SCHOEPS COLETTE MK 4 MICROPHONE CAPSULES

SCHOEPS COLETTE MK 4 MICROPHONE CAPSULES The Schoeps Colette MK 4 Microphone Capsules feature the MK 4, MK 4V, MK 4P, MK 4XP, and the MK 4XP. The cardioid is the most popular type of directional microphone. It combines the highest level of audio quality with optimal suppression of rear-incident sound. SCHOEPS cardioids have a directional pattern that remains the same at all frequencies. The range of applications for cardioids is unlimited. They are used for speech as well as for instruments and vocal soloists. The P series SCHOEPS offers special directional microphones and capsules for close pickup. Their reduction in low-frequency response compensates for proximity effect and helps to suppress both “popping” and ambient noise. Thus, P-series microphones can deliver broadcast quality even in loud arenas. The microphones of the P series have a “P” in the product name. P means “proximity” and the corresponding low frequency attenuation. “XP” means a particularly strong low frequency attenuation. They are designed for close placement – “P”-types shouldn’t be used at a distance of more than 20 cm, “XP”-types even closer than 10 cm. The speech intelligibility is drastically enhanced by the compensation of the proximity effect as done in the P-series capsules. They are often used in fixed installations, or in the SCHOEPS HSC 4VP/4VXP headset. MK 4 Cardioid Microphone Capsule The MK 4 has been a reference microphone for years in a wide variety of recording situations. Due to its transparent sound character and excellent attenuation of rear-incident sound, it reproduces sound sources very naturally. This has given the MK 4 a reputation as a universal “problem solver” even in difficult recording situations. Its flat frequency response, and the constancy of its directional pattern for all frequencies, are the basis of the MK4’s sound quality. Even in the diffuse sound field its frequency response is flat, with a slight increase at 10 kHz compensating for high-frequency losses in the room. Thus the sound image is transparent for direct-arriving sound, for sound arriving from the side, and for diffuse sound in the room (reverberation). The MK 4 is a classic small-diaphragm microphone with all the advantages of this microphone type. Its frequency response and the consistency of its polar diagram from low to high frequencies are exemplary. Like all SCHOEPS capsules, the MK 4 achieves its flat frequency response solely by its mechanical architecture, without any electronic filtering. As a pressure gradient transducer, the MK 4 has a single diaphragm that is exposed to the sound from both the front and rear. The side sound inlets must therefore never be covered. The “reach” (distance factor) of a classic cardioid such as the MK 4 is about 1.7 times that of an omnidirectional microphone. Thus even at greater distances from the sound source, direct sound can be obtained. The advantages of the MK 4 are shown especially when mixing several microphone signals – pickup of sound from the side is reduced in level but not subject to coloration. At 90° the attenuation of the MK 4 is 6 dB, and at 180°, some 20 to 30 dB. Diffuse-incident sound is picked up 4.8 dB lower in level than front-arriving sound. Cardioid pattern The best-selling Schoeps capsule Directivity is highly independent of frequency Universally applicable; preferred use as spot microphone, for acoustic instruments, and in conference recording Often used in the main microphone pair for XY, ORTF and MS stereo recordings MK 4V Microphone Capsule The directional response is especially well maintained even at higher frequencies, due to the acoustically transparent housing. There is less high-frequency emphasis of off-axis sound than occurs with most small, axial-response cardioids. The MK 4V still sounds somewhat brighter than the MK 4, however, because of its overall frequency response. Cardioid, side-addressed Mild high-frequency elevation Preferred applications: as spot microphone in orchestra; in double MS setup MK 4P Microphone Capsule For Close Pickup This cardioid capsule 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. Thus it has (up to the point of its high-frequency emphasis) a flat frequency response for the speaker’s voice, while showing a rolloff at low frequencies for all sound that originates from a greater distance. As a result, background sounds are picked up less strongly than the person speaking. Cardioid for close speech pickup (<20 cm) Low-frequency response rolloff (-6 dB at 100 Hz) Polar diagram identical as the MK 4 Preferred applications: close speech pickup, public address systems MK 4XP Microphone Capsule For Close Pickup This cardioid capsule 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. Thus it has (up to the point of its high-frequency emphasis) a flat frequency response for the speaker’s voice, while showing a rolloff at low frequencies for all sound that originates from a greater distance. As a result, background sounds are picked up less strongly than the person speaking. Cardioid for very close speech pickup (<10 cm) Low-frequency response rolloff (-10 dB at 100 Hz) Polar diagram identical as the MK 4 Preferred applications: close speech pickup, public address systems MK 4VXP Microphone capsule For Close Pickup This cardioid capsule 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. Thus it has (up to the point of its high-frequency emphasis) a flat frequency response for the speaker’s voice, while showing a rolloff at low frequencies for all sound that originates from a greater distance. As a result, background sounds are picked up less strongly than the person speaking.   MK 4 CARDIOID MICROPHONE CAPSULE Pickup pattern Cardioid Frequency range 40 Hz – 26 kHz 40 Hz – 41 kHz with CMC 6xt Sensitivity -36.5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) 14 dB Equivalent noise level (CCIR) 24 dB Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) 80 dB Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) 131 dB-SPL mit CMC 6 135 dB-SPL mit CMC 1 Length 22 mm Diameter 20 mm Weight 17 g Surface finish matte gray custom color: Chromagreen, Smoked Silver (looks like the classic Schoeps nickel) MK 4V MICROPHONE CAPSULE Pickup pattern Cardioid Frequency range 40 Hz – 19 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR 40 Hz – 38 kHz with CMC 6xt Sensitivity -36,5 dB (V/Pa), 15 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 34 mm Diameter 20 mm Weight 18 g Surface finish matte gray custom color: Chromagreen, Smoked Silver (looks like the classic Schoeps nickel) MK 4P MICROPHONE CAPSULE FOR CLOSE PICKUP Pickup pattern Cardioid Frequency range 40 Hz – 26 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR 40 Hz – 42 kHz with CMC 6xt Sensitivity -36,5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa with CMC 6 Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) 14 dB with CMC 6 Equivalent noise level (CCIR) 23 dB with CMC 6 Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) 80 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) MK 4XP MICROPHONE CAPSULE FOR CLOSE PICKUP Pickup pattern Cardioid Frequency range 40 Hz – 26 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR, 40 Hz – 42 kHz with CMC 6xt Sensitivity -37.5 dB (V/Pa), 13 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 %) 132 dB-SPL with CMC 6 Length 22 mm Diameter 20 mm Weight 17 g Surface finish matte gray custom color: nickel, chromagreen MK 4VXP MICROPHONE CAPSULE FOR CLOSE PICKUP Pickup pattern Cardioid Frequency range  40 Hz – 19 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR, 40 Hz – 39 kHz with CMC 6xt Sensitivity -38,5 dB (V/Pa), 12 mV/Pa with CMC 6 Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) 14 dB with CMC 6 Equivalent noise level (CCIR) 24 dB with CMC 6 Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) 80 dB with CMC 6 Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) 133 dB-SPL with CMC 6 Length 34 mm Diameter 20 mm Weight 18 g Surface finish matte gray custom color: Chromagreen, Smoked Silver (looks like the classic Schoeps nickel)