Schoeps CMC 6 MK 4 Stereo Set cardioid

FEATURES

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.

DESCRIPTION

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...

PRACTICE

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.

GRAPHIC

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Pickup pattern

Cardioid

Frequency range

40 Hz - 26 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR

40 Hz - 41 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)

24 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:
nickel, chromagreen