Yes - it should be £285.


It's a much higher quality mic. It's omni so it's nothing to do with being more open or more focussed - it'[s just a better mic. all round and includes protection against sweat and damp and does not break so easily.

It's like comparing a Mercedes with a Ford.

The MKE 2 is so small that it is a true omni all round.

Pointing it down prevents plosives and nose noises getting straight into the capsule and causing overloads.

Thanks, Chad. I appreciate the advice.

Suddenly everything went all blurred there for a minute and I when I came to I'd just bought one as well.
:-)

I've been using the ME-2 omni a lot for recording mixed instrumental groups and needed the convenience but with a better sound.

I would not say the ME 4 is better than the ME 2 - in fact I regard it as worse and would not normally advise using it unless you are plagued by feedback and really need the directivity.

Sorry that wasn't very clear - it's an MKE2-EW that I just bought as the price was too good to miss. I have no use for the ME 4 and don't have one, but I've been impressed how well the ME 2 does in a variety of uses.

I've found the ME 4 useful in certain situations on corporate shoots where the background noise is unavoidable and I need the directionality it has to try and isolate the speaker a bit better. Yes I know! - you'll say just find a nice quiet office etc. but in some companies those don't exist or the speaker needs to be in the environment he/she is describing. Anyway, I find it a useful addition in my kit.

What is this Mic?
 

Also, maybe here would be a good place to ask about this mic. I got it about 6 months ago with a second hand G2 kit but have n't really had time to establish this mics particular properties (which I do with all my gear before using them on any paying jobs). Just taken a couple of snaps of it (attached) and I'd be pleased to hear what you experts think it might be?

It would be great if it was a MKE2 but I suspect I'm not that lucky!

It's definitely *not* an MKE 2 - much too large.

It's probably the ME 2-US.

Indeed, The ME-2 (US) I have is identical to the photo. (evil twin.)

OK, thanks to you both for identifying it so quickly. I'm assuming it's acoustic properties are going to be similar to the "normal" ME2 I have - i.e. adequate (rather than excellent) and an Omni.

The ME 2-US is a nicer mic. than the ME 2 (ball-shape) normally supplied with the -p systems.

It's a good value for money mic. but the MKE 2 and MKE 1 are vastly better.

Thanks John. As always from you and many others on this section, very useful information.

And my thanks too, Deniz for flagging this up and John as always for authoritative advice.
My MKE2-EW arrived today - can't wait to try it out!

The MKE2-EW is one cracking little mic. I am impressed how it can handle (very) enthusiastic use of tom toms and still pick up all the zing of suspended cymbals and maracas right beside them. OK, I know it's a lavalier, but it can behave like an expensive studio mic when required.