{"product_id":"schoeps-mk-8-colette-modular-series-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphones","title":"SCHOEPS MK 8","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 8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a figure-eight microphone capsule for the Colette modular system, the classic side microphone for MS and double MS stereo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe MK 8 is a pure dipole, a pure pressure-gradient transducer whose figure-eight pattern remains constant from low to high frequencies, which is particularly important in an MS setup. Producing it is a special technical accomplishment, because in terms of physics the available force due to the pressure gradient is minimal; despite this, the MK 8 has excellent frequency and polar response, near-perfect front\/back symmetry and low inherent noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe pickup direction is lateral, perpendicular to the microphone housing; the 0° and 180° axes are marked by red and black dots on the capsule. The MK 8 is often used for MS and double MS in film sound and music recording, together with Colette or CCM microphones and the CMIT shotgun microphone. It 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.\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;\"\u003ePure pressure-gradient transducer\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;\"\u003eFigure-eight\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;\"\u003e17 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;\"\u003e12 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;\"\u003e137 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\u003eFigure-eight\u003c\/strong\u003e pattern, a pure pressure-gradient transducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePattern constant from low to high frequencies, ideal for MS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eNear-perfect front\/back symmetry and low inherent noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eLateral pickup direction, perpendicular to the microphone axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e0° axis marked with a red dot, 180° axis with a black dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eO-ring included for stable radial alignment on the amplifier\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;\"\u003eFor MS recording, the 0° axis (seen from behind the microphone) points to the left and the \"8\" engraved on top of the capsule should be precisely horizontal. With relatively close placement, the more pronounced proximity effect fills out the low frequencies. Suitable wind screening and a shock mount give the best results.\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;\"\u003eMS stereo in film sound and music recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eDouble MS setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCrossed figure-eight stereo pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSide microphone with Colette, CCM or CMIT mid microphones\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 8 figure-eight capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eO-ring for radial alignment of the capsule (No. 800540)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eA 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 8: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat is the MK 8 mainly used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIt is the side microphone for MS and double MS stereo in film sound and music recording, and it is also used for crossed figure-eight stereo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eHow is it aligned for MS?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe pickup is lateral. Seen from behind the microphone, the 0° axis (red dot) points to the left, and the \"8\" engraved on top of the capsule should be precisely horizontal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy is an O-ring included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eIn suspensions and MS setups with a fixed amplifier orientation, the MK 8 has to be aligned radially. The O-ring sits on the amplifier thread and keeps the capsule stable in any orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0D1B3E;margin:18px 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich mid microphones can it be combined with?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSCHOEPS names Colette and CCM microphones as well as the CMIT shotgun microphone as partners for MS and double MS.\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 8 in India?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe SCHOEPS MK 8 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":68112300179823,"sku":"SCHOEPS-MK-8","price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4766\/0399\/files\/SCHOEPS-MK-8-SMALL-DIAPHRAGM-CONDENSER-MICROPHONES-SHIVANSH-ELECTRONICS-1.webp?v=1794478513","url":"https:\/\/shivanshelectronics.in\/products\/schoeps-mk-8-colette-modular-series-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphones","provider":"Shivansh Electronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}