Schoeps V4 U Vocal Condenser Mic
- Studio Vocal Microphone
- New small-diaphragm capsule architecture, with bevelled collar for controlling the polar response.
- Warm, clear sonic character with smoothly rolled-off diffuse-field response.
- Capsule head with adjustable tilt angle.
- Optimal on-axis frequency response featuring a mild high-frequency lift.
- Very smooth polar response; carefully-controlled narrowing of the pattern at high frequencies.
- Diffuse-field response parallel to the 0 ° response, with a gentle roll-off at high frequencies.
- Newly designed electronics offer a very high maximum sound pressure level.
The V4 U is the studio vocal microphone by SCHOEPS.
It unites the outstanding technical characteristics typical of SCHOEPS with a timeless, classic design.
The “look” of the V4 U is based on the SCHOEPS CM 51/3 from 1951. But the V4 U is a thoroughly modern studio microphone. Its capsule, circuitry and mechanical construction are the result of extensive new development.
The Capsule of the Schoeps V4 U
- A 33-mm beveled collar causes the capsule’s directivity to increase steadily and smoothly at high frequencies, as in a largediaphragm microphone.
- Meanwhile, the superior acoustic qualities of a small-diaphragm capsule like the extraordinarily smooth frequency and polar response are maintained.
- The capsule is elastically suspended internally to reduce solid-borne sound such as handling noise.
The Electronics of the Schoeps V4 U
- Newly-developed bridge-type balanced output circuit.
- Maximum sound pressure level of 144 dB SPL, corresponding to an output level of 4.8 V.
- Output stage transformerless and free of coupling capacitors.
- The resulting output impedance is low and constant with frequency, while the symmetry is very high.
- Symmetrical, balanced output, the entire audio circuit is symmetrical from the output of the FET onward.
- High immunity to interference, with gapless shielding and a modern RFI filter at the output; very good electromagnetic compatibility.
Specifications
- Directional pattern Cardioid/li>
- Frequency range 50 Hz – 22 kHz
- Sensitivity 16 mV/Pa
- Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) 15 dB-A
- Equivalent noise level (CCIR) 25 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) 79 dB-A
- Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD 144 dB-SPL
- Maximum output voltage 4.8 V
- Low-cut frequency 40 Hz
- Powering voltage 48 V
- Current consumption 3.3 mA
- Length 194 mm
- Weight 302 g
- Diameter (cylinder) 34 mm
- Width of the capsule head 45 mm
- Head swivel degree span +/- 20 °