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The Sennheiser MK 4 is a large-diaphragm, true condenser microphone designed for professional studio recordings. Featuring fine resolution and outstanding sound quality, the MK 4 offers excellent value for the price, making it an ideal choice for professional project studios and home recordists. It features a 1" true condenser capsule based on the acoustics of the e 965 high-end vocal mic that’s optimized for recording. Made in Germany, the MK 4’s transducer is manufactured in the same Level 5 clean room (medical level) as all high-end Sennheiser and Neumann condenser capsules.

Sturdy large-diaphragm model
The MK 4 has a large 1" diaphragm precisely spattered with 24-carat gold. Its sturdy metal housing with nickel finish, and elastically mounted capsule, make the microphone tough enough for even the most demanding recording situations. The internal capsule mount provides excellent suppression of handling noise, which can be further improved by the use of an elastic shockmount. The open front of the suspension mount enables the MK 4 to be positioned close to the sound source. The microphone has a maximum sound pressure level of 140dB, and extremely low self-noise (10dB, A-weighted).

The highly versatile MK 4 is great for vocals, acoustic guitar, and grand piano, as well as strings and wind instruments. And, in numerous field trials, it has proven to be an excellent microphone for guitar amplifiers, drums, and percussion. The MK 4 comes with a microphone clip and a protective pouch.

Optional MKS 4 Shockmount (not included - see# H71114)
The optional MKS 4 shockmount (not included - see #H71114) is specifically built to hold a large-diaphragm MK 4 microphone from Sennheiser. It has an elastic suspension with an open ring which allows the mic to be positioned close to the sound source.

Sennheiser MK 4 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Mic Features:

Large-diaphragm capsule (1")
True condenser design
24-carat gold -plated diaphragm
Full metal housing
Capsule shock-mounted internally to minimise structure-borne noise
Designed for project studios and stage use
Low inherent self-noise and high maximum SPL
Made in Germany

Optional MKS 4 Shockmount (not included - see# H71114)
Elastic suspension
Open ring for easy positioning

Sennheiser MK 4 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Mic Specifications:

Transducer principle: Externally polarized condenser microphone
Pick-up pattern: Cardioid
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz
Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa
Maximum sound pressure level (passive):140dB
Equivalent noise level: 10dB (A)
Dynamic range: 130dB
Nominal impedance:50 ohm
Min. terminating impedance: 1,000 ohm
Phantom power: +48V
Current consumption: 3.1 mA
Weight: 17.1 oz. (485 g)
Dimensions: 6-5/16 x 2-1/4 (length x diameter) (160 x 57 mm)

Sennheiser MK 4 Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Mic

2 year warranty, including the Evolution wireless. Sennheiser Evolution wired mics have a 10 year warranty.

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