The nickel MK 5 Microphone Capsule from Schoeps offers 2 selectable directional patterns, but uses only 1 membrane.

In its omnidirectional setting, the MK 5 Microphone Capsule is a true pressure transducer with smooth, extended low-frequency response, low sensitivity to most wind and breath noise, handling noise or mechanical vibration, and no proximity effect.

In its cardioid setting, the MK 5 Microphone Capsule retains its full directionality even at very low frequencies. The benefits of this design in purity and clarity of sound are immediately audible. Additionally, the MK 5 has a slight high-frequency emphasis.

Omni and cardioid patterns, mechanically switchable

Slight emphasis of the high frequencies

Broad range of applications

Preferred uses similar to those of the MK 2 or MK 2S and the MK 4

In the Cardioid Setting: For use with singing or speaking voices or most instruments, as a spot microphone, and for stereo recording with coincident, ORTF, or M/S microphone arrangements

In the Omni Setting: For recording instruments, singers, and more at relatively close range

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How long is the included XLR cable?

A: The XLR cable for the Rycote Windshield 9 Kit CMC-1 Modular Windshield for Schoeps CMC 1 Microphone is approximately 12" long.

Q: 2. Will this capsule fit/work with an AKG C460B preamp section?

A: This capsule is only compatible with AKG GN series and LM3 housings.

Q: 3. What's the general maximum recording distance for basic dialogue work? How far away is it still usable with a good quality preamps?

A: The general rule for getting good dialogue with any shotgun mic, is to get as close as possible to the subject. 5 to 6 feet would be the maximum distance, based on surrounding ambient sound, that is suggested.

Q: 4. Which Shure mics can it be used on? Thanks

A: The Shure KSM11 Cardioid Condenser Capsule for Shure Wireless Microphones is compatible with all Shure wireless handheld transmitters with interchangeable microphone capsules.

Q: 5. why is the grey version cost more than the blue one?

A: The standard surface finish color of the CMIT 5U is blue. The CMIT5U is available in Antracite Gray as a special order item and custom made from Schoeps. Functionally both units are identical.

Q: 6. What are the differences between cmc1 and cmc1u? tkx.

A: Schoeps CMC 1 U has an XLR connector and Schoeps CMC 1 L has a Lemo connector.

Q: 7. May I ask whether this is the limited production run set, please?

A: Yes. This is the limited production model. There are very few left.

Q: 8. How’s the rear and side rejection? Thx for your time in advance

A: Thank you for your question. This microphone features a Lobar/Supercardiod pattern for excellent rear and side rejection

Q: 9. What are the differences between this set and the CMIT 5u?

A: The Schoeps CMIT 5U is a 9.9" shotgun microphone with a supercardioid and lobar pickup pattern while the Schoeps Colette Mono Kit is a compact Colette Series modular supercardioid condenser microphone bundle that includes the modular MK41 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone Capsule, the CUT 60 Low-Cut Filter for Colette Series Microphones CMC 1, and the CMC 1 U Miniature Colette Microphone Amplifier. The mic capsule is only 0.9" and the mic amp is 1.4".

Q: 10. Does it come with any kind of protective case?

A: No, a case is not included with the MK 41 capsule.