Schoeps MK5 Omni / Cardiod Mic
- omni and cardioid patterns, mechanically switchable
- slight emphasis of the high frequencies
- broad range of applications
- preferred uses similar to those of the MK 2 or MK 2S and the MK 4:
- in the cardioid setting: for use with singing or speaking voices or most instruments, as a spot microphone, and for stereo recording with coincident, ORTF or M/S microphone arrangements
- in the omni setting: for recording instruments, singers, etc. at relatively close range
The MK 5 offers two selectable directional patterns, but uses only one membrane – a no-compromise approach. The fact that full response is maintained to the highest audible frequencies is unusual for a switchable-pattern microphone.
In its omnidirectional setting the MK 5 is a true pressure transducer with smooth, extended low-frequency response, low sensitivity to most wind and breath noise, handling noise or mechanical vibration, and no proximity effect.
Unlike conventional, dual-diaphragm multi-pattern microphones, its cardioid setting retains its full directionality even at very low frequencies. The benefits of this design in purity and clarity of sound are immediately audible.
The MK 5 has a slight high-frequency emphasis as compared with the corresponding single-pattern omni (MK 2) and cardioid (MK 4).
- Although our normal production tolerances are very close, we can deliver specially matched capsule pairs for a small extra charge.
Application
The MK 5 is nearly an all-purpose capsule. It is what we recommend for those starting out with the Colette series, unless particular circumstances (such as the need for greater directivity or a bidirectional pattern) would indicate a different choice.
(Please note: The pattern selector should be definitely set to one position or the other; in-between settings will yield undefined results.)
Specifications
MK 5 – omni
- Frequency range_x0009_20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity_x0009_10 mV/Pa
- Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)_x0009_14 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level (CCIR)_x0009_26 dB
- Sinal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)_x0009_80 dB-A
- Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD_x0009_133 dB-SPL
MK 5 – cardioid
- Frequency range_x0009_40 Hz – 20 kHz
- Sensitivity_x0009_13 mV/Pa
- Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)_x0009_15 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level (CCIR)_x0009_24 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)_x0009_79 dB-A
- Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD_x0009_132 dB-SPL
Mechanical specifications
- Length_x0009_27 mm
- Diameter_x0009_20 mm
- Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)_x0009_15 dB-A
- Weight_x0009_25 g
- Surface finish_x0009_matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)