The nickel finish MK 4 Microphone Capsule from Schoeps comes as a matched pair, and offers high quality sound, flat frequency response, optimal rejection of rear-incident sound, and a directional pattern that remains constant throughout the audio frequency range. In the diffuse sound field, it shows only a mild rise of around 10 kHz; the sonic impression thus remains free of coloration even when sound is arriving from all sides at once. The sonic impression is also free of coloration whether sound is arriving at the front or at the sides of the microphone, as well as for diffuse sound (reverberation) in a room.

The MK 4 Microphone Capsule is often preferred by opera singers and other trained vocalists. But its natural, transparent character makes it suitable for use in pop and rock applications, on stage or in the studio, where equalization is a part of the plan. This microphone, with clear, neutral sound quality, provides a suitable point of departure whenever special coloring is needed.

Comes in a pack of 2

Classic cardioid

Suitable for a wide range of applications, either as a spot microphone or for stereo recording with coincident, ORTF, or M/S microphone arrangements

With consistent directionality throughout its frequency range

Often preferred for singing or speaking voices and most instruments

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. May I ask whether this is the limited production run set, please?

A: Yes. This is the limited production model. There are very few left.

Q: 2. Can this be used as an on-camera mic? Does it requires phantom power?

A: The Schoeps Colette CMC 1 Microphone Amp, MK 41 Supercardioid Condenser Capsule, and Low-Cut Filter does require phantom power to operate. It could be used on a camera but it is more commonly used on a stand.

Q: 3. Does ride ws 8 windscreen fits this microphone?

A: No, the Rode WS 8 windscreen fits microphones with a diameter of 20mm and the SE Electronics SE7 has a diameter of 12.7 mm.

Q: 4. This is a 2 microphone package (stereo pair) for $159? or just one mic for that price?

A: Yes, this package comes with two mics (stereo pair) plus the shock mounts for both, along with a carrying case.

Q: 5. What are the differences between cmc1 and cmc1u? tks.

A: The "CMC 1 U" is the part identifier for the amplifier portion of the Schoeps CMC 1 (the body of the microphone), without any capsule. The Schoeps CMC 1 Microphone Amp, MK 41 Supercardioid Condenser Capsule, and Cinela Windshield (Matte Gray) includes the amplifier, the MK 41 capsule, and a windshield.

Q: 6. Can I use the PivotMic PM1 with recorders that offer Phantom Power like the Zoom F6 or DR-100mkIII?

A: The CEntrance PivotMic PM1 matched pair is designed for use with CEntrance Mixerface recorder models and the mics are matched to the Jasmine preamps on the recorder. They can be plugged directly into the XLR inputs or connected with XLR cables. We have not tested the PM1 mics with any of the Zoom or Tascam recorders to be able to confirm with certainty that they will perform well, but it does seem like they should. Just be aware that the spacing of the XLR inputs may not be the same on all recorders.

Q: 7. Would this pair be good for recording a classical orchestral harp (47 string)? Reducing pedal noise and breathing would be ideal

A: Yes, the matched pair of LLewitt LCT 140 AIR Stereo Pair Small-Diaphragm Instrument Condenser Microphones to record a classical orchestral harp.

Q: 8. Where are these made?

A: The ART M-Six Stereo Pencil Condenser Microphone (Matched Pair) are made in China.

Q: 9. what means Mini Pressure Condenser Microphone ? could be used for drum Overheads miking?

A: Certainly. The KM 184 is suitable for X,Y style stereo capturing, percussion, wind instruments, piano, leslie speaker, and guitar amplifiers. The KM 184 can handle sound pressure levels up to 138 dB, allowing fairly close miking of instruments (including drums). Cardioid microphones, which make up the majority of models, are a 50:50 mixture of pressure and pressure gradient transducers. Pressure condenser microphones:This type is provided with a high-tuned diaphragm. The diaphragm mass(together with the vibrating air mass) is made small, the restoring forcelarge. Blind holes in the backplate, and sometimes an additional air pocketdiminish the stiffness of the air cushion sufficiently to bring the diaphragmresonance into the region of the microphones upper cut-off frequency. Inthe rising portion of the resonance curve (below the resonant frequency),the diaphragm velocity then increases with frequency and ensures the requiredconstant diaphragm excursion

Q: 10. What are the differences between this set and the CMIT 5u?

A: The Schoeps CMIT 5U is a 9.9" shotgun microphone with a supercardioid and lobar pickup pattern while the Schoeps Colette Mono Kit is a compact Colette Series modular supercardioid condenser microphone bundle that includes the modular MK41 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone Capsule, the CUT 60 Low-Cut Filter for Colette Series Microphones CMC 1, and the CMC 1 U Miniature Colette Microphone Amplifier. The mic capsule is only 0.9" and the mic amp is 1.4".