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Schoeps MK 41
Photo: Schoeps, from its catalog, p. 7.

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Schoeps MK 41

Small-diaphragm supercardioid condenser capsule (Colette series), on a CMC 6 amplifier

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

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−37.7 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
16 dB(A)
vs 104 end-address condensers

Quieter than 48% 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 45%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 46%
Max SPL
132 dB SPL
vs 110 end-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 17% 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 26%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 24%
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the manual, p. 16.

Polar pattern

Transparency

From the catalog, p. 7.

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All specs

From the manual
CapsuleSmall-diaphragm, supercardioid (Colette MK series)"0° axis is at the tip of the capsule" (p. 16).p. 16
Sensitivity−37.7 dBV/Pa (13 mV/Pa)also −36 dBV/Pa, schoeps.de product page (2026), stated. Not stated by the manufacturer: From 13 mV/Pa: 20·log10(0.013). The product page states "-36 dB (V/Pa), 16 mV/Pa".p. 20
Self-noise16 dB(A)also 14 dB(A), schoeps.de product page (2026). Specifications for the complete microphone: capsule on a CMC 6 amplifier (p. 20).
Self-noiseCCIR 46824 dBCCIR; also 23 dB, schoeps.de product page (2026)
Max SPL132 dB SPL0.5% THD; also 131 dB SPL, with the CMC 6, schoeps.de product page (2026); also 135 dB SPL, with the CMC 1, schoeps.de product page (2026). The product page: "131 dB-SPL with CMC 6, 135 dB-SPL with CMC 1".
Signal-to-noise ratio78 dBre 94 dB SPL, A-weighted; also 80 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, 26000], schoeps.de product page (2026); also [40, 41000], 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
UseAll-purpose capsule for speech and music; main stereo pair or spot mic; often used for film and video sound, with advantages over most shotgun micsp. 16
VariantMK 41V: the same capsule type addressed from the side (0° at the red dot)
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
Rear nullLeast sensitive at about 125°
Order number131017

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