Switchable Microphones
指向切替タイプ
Microphone Capsule MK 5
Compact Microphone CCM 5
- omni and cardioid patterns, mechanically switchable
- slight emphasis of the high frequencies
- broad range of applications
MK 5g microphone capsule,
CCM 5 Ug, CCM 5 Lg
Compact Microphones
The MK 5/ CCM 5 operates with only one membrane, but offers two selectable directional patterns. The pattern is selected purely by mechanical means, via a slide switch on the side of the capsule.
In its omnidirectional setting the capsule is a pressure transducer with flat response down to the lowest audio frequencies. The polar diagram shows increasing directivity at high frequencies, which is typical for this type of transducer.
In the cardioid setting equal components of pressure-gradient and pressure operation combine to form a cardioid pattern. (Please make certain that the pattern selector is definitely in one position or the other; in-between settings will yield undefined results.)
The fact that response is maintained to the highest audible frequencies is unusual for a switchable-pattern microphone.
The MK 5/ CCM 5 has a slight high-frequency emphasis as compared with the corresponding single-pattern omni (MK 2/ CCM 2) and cardioid (MK 4/ CCM 4). The MK 5/ CCM 5 has near-universal usefulness and it is the capsule which we recommend most highly for those just starting out with the Colette Series.
Surface finish : matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)
Note:
Although our normal production tolerances are very close, we can deliver specially matched capsule or Compact Microphone pairs for a small extra charge.
Microphone Capsule MK 6
(not available as Compact Microphone)
- omni, cardioid and figure-8, mechanically switchable
- very broad range of applications
- main axis: lateral (perpendicular to the microphone body)
MK 6g microphone capsule
The MK 6 operates with a single diaphragm. When the ribbed cap of the capsule is rotated, a system of internal shutters alters the acoustic chambering around the diaphragm to change its characteristic from omni to cardioid to figure-8, then back through cardioid to omni. (There is no functional difference between the two available cardioid settings.)
In the omnidirectional setting it is a true pressure transducer with flat response down to the lowest frequencies. In this setting the MK 6 shows an increasing directivity toward the high frequencies which is typical for such a transducer.
As with the MK 8, the 0° axis is perpendicular to the body of the microphone and is indicated by a red dot at the lower rim of the capsule. A black dot marks the 180° direction.
As with any microphone whose switchable patterns include the figure-8, the frequency response is neither as flat nor as extended in the high-frequency region as with the capsules described earlier. However, in the figure-8 setting, the MK 6 closely resembles the MK 8.
Note:
Though not specifically designed for such use, the MK 6 capsule can also be used on the RC Active Tube or the variable angle joint GVC; when fully tightened it will rarely be aimed where you intend. On request we will supply an elastic ring which can be slipped over the threads of the RC or GVC so that the final turn of the capsule will place it at the desired angle of rotation.Surface finish : matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)
Note:
Although our normal production tolerances are very close, we can deliver specially matched capsule or Compact Microphone pairs for a small extra charge.
