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Sennheiser 504792 MEG 14-40-L Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone

Conference-room clarity meets broadcast-grade engineering: the Sennheiser MEG 14-40-L delivers a 58dB SNR cardioid pattern on a 40cm flexible gooseneck built for the spoken word.

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Overview

The Sennheiser MEG 14-40-L is a professional cardioid gooseneck microphone built around the Sennheiser KE10 capsule on a 40cm (16-inch) flexible gooseneck, designed for installed speech reinforcement in conference rooms, legislative chambers, lecture halls, and public address systems. The cardioid polar pattern — unidirectional, accepting sound from the front and rejecting the rear — is the key technical decision at the system design level: it allows each mic in a multi-microphone conference system to be aimed at a specific talker position while rejecting contributions from adjacent positions and room noise. The 58dB signal-to-noise ratio is appropriate for speech reinforcement applications; the 130dB maximum SPL rating means a loud presenter won't overload the capsule in typical room acoustics. The 5-pin XLR connection handles both balanced audio output and power/control for the integrated status light ring.

This microphone is the right tool for conference system integrators and AV professionals specifying installed table microphone positions where each mic needs a defined pickup zone, a visual status indicator visible to presenters, and reliable performance session after session without adjustment. The 40cm gooseneck holds its position reliably after initial setup and is long enough to bridge the distance from a table surface to the presenter's mouth at a typical seated position. It connects into Sennheiser's conference system infrastructure and requires that base unit investment to unlock full functionality — it is not a standalone product. For the professional AV installer specifying a boardroom or chamber audio system, the MEG 14-40-L is a proven capsule on a proven gooseneck that performs predictably and consistently in the environments it's designed for.

Specifications

Microphone Type
Cardioid Gooseneck
Capsule
Sennheiser KE10
Gooseneck Length
16 inches (40 cm)
Connector
5-Pin XLR
Impedance
100 Ohm
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
58 dB
Maximum SPL
130 dB
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (Unidirectional)
Frequency Response
Up to 20 kHz
Feature
Integrated Status Light Ring

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 58dB signal-to-noise ratio keeps speech reproduction clean and intelligible in conference and public address environments where background noise is the primary enemy of comprehension.
  • 40cm gooseneck length provides precise directional positioning, allowing the cardioid capsule to be aimed directly at the talker's mouth for optimal on-axis response and maximum rear rejection.
  • Cardioid polar pattern rejects sound from behind the microphone by approximately 20–25dB, suppressing HVAC noise, projector fans, and audience crosstalk behind the mic position.
  • Integrated light ring provides visible status indication to both the presenter and the room, reducing the presenter's uncertainty about whether their microphone is active.
  • 100 Ohm output impedance allows the MEG 14-40-L to drive standard professional conference and PA system inputs without impedance-matching concerns over typical cable runs.

👎 Cons

  • 5-pin XLR connector requires a compatible Sennheiser base unit — this microphone cannot be plugged directly into a standard 3-pin XLR preamp or mixing console input without adaptation hardware.
  • The gooseneck, once positioned, introduces handling noise if repositioned during a live session — it is not designed for on-the-fly presenter adjustment.
  • 58dB SNR is adequate for speech reinforcement but is not competitive with low-noise studio condensers (70+ dB SNR) for critical recording applications.
  • The MEG 14-40-L's functionality — particularly the light ring and phantom power delivery — is tightly coupled to Sennheiser's own base station ecosystem, limiting cross-brand system integration.
  • Gooseneck microphones at 40cm are fixed-length, meaning a talker who moves significantly off-axis will land outside the cardioid's optimal pickup zone without physical readjustment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 5-pin XLR connector on the MEG 14-40-L carries both the audio signal and power/control signals for the integrated light ring. Standard balanced audio XLR is 3-pin (ground, hot, cold); the two additional pins handle the LED status indicator. This means you cannot plug the MEG 14-40-L directly into a standard XLR mic preamp input — it requires a Sennheiser-compatible base unit or boundary layer mount that supports the 5-pin termination and provides the appropriate power.
A cardioid pattern accepts sound from the front while attenuating sound from the rear by approximately 20–25dB at on-axis. In a conference table setup, this means the MEG 14-40-L rejects sound from behind the microphone — audience noise from the other side of the table, projector fan noise, HVAC — while remaining sensitive to the speaker positioned in front of it. Compared to an omnidirectional boundary mic, the cardioid gooseneck gives the system operator tighter control over each talker's pickup zone.
58dB SNR means the MEG 14-40-L's self-noise floor sits approximately 58dB below its 130dB SPL maximum. For speech reinforcement in a conference room or lecture hall, where the primary concern is intelligibility rather than low-noise recording of quiet acoustic sources, 58dB SNR is fully adequate. For critical recording applications (voiceover, broadcast close-mic situations), a higher-SNR condenser capsule would be more appropriate.
The gooseneck is designed for pre-session positioning — you set it at the start and leave it. Repositioning the flexible gooseneck during live reinforcement will cause audible handling noise through the capsule. The MEG 14-40-L is intended to be aimed at the talker's mouth position during setup, not adjusted during a live address.
The light ring provides visual status indication — on/off, mute status, or system-defined states — and is powered and controlled via the 5-pin XLR connection to the base unit. Control functionality depends on the Sennheiser base station or boundary mount the microphone is connected to, rather than being independently programmable at the microphone itself.

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