Specifications

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Switchable Capsules
Microphone Capsule MK 5
– 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 speak -
ing voices or most instruments, as a spot micro phone,
and for stereo recording with coincident, ORTF or M/S
microphone arrangements.
In the omnidirectional setting: for recording instru-
ments, singers, etc. at relatively close range
The MK 5 offers two selectable directional patterns, but
uses only one membrane – a no-compromise approach.
The fact that full response is maintained to the highest
audible frequencies is unusual for a switchable-pattern
microphone.
In its omnidirectional setting the MK 5 is a true pres-
sure transducer with smooth, extended low-frequency
response, low sensitivity to most wind and breath
noise, handling noise or mechanical vibration, and no
proximity effect.
Unlike conventional, dual-diaphragm multi-pattern
microphones, its cardioid setting retains its full direc-
tionality even at very low frequencies. The benefits of
this design in purity and clarity of sound are immedi-
ately audible.
The MK 5 has a slight high-frequency emphasis as
compared with the corresponding single-pattern omni
(MK 2) and cardioid (MK 4).
The MK 5 is nearly an all-purpose capsule. It is what
we recommend for those starting out with the Colette
series, unless particular circumstances (such as the need
for greater directivity or a bidirectional pattern) would
indicate a different choice.
(Please note: The pattern selector should be definitely
set to one position or the other; in-between settings
will yield undefined results.)
Length: 27 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 25 g
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz 40 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa 13 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*: 14 dB-A 15 dB-A
CCIR**: 26 dB 24 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
(A-weighted*): 80 dB-A 79 dB-A
Maximum SPL
(0.5% THD): 133 dB 132 dB
omni
Frequency response curve MK 5 + CMC 6
Frequency response curve MK 5 + CMC 6
Polar diagram
Polar diagram
cardioid
from outer
to inner:
up to 1 kHz 4 kHz
2 kHz 8 kHz
16 kHz
from outer
to inner:
up to 1 kHz 4 kHz
2 kHz 8 kHz
16 kHz
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20kHz
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20kHz
+10
0dB
-10
-20
+10
0dB
-10
-20
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1
A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.
COLETTE
modular
switchable