linear frequency response at 0° (free-field equalized) for placement in close proximity to sound source preferred usage: close-miking instruments
The linear frequency response of the MK 2 with respect to frontally incident sound waves results in a very natural sound for near-field recordings (i.e. in close proximity to the sound source). This capsule can be set up very close to the sound source without sounding too brilliant or harsh.
Practice Please note that there is some directivity at high frequencies due to the physics of sound. Thus even with an omnidirectional microphone, it still matters which way the capsule is “aimed.”
The MK 2 is often used for acoustical measurement, an application for which it has gained a considerable reputation.
Technical Specifications Pickup pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz - 28 kHz 20 Hz - 40 kHz with CMC 6xt |
| Sensitivity | -35.5 dB (V/Pa), 17 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) | 10 dB |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) | 23 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) | 84 dB |
| Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) | 130 dB-SPL with CMC 6 134 dB-SPL with CMC 1 |
| Length | 22 mm |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Surface finish | matte gray |
Graphics 
polar diagram MK 2 + CMC 6 and CCM 2
frequency response curve MK 2 + CMC 6 and CCM 2
Variants & Options No. 191102 custom color: Chromagreen, Smoked Silver (looks like the classic Schoeps nickel), other custom colors on request
No. 191201 custom engraving