Schoeps MK 5 Microphone capsule, switchable
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.
- 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
Overview
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 |
20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity |
10 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) |
14 dB-A |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) |
26 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) |
80 dB-A |
| Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD |
133 dB-SPL |
| MK 5 - cardioid |
| Frequency range |
40 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity |
13 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) |
15 dB-A |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) |
24 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) |
79 dB-A |
| Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD |
132 dB-SPL |
| Mechanical specifications |
| Length |
27 mm |
| Diameter |
20 mm |
| Weight |
25 g |
| Surface finish |
matte gray (g) or nickel (ni) |
Graphics
Frequency response and polar diagram MK 5 + CMC 6 and CCM 5 in the ''omni'' setting
Frequency response and polar diagram MK 5 + CMC 6 and CCM 5 in the ''cardioid'' setting
