Sennheiser I40-S ME35 Supercardioid Gooseneck System (40cm, Flange + Shockmount)

Product Overview

The Sennheiser I40-S is a complete IS series installed-sound gooseneck microphone system comprising the ME 35 supercardioid condenser capsule, a 40cm single-flex MZH gooseneck tube, MZT 30 flange mount, and MZS 31 shockmount. The supercardioid pattern provides tighter directional pickup than the cardioid ME 34 with increased off-axis rejection, making it well suited for boardrooms and conference facilities with challenging acoustics or elevated ambient noise. The 40cm gooseneck provides standard conference table speaking height. The complete kit requires no additional components for installation.

Product Description

The I40-S delivers the ME 35 supercardioid capsule on a 40cm single-flex gooseneck, positioned between the I40-C (cardioid) and I40-L (lobar) in terms of directional discrimination. The supercardioid pattern provides a tighter pickup angle than a standard cardioid, with greater rejection of off-axis sound from adjacent microphone positions and room reflections. This makes the I40-S appropriate for conference rooms and boardrooms with moderate acoustic challenges — reverberant spaces, rooms with hard parallel surfaces, or facilities where multiple speakers are positioned in close proximity. It also delivers better feedback rejection than the I40-C in sound-reinforced applications due to its tighter pickup angle. The ME 35 supercardioid offers a practical middle ground between the broad cardioid and the very tight lobar pattern: it is more tolerant of slight capsule misalignment than the ME 36 lobar while providing significantly better isolation than the ME 34 cardioid. The 40cm gooseneck positions the capsule at standard speaking height, and the single-flex tube allows precise aiming adjustment. The MZT 30 flange and MZS 31 shockmount provide clean surface installation with vibration isolation.

Key Features

• Complete Installation Kit — ME 35 supercardioid capsule, 40cm single-flex gooseneck, MZT 30 flange, MZS 31 shockmount.
• Supercardioid Polar Pattern — Tighter pickup than cardioid with better off-axis rejection for demanding boardroom environments.
• 40cm Gooseneck — Standard conference table speaking height positioning.
• Repositionable Single-Flex Tube — Adjustable capsule positioning for precise speaker aiming.
• Flush Surface Installation — MZT 30 flange for clean table and podium integration.
• Vibration Isolation — MZS 31 shockmount protects capsule from surface noise.

Typical Applications

• Boardrooms and conference rooms with reverberant acoustics
• Multi-seat conference tables requiring moderate directional isolation
• Podium and delegate microphone positions in challenging acoustic environments
• Sound-reinforced conferencing systems requiring tighter pattern than cardioid
• Government and corporate meeting rooms with ambient noise considerations

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose the I40-S over the I40-C or I40-L?

Choose the I40-S when you need more directional control than the I40-C cardioid provides, but do not need the maximum isolation of the I40-L lobar. The supercardioid is a practical choice for moderately challenging acoustic environments or facilities where aiming precision for the very tight lobar pattern is difficult to guarantee.

Does the supercardioid have a rear lobe like a standard supercardioid?

Yes. Like most supercardioid microphones, the ME 35 has a small rear lobe. In installations where the rear of the capsule faces a sound-reinforcing loudspeaker or another noise source, placement should account for this rear sensitivity.