{"product_id":"schoeps-mk-4-colette-modular-series-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphones","title":"SCHOEPS MK 4","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 4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cardioid microphone capsule for the Colette modular system and the best-selling SCHOEPS capsule, a reference microphone in a wide variety of recording situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIts transparent sound and excellent attenuation of rear-incident sound reproduce sources very naturally, which has given the MK 4 a reputation as a universal problem solver, even in difficult recording situations. The frequency response is flat and the polar pattern stays constant across all frequencies. Even in the diffuse sound field the response is flat, with a slight rise at 10 kHz that compensates high-frequency losses in the room, so direct sound, sound from the side and the room reverberation all stay transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLike every SCHOEPS capsule, the MK 4 reaches its flat frequency response purely through its mechanical design, without electronic filtering. It is a pressure-gradient transducer with a single diaphragm exposed to sound from the front and the rear, so the side sound inlets must never be covered. The capsule screws onto a Colette microphone amplifier such as the CMC 6, CMC 6xt, 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;\"\u003eCardioid\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;\"\u003e14 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;\"\u003eSensitivity\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;\"\u003e15 mV\/Pa\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 1\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;\"\u003e135 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\u003eCardioid pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, highly independent of frequency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eThe best-selling SCHOEPS capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFlat frequency response achieved purely by the mechanical design, without electronic filtering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFlat diffuse-field response with a slight rise at 10 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eAttenuation of 6 dB at 90° and some 20 to 30 dB at 180°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eDiffuse sound picked up 4.8 dB lower than front-arriving sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eReach about 1.7 times that of an omnidirectional microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eOften used in main microphone pairs for XY, ORTF and MS stereo\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;\"\u003eThe MK 4 is universally applicable and is preferred as a spot microphone, on acoustic instruments and in conference recording. Opera singers and other trained vocalists often choose it, and its clear, neutral character also suits pop and rock on stage or in the studio wherever equalisation is part of the plan.\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;\"\u003eSpot microphones in classical recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eAcoustic instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eXY, ORTF and MS stereo pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eTrained vocalists, pop and rock on stage or in the studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eConference recording\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 4 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 4: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs the MK 4 a complete microphone?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNo. The MK 4 is the capsule of the Colette modular system; it screws onto a Colette microphone amplifier such as the CMC 6, CMC 6xt, CMC 1 U or CMC 1 L. Complete sets with the MK 4 are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat does the amplifier change?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe frequency range is 40 Hz - 26 kHz, or 40 Hz - 41 kHz with the CMC 6xt. The maximum sound pressure level is 131 dB-SPL with the CMC 6 and 135 dB-SPL with the CMC 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eIs it suitable for stereo recording?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eYes. The MK 4 is often used in the main microphone pair for XY, ORTF and MS stereo recordings, and SCHOEPS can supply specially matched capsule pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy must the side openings stay free?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe MK 4 is a pressure-gradient transducer: its single diaphragm receives sound from the front and through the side sound inlets, so covering them changes the pickup.\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, and custom engraving.\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 4 in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe SCHOEPS MK 4 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":68103048298863,"sku":"SCHOEPS-MK-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/SCHOEPS-MK-4-SMALL-DIAPHRAGM-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1794443690","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/schoeps-mk-4-colette-modular-series-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}