Schoeps MK 5 Omni/Cardioid Colette CapsuleThe 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 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).
| MK 5 - omni |
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| 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 SPL at 0.5% THD | 133 dB-SPL | |
| MK 5 - cardioid |
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| 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 SPL at 0.5% THD | 132 dB-SPL | |
| Mechanical specifications |
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| Length | 27 mm | |
| Diameter | 20 mm | |
| Weight | 25 g | |
| Surface finish | matte grey |
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