{"product_id":"schoeps-mk-21-colette-modular-series-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphones","title":"SCHOEPS MK 21","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1A1A2A;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:4px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:16.5px;color:#0D1B3E;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSCHOEPS MK 21\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wide cardioid microphone capsule for the Colette modular system, combining the warm sound of an omni with the directivity of a cardioid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe directivity of the wide cardioid lies between the omni and the cardioid, and the idea behind its development is to combine the advantages of both patterns. The low-frequency behaviour of the MK 21 is better than that of a cardioid, and proximity effect is less pronounced. Its polar pattern is extremely consistent across the frequency range, so laterally arriving direct sound and reflections are picked up without added colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe MK 21 is a very well-liked capsule, preferred when a slight directional effect and a warm, natural sound image are wanted, and over the years it has become an integral part of the audio engineer's toolkit. It screws onto a Colette microphone amplifier such as the CMC 6, CMC 1 U or CMC 1 L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 18px;width:100%;max-width:100%;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003ePickup pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003eWide cardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eEquivalent noise (A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e13 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eLower frequency limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e30 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;width:55%;color:#5a6170;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;\"\u003eMax. SPL with CMC 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #DDE2E8;vertical-align:top;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;font-weight:bold;color:#006d77;font-size:17px;\"\u003e131 dB-SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide cardioid\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern between omni and cardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCombines the warm sound of the omni with the directivity of the cardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eExtremely consistent polar response for a very natural sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBetter low-frequency behaviour than a cardioid, less pronounced proximity effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eLateral direct sound and reflections picked up without added colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePopular as a main microphone pair, for example at a spacing of 30 cm and an angle of ±45°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003ePractice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSCHOEPS names the MK 21 as a preferred soloist or main microphone. As a spot microphone it should be placed slightly closer to the source than a cardioid, because of its lower directivity index. MS and near-coincident spacings are often successful with this capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eMade for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSoloist microphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMain microphone pairs, near-coincident spacings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMS stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSpot microphones placed slightly closer than a cardioid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 14px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eMK 21 wide cardioid capsule (a Colette microphone amplifier is needed, available separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin:30px 0 12px;padding:0 0 7px;border-bottom:2px solid #006D77;\"\u003eSCHOEPS MK 21: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is a wide cardioid?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA pattern between the omni and the cardioid. It keeps much of the warm low-frequency sound of an omni while still giving a slight directional effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs the MK 21 a complete microphone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. It is the capsule of the Colette modular system and screws onto a Colette microphone amplifier such as the CMC 6, CMC 1 U or CMC 1 L. It is also part of the Mono Set CMC 6, the Stereo Set CMC 6 and the Desert Island Stereo Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich stereo techniques suit the MK 21?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eMS and near-coincident spacings are often successful; a popular main pair uses a spacing of 30 cm and an angle of ±45°. For XY, a capsule with stronger directivity is the usual choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow close should it be as a spot microphone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSlightly closer to the source than a cardioid, because of its lower directivity index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eAre other finishes available?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe standard finish is matte grey; SCHOEPS also offers custom colours such as Chromagreen and Smoked Silver, custom engraving and specially matched capsule pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy the SCHOEPS MK 21 in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe SCHOEPS MK 21 is available from \u003cstrong\u003eShivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India\u003c\/strong\u003e, with delivery across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shivansh Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68112285041007,"sku":"SCHOEPS-MK-21","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/SCHOEPS-MK-21-SMALL-DIAPHRAGM-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1794478456","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/schoeps-mk-21-colette-modular-series-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}