Schoeps MK 21 matched pair

Schoeps MK 21 matched pair [131003mp]

The Schoeps MK 21 matched pair [131003mp] consists of two precisely matched capsules from the Colette series, each with a wide cardioid pickup pattern. This pair is supplied with a certificate confirming their matched performance.

The MK 21 is often chosen when a natural sense of space is desired along with more directionality than an omni. Thanks to the even off-axis response, tonal balance remains consistent with both direct and reflected sound, making it suitable for interior dialogue, ensemble recordings, and stereo setups that retain ambient character.

Main Features

• Matched pair of wide cardioid capsules: includes matching certificate.
• Spatial but controlled: combines openness with directionality and minimal tonal coloration off-axis.
• Part of the Colette system: compatible with CMC/CMR microphone amplifiers.

Specifications

• 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 (A-weighted): 13 dB with CMC 6
• Equivalent noise (CCIR): 23 dB with CMC 6
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 81 dB with CMC 6
• Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%): 131 dB SPL with CMC 6
• Dimensions: length 22 mm; diameter 20 mm (each capsule)
• Weight: 17 g per capsule
• Finish: matte grey

Compatible microphone amplifiers

• Schoeps CMC 1
• Schoeps CMC 1U
• Schoeps CMC 6
• Schoeps CMC 6xt
• Schoeps CMR

Included

• 2× Schoeps MK 21 capsules [131003mp], matched pair
• Certificate of matched performance

Single version available

• View the single MK 21 capsule

Other capsules in the Colette series

• MK 2 Omnidirectional capsule
• MK 2H Omnidirectional capsule with HF lift
• MK 2S Omnidirectional capsule with moderate HF lift
• MK 2XS Omnidirectional capsule with diffuse-field equalisation
• MK 22 Open cardioid capsule
• MK 4 Cardioid capsule
• MK 4P Cardioid capsule for close miking
• MK 4XP Cardioid capsule with modified response
• MK 4V Side-address cardioid capsule
• MK 4VP Side-address cardioid capsule for close miking
• MK 4VXP Side-address cardioid capsule with low-cut
• MK 41 Supercardioid capsule
• MK 41V Side-address supercardioid capsule
• MK 5 Switchable omni/cardioid capsule
• MK 8 Figure-8 capsule
• KMIT Interference tube capsule