The low-frequency behaviour of the Schoeps Colette MK 21 Microphone Capsule is better than that of the cardioid, and proximity effect is less pronounced. The wide cardioid polar pattern is extremely consistent across the frequency range. Laterally-arriving direct sound and reflections are picked up without added coloration. The MK21 is a very well-liked capsule. It is preferred when a slight directional effect and a warm, natural sound image are desired. Over the years it has become an integral part of the audio engineer’s toolkit. Features: Wide cardioid Preferred uses: as a soloist microphone or main microphone Extremely consistent polar response leads to a very natural sound Combines the advantages of the omni (warm sound) and the cardioid (directivity) Popular as a main microphone pair e.g. at a spacing of 30 cm, angle /- 45° Pickup pattern Wide Cardioid Frequency range 30 Hz – 29 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR 30 Hz – 44 kHz with CMC 6xt Sensitivity -37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa with CMC 6 Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) 13 dB with CMC 6 Equivalent noise level (CCIR) 23 dB with CMC 6 Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) 81 dB with CMC 6 Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) 131 dB-SPL with CMC 6 Length 22 mm Diameter 20 mm Weight 17 g Surface finish matte gray custom color: Chromagreen, Smoked Silver (looks like the classic Schoeps nickel)
