Beyerdynamic MCE 82 N(C) Stereo XY

Configuration: X/Y Stereo

A professional dual-capsule stereo condenser microphone from the 1980s, developed for broadcast, film, and high-quality field recording. The MCE 82 combines precise German engineering with a practical, self-contained stereo design, making it a true classic for immersive sound capture.

OPTICAL CONDITION

MINT / AS NEW

TECHNICAL CONDITION

Fully functional and tested. Both capsules are perfectly matched, delivering stable output, clean stereo imaging, and low self-noise. Battery and phantom power operation work exactly as intended. All switches operate cleanly.

THIS ITEM INCLUDES

• new custom hard case
• Original stereo breakout cable (5-pin XLR to dual 3-pin XLR)
• Original holder

BUILD & DESIGN

Designed for mobility and precision, the MCE 82 offers excellent mechanical stability and low handling noise, making it equally suitable for stand-mounted, camera-mounted, and location recording use.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Microphone type: Electret condenser (stereo)
• Stereo configuration: X/Y, 90°
• Polar pattern: Cardioid (per capsule)
• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 7.9 mV/Pa (-42 dBV)
• Equivalent noise level: approx. 32 dB SPL
• Max SPL: 128 dB SPL
• Low-cut filter: Switchable, 150 Hz
• Output: Balanced stereo via 5-pin XLR
• Housing: All-metal construction, slim and well balanced
• Powering: 12–48 V phantom power or 1× AA battery
• Extras: Switchable low-cut filter, battery status LED

SOUND CHARACTERISTICS

Natural - flat , coherent, and spatially accurate. The midrange is clean and realistic, highs are gently lifted for clarity without harshness, and the low end remains tight and controlled. The fixed X/Y array delivers excellent stereo width with strong mono compatibility. Well suited for field recording, film and dialogue capture, choirs, acoustic instruments, and ambient recording.

A rare and complete Beyerdynamic MCE 82 N(C) in mint condition, with original box, case, and stereo cable — a serious professional tool and an increasingly hard-to-find collector-grade stereo microphone.