1985

MD 418 U-4 XLR N.A. Balanced 1984~85 >1985
MD 419
Dynamic Rectangle Supercardioid 1.3 mV/Pa 200/1000

MD 419 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 419 N-T Small tüchel N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 419 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 419 U-T XLR N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985
MD 420
Dynamic Handheld Supercardioid 1.8 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 420-2 Large tüchel N.A. Balanced <1970 1975~78

MD 420-2T Large tüchel N.A. Balanced <1970 1975~78

MD 420-18T 5 pin Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1971~72 1975~78
MD 421
Dynamic Rectangle Cardioid 2.0 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 421 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced 1960 >1985

MD 421-2 Large tüchel N.A. Balanced <1970 >1985

MD 421 HL Small tüchel N.A. Unbalanced <1966 1975~78

MD 421 U XLR N.A. Balanced <1970 1970~71

MD 421 U-2 XLR N.A. Balanced 1971 1972

MD 421 U-4 XLR N.A. Balanced 1971~72 >1985

MD 421 U-5 XLR N.A. Balanced 1979 >1985
MD 427
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid 1.4 mV/Pa 200/1000

MD 427 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985
MD 429
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid 1.4 mV/Pa 200/1000

MD 429 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985
MD 430
Dynamic Handheld Supercardioid 1.8 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 430-2 Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1975~78 >1985

MD 430-2T Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1975~78 >1985

MD 430-9 Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1979 >1985

MD 430-16-T 5 pin Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 430-18-T 5 pin Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1975~78 >1985
MD 431
Dynamic Handheld Cardioid 1.4 mV/Pa 200/1000

MD 431 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1980~82 Current
MD 441
Dynamic Rectangle Supercardioid 1.8mv/Pa 200/1000

MD 441 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced 1971 >1985

MD 441-2 Large tüchel N.A. Balanced 1971 1983~85

MD 441 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1971 >1985

MD 441 U-3 XLR N.A. Balanced 1985 Current
MD 611
Dynamic Handheld Omni 2.5mV/Pa 500/?

MD 611 K 6.3mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1971 >1979

MD 611 LM 3 pin DIN N.A. Unbalanced 1971 >1979
MD 722
Dynamic Handheld Supercardioid 2.5mV/Pa 500/?

MD 722 K 6.3mm jack N.A. Unbalanced 1971 >1979

MD 722 LM 3 pin DIN N.A. Unbalanced 1971 >1979
MD 908
Dynamic Gooseneck Cardioid 1.3 mV/Pa 200/200

MD 908-0
N.A.
1980~82 >1985

MD 908 N Small tüchel N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985

MD 908 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1980~82 >1985
MD 918
Dynamic




MD 918 U XLR N.A. Balanced 1983 >1985

MD 918 UT XLR N.A. Balanced 1983 >1985

MD 918 U-3 XLR N.A. Balanced 1985 >1985
MD 1008
Dynamic




MD 1008


1971 1972
MD 4008
Dynamic




MD 4008


1971 1972
MDS 1
Dynamic Stereo



MDS 1


1959

Table for dynamic microphones (model numbers starting with MD)
Table for pre-polarized microphones (model numbers starting with K, ME, MK and MKE)
Table for externally polarized microphones (model numbers starting with MKH)

Table for pre-polarized condenser microphones

Sennheiser Microphone Model List
Model
Type Form factor Pattern Sensitivity Impedance (Ohm)
Microphone / Min. Terminating

Version Connector Power Wiring Year
Introduced
Year
Discontinued
K 1
Condenser Pencil Power module See capsule

K 1 U XLR Battery Unbalanced 1975~79 1983
K 2
Condenser Pencil Power module See capsule

K 2 N Small tüchel Battery + 12v/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979

K 2 U XLR Battery + 12v/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979
K 3
Condenser Pencil Power module See capsule

K 3 N XLR Battery + 12v/48v Phantom Balanced 1979 1983

K 3 U XLR Battery + 12v/48v Phantom Balanced 1979 1983
K 30
Condenser Pencil Power module See capsule

K 30 AV 8 pin Battery
1982 >1985
ME 20
Condenser Capsule for
K1/K2/K3/K30
Omni Varies

ME 20


1975~78 >1985
ME 40
Condenser Capsule for
K1/K2/K3/K30
Cardioid Varies

ME 40


1975~78 >1985
ME 80
Condenser Capsule for
K1/K2/K3/K30
Short shotgun Varies

ME 80


1975~78 >1987
ME 88
Condenser Capsule for
K1/K2/K3/K30
Long shotgun Varies

ME 88


1975~78 >1992
MK 12
Condenser Lavalier for SK1007,
MKH 124, 125, 126




MK 12


1968 1980~82
MKE 2
Condenser Lavalier Omni Varies

MKE 2 8 pin DIN

1983 >1985

MKE 2 R 8 pin DIN

1983 >1985

MKE 2-2 R For SK 1012

1983 >1985

MKE 2-3 For K1/K3/K30 See power module
1983 >1985

MKE 2-3-3 For K1/K3/K30 See power module See power module 1983 >1985

MKE 2-6 3.5mm jack Battery Unbalanced 1983 >1985

MKE 2-PT Wire leads
Unbalanced 1983 >1985
MKE 10
Condenser Lavalier for various
power modules
Omni Varies 1: 1K/4.7K
3: 110/300
6, LM: 1K/2K

MKE 10 For SK1010

1978

MKE 10-1 For SK1007/SK1008-3

1979 >1985

MKE 10-3 For K1/K3/K30

1979 >1991

MKE 10-6 3.5mm jack
Unbalanced 1979 >1985

MKE 10 LM 3 pin DIN
Unbalanced 1979 >1985

MKE 10 R 8 pin DIN

1980~85 >1991
MKE 40
Condenser Lavalier for various
power modules
Cardioid Varies

MKE 40 8 pin DIN

1983 >1985

MKE 40 R 8 pin DIN

1983 >1985

MKE 40-1 R For SK1007/SK1008-3

1983 >1985

MKE 40-2 R For SK 1012

1983 >1985

MKE 40-3 For K1/K3/K30

1983 >1985

MKE 40-6 3.5mm jack
Unbalanced 1983 >1985
MKE 42
Condenser Stick Cardioid 8 mV/Pa

MKE 42 Fixed External PSU
1980~82 >1985

MKE 42-2 6.5mm jack
Unbalanced 1980~82 >1985
MKE 201
Condenser K1 + ME20 Omni 20 mV/Pa 15K/1.5K

MKE 201 3 pin DIN Battery Unbalanced 1971~72 1979
MKE 202
Condenser K2 + ME20 Omni 3 mV/Pa 200/300

MKE 202 N Small tüchel Battery + 12/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979

MKE 202 U XLR Battery + 12/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979
MKE 203
Condenser K3 + ME20 Omni 3 mV/Pa 120/300

MKE 203 N Small tüchel Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82

MKE 203 U XLR Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82
MKE 212
Condenser




MKE 212


1983 >1985

MKE 212 R





MKE 212-3 For K1/K3/K30

1983 >1985
MKE 401
Condenser K1 + ME40 Supercardioid 20 mV/Pa 15K/1.5K

MKE 401 3 pin DIN Battery Unbalanced 1971~72 1979
MKE 402
Condenser K2 + ME40 Supercardioid 3 mV/Pa 200/300

MKE 402 N Small tüchel Battery + 12/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979

MKE 402 U XLR Battery + 12/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979
MKE 403
Condenser K3 + ME40 Cardioid 3 mV/Pa 140/300

MKE 403 N Small tüchel Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82

MKE 403 U XLR Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82
MKE 801
Condenser K1 + ME80 Short shotgun 30 mV/Pa 15K/1.5K

MKE 801 3 pin DIN Battery Unbalanced 1975~78 1979~82
MKE 802
Condenser K2 + ME80 Short shotgun 3 mV/Pa 200/300

MKE 802 N Small tüchel Battery + 12/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979

MKE 802 U XLR Battery + 12/48v Phantom Unbalanced 1975~78 1979
MKE 803
Condenser K3 + ME80 Short shotgun 5 mV/Pa 130/300

MKE 803 N Small tüchel Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82

MKE 803 U XLR Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82
MKE 883
Condenser K3 + ME88 Supercardioid 5 mV/Pa 130/300

MKE 883 N Small tüchel Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82

MKE 883 U XLR Battery Unbalanced 1979 1979~82
MKE 2002
Condenser Binaural stereo
Dummy head
Omni Varies SM: 1K/4.7K
SL: 1K/1K

MKE 2002 SM 5 pin DIN Battery Unbalanced 1974 >1990

MKE 2002 SL 5 pin DIN Battery Unbalanced 1974 >1990
MKE 2010
Condenser Capsule for SK1010 Omni 3 mV/Pa

MKE 2010


1979 >1985
MKE 2012
Condenser Capsule for SK1012 Omni 11 mV/Pa

MKE 2012


1980~82 >1985
MKE 2401
Condenser K1 + ME20 + ME40 Omni
+Cardioid



MKE 2401


1972~73 1975~79
MKE 4010
Condenser Capsule for SK1010 Cardioid 3 mV/Pa

MKE 4010


1979 >1985
MKE 4012
Condenser Capsule for SK1012 Cardioid 11 mV/Pa

MKE 4012


1980~82 >1985

Table for dynamic microphones (model numbers starting with MD)
Table for pre-polarized microphones (model numbers starting with K, ME, MK and MKE)
Table for externally polarized microphones (model numbers starting with MKH)

Table for externally polarized condenser microphones

Sennheiser Microphone Model List
Model
Type Form factor Pattern Sensitivity Impedance (Ohm)
Microphone / Min. Terminating

Version Connector Power Wiring Year
Introduced
Year
Discontinued
MKH 104
Condenser Pencil Omni 11.2 mV/Pa

MKH 104
Battery
<1966 1972~73
MKH 105
Condenser (RF) Pencil Omni 11.2 mV/Pa 20/200

MKH 105 Small tüchel 12v T-power Balanced <1966 1970~71

MKH 105 T Small tüchel 12v T-power Balanced 1971~72 1975~78
MKH 106
Condenser (RF) Pencil Omni 20 mV/Pa T: 8/600
P: 10/400

MKH 106 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~78 1983~85

MKH 106 T-3 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 ±~1986

MKH 106 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~78 1984~85

MKH 106 TU-3 XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 ±~1986

MKH 106 P48 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 1983~85

MKH 106 P48-3 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 ±~1986

MKH 106 P48 U XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 1983~85

MKH 106 P48 U-3 XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 ±~1986
MKH 110
Condenser (RF) Measurement Omni 20 mV/Pa 90/2000

MKH 110 Small tüchel 8v Unbalanced <1970 >1985
MKH 110-1
Condenser (RF) Measurement Omni 2.0 mV/Pa 90/2000

MKH 110-1 Small tüchel 8v Unbalanced <1970 >1985
MKH 124
Condenser (RF) Pencil Power module 3.2 mV/Pa 150/2000

MKH 124 6-pin tüchel 8v Unbalanced <1970 1982~83
MKH 125
Condenser (RF) Pencil Power module 20 mV/Pa 20/200

MKH 125 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1967~68 1971~72

MKH 125 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1971~72 1983

MKH 125 T-3 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 1983

MKH 125 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1971~72 1983

MKH 125 TU-3 XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 1983
MKH 126
Condenser (RF) Pencil Power module 20 mV/Pa 20/600

MKH 126 P48 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~77 1982~83

MKH 126 P48-3 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 1982~83

MKH 126 P48 U XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~77 1982~83

MKH 126 P48 U-3 XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 1982~83
MKH 404
Condenser (RF) Pencil Cardioid 11.2 mV/Pa 800/1000

MKH 404
Battery
<1966 1972~73
MKH 405
Condenser (RF) Pencil Cardioid 20 mV/Pa 20/200

MKH 405 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced <1966 1970~71

MKH 405 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1971~72 1972~73
MKH 406
Condenser (RF) Pencil Cardioid 20 mV/Pa T: 8/600
P: 10/1000

MKH 406 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~76 1983

MKH 406 T-3 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 ±1986

MKH 406 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~78 1984~85

MKH 406 TU-3 XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 ±1986

MKH 406 TFU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1983 1984

MKH 406 P48 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~76 1983~85

MKH 406 P48-3 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 ±1986

MKH 406 P48 U XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~76 1984~85

MKH 406 P48 U-3 XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 ±1986
MKH 415
Condenser (RF) Short shotgun Supercardioid 20 mV/Pa 20/200

MKH 415 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced <1970 1970~71

MKH 415 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1971~72 1975~78

MKH 415 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1971~72 1975~78
MKH 416
Condenser (RF) Short shotgun Supercardioid T: 20 mV/Pa
P: 25 mV/Pa
T: 8/400
P: 10/400

MKH 416 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~76 1983~85

MKH 416 T-3 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 >1985

MKH 416 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~78 1984~85

MKH 416 TU-3 XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 >1985

MKH 416 TFU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1983 1984

MKH 416 P48 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~78 >1985

MKH 416 P48-3 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 >1985

MKH 416 P48 U XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~76 1984~85

MKH 416 P48 U-3 XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 Current
MKH 435
Condenser (RF) Pencil Cardioid 20 mV/Pa 20/200

MKH 435 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1973 1975~76

MKH 435 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1973 1975~76
MKH 804
Condenser (RF) Long shotgun Supercardioid 28 mV/Pa

MKH 804 Small tüchel Battery
±1961 ±1969
MKH 805
Condenser (RF) Long shotgun Supercardioid ±20 mV/Pa 8/200

MKH 805 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced ±1961 ±1969
MKH 815
Condenser (RF) Long shotgun Supercardioid 40 mV/Pa 10/200

MKH 815 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1970 1970~71

MKH 815 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1971~72 1975~78

MKH 815 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1971~72 1975~78
MKH 816
Condenser (RF) Long shotgun Supercardioid 40 mV/Pa T: 8/400
P: 10/600

MKH 816 T Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~78 1983~85

MKH 816 T-3 Small tüchel 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 >1985

MKH 816 TU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1975~78 1984~85

MKH 816 TU-3 XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1979 >1985

MKH 816 TFU XLR 12v T-Power Balanced 1983 1984

MKH 816 P48 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~78 >1979

MKH 816 P48-3 Small tüchel 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 >1985

MKH 816 P48 U XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1975~78 >1979

MKH 816 P48 U-3 XLR 48v Phantom Balanced 1979 >1985

Table for dynamic microphones (model numbers starting with MD)
Table for pre-polarized microphones (model numbers starting with K, ME, MK and MKE)
Table for externally polarized microphones (model numbers starting with MKH)