Schoeps MK 8 Figure-8 Microphone Capsule

Microphone Capsule with a Figure-8 pick up pattern

The MK8 is a figure-8 Microphone Capsule.  This capsule type is a true dipole (bidirectional) transducer, operating with a single diaphragm. Its main axis is at a right angle to the capsule, and is marked at 0° and 180° with a red and a black dot respectively.

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The MK8 is a figure-8 Microphone Capsule.  This capsule type is a true dipole (bidirectional) transducer, operating with a single diaphragm. Its main axis is at a right angle to the capsule, and is marked at 0° and 180° with a red and a black dot respectively.

  • Pure pressure-gradient transducer
  • Figure-8 pattern with near-ideal consistency across the frequency range
  • Side-addressed (pickup perpendicular to the microphone body)
  • Optimal for use in M/S and Blumlein stereo recording
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Specification
  • Frequency range: 40 Hz - 16 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 18 dB-A
  • Equivalent noise level (CCIR): 26 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 76 dB-A
  • Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD: 134 dB-SPL
  • Length: 34 mm
  • Diameter: 20 mm
  • Weight: 18 g
  • Surface finish: matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)