sE Electronics V8 MC2 Mikrofonkapsel

V8 MC2 Wireless Capsule — Stage-Ready Vocal Clarity for Sennheiser Systems

The sE Electronics V8 MC2 Black is a premium dynamic wireless microphone capsule engineered to drop into compatible Sennheiser handheld transmitters and bring the acclaimed V8 vocal character to a wireless rig. Built around the newly developed DMCV8 moving-coil capsule, it delivers an open, detailed vocal sound that feels finished before EQ. A tight supercardioid polar pattern keeps the voice front and center while rejecting monitor bleed and stage noise, even in the loudest live environments. Power comes from a neodymium magnet paired with an aluminum voice coil. The V8 MC2 Black is the right choice for performers who want flagship wired-mic clarity from a wireless capsule.

What Sets the V8 MC2 Apart

Unlike generic replacement capsules, the V8 MC2 carries over the patented integrated shock mount from the wired V8, isolating the capsule from handling noise and mechanical vibration. Gold-plated contacts preserve a loss-free signal path between capsule and transmitter, while the beveled spring-steel grille resists dents and corrosion show after show. The Matte Black finish keeps the capsule visually discreet under stage lighting, complementing Sennheiser handheld bodies.

Technical Specifications — Built for Wireless Live Performance

Every parameter below is tuned for the realities of professional live sound, where feedback rejection, gain, and capsule durability matter as much as tonal character.

• Capsule Type: Dynamic (DMCV8 moving-coil) — handles high SPLs without distortion and needs no phantom power
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid — focused rejection of off-axis sound for strong gain-before-feedback
• Frequency Range: 25 Hz – 21,000 Hz — captures extended lows and detailed highs for natural vocal reproduction
• Sensitivity: 2.2 mV/Pa (-53 dBV) — strong output level for clean wireless transmission
• Electrical Impedance: 300 Ohm — matched to Sennheiser wireless input stages
• Neodymium magnet with aluminum voice coil, 54 mm × 89 mm capsule, 160 g — compact, lightweight assembly that drops into Sennheiser handheld transmitters

Who Should Upgrade to the V8 MC2 Black

The V8 MC2 Black is aimed at vocalists, broadcasters, and podcasters who already run compatible Sennheiser wireless systems and want a meaningful upgrade over the stock capsule. Touring singers benefit from the supercardioid pattern's tight feedback rejection and the integrated shock mount's handling-noise control, while spoken-word users get the open, detailed character that makes long sessions less fatiguing. Houses of worship, conference presenters, and live-streaming engineers will appreciate the wide frequency response and the rugged all-metal, spring-steel construction that survives daily transport.