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Schoeps V4 U
Photo: Schoeps, from its spec sheet, p. 2.

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Schoeps V4 U

Studio vocal condenser microphone, cardioid; small diaphragm with a 33 mm bevelled collar, tilting head

Power Phantom, 48 V.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−35.9 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
15 dB(A)
vs 99 side-address condensers

Quieter than 30% of 99 side-address condensers.

Each stripe is one side-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 53%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 54%
Max SPL
144 dB SPL
vs 107 side-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 79% of 107 side-address condensers.

Each stripe is one side-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 79%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 75%
Rated range
50 – 22k Hz
Released
2013

Frequency response

Instruments sources recommend it for most
Angle

Distance

From the spec sheet, p. 2.

Polar pattern

Transparency

From the spec sheet, p. 2.

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All specs

From the user guide
CapsuleSmall diaphragm with a 33 mm bevelled collar that narrows the pattern at high frequencies like a large diaphragm; elastically suspended inside the headp. 9: "a small-diaphragm capsule with a 33 mm diameter beveled collar which controls the polar response, creating a sonic character like that of a large-diaphragm capsule"; the elastic suspension is from the spec sheet p. 3.p. 9
Sensitivity−35.9 dBV/Pa (16 mV/Pa)also −36 dBV/Pa, schoeps.de product page (2026), stated. Not stated by the manufacturer: From 16 mV/Pa: 20·log10(0.016). The product page states "-36 dB (V/Pa), 16 mV/Pa".p. 14
Self-noise15 dB(A)IEC 60268-1
Self-noiseCCIR 46825 dBCCIR, IEC 60268-1
Max SPL144 dB SPL0.5% THD
Signal-to-noise ratio79 dBA-weighted
Output impedance50 ohm10 Hz - 30 kHz; also 97 ohm, 10 Hz - 20 kHz, spec sheet (2013-09). The product page gives 50 Ω; the earlier spec sheet "Output impedance (10 Hz…20 kHz) 97 Ohms".
Rated load impedance600 ohmminimum; also 1000 ohm, minimum recommended, schoeps.de product page (2026)
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 22 kHz
Poweringphantom, 48 VThe product page: "P 48 / >43 V".
Current draw3.3 mA
Weight302 g
Dimensions194 × 34 mmLength × diameter of the cylinder; the capsule head is 45 mm wide.
Finishlacquered; blue or greyThe product page: "blue, gray or special finish".
Low-cut filterFixed (not switchable), third order, below 40 Hzp. 10
Maximum output voltage4.8 Vp. 14
Head swivel±20°
Width of capsule head45 mm
Pop screenTwo-layer screen built in; for very close placement a separate pop screen is advisedp. 10
Included accessoriesWooden case; optional SGV stand clamp, USM-V4 elastic suspension (V4 SGV Set, V4 USM Set)p. 9
UseVocal and instrumental solo work in recording and broadcast studiosp. 10
From the product page
ConnectorXLR-3M"XLR-3M, analog, 1 channel".
Common mode rejection ratio> 80 dB (at 1 kHz)
Maximum cable length> 300 m
RFI protectionSCHOEPS RFI Shield
DirectivityPolar patterns practically the same below 6 kHz; above 7 kHz narrowing towards supercardioid, rear lobe no greater than -14 dB; directivity index never below about 5 dB
Order numbers142001 (blue), 142002 (anthracite grey)
From the Recording Hacks page
Released2013
From the spec sheet
ElectronicsBridge-type balanced output, transformerless and free of coupling capacitorsp. 3

Documents

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