Spec Sheet

MK 4
Instrument Microphone
1/1PRODUCT SPECIFICATION (V1.0)
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG · Am Labor 1 · 30900 Wedemark · Germany · www.sennheiser.com
DELIVERY INCLUDES
• MK 4 microphone
• MZQ 4 microphone clamp
• Pouch
• Quick guide
• Safety instructions
The MK 4 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone
for professional studio recordings. Featuring fine resolu-
tion and outstanding sound quality, the MK 4 is easy to
handle and excellent value for money, making it an ideal
choice for professional project studios and home recordis-
ts. It features a 1 inch true condenser capsule based on the
acoustics of the e 965 high-end vocal mic, optimised for
recording. The MK 4 is made in Germany, its transducer
being manufactured in the same clean room as all high-
end Sennheiser condenser capsules.
FEATURES
• Large-diaphragm capsule (1")
• True condenser design
• 24-carat gold -plated diaphragm
• Full metal housing
• Capsule shock-mounted internally to minimise struc-
ture-borne noise
• Designed for project studios and stage use
• Low inherent self-noise and high maximum SPL
• Made in Germany
PRODUCT VARIANTS
MK 4 Art. no. 504298
SPECIFICATIONS
Transducer principle externally polarized con-
denser microphone
Diameter of diaphragm 25.4 mm / 1"
Acoustic operating principle pressure gradient trans-
ducer
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 25 mV/Pa
Max. SPL 140 dB
Equivalent noise level A-weighted: 10 dB(A)
CCIR-weighted: 20 dB
Dynamic range 130 dB
Nominal impedance approx. 50 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1 kΩ
Phantom powering 48 V ±4 V (P48, IEC 61938)
Current consumption 3.1 mA
Temperature range Operation: 0 °C to +40 °C
Storage: -10 °C to +70 °C
Dimension ⌀ 57 mm x 160 mm
Weight 485 g
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