Miniature Clip Microphone

MCM 115 SET BASS

True Neumann sound for close miking acoustic instruments in live applications.

  • Elevates electret principle to Neumann sound standards
  • Durability increases ROI up to tenfold
  • Each capsule can be used for loud and soft instruments
  • Works with key transmitter bodypacks

COLORS AND VARIANTS

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Suited for:

Max. SPL
153 dB SPL
S/N Ratio
74 dB
Sensitivity
3.6 mV/Pa

THE NEW REFERENCE IN CLOSE MIKING

The Miniature Clip Mic MCM System raises the bar of electret capsules. And as a true Neumann, picks the typical sound from all acoustic instruments in live applications. It redefines the standard in natural sound, practicality, reliable mounting, and longevity. The system includes nine instrument-specific mounting clips for a wide variety of acoustic instruments. The modular construction allows for easy replacements and guarantees a superior low cost of ownership.

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THE CAPSULE: 8 PARTS OF PERFECTION

A new level of tonal balance, more body, especially in the bass and mid-range, and transparency in the treble: The newly developed capsules KK 13 (omni) and KK 14 (cardioid), and KK 15 (supercardioid) overcome former limitations of the electret principles and capture the signature sound of a wide range of acoustic sources.  To achieve this, Neumann developed a layer-based design. Each of the capsulesʼ eight key components are designed for optimal performance, manufactured independently, and assembled by hand later on. The strict quality control also guarantees an unprecedented level of tonal consistency. Each capsule sounds exactly the same and delivers the neutral Neumann-style sound, saving time during setup and EQ tuning especially when running multiple microphones simultaneously. There is also a remarkable sonic consistency across the three capsule types KK 13/14/15, making it possible to combine different polar patterns within the same setup.

With ultra-low self-noise and an extremely high maximum sound level of up to 153 dB SPL, the capsules of the MCM system deliver perfect results with both very quiet and very loud instruments.
 
The titanium housing is road tough and protects the more sensitive parts for years to come.

CONNECTS TO ALL WIRELESS SYSTEMS

The MCM System includes interchangeable cable options with 3.5 mm jack, LEMO, 4-pin mini-XLR, and MicroDot connectors – no adapter needed. The microphone can also be used in wired mode via the XLR output stages MCM 100 with 3.5 mm jack input or MCM 102 XLR with 3-pin LEMO input.

MOUNTING: GENTLE ON SURFACES – RELIABLE FOR ENGINEERS

A fundamental part of the MCM System is an exhaustive palette of mounting options that allow for simple and reliable microphone positioning on any instrument. Their mechanics are gentle on even the most sensitive surfaces and make mounting a matter of seconds, requiring only one hand for most instruments. Goosenecks in several lengths can be precisely aligned and locked to the instrument clips in one or two axes in 45-degree increments.

How to clip your MCM on different Instruments

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MC 1 Clip High Strings

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a violin, viola, mandolin or similar instrument.

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MC 2 Strings Clip Cello

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the strings of a cello below the bridge.

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MC 3 Strings Clip Double Bass

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the strings of a double bass below the bridge. 

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MC 4 Rib Clip Double Bass

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a double bass or similar instrument.

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MC 4 Rib Clip Double Bass

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a double bass or similar instrument.

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MC 5 Universal Strap Clip

Universal holder for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to an oboe, clarinet, flute, recorder, harp or bassoon.

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MC 5 Universal Strap Clip

Universal holder for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to an oboe, clarinet, flute, recorder, harp or bassoon.

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MC 6 Universal Clamp Clip

Universal clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the bell of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone or other horn, to percussion instruments and to pole stands.

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MC 6 Universal Clamp Clip

Universal clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the bell of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone or other horn, to percussion instruments and to pole stands.

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MC 6 Universal Clamp Clip

Universal clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the bell of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone or other horn, to percussion instruments and to pole stands.

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MC 6 Universal Clamp Clip

Universal clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the bell of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone or other horn, to percussion instruments and to pole stands.

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MC 7 Clip Drum Rims

Universal clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to percussion instruments and drums such as snares, toms, and stand toms or similar instruments.

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MC 8 Magnetic Piano Clip

Magnetic holder for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to/in a piano or grand piano.

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MC 9 Clip Guitar

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a guitar, ukulele, Dobro, acoustic bass or cello.

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MC 9 Clip Guitar

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a guitar, ukulele, Dobro, acoustic bass or cello.

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MC 9 Clip Guitar

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a guitar, ukulele, Dobro, acoustic bass or cello.

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MC 9 Clip Guitar

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a guitar, ukulele, Dobro, acoustic bass or cello.

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MC 9 Clip Guitar

Clip for attaching the capsule and gooseneck of the Miniature Clip Mic system to the body of a guitar, ukulele, Dobro, acoustic bass or cello.

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INSTRUMENT SETS

All components of the system are available separately. For many common applications, there are also complete sets in a soft case with all the necessary components.

MCM 114 Set High Strings (MC 1)


Complete set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system on the body of a violin, viola, mandolin or similar instrument. Contains: KK 14 capsule, SH 100 gooseneck, KC 1 cable brace, AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 1 clip. Delivered in a handy soft case.
 
Also available as MCM 115 Set High Strings with KK 15 supercardioid capsule.


MCM 114 Set Cello (MC 2)


Complete set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system on the strings of a cello behind the bridge. Contains: KK 14 capsule, SH 150 gooseneck, KC 1 cable clip AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 2 clip. Delivered in a handy soft case.


MCM 114 Set Bass (MC 3)


Complete set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system on the strings of a double bass behind the bridge. Contains: KK 14 capsule, SH 150 gooseneck, KC 1 cable brace, AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 3 clip. Delivered in a handy soft case.
 
Also available as MCM 115 Set Bass with KK 15 supercardioid capsule.


MCM 114 Set Woodwinds (MC 5)


Complete set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system on an oboe, clarinet, flute, recorder, harp or bassoon. Contains: KK 14 capsule, SH 150 gooseneck, KC 1 cable brace, AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 5 clip. Delivered in a handy soft case.


MCM 114 Set Brass/Sax/Uni (MC 6)


Complete set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system on the bell of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone or other horn, on percussion instruments and on pole stands. Contains: KK 14 capsule, SH 150 gooseneck, KC 1 cable brace, AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 6 clip. Delivered in a handy soft case.
 
Also available as MCM 115 Set Brass/Sax/Uni with KK 15 supercardioid capsule.
 

MCM 114 Set Drums (MC 7)


Complete set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system on percussion instruments and drums such as snares, toms, stand toms and timpani. Contains: KK 14 capsule, SH 150 gooseneck, KC 1 cable brace, AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 7 clip. Delivered in a handy soft case.
 
Also available as MCM 115 Set Drums with KK 15 supercardioid capsule.


MCM 114 Stereo Set Piano (MC 8)


Complete stereo set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system in/on a piano or grand piano. Contains two each of: KK 14 capsule, SH 150 gooseneck, KC 1 cable brace, AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 8 clip. Delivered in two handy soft cases.


MCM 114 Set Guitar (MC 9)


Complete set for using the Miniature Clip Mic system on the body of a guitar, ukulele, Dobro, acoustic bass or cello. Contains: KK 14 capsule, SH 150 gooseneck, KC 1 cable brace, AC 31 cable, MCM 100 output stage, WS 110 windscreen, MC 9 clip. Delivered in a handy soft case.
 
Also available as MCM 115 Set Guitar with KK 15 supercardioid capsule.


MCM 114 Stereo Set Universal


Comprehensive set of all basic MCM components – twice: 2x KK 14 Cardioid Capsule with 2x SH 150 Gooseneck, all Mounting Clips (each 2x MC 1, MC 2, MC 3, MC 4, MC 4, MC 5, MC 6, MC 7, MC 8, MC 9), each 2x 1.8 m (6 ft.) cables with all available connectors (AC 31 Mini Jack, AC 32 3-pin LEMO, AC 33 MicroDot, AC 34 4-pin mini-XLR) and 2x MCM 100 Output Stage. Components are delivered in boxes/bags along with a foam insert holding all parts for user-configured cases/drawers.

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KK 13 / KK 14 / KK 15 with Output Stage MCM 100 or MCM 102
Acoustical operating principle Pressure transducer / Pressure gradient transducer / Pressure gradient transducer
Directional Pattern Omni / Cardioid / Supercardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz … 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm 3.3 mV/Pa ≅ -49.5 dBV / 3.6 mV/Pa ≅ -49 dBV / 3 mV/Pa ≅ -50.5 dBV ± 2dB
Rated Impedance 50 ohms (MCM 100 / MCM 102)
Rated load impedance 1000 Ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 62 / 63 / 60 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted (re. 94 dB SPL)¹⁾ 74 / 71 / 70 dB
Equivalent noise level, CCIR¹⁾ 32 / 31 /34 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted¹⁾ 20 / 23 / 24 dB-A
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%²⁾ 153 / 153 / 154 dB SPL
Power supply 48 V ± 4V (P48, IEC 61938)
Current consumption 3.5 mA
Matching connector XLR 3 F
Operating temperature range 0 °C - +40 °C
Operating Humidity range 0 %…75 % rel. hum.
Storage temperature range −20 °C - +70 °C
Storage Humidity range 0 %…95 % rel. hum

1) according to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting acccording to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS

2) measured as equivalent el. input signal

Diagrams

KK 13

Cardioid KK 14

KK 13

Capsule for Miniature Clip Mic system

KK 14

Capsule for Miniature Clip Mic system

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MCM 100

Output stage XLR

SH 100

Gooseneck

SH 150

Gooseneck

SH 250

Gooseneck

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AC 31 (0.6/1.8/3.0 m)

Cable Mini Jack

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AC 32 (0.6/1.8/3.0 m)

Cable LEMO 3pin

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AC 33 (0.6/1.8/3.0 m)

Cable MicroDot

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AC 34 (0.6/1.8/3.0 m)

Cable Mini XLR 4pin

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MC 1

Clip High Strings

MC 2

Strings Clip Cello

MC 3

Strings Clip Double Bass

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MC 4

Clip Double Bass

MC 5

Universal Strap Clip

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MC 6

Universal Clamp Clip

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MC 7

Clip Drum Rims

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MC 8

Magnetic Piano Clip

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MC 9

Clip Guitar

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KC 1

Cable Brace

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WS 110

Windscreen soft

KK 15

Capsule head for the Neumann Miniature Clip Mic system

MCM 102

Output stage XLR

DOWNLOADS

MCM 114 set high strings

Color black

CAT. NO. 008707

  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • SH 100 Gooseneck
  • AC 31 (1.8 m) Connection Cable
  • WS 110 Windscreen
  • MCM 100 Output Stage
  • MC 1 Clip
  • KC 1 Cable Brace
  • Safety Guide
  • Quick Guide
  • Softcase

MCM 114 set bass

Color black

CAT. NO. 008709

  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • SH 150 Gooseneck
  • AC 31 (1.8 m) Connection Cable
  • WS 110 Windscreen
  • MCM 100 Output Stage
  • MC 3 Clip
  • KC 1 Cable Brace
  • Safety Guide
  • Quick Guide
  • Softcase

MCM 114 set guitar

Color black

CAT. NO. 008708

  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • SH 150 Gooseneck
  • AC 31 (1.8 m) Connection Cable
  • WS 110 Windscreen
  • MCM 100 Output Stage
  • MC 9 Clip
  • KC 1 Cable Brace
  • Safety Guide
  • Quick Guide
  • Softcase

MCM 114 set drums

Color black

CAT. NO. 008710

  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • SH 150 Gooseneck
  • AC 31 (1.8 m) Connection Cable
  • WS 110 Windscreen
  • MCM 100 Output Stage
  • MC 7 Clip
  • KC 1 Cable Brace
  • Safety Guide
  • Quick Guide
  • Softcase

MCM 114 set brass/sax/uni

Color black

CAT. NO. 008711

  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • SH 150 Gooseneck
  • AC 31 (1.8 m) Connection Cable
  • WS 110 Windscreen
  • MCM 100 Output Stage
  • MC 6 Clip
  • KC 1 Cable Brace
  • Safety Guide
  • Quick Guide
  • Softcase

MCM 114 stereo set piano

Color black

CAT. NO. 008712

  • 2x KK 14 Capsule Head
  • 2x SH 150 Gooseneck
  • 2x AC 31 (1.8 m) Connection Cable
  • 2x WS 110 Windscreen
  • 2x MCM 100 Output Stage
  • 2x MC 8 Clip
  • 2x KC 1 Cable Brace
  • 2x Safety Guide
  • 2x Quick Guide
  • 2x Softcase

MCM 114 set woodwinds

Color black

CAT. NO. 008713

  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • SH 150 Gooseneck
  • AC 31 (1.8 m) Microphone Cable
  • WS 110 Windscreen
  • MCM 100 Output Stage XLR
  • MC 5 Microphone Clip
  • KC 1 Cable Brace
  • Safety Guide
  • Quick Guide
  • Softcase

MCM 114 set cello

Color black

CAT. NO. 008718

  • KK 14 Capsule Head
  • SH 150 Gooseneck
  • AC 31 (1.8 m) Connection Cable
  • WS 110 Windscreen
  • MCM 100 Output Stage
  • MC 2 Clip
  • KC 1 Cable Brace
  • Safety Guide
  • Quick Guide
  • Softcase

MCM 115 SET HIGH STRINGS

Color black

CAT. NO. 008740

  • 1x KK 15
  • 1x SH 100
  • 1x AC 31 (1.8 M)
  • 1x MCM 100
  • 1x MC 1
  • 1x Soft Case
  • 1 x Quick Guide
  • 1 x Safety Guide

MCM 115 SET BRASS/SAX/UNI

Color black

CAT. NO. 008744

  • 1x KK 15
  • 1x SH 150
  • 1x AC 31 (1.8 M)
  • 1x MCM 100
  • 1x MC 6
  • 1x Soft Case
  • 1x Quick Guide
  • 1x Safety Guide

MCM 115 SET DRUMS/PERC

Color black

CAT. NO. 008745

  • 1x KK 15
  • 1x SH 150
  • 1x AC 31 (1.8 M)
  • 1x MCM 100
  • 1x MC 7
  • 1x Soft Case
  • 1x Quick Guide
  • 1x Safety Guide

MCM 115 SET GUITAR

Color black

CAT. NO. 008747

  • 1x KK 15
  • 1x SH 150
  • 1x AC 31 (1.8 M)
  • 1x MCM 100
  • 1x MC 9
  • 1x Soft Case
  • 1x Quick Guide
  • 1x Safety Guide

Suited for:

Max. SPL
153 dB SPL
S/N Ratio
74 dB
Sensitivity
3.6 mV/Pa

Reviews

Neumann MCM, ein Stern ist geboren
Soundlightup.com, English
Link

Neumann MCM, ein Stern ist geboren
Soundlightup.com, French
Link

Special print
Production Partner 01/2022 (German)
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Special print
Production Partner 01/2022 (English)
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Neumann Clip Microphones at the Folkbaltica - One microphone for everything
Production Partner 06/22, English
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Neumann Clip-Mikrofone beim Folkbaltica - Ein Mikrofon für alles
Production Partner 06/22, German
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Neumann MCM Clip-On Mic System Review (no talking)
Bonedo.de
Youtube link

Neumann MCM Test
Bonedo.de, 12/22, German
Link

Neumann MCM 114 Demo & Review
Alec Brits
Youtube link

Neumann Miniature Clip Microphone System (Thanks to Sound On Sound for allowing us to use this article on our website)
Sound on Sound 02/2023 (Englisch)
Download PDF

Neumann MCM 114 Guitar Set Clip-Mikrofon-System
AkustikGitarre 01/2023 (German)
PDF

Disney 100
LEat Magazine 01/2024
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WHAT OTHERS SAY

Jang Ha-eun, Mellow Kitchen & KoN on why they prefer the MCM

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Colin Pink ( Han's Zimmer FOH) raves about the MCM

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Marco Dellatorre talks about his MCM experience

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Rob Brown's full review on the MCM

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Urband Sound Studio reviews the MCM on various String Instruments

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616 Team on their new MCM addition

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Dave Bracey (Adele's FOH) describes his MCM experience

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Youtuber BetterSax reviews the MCM

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Fabian Holland reviews the MCM

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WARNING (for California residents only): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

 

 

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