The Schoeps Microphone Capsule MK 2 has a flat frequency response for frontal sound incidence. This yields a very natural sound when recordings are made within the reverberation radius, where the direct sound (frontal incidence) predominates over the reverberant sound (random angles of incidence). The MK 2 is often used for acoustical measurement.

A mechanical adapter (type AMBK 1, from 20 mm to 1” diameter, sold separately) can be used only with the nickel-finish version of the MK 2 for calibration with B & K devices (sold separately) because of dimensional tolerances.

Omnidirectional Pattern    Very Flat Frequency Response    Corrected for a Free Sound Field    Nickel Finish

For use close to the frontal sound source

Often preferred for relatively close miking of instruments, vocalists, etc.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Considering a shotgun mic for my H6. Would there be any reason to own both the SSH and SGH versions? Is the SSH just an SGH with stereo side recording capabilities?

A: Both the SSH-6 and SGH-6 are shotgun microphones, capable of capturing audio at farther distances than a traditional handheld microphone. The benefit of the SSH-6 is that it captures audio in stereo; a benefit mostly used in music and ambient sound recording. If you are just recording dialogue, the SGH-6 would be more than adequate.

Q: 2. No specs on this mic? Seems like same 90 and 120 degrees as the existing XY capsule, what's really different other than appearance?

A: This mic is a re-design and improvements include better sensitivity and noise floor spec.

Q: 3. Which lot of Rycote form matches this mic?

A: If you're looking for suspension, pretty much any Rycote with a hot shoe adapter will work with the H6.a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1050991&Q=&is=REG&A=details target= _blank http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1050991&Q=&is=REG&A=details/a

Q: 4. Does the ZOOM f8 output in B and A format for use in external applications?

A: According to page 23 in the manual for the F8 I am only seeing that it supports recording to Polywav as of right now.

Q: 5. What is the ideal and maximum recommended talking distance from the zoom VRH8 capsule

A: The idea and maximum will vary depending on the environment in which the Zoom VRH-8 Ambisonic Microphone Capsule is being used, as well as the volume level of the person who is talking. The microphone can be placed a few feet away from the person who is speaking and it will pick up clear audio. To determine the ideal and maximum distance for mic placement with your specific application, do some experimenting and listen through headphones so you can where the mic sounds best and provides the highest quality audio.

Q: 6. Does this mic work on the Zoom F1, which does have the expansion capsule port. Has anyone tried it? thanks

A: The Zoom XAH-8 X/Y-AB Microphone Capsule for H8 Recorder is not compatible with the Zoom F1, as it's specifically made to work with the Zoom H8 recorder.

Q: 7. will the vrh8 supported for f8 h6 recorders?

A: At this time, the VRH-8 capsule is only compatible with the H8 recorder.

Q: 8. Is it compatible with the F8 or F8N?

A: Currently, this is only compatible with the H8 recorder.

Q: 9. ambisonic output?

A: The VRH-8 is designed specifically for use with Zoom's H8 handy recorder and allows you to capture detailed 3-dimensional audio for virtual reality.

Q: 10. Does this have a BINAURAL MODE like the H3-VR?

A: Yes. According to Zoom representative Mike, the VRH-8 will have a binaural mode, as the He does. Mike says that they do NOT have a delivery date for the VRH-8, as of yet, though they are hoping to have it by Oct 1.