Sennheiser HS 2 Neckband Black

Sennheiser HS 2 Neckband Condenser Headworn Microphone (Matte Black)

The Sennheiser HS 2 is a professional, ultra-low-profile neckworn microphone system engineered for high-end theatrical productions, live music performances, broadcast studios, and corporate presentations. Built around a rugged, flexible steel-wire neckband frame, the HS 2 fits securely behind the neck and ears, remaining completely clear of shirt collars and clothing movements while providing an almost invisible aesthetic profile.

The system is equipped with Sennheiser's reference-grade MKE 2 permanently polarized omnidirectional subminiature condenser capsule. This ensures exceptional vocal clarity, natural high-frequency articulation, and maximum acoustic stability under intense physical movement or high-SPL performance tracking.

Key Operational and Structural Attributes

• Reference MKE 2 Capsule Integration: Powered by the legendary MKE 2 capsule architecture, delivering a perfectly linear 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz frequency response. It captures uncolored, studio-quality speech and vocals while comfortably handling extreme sound pressure levels up to 140 dB SPL without clipping.

• Patented Moisture-Resistant Umbrella Diaphragm: The capsule houses Sennheiser's unique umbrella-shaped protective acoustic layer. This design sheds sweat, condensation, and stage makeup, keeping moisture from contacting the polarized condenser element and preventing signal dropouts or sputtering during active physical routines.

• Short, Flexible Gooseneck Adjustment: The mini-capsule is mounted to a short, resilient gooseneck boom. This enables precision miking adjustments close to the corner of the mouth for maximum vocal isolation, minimizing ambient spill from surrounding stage monitors or venue PA systems.

• RF/EM Shielding Enhancement: The internal capsule housing incorporates advanced radio-frequency and electromagnetic interference filtering. This keeps the delicate audio line quiet and completely clean from the hum or buzz caused by modern wireless bodypack transmitters or digital stage lighting grids.

Hardware Configuration Options

The HS 2 Black headworn microphone system is distributed in two distinct factory hardware variants, separated by the termination plug on its high-tensile 1.6-meter steel-wire reinforced cable:

1. Sennheiser HS 2 BK (Article Number: 508883): Terminated with a standard 3.5 mm screw-locking mini-jack TRS plug. This configuration provides native compatibility with the Sennheiser evolution wireless bodypack series (including SK 100, SK 300, SK 500, EW-D, and EW-DX lines).

2. Sennheiser HS 2-4 BK (Article Number: 508885): Terminated with a specialized 3-pin LEMO connector. This configuration is dedicated to Sennheiser's elite digital and analog wireless hardware lines (including the SK 5212, SK 6000, SK 6212, and Digital 9000 bodypack systems).

Technical Specifications Matrix

In the Box: Production Package Inventory

• 1 x Sennheiser HS 2 Headworn Neckband Microphone (Black)

• 1 x MZC 2-1 Short Frequency Cap (Provides subtle treble leveling)

• 1 x MZC 2-2 Long Frequency Cap (Provides pronounced high-frequency boost)

• 1 x Soft Protective Fabric Storage Bag

• 1 x Quick Start Technical Guide

Field Configuration and Acoustic Tailoring Advice

Acoustic Equalization via Frequency Caps: The HS 2 includes two alternate snap-on plastic capsule caps (MZC 2-1 and MZC 2-2) that physically change the acoustic air pressure path over the capsule to alter the frequency response profile:

• Short Cap (MZC 2-1): Keeps the frequency response smooth and linear, ideal for standard stage singing or speech close to the mouth.

• Long Cap (MZC 2-2): Introduces a distinct high-frequency presence boost (+3 dB to +6dB in the upper register). Use this long cap to maintain vocal clarity, diction, and presence if the microphone boom must be hidden back further along the jawline or masked near a performer's wig or thick headwear.

Proper Cable Strain Relief and Fit Routing: When placing the flexible neckband frame over the back of the performer's neck, ensure the loop rests comfortably over the upper curve of both ears. To eliminate cable-rubbing friction noise (microphonics) from entering the audio stream during active stage choreography, use a clothing clip to anchor the 1.6m cable to the center collar of the performer's shirt or costume, leaving a small loop of slack between the clip and the neckband frame.