The “Open Cardioid” directional pattern, occupying a point on the spectrum between the wide cardioid and classic cardioid patterns, was developed by SCHOEPS in 2008. The response is -5 dB at 90° and there is 16 dB suppression of rear-incident sound.

If this microphone capsule is used indoors at medium recording distances, its overall response will be linear. Its extended frequency response and low noise make it appropriate for the most demanding applications.

The MK 2S exhibits a slight high-frequency emphasis for frontal sound incidence, with only a slight rolloff of high frequencies off axis and in the reverberant sound field.

The MK 2XS (formerly 3) is designed for placement in a diffuse sound field, i.e. at distances in reverberant environments where the greater portion of arriving sound has already been reflected from various room surfaces.

The MK 4 offers the highest sound quality, flat frequency response, optimal rejection of rear-incident sound, and a directional pattern that remains constant throughout the audio frequency range.

Az MK 41 erősen irányított. Az off axis irányból érkező hangok még inkább el vannak nyomva, mint a kardioidnál. A hangzás "direktebb" és kevésbé érzékeny az akusztikus gerjedésre, mint bármelyik másik SCHOEPS kapszula típus (a hangszóró mindazonáltal nem helyezendő a hátsó axis vonalába).

Like the MK 41, the MK 41V is useful in all situations with music or speech, either as a “spot“ microphone or as an overall directional microphone. However, this type of capsule is addressed from the side.

This type of capsule has a low-frequency rolloff to compensate for the low-frequency boost which occurs when close-miking.

The MK 4V was created in answer to requests for a cardioid with its main axis along the side. This capsule type is of particular value in the concert hall, and in speech recording also, since its slight emphasis around 10 kHz helps to improve intelligibility.

This cardioid capsule, with its main axis along its side is designed for the very closest speech pickup, i.e. directly in front of the speaker’s mouth. Its low-frequency rolloff is compensated by proximity effect.

This cardioid microphone, with its main axis along its side, improves speech intelligibility in very loud environments. It is designed for the very closest speech pickup, i.e. directly in front of the speaker’s mouth.

This type of microphone has a low-frequency rolloff to compensate for the low-frequency boost which occurs when close-miking.

Schoeps MK 4XPH Microphone Capsule for close pickup

The MK 5 offers two selectable directional patterns, but uses only one membrane – a no-compromise approach.

This capsule type is a true dipole (bidirectional) transducer, operating with a single diaphragm. Its main axis is at a right angle to the capsule, and is marked at 0° and 180° with a red and a black dot respectively.

Set including amplifier CMC 1 U, microphone capsule MK 2, stand clamp SG 20, popscreen B5, premium case.

Set including amplifier CMC 1 U, microphone capsule MK 4, stand clamp SG 20, popscreen B5, premium case.

Set including amplifier CMC 1 U, microphone capsule MK 41, stand clamp SG 20, popscreen B5, premium case.

Set including amplifier CMC 6, microphone capsule MK 2, stand clamp SG 20, popscreen B5, premium case.

Set including amplifier CMC 6, microphone capsule MK 4, stand clamp SG 20, popscreen B5, premium case.