Schoeps MK 2

Schoeps MK 2 [131001]

The Schoeps MK 2 [131001] is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone capsule from the Colette series with a true pressure (omnidirectional) pickup pattern. It is free-field equalised and provides a flat frequency response for frontal sound, which makes it well suited for relatively close placement.

Even though it is an omni, orientation still matters at higher frequencies. The MK 2 has also long been used for measurement tasks thanks to its predictable behaviour.

Main Features

• Omnidirectional (pressure transducer): uniform pickup from all directions, free-field equalised.
• Flat response for frontal sound: suitable for close placement without harshness.
• Colette series capsule: for use with CMC/CMR microphone amplifiers.

Specifications

• Pickup pattern: omnidirectional
• Frequency range: 20 Hz – 28 kHz; 20 Hz – 40 kHz with CMC 6xt
• Sensitivity: -35.5 dB (V/Pa), 17 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise (A-weighted): 10 dB
• Equivalent noise (CCIR): 23 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 84 dB
• Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%): 130 dB SPL with CMC 6; 134 dB SPL with CMC 1
• Dimensions: length 22 mm; diameter 20 mm
• Weight: 17 g
• Finish: matte grey

Compatible microphone amplifiers

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

Included

• Schoeps MK 2 capsule [131001].

Other capsules in the Colette series

• MK 2H Omnidirectional capsule with HF lift
• MK 2S Omnidirectional capsule with moderate 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