Schoeps MK 5

Description

With the Schoeps MK 5, pattern switching is purely mechanical via a sliding lever on the side of the capsule. The result in each setting is like an independent microphone capsule with the same quality as the MK 2S / MK 4, and very similar (though not identical) frequency and polar response characteristics. In contrast to most dual-diaphragm microphones, the cardioid setting of the MK 5 maintains its directivity even at the lowest frequencies and has a high-frequency response up to 20 kHz. In addition, the MK 5 has an excellent low-frequency response in the omnidirectional setting along with the low sensitivity toward wind, vocal “popping” noise, and solid-borne sound typical of pressure transducers.

FEATURES

mechanical switching between omnidirectional and cardioid patterns
true one-diaphragm system (unique on the microphone market)
pure pressure transducer in the omni setting; pressure gradient transducer in the cardioid setting
can be used in nearly any situation; often suggested as an initial acquisition. Popular with training institutes

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 set to one position or the other; in-between settings will yield undefined results.)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MK 5 – OMNI

Pickup pattern	Omnidirectional
Frequency range	20 Hz – 28 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR 20 Hz – 43 kHz with CMC 6xt
Sensitivity	-38,0 dB (V/Pa), 12 mV/Pa with CMC 6
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)	12 dB with CMC 6
Equivalent noise level (CCIR)	24 dB with CMC 6
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)	82 dB with CMC 6
Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)	132 dB-SPL with CMC 6

MK 5 – CARDIOID

Pickup pattern	Cardioid
Frequency range	40 Hz – 26 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR, 40 Hz – 41 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