Schoeps MK 2S

Schoeps MK 2S [131011]

The Schoeps MK 2S [131011] is an omnidirectional condenser microphone capsule from the Colette series, designed as a true pressure transducer. This variant features a moderate high-frequency response elevation intended to compensate HF losses as the diffuse (reverberant) sound contribution increases around the reverberation radius.

The MK 2S sits between the MK 2 and MK 2XS: it preserves the stable behaviour of a true omni while providing a more balanced overall result at medium recording distance. In practice it is often chosen for A/B arrays, Decca Tree setups and as a room microphone.

Main Features

• Omnidirectional capsule (true pressure transducer).
• Moderate HF lift for a more neutral balance in diffuse sound fields.
• Capsule from the Schoeps Colette series.
• Used with CMC amplifiers within the modular Colette system.

Specifications

• Pickup pattern: omnidirectional.
• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 29 kHz; 20 Hz – 43 kHz with CMC 6xt.
• Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa (-37 dB V/Pa).
• Equivalent noise (A-weighted): 12 dB.
• Equivalent noise (CCIR): 23 dB.
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 82 dB.
• Max 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.

Compatible microphone amplifiers

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

Included

• Schoeps MK 2S capsule [131011].

Matched and triple pair available

See also the MK 2S matched pair with certificate or the MK 2S triple pair with certificate for stereo or three-point matching applications.

Other capsules in the Colette series

• MK 2 Omnidirectional capsule
• MK 2H Omnidirectional capsule with HF lift
• MK 2XS Omnidirectional capsule with diffuse-field equalisation
• MK 21 Wide cardioid capsule
• 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