Schoeps MK 2S Omnidirectional Microphone Capsule

The Schoeps MK 2S, the company’s most popular pressure transducer, is an omnidirectional Colette capsule with a slightly brighter sound than the MK 2 and MK 2H.

A moderate high-frequency lift on axis makes up for the loss in the diffuse field near the critical distance. Off axis and in the reverberant sound, it rolls off only slightly. Its response sits between the MK 2 and the MK 2XS.

It works as a main or room microphone, especially in larger rooms, and in two- and three-microphone stereo arrays placed near the critical distance. For spaced A/B stereo and the Decca Tree, Schoeps recommends the KA 40 sphere attachments. It screws onto the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, or CMC 1 L amplifier.

Features

Omnidirectional Colette capsule
Moderate high-frequency lift on axis
Response between the MK 2 and MK 2XS
Main and room microphone in larger rooms
For A/B stereo and the Decca Tree
Fits the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, and CMC 1 L

Specifications

MK 2S Capsule
Pickup Pattern	Omnidirectional
Frequency Range	20 Hz to 29 kHz (20 Hz to 43 kHz with CMC 6xt)
Sensitivity	−37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)	12 dB
Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR)	23 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)	82 dB
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	131 dB SPL with CMC 6, 135 dB SPL with CMC 1
Length	22 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	17 g
Finish	Matte gray