Schoeps MK-5G Switchable Omnidirectional / Cardioid Microphone Capsule for Colette Condenser Microphone in Matte Gray

The Schoeps 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.

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).

Schoeps MK 5 Features:

• Omnidirectional 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:
  • 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
  • Omni Setting: For recording instruments, singers, etc. at relatively close range

Schoeps MK 5 Specifications:

• Omnidirectional Specifications:
  • 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
• Cardioid Specifications:
  • 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
• Length: 27mm
• Diameter: 20mm
• Weight: 25 g
• Surface Finish: Matte Gray