Schoeps MK 22 Open Cardioid Microphone Capsule

The Schoeps MK 22, a Colette capsule with fair directivity and a very natural sound, has an open cardioid pattern that sits between a cardioid and a wide cardioid.

Its directivity comes close to the MK 4’s, while its sound has much of the MK 21’s warmth. The polar pattern stays highly consistent across the frequency range, so sound from the sides keeps its natural tone.

It is a preferred soloist and spot microphone and an alternative to the MK 4. It also serves as the mid microphone for M/S, or as a main pair, for example 21 cm apart at ±55°. It screws onto the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, or CMC 1 L amplifier.

Features

Open cardioid Colette capsule
Directivity close to the MK 4
Warmth close to the MK 21
Very consistent polar pattern
Soloist, spot, M/S, and main pair microphone
Fits the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, and CMC 1 L

Specifications

MK 22 Capsule
Pickup Pattern	Open cardioid
Frequency Range	40 Hz to 28 kHz (40 Hz to 42 kHz with CMC 6xt)
Sensitivity	−36.5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa with CMC 6
Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)	13 dB with CMC 6
Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR)	23 dB with CMC 6
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)	81 dB with CMC 6
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	130 dB SPL with CMC 6
Length	22 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	17 g
Finish	Matte gray