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From Schoeps Microphones

Features:

  • New 2022 model with completely renewed electronics and new design

  • Stereo microphone for recording using the ORTF technique

  • excellent stereophonic characteristics: very good localization, very good spatial quality

  • preferred use as a main microphone for recording ensembles and choirs or as a stereophonic spot microphone

The MSTC is one of SCHOEPS' bestsellers. Its compact elegance and excellent spatial quality make it a classic in the sound engineer’s standard portfolio.

This microphone consists of a T-shaped two-channel microphone amplifier, which two paired MK 4 cardioid capsules are screwed onto. They are arranged at a distance of 170 mm at an angle of 110° to each other, as required for the ORTF method.

The MSTC is particularly impressive in that it usually also gives very good results without spot microphones. In addition, its placement is relatively unimportant, making it suitable for the rather inexperienced or hasty user. Set-up is quick and easy, because only a single stand and cable are required and the capsule distance and the offset angle of the capsules to each other don’t need be adjusted.

At the output of the MSTC 74 is an XLR-5M plug to which e.g. the stereophonic cable KS 5 U, or the breakout AK SU/2U is connected.

The MSTC 7 (No. 132014) comes with:

  • No. 232014, MSTC 7, stereo microphone
  • No. 161105, SG 20, stand clamp
  • No. 152202, AK SU/2U, breakout cable

The MSTC 74 (No. 139901) also includes:

  • 2 * No. 231015 MK 4, matched
Pickup pattern
Cardioid (2× MK 4)
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-36,5 dB (V/Pa), 15 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)
14 dB
Equivalent noise level (CCIR)
24 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)
80 dB
Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)
135 dB-SPL
Maximum output voltage
1,8 V (5 dBV) with 1 kΩ load
Low cut filter
20 Hz, 12 dB/oct.
Minimum recommended load impedance
1 kΩ
Output impedance
50 Ω
Maximum cable length
> 400 m
SCHOEPS RFI Shield
Yes
Powering standard / Valid range
P48 / 30-52 V
P12 / 11-13 V
Current consumption
2 mA per channel (P48)
Common mode rejection ratio (at 1 kHz)
> 55 dB
Output
XLR-5M, analog, 2 channels
Distance between the microphones
17 cm
Recording angle
95°
Weight
232 g (with capsules)
Surface finish
matte gray (g) or custom color
Stereophonic recording technique
ORTF

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