SCHOEPS MK 41V

Product overview

The SCHOEPS MK 41V is a side-addressed supercardioid microphone capsule for the Colette modular system, with a mild high-frequency elevation.

Like the MK 41, the MK 41V is useful in all situations with music or speech, either as a spot microphone or as an overall directional microphone, but this capsule is addressed from the side. It excels particularly in the constancy of its polar response throughout the audio spectrum: sound within 90° on either side of the main axis is picked up with virtually no change of frequency response or tone colour.

This is strongly evident with sound sources in motion, and it is also of great benefit for stable, precise stereo imaging in normal music recordings. The capsule screws onto a Colette microphone amplifier such as the CMC 6, CMC 1 U or CMC 1 L, and an O-ring for radial alignment is included so the side-addressed capsule stays in any orientation. Two MK 41V capsules are also used in the CMXY 41V stereo microphone.

Key features

• Side-addressed supercardioid
• Mild high-frequency elevation
• Exceptionally constant polar response throughout the audio spectrum
• Sound within 90° either side of the axis picked up with virtually no change in tone colour
• Stable, precise stereo imaging and natural pickup of moving sources
• O-ring included for stable radial alignment on the amplifier
• Also available as a pair in the CMXY 41V stereo microphone

Made for

• Spot microphones in the orchestra
• Music or speech as an overall directional microphone
• Sources in motion
• Stereo music recording

In the box

• MK 41V side-addressed supercardioid capsule
• O-ring for radial alignment of the capsule (No. 800540)
• A Colette microphone amplifier is needed, available separately

SCHOEPS MK 41V: frequently asked questions

How is the MK 41V different from the MK 41?

Both are supercardioid capsules for music or speech. The MK 41V is addressed from the side and has a mild high-frequency elevation.

Why does it suit moving sources?

Its polar response is very constant across the spectrum, so sound within 90° either side of the main axis keeps virtually the same frequency response and tone colour as the source moves.

Why is an O-ring included?

In suspensions or MS setups with a fixed amplifier orientation, a side-addressed capsule has to be aligned radially. The O-ring sits on the amplifier thread and keeps the capsule stable in any orientation.

Is the MK 41V a complete microphone?

No. 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 and the Stereo Set CMC 6.

Are other finishes available?

The standard finish is matte grey; SCHOEPS also offers custom colours such as Chromagreen and Smoked Silver, custom engraving and specially matched capsule pairs.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS MK 41V in India?

The SCHOEPS MK 41V is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Spot microphone in the orchestra

Classical engineers covering soloists and sections.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the MK 41V onto the amplifier with the O-ring fitted.
2. Turn the side of the capsule towards the instrument group.
3. Switch on P48 and set the gain.

Tip: SCHOEPS names the orchestra spot as the preferred application.

Workflow 2: Overall directional microphone

Recordists covering music or speech from one position.

Connections

Setup

1. Aim the side of the capsule at the whole source.
2. Keep unwanted sound to the rear.
3. Set the gain for the overall level.

Tip: Sound within 90° either side of the axis keeps its tone colour.

Workflow 3: Moving sources

Engineers recording performers who move, on stage or in speech.

Connections

Setup

1. Point the main axis at the centre of the performance area.
2. Let the performers move within the front half of the pattern.
3. Check the level at the edges of the area.

Tip: The constant polar response is strongly evident with sources in motion.

Workflow 4: Stereo music recording

Engineers recording ensembles in stereo.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount two MK 41V capsules and align them with the O-rings.
2. Use a matched capsule pair for close tolerances.
3. Set both preamps to the same gain.

Tip: The constant polar response gives stable, precise stereo imaging.

Workflow 5: Fixed-orientation suspensions

Users with suspensions or MS setups that hold the amplifier in one position.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the O-ring on the thread of the amplifier.
2. Screw on the MK 41V and turn it to face the source.
3. The capsule now stays stable in that orientation.

Tip: The O-ring is included with every MK 41V and can also be ordered separately.

Workflow 6: Mono microphone set

Users starting with one complete Colette microphone.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the MK 41V onto the CMC 6.
2. Mount the microphone on a stand clamp.
3. Switch on phantom power and set the gain.

Tip: Other capsules can be added later on the same amplifier.