Schoeps MK 8G Condenser Microphone Overview:

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.

Features:

• 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

Specifications:

• 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)