Schoeps MK 4XP Very Close-Pickup Microphone Capsule

With strong low-frequency attenuation for very close speech, the Schoeps MK 4XP is a cardioid Colette capsule used at under 10 cm, directly in front of the mouth.

Its low end is down 10 dB at 100 Hz. At under 10 cm, proximity effect makes up for it, so the voice comes through flat up to the capsule’s high-frequency lift. Sound from farther away keeps the rolloff, so background noise is picked up less strongly than the speaker.

Its polar pattern is the MK 4’s. It suits close speech pickup and public address systems, and Schoeps recommends the B 5 D pop shield for it. It screws onto the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, or CMC 1 L amplifier.

Features

Close-pickup cardioid Colette capsule
Made for speech under 10 cm
Strong low-frequency attenuation
Polar pattern of the MK 4
For speech and public address
Fits the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, and CMC 1 L

Specifications

MK 4XP Capsule
Pickup Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Range	40 Hz to 26 kHz (40 Hz to 42 kHz with CMC 6xt)
Sensitivity	−37.5 dB (V/Pa), 13 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%)	132 dB SPL with CMC 6
Low-Frequency Rolloff	−10 dB at 100 Hz
Length	22 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	17 g
Finish	Matte gray