With the Schoeps MK 5, pattern switching is purely mechanical via a sliding lever on the side of the capsule. The result in each setting is like an independent microphone capsule with the same quality as the MK 2S / MK 4, and very similar (though not identical) frequency and polar response characteristics. In contrast to most dual-diaphragm microphones, the cardioid setting of the MK 5 maintains its directivity even at the lowest frequencies, and has high frequency response up to 20 kHz. In addition, the MK 5 has excellent low-frequency response in the omnidirectional setting along with the low sensitivity toward wind, vocal “popping” noise and solid-borne sound typical of pressure transducers.
The MK5 is nearly an all-purpose capsule. Schopes and Tidepool Audio recommends the Mk5 for those starting out with the Colette series unless particular circumstances (such as the need for greater directivity or a bidirectional pattern) would indicate a different choice.
The pattern selector must be set to one position or the other; in-between settings will yield undefined results.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MK 5 - OMNI
| Pickup pattern |
Omnidirectional
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| Frequency range |
20 Hz - 28 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR
20 Hz - 43 kHz with CMC 6xt
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| Sensitivity |
-38,0 dB (V/Pa), 12 mV/Pa with CMC 6
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| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) |
12 dB with CMC 6
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| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) |
24 dB with CMC 6
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| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) |
82 dB with CMC 6
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| Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) |
132 dB-SPL with CMC 6
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MK 5 - CARDIOID
| Pickup pattern |
Cardioid
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| Frequency range |
40 Hz - 26 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR,
40 Hz - 41 kHz with CMC 6xt
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| Sensitivity |
-37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa with CMC 6
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| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) |
13 dB with CMC 6
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| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) |
23 dB with CMC 6
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| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) |
81 dB with CMC 6
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| Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) |
131 dB-SPL with CMC 6
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Length |
27 mm
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| Diameter |
20 mm
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| Weight |
25 g
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| Surface finish |
matte gray
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