From Schoeps Microphones
MK 2S Capsule Features
♦ Moderate high-frequency response elevation at 0°, which compensates high frequency losses caused by the increased diffuse field amount when used near the reverberation radius
♦ Often used for A/B stereo, Decca Tree or as a room microphone
♦ The MK 2S is our most popular pressure transducer.
Its somewhat brighter sound (compared to the MK 2 and MK 2H) makes it ideal for use as a main microphone or room microphone, especially in larger rooms.
The MK 2S exhibits a slight high-frequency emphasis for frontal sound incidence, with only a slight rolloff of high frequencies off axis and in the reverberant sound field.
This frequency response characteristic falls between that of the MK 2 and the MK 2XS, making the capsule suitable for a wide range of applications.
In Practice
The MK 2S has proven particularly useful in two- and three-microphone stereo arrays, where its placement near the reverberation radius of the sound field presents a sonically balanced pickup favored by many recording engineers. This model has become our most popular pressure transducer.
For spaced microphone (A/B) stereo recording and especially the Decca Tree method, KA 40 accessory spheres are recommended
- Pickup pattern
- Omnidirectional
- Frequency range
- 20 Hz - 29 kHz with CMC 6 / CMR
20 Hz - 43 kHz with CMC 6xt
- Sensitivity
- -37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa with CMC 6
- Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)
- 12 dB with CMC 6
- Equivalent noise level (CCIR)
- 23 dB with CMC 6
- Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)
- 82 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
Surface finish matte gray
- custom color
- nickel, chromagreen
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