MK 2S

Microphone capsule

Features

  • moderate high-frequency response elevation at 0°, which compensates high frequency losses caused by the increased diffuse field amount when used near the reverberation radius
  • often used for A/B stereo, Decca Tree or as a room microphone

The MK 2S is our most popular pressure transducer.

Its somewhat brighter sound (compared to the MK 2 and MK 2H) makes it ideal for use as a main microphone or room microphone, especially in larger rooms.


Order number

  • No. 131011

Here is a nice comparison of main microphone pairs consisting of two MK 2S.
Kazuya Nagae is teaching at the Nagoya University of Arts in Japan.

Description

The MK 2S exhibits a slight high-frequency emphasis for frontal sound incidence, with only a slight rolloff of high frequencies off axis and in the reverberant sound field.
This frequency response characteristic falls between that of the MK 2 and the MK 2XS, making the capsule suitable for a wide range of applications.

Practice

The MK 2S has proven particularly useful in two- and three-microphone stereo arrays, where its placement near the reverberation radius of the sound field presents a sonically balanced pickup favored by many recording engineers. This model has become our most popular pressure transducer.

For spaced microphone (A/B) stereo recording and especially the Decca Tree method, KA 40 accessory spheres are recommended

Technical Specifications

Pickup pattern

Omnidirectional

Frequency range

20 Hz - 29 kHz
20 Hz - 43 kHz with CMC 6xt

Sensitivity

-37 dB (V/Pa), 14 mV/Pa

Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)

12 dB

Equivalent noise level (CCIR)

23 dB

Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)

82 dB

Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)

131 dB-SPL with CMC 6
135 dB-SPL with CMC 1

Length

22 mm

Diameter

20 mm

Weight

17 g

Surface finish

matte gray
custom color:
nickel, chromagreen

Graphics

Variants & Options

No. 191701 matching: Although our normal production tolerances are very close, we can deliver specially matched capsule pairs for a small extra charge.
No. 191102 custom color: nickel, chromagreen, other custom colors on request
No. 191201 custom engraving