Schoeps MK 41V Side-Addressed Supercardioid Microphone Capsule

The Schoeps MK 41V is a side-addressed supercardioid Colette capsule with a mild high-frequency lift, used most as a spot microphone in the orchestra.

Like the MK 41, it works with music or speech, as a spot microphone or an overall directional microphone. Its polar response holds steady across the audio spectrum, so sound within 90° of its main axis is picked up with almost no change in tone. Moving sources keep their sound, and stereo images stay stable and precise.

In a suspension with a fixed XLR orientation, a side-addressed capsule has to be aligned radially. Schoeps’ O-ring (No. 800540) holds it steady in any orientation. Two MK 41V capsules make up the CMXY 41V stereo microphone. It screws onto the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, or CMC 1 L amplifier.

Features

Side-addressed supercardioid Colette capsule
Mild high-frequency lift
Polar response steady across the spectrum
For orchestral spot miking and stereo pairs
Aligns with Schoeps’ O-ring No. 800540
Fits the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, and CMC 1 L

Specifications

MK 41V Capsule
Pickup Pattern	Supercardioid, side-addressed
Frequency Range	40 Hz to 17 kHz (40 Hz to 39 kHz with CMC 6xt)
Sensitivity	−36.5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)	14 dB
Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR)	23 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)	80 dB
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	130 dB SPL with CMC 6, 134 dB SPL with CMC 1
Length	34 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	18 g
Finish	Matte gray