Schoeps MSTC 64 U ORTF Stereo Microphone, incl. SG 20
This microphone consists of a T-shaped body with two built-in microphone amplifiers, and a matched pair of MK 4 cardioid capsules of the Colette modular system which are mounted 170 mm apart with an included angle of 110° (ORTF system). The stereophonic recording angle is 95°.
- for recordings with ORTF technique
- placement relatively uncritical
- good stereo imaging
- for a very wide range of recording applications
- for 12 / 48 V phantom powering
Overview
This is probably the simplest stereo technique in general use. In almost any situation it produces an evenly-spread stereo image with good localization, often without the need for spot or ambient miking. Setup is particularly quick and simple since the capsule spacing and angles are fixed, with only a single stand and microphone cable required. Placement is relatively uncritical and the technique produces good results even in the hands of an inexperienced or hasty user.
Application
The MSTC 64 accepts any 12 V or 48 V standardized phantom powering, with the maximum sound pressure level being slightly reduced (ca. 4 dB) when powered by 12 V.
The two MK 4g capsules included with the MSTC 64g are a specially selected, matched pair.
The designation MSTC 64g refers to a dual microphone amplifier MSTC 6g equipped with two MK 4g cardioid capsules.
Specifications
| MSTC 64 U |
| Directional pattern |
cardioid (2× MK 4) |
| Recording angle |
95 ° |
| 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 SPL |
132 dB-SPL |
| Maximum output voltage |
1 V |
| Output impedance |
35 Ω |
| Minimum recommended load impedance |
600 Ω |
| Powering |
12 V ± 1 V or 48 V ± 4 V phantom |
| Current consumption |
4 mA per channel, independent of the supply voltage |
| Weight |
230 g |
| Output |
XLR-5M |
Graphics
Frequency response curve and polar diagram of the microphones in the MSTC 64 Ug.
