Schoeps Mikrofone MK 8 Figure-Eight

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Schoeps Mikrofone MK 8 Figure-Eight

Schoeps Mikrofone MK 8 Figure-Eight

$1,825.00 NZD
$1,825.00 NZD

The MK 8 is often used for M/S and double M/S stereo sound in film sound and music recording, in combination with Colette or CCM microphones and/or a CMIT shotgun microphone.

This type of capsule is a pure dipole. The figure-eight pattern of the MK 8 remains constant from low to high frequencies, which is particularly important when used in an M/S setup. Its sensitivity rolls off more at low frequencies than other capsules, but proximity effect (which can compensate, given relatively close placement) is also more pronounced.

Production of the MK 8 is a special technical accomplishment, because in terms of physics, the available force due to the pressure gradient is minimal. Despite this, the MK 8 has excellent frequency and polar response, near-perfect front/back symmetry, and low inherent noise.

The microphone is comparatively sensitive to solid-borne sound as well as wind and breath noise. Good protection should be considered, e.g. suitable wind screening and/or shock mounting.

The pickup direction is lateral, i.e. perpendicular to the microphone housing, and the 0° and 180° axes are indicated respectively by red and black dots on the capsule housing. When recording with M/S, the 0° axis (as viewed from a position behind the microphone) should point to the left, and the "8" engraved on top of the capsule should be precisely horizontal.

Features

Figure-8 characteristic (pure pressure-gradient transducer)

Pickup direction: Lateral (perpendicular to the microphone axis)

0°-axis marked with a red dot

Preferred application: M/S, double M/S and "Blumlein" stereo


Specifications

Pickup pattern - Figure-of-eight

Frequency range - 40 Hz - 15 kHz with CMC6

                                - 40 Hz - 15 kHz with CMC6xt (above 20 kHz, the level of -3 dB for the                                                            cutoff frequency is not exceeded despite the xt boost)

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 sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) - 133 dB-SPL with CMC 6

Length - 34 mm

Diameter - 20 mm

Weight - 18 g

Surface finish - Matte grey

                           Custom colour: nickel, chromagreen

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