Schoeps MK 5 Omni and Cardioid Switchable Microphone Capsule

One sliding lever switches the Schoeps MK 5 between omni and cardioid, so this single Colette capsule covers nearly any recording.

The switch is purely mechanical, and the capsule has a single diaphragm: a pressure transducer in omni and a pressure-gradient transducer in cardioid. Each setting works like its own capsule, close to the MK 2S in omni and the MK 4 in cardioid. In cardioid it keeps its directivity down to the lowest frequencies and reaches 20 kHz, unlike most dual-diaphragm microphones. In omni it has a full low end and little sensitivity to wind, pops, and structure-borne noise.

It is the capsule to start a Colette system with, unless you need more directivity or a figure-eight. Set the lever fully at one end, since a setting in between gives unpredictable results. It screws onto the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, or CMC 1 L amplifier.

Features

Omni and cardioid on one Colette capsule
Mechanical pattern switch, single diaphragm
Cardioid holds its directivity at low frequencies
Full low end in omni, little wind and pop noise
A first capsule for a Colette system
Fits the CMC 6, CMC 1 U, and CMC 1 L

Available Options

Finish	Supplied As	Order No.
Matte Gray	Single Capsule	131019

Specifications

MK 5 Capsule
Pickup Pattern	Omnidirectional or cardioid, switchable
Frequency Range	Omni 20 Hz to 28 kHz; cardioid 40 Hz to 26 kHz
Sensitivity	Omni −38 dB (V/Pa), 12 mV/Pa; cardioid −37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)	Omni 12 dB; cardioid 13 dB
Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR)	Omni 24 dB; cardioid 23 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)	Omni 82 dB; cardioid 81 dB
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	Omni 132 dB SPL, cardioid 131 dB SPL with CMC 6
Length	27 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	25 g
Finish	Matte gray