Schoeps V4 USM Set

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

• A 33-mm beveled collar causes the capsule’s directivity to increase steadily and smoothly at high frequencies, as in a large-diaphragm 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

• Newly-developed bridge-type balanced output circuit.
• The 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.