Schoeps MK 21 Microphone Capsule
SKU: #MK 21
Features
• wide cardioid
• preferred uses: as a soloist microphone or main microphone
• extremely consistent polar response leads to a very natural sound
• combines the advantages of the omni (warm sound) and the cardioid (directivity)
• popular as a main microphone pair e.g. at a spacing of 30 cm, angle +/- 45°
$847.00
The directivity of the wide cardioid lies between the omni and the cardioid. The idea behind their development is to combine the advantages of these two patterns. The low-frequency behaviour of the MK 21 is better than that of the cardioid, and proximity effect is less pronounced. The wide cardioid polar pattern is extremely consistent across the frequency range. Laterally-arriving direct sound and reflections are picked up without added coloration. The MK 21 is a very well-liked capsule. It is preferred when a slight directional effect and a warm, natural sound image are desired. Over the years it has become an integral part of the audio engineer’s toolkit.
Technical Specifications
| Weight | 17 g |
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| Dimensions | 22 × 20 mm |
| Color | chromagreen, nickel |
| Pickup pattern | Wide Cardioid |
| Frequency range | 30 Hz – 29 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR
30 Hz – 44 kHz with CMC 6xt |
| Sensitivity | -37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa with CMC 6 |
| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) | 13 dB with CMC 6 |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) | 23 dB with CMC 6 |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) | 81 dB with CMC 6 |
| Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) | 131 dB-SPL with CMC 6 |
| Length | 22 mm |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Surface finish | matte gray
custom color: nickel, chromagreen |
Practice
When used as a spot microphone, the distance from the sound source should be slightly smaller than when using a cardioid due to lower directivity index.
The low directivity of this capsule type prevents it from generating large enough level differences for X/Y use, though MS and near-coincident spacings are often successful.
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Features
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Modular Microphone ComponentsSchoeps RL 700 Straight Tube with Top Swivel and RG 8 Swivel Joint for CCM-L Compact Condenser Microphones (700mm)
The RL is the extension tube for CCM-L series microphones.
Its properties are essentially the same as those of the RC.
At the head end there is a Lemo plug to which the CCM microphone is attached; at the lower end there is a Lemo socket on which the adapter cable K 5 LU is plugged. It is included with the microphone CCM-L.
The stand swivel RG 8 is included with the RL.SKU: RL 700
