Schoeps MK 4 Microphone capsule, cardioid

The MK 4 is SCHOEPS's best-selling capsule. It 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. In the diffuse sound field it shows only a mild rise around 10 kHz; the sonic impression thus remains free of coloration even when sound is arriving from all sides at once. The sonic impression is thus free of coloration whether sound is arriving at the front or at the sides of the microphone, as well as for diffuse sound (reverberation) in a room.
For those who dare to use their ears rather than just their eyes when choosing a vocal microphone, a Colette microphone using the MK 4 capsule can be a remarkable instrument.

• classic cardioid
• suitable for the widest range of applications, either as a spot microphone or for stereo recording with coincident, ORTF or M/S microphone arrangements
• with consistent directionality throughout its frequency range
• often preferred for singing or speaking voices and most instruments

Although our normal production tolerances are very close, we can deliver specially matched capsule pairs for a small extra charge.

• Application
• Specifications
• Graphics
• Downloads

Application

The MK 4 is often preferred by opera singers and other trained vocalists. But its natural, transparent character also suits it very well for use in pop and rock applications, on stage or in the studio, where equalization is a part of the plan. A microphone with a clear, neutral sound quality provides the ideal point of departure whenever special “coloring” is needed.

Specifications

MK 4
Frequency range	40 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	13 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)	15 dB-A
Equivalent noise level (CCIR)	24 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)	79 dB-A
Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD	132 dB-SPL
Length	22 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	17 g
Surface finish	matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)

Graphics

Top: frequency response and polar diagram MK 4 + CMC 6 and CCM 4
Bottom: frequency response MK 4 + CMC 6 xt

Downloads

Press Articles
Reportage: José Carreras "Gala-Vorstellung der Opern-Größe. José Carreras begeistert mit neuer Technik", Event Rookie, Februar 2014.		Download (pdf, 2.24 MByte)

User guide
MK _ Microphone capsules		Download (pdf, 1.72 MByte)
Berlin Philharmonic "Berlin Philharmonic - The world famous concert hall has switched to Schoeps mics" by Zenon Schoepe, Resolution Magazine, March 2012.		Download (pdf)
Berliner Philharmonie "Orchester aus der digitalen Kiste - Digital Concert Hall" pma, Januar 2013.		Download (pdf)