Schoeps MK 8

Schoeps MK 8

The Schoeps MK 8 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone capsule with a figure-eight (bidirectional) polar pattern, designed for use with the Colette modular microphone system. This capsule is ideal for applications such as M/S stereophony, double M/S, and "Blumlein" stereophony.

Key Features

• Figure-Eight Polar Pattern: The MK 8 provides a constant figure-eight pattern across the entire frequency range, essential for accurate M/S recording.
• True Pressure Gradient Transducer: The capsule functions as a true pressure gradient transducer, providing natural and neutral sound reproduction.
• Applications: Ideal for M/S stereophony, double M/S, and "Blumlein" stereophony setups.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 15 kHz with CMC 6; 40 Hz – 15 kHz with CMC 6xt
• Sensitivity: -38.5 dB (V/Pa), 12 mV/Pa with CMC 6
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted): 17 dB with CMC 6
• Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR): 26 dB with CMC 6
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted): 77 dB with CMC 6
• Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%): 133 dB SPL with CMC 6
• Dimensions: Length: 34 mm; Diameter: 20 mm
• Weight: 18 g
• Surface Finish: Matte grey

Applications

The MK 8 is an excellent choice for professional film sound, studio, and orchestral recordings, offering a reliable solution for high-quality stereophonic recordings.

Other capsules from the Colette series

• MK 2 Omnidirectional capsule
• MK 21 Wide cardioid capsule
• MK 22 Open cardioid capsule
• MK 2H Omni capsule with HF lift
• MK 2S Omni capsule with slight HF boost
• MK 2XS Omni capsule with diffuse-field EQ
• MK 4 Cardioid capsule
• MK 41 Supercardioid capsule
• MK 5 Switchable omni/cardioid capsule
• MK 41V Supercardioid capsule with side-address
• MK 4V Cardioid capsule with vertical axis
• MK 8 Figure-8 capsule
• MK 4P Cardioid capsule for close speech use
• MK 4VP Cardioid capsule with vertical axis for close range
• MK 4VXP Cardioid capsule with vertical pickup and low-cut
• MK 4XP Cardioid capsule with close-range response for speech
• KMIT Shotgun capsule with interference tube