The matte gray MK 21 Microphone Capsule from Schoeps comes as a matched pair, and has a directional pattern between omni and cardioid. This capsule is designed to combine the advantages of the cardioid with those of the omni. This results in a pickup pattern which blends the 2 sets of characteristics. It has full and extended low-frequency response, with less proximity effect, while picking up more room sound.

The directivity of this capsule is slightly dependent on frequency. This contrasts with omnidirectional capsules, whose directivity increases with rising frequency, and with cardioids (at least smaller ones), which tend to accentuate high frequencies that arrive at oblique angles.

This capsule has orientation that is less critical than with a cardioid, since direct sound arriving on axis and reverberant or other sounds off axis are both reproduced accurately. This lack of coloration in the off-axis pickup produces a natural sonic impression. The low directivity of this capsule type prevents it from generating large level differences for X/Y use, though M/S and near-coincident spacings are often successful.

Comes in a pack of 2

Wide cardioid

Especially consistent directionality throughout its frequency range

Pleasant sonic impression

Often preferred for use as a spot microphone, or as the main pair for overall stereo pickup

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. What is the max dB SPL this can handle? Thanks

A: The maximum sound pressure level rating for the Zoom SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone Capsule is 122 dB SPL.

Q: 3. 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: 4. 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: 5. Is this VRH-8 compatible with the extension cable ECM-6? Thank you

A: This capsule is designed for the H8 recorder. This cable is not listed as compatible with the H8.

Q: 6. Will this be compatible with the H6?

A: No, it is not compatible with the H6.

Q: 7. Can this be used on the H6 Recorder?

A: As part of the Zoom Capsule 2.0 series, this microphone is made to work wit the Zoom H8 only.

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

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

Q: 9. Will this work the Zoom H8?

A: Yes, this will work with the H8.

Q: 10. Which lot of Rycote form matches this mic?

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