Cardioids for Close Pickup
 Microphone Capsule
MK 4S
Compact Microphone CCM 4S
- for pickup of speech or music at close range (under
50 cm), otherwise the sound may become “thin“
- cardioid pattern
- considerable attenuation of low frequencies
The MK 4S/ CCM 4S has a low-frequency rolloff to compensate
for the low-frequency boost which occurs when close-miking.
The
MK 4S/ CCM 4S is used primarily in voiceover and sound
reinforcement applications, and wherever good speech audibility
in a noisy environment is a prime requirement. This microphone
is suited for the recording of music in exceptional cases
only. When it is used at a distance of ca. 10 cm flat frequency
response can be obtained.
 Microphone Capsule MK 40
Compact Microphone CCM 40
- for pickup of speech or music at close range (under
50 cm), otherwise the sound may become “thin“
- cardioid pattern
- considerable attenuation of low frequencies
- emphasis
of high frequencies
- for severe acoustic conditions
This microphone type has the same features as the MK 4 S, but
in addition emphasizes the frequency response in the 9 kHz
region by 4 dB. This effects a further improvement of speech
intelligibility, particularly in very reverberant venues such
as churches.
The MK 40 or CCM 40 is used primarily
for sound reinforcement of speech. It is not particularly
recommended for music recording.
 Microphone Capsule MK 4A
Compact Microphone CCM 4A
- for pickup of speech or music at close range (under
10 cm), otherwise the sound may become “thin“
- cardioid pattern
- reduced sensitivity
- considerable attenuation of low
frequencies
When cardioids are used in some situations, e.g. as hand-held
microphones for vocalists or announcers, proximity effect can
become quite prominent. In addition, the output level can become
much higher than that of the other microphones being used at
the same time, which may be more distant and/or of dynamic
type. Neither characteristic is desirable. So SCHOEPS offers
the MK 4S/ CCM 4S in a special version known as the MK 4A or
CCM 4A (“A“ for “attenuation“), with
a stronger low-frequency rolloff and 10 dB lower sensitivity.
This
microphone type is recommended for use exclusively in situations
of very close pickup and high sound pressure levels. At greater
distances it would only deliver a low output level, resulting
in an effective reduction in signal-to-noise ratio.
 Mikrofonkapsel MK 4VXS
KompaktMikrofon CCM 4VXS
- for pickup of speech or music at close range (under
10 cm), otherwise the sound may become “thin“
- cardioid for lateral pickup
- considerable attenuation of
low frequencies
- emphasis of high frequencies
This cardioid microphone, with its main axis along its side,
improves speech intelligibility in very loud environments.
It is designed for the very closest speech pickup, i.e. directly
in front of the speaker’s mouth.
Its low-frequency rolloff is compensated by proximity effect.
Thus it has (up to the point of its high-frequency emphasis)
a flat frequency response for the speaker’s voice,
while showing a rolloff at low frequencies for all sound
that originates from a greater distance. As a result, background
sounds are picked up less strongly than the person speaking.
The
MK 4VXS or CCM 4VXS should be used with the popscreen B 5
in order to prevent “popping“ sounds from
the voice.
The CCM 4VXS has proved itself especially when
used in the broadcasting or recording of motor sporting events.
In this case it is attached to the user’s headphones. (See
headset).
Surface finish : matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)
Note:
Although our normal production tolerances are very close,
we can deliver specially matched capsule or Compact Microphone
pairs for a small extra charge |
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