Schoeps MSTC 74 ORTF Stereo Microphone

Built for the ORTF technique, the Schoeps MSTC 74 holds two matched MK 4 cardioid capsules 170 mm apart at 110° on a T-shaped two-channel amplifier.

With the spacing and angle fixed, setup takes one stand and one cable, and placement is forgiving. It gives very good localization and spatial quality, often with no spot microphones needed. It serves above all as a main microphone for ensembles and choirs, or as a stereo spot microphone.

The XLR-5M output takes the KS 5 U stereo cable or the AK SU/2U breakout cable, and the amplifier runs on P48 or P12 phantom power. Outdoors, Schoeps suggests B 5 D windscreens or a basket windshield. The MSTC 7 is the same amplifier without capsules.

Features

ORTF stereo microphone with two matched MK 4 capsules
Capsules 170 mm apart at 110°
One stand and one cable
Main microphone for ensembles and choirs
XLR-5M output, P48 or P12
MSTC 7 version without capsules

What's Included

MSTC amplifier
2 x MK 4 matched cardioid capsules
SG 20 stand clamp
AK SU/2U breakout cable

Specifications

MSTC 74
Stereo Technique	ORTF
Pickup Pattern	Cardioid (2 x MK 4)
Frequency Range	40 Hz to 26 kHz
Sensitivity	−36.5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level (A-Weighted)	14 dB
Equivalent Noise Level (CCIR)	24 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted)	80 dB
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	135 dB SPL
Maximum Output Voltage	1.8 V (5 dBV) into 1 kΩ
Low-Cut Filter	20 Hz, 12 dB/oct
Output Impedance	50 Ω
Minimum Load Impedance	1 kΩ
Common Mode Rejection (1 kHz)	Over 55 dB
Maximum Cable Length	Over 400 m
RFI Shield	Yes
Phantom Power	P48 (30 to 52 V), P12 (11 to 13 V)
Current Consumption	2 mA per channel (P48)
Output	XLR-5M, analog, 2 channels
Capsule Spacing	17 cm
Recording Angle	95°
Weight	232 g with capsules
Finish	Matte gray