Schoeps MK5 Switchable Cardioid/Omni Microphone Capsule, Nickel

The Schoeps MK5 Nickel Switchable Cardioid/Omni Microphone Capsule 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 MK5 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 Unlike conventional, dual-diaphragm multi-pattern microphones, its cardioid setting retains its full directionality even at very low frequencies. The benefits of this design in purity and clarity of sound are immediately audible. It has a slight high-frequency emphasis as compared with the corresponding single-pattern omni (MK 2) and cardioid (MK 4). It is nearly an all-purpose capsule. It is recommended 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.