Schoeps MK 4 matched pair

Schoeps MK 4 Matched Pair [131015mp]

The Schoeps MK 4 Matched Pair [131015mp] includes two precisely matched cardioid condenser microphone capsules from the Colette series. Each capsule is matched in sensitivity and frequency response, accompanied by a matching certificate. This pair is ideal for stereo applications such as XY or ORTF, or any setup where symmetrical imaging and tonal consistency are required.

Main Features

• Matched pair: two MK 4 capsules with certified matching.
• Cardioid directionality: effective rejection of side and rear sound.
• Neutral reference response: flat frequency curve without artificial coloration.
• Consistent off-axis sound: minimal tonal shift from off-axis sources.

Specifications (per capsule)

• Directionality: cardioid
• Frequency range: 40 Hz – 26 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR; 40 Hz – 41 kHz with CMC 6xt
• Sensitivity: -36.5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise (A-weighted): 14 dB
• Equivalent noise (CCIR): 24 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 80 dB
• Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%): 131 dB SPL with CMC 6; 135 dB SPL with CMC 1
• Dimensions: length 22 mm; diameter 20 mm
• Weight: 17 g
• Finish: matte gray

Compatible Preamplifiers

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

Included

• 2× Schoeps MK 4 capsule [131015mp]
• 1× matching certificate

Other MK 4 versions

• MK 4 single capsule [131015]

Other capsules from 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 correction
• MK 21 Wide cardioid capsule
• MK 22 Open cardioid capsule
• MK 4P Cardioid capsule for close miking
• MK 4XP Cardioid capsule with tailored response
• MK 4V Cardioid capsule with vertical axis
• MK 4VP Cardioid capsule with vertical axis for close miking
• MK 4VXP Cardioid capsule with vertical axis and low-cut
• MK 41 Supercardioid capsule
• MK 41V Supercardioid capsule with vertical axis
• MK 5 Switchable omni/cardioid capsule
• MK 8 Figure-8 capsule
• KMIT Shotgun capsule with interference tube