Sennheiser me-2 lav needs repair

Dave Messinger · February 2nd, 2009, 10:09 PM

My lav on my ew-100 got frayed right near the jack connection - don't think I can cut and solder - so I either need a shop repair - or just replace it at $140. I am guessing it will be close to $100 to have a new threaded 1/8" jack added to it.

I have tested a fairly cheap alternative mic that I had with an azden backup unit - and it seemed to work fine.

I was wondering if there were any thoughts out there about this mic - I think it is known as the ME-2 - is that mic worth replacing or getting fixed - or is there some alternative out there that I should consider ?

David W. Jones · February 2nd, 2009, 10:29 PM

I'd replace it with a Countryman B3.
You can order it with the Sennheiser plug.

Jack Walker · February 3rd, 2009, 12:29 AM

Repair by a professional movie/TV audio shop should be about $35. I had a new Sennheiser plug put on a Tram a few months ago.

However, I agree that rather than buying a new one of these mics, it would be worth it to get a better mic, such as the Countryman, a Tram TR50 or whatever type/size (and mounting options) would work best for how the mic is being used.

Darin Clifton · February 3rd, 2009, 08:29 AM

I replaced my end connection with this one. works perfect.

Audiogear.com

Mark Holland · February 3rd, 2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Messinger

... is that mic worth replacing or getting fixed ...?

I think it is, but then I do my own repair work. Any half decent electronics shop will be able to fix that plug for you. If you want the original type plug, I suggest you get it, then bring the mic and new plug with you to the shop. It shouldn't take a half hour to complete. If I were still in that business, I'd likely charge you a minimum one hour labor fee.

Good luck!

Mark

Dave Messinger · February 3rd, 2009, 06:07 PM

Thanks everyone.... great suggestions.

Dante Waters · February 22nd, 2009, 02:30 AM

I am on the fence between the B3 and the original mic, some how I am unable to find the orginal mic link can some one please provide that.

February 2nd, 2009, 10:09 PM	#1
Dave Messinger New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 9	Sennheiser me-2 lav needs repair - worth it ?? My lav on my ew-100 got frayed right near the jack connection - don't think I can cut and solder - so I either need a shop repair - or just replace it at $140. I am guessing it will be close to $100 to have a new threaded 1/8" jack added to it. I have tested a fairly cheap alternative mic that I had with an azden backup unit - and it seemed to work fine. I was wondering if there were any thoughts out there about this mic - I think it is known as the ME-2 - is that mic worth replacing or getting fixed - or is there some alternative out there that I should consider ?

February 2nd, 2009, 10:29 PM	#2
David W. Jones Trustee Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock Posts: 1,383	I'd replace it with a Countryman B3. You can order it with the Sennheiser plug.

February 3rd, 2009, 12:29 AM	#3
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Repair by a professional movie/TV audio shop should be about $35. I had a new Sennheiser plug put on a Tram a few months ago. However, I agree that rather than buying a new one of these mics, it would be worth it to get a better mic, such as the Countryman, a Tram TR50 or whatever type/size (and mounting options) would work best for how the mic is being used.

February 3rd, 2009, 08:29 AM	#4
Darin Clifton Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sulligent, Alabama Posts: 132	I replaced my end connection with this one. works perfect. Audiogear.com

February 3rd, 2009, 06:07 PM	#6
Dave Messinger New Boot Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 9	Thanks everyone.... great suggestions.

February 22nd, 2009, 02:30 AM	#7
Dante Waters Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NY, NY Posts: 217	I am on the fence between the B3 and the original mic, some how I am unable to find the orginal mic link can some one please provide that.