Schoeps MK 21 Wide Cardioid Capsules (Matched Pair)

Wide Cardioid Capsule for CMC6/CMC6XT

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The directivity of the wide cardioid lies between the omni and the cardioid. The idea behind their development is to combine the advantages of these two patterns. The low-frequency behaviour of the MK 21 is better than that of the cardioid, and proximity effect is less pronounced. The wide cardioid polar pattern is extremely consistent across the frequency range. Laterally-arriving direct sound and reflections are picked up without added coloration. The MK 21 is a very well-liked capsule. It is preferred when a slight directional effect and a warm, natural sound image are desired. Over the years it has become an integral part of the audio engineer`s toolkit.

When used as a spot microphone, the distance from the sound source should be slightly smaller than when using a cardioid due to lower directivity index.
The low directivity of this capsule type prevents it from generating large enough level differences for X/Y use, though MS and near-coincident spacings are often successful.

Technical Specification

Pickup Pattern - Wide Cardioid

Frequency Range - 30 Hz - 26 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR, 30 Hz - 44 kHz with CMC 6xt

Sensitivity -37 dB (V/Pa), 14 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 Ration (A-weighted) - 81 dB with CMC 6

Maximum Sound Pressure Level (THD <0.5%) - 131 dB-SPL with CMC 6

Length - 22 mm

Diameter - 20 mm

Weight - 17 g

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