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Schoeps MK 22
Photo: Schoeps, from its catalog, p. 5.

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Schoeps MK 22

Small-diaphragm "Open Cardioid" condenser capsule (Colette series), between wide cardioid and cardioid, on a CMC 6 amplifier

Power Phantom, 12 V or 48 V (CMC 6, automatic switchover).

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−37.1 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
14 dB(A)
vs 104 end-address condensers

Quieter than 71% of 104 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 258 condensers: quieter than 59%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 60%
Max SPL
131 dB SPL
vs 110 end-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 15% of 110 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 24%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 22%
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the manual, p. 14.

Polar pattern

Transparency

From the catalog, p. 5.

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All specs

From the manual
CapsuleSmall-diaphragm, single diaphragm, Open Cardioid (Colette MK series)p. 14
Sensitivity−37.1 dBV/Pa (14 mV/Pa)also −36.5 dBV/Pa, schoeps.de product page (2026), stated. Not stated by the manufacturer: From 14 mV/Pa: 20·log10(0.014). The product page states "-36,5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa with CMC 6".p. 20
Self-noise14 dB(A)also 13 dB(A), schoeps.de product page (2026). Specifications for the complete microphone: capsule on a CMC 6 amplifier (p. 20).
Self-noiseCCIR 46823 dBCCIR. The product page agrees (23 dB).
Max SPL131 dB SPL0.5% THD; also 130 dB SPL, THD < 0.5%, schoeps.de product page (2026)
Signal-to-noise ratio80 dBre 94 dB SPL, A-weighted; also 81 dB, schoeps.de product page (2026)
Output impedance35 ohmCMC 6 on 48 V phantom; also 25 ohm, on 12 V phantomp. 7
Rated load impedance600 ohmminimum recommended
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 20 kHzalso [40, 28000], with CMC 6 / CMR, schoeps.de product page (2026); also [40, 42000], with CMC 6 xt, schoeps.de product page (2026). Beyond 40 kHz with the CMC 6 xt amplifier (footnote).p. 20
Poweringphantom, 12 V or 48 V (CMC 6, automatic switchover)p. 7
Current draw4 mA48 V phantom; also 8 mA, 12 V phantom
ConnectorXLR-3 maleNot stated by the manufacturer: On the CMC amplifier; the guide shows the XLR output but does not list it as a spec.p. 2
Weight66 g"65 - 68 g, depending on type": the CMC amplifier; the capsule's weight is not stated.p. 7
Dimensions116 × 20 mmCMC amplifier: length 116 mm (incl. 3 mm capsule thread) × diameter 20 mm. The capsule adds to the length (not stated).
AmplifierCMC 6 (CMC 6U / 6Uxt); low-cut (-3 dB) at 20 Hz
Maximum output voltage1 V (at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm)
PolarityPositive pressure on the 0° axis gives a positive voltage on pin 2
Character"Open Cardioid": classic cardioid directionality (MK 4) with the sound of the wide cardioid (MK 21); pattern largely constant with frequencyp. 14
UseSpot and soloist mic; studio vocals with a pop filter; near-coincident surround arrays
From the product page
Capsule size and weight22 mm long, 20 mm diameter, 17 g (capsule alone)
FinishMatte grey; Chromagreen or Smoked Silver (like the classic nickel) to order
Introduced2008 ("introduced by SCHOEPS in 2008")
Order number131007

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