Description
The V4 U is a studio microphone that unites the outstanding technical haracteristics typical of Schoeps with a timeless, classic design. The “look” of the V4U is based on the Schoeps CM 51/3 microphone from 1951. But the V4 U is a thoroughly modern studio microphone. Its capsule, circuitry and mechanical construction are the result of extensive new development. It produces a warm, clear sonic character with smoothly rolled-off diffuse-field response. The V4’s newly designed electronics offer a very high maximum sound pressure level and excellent electromagnetic compatibility. The V4 is a fantastic vocal microphone and for the highest quality spot-miking of numerous instruments. A unique 33 mm beveled collar around the diaphragm causes its directivity to increase steadily and smoothly at high frequencies, as in a large-diaphragm microphone. Meanwhile, the superior acoustic qualities of a small-diaphragm capsule are maintained. The capsule iselastically suspended internally to reduce handling noise and other solid-borne sound. The head can be angled /- 20°. The newly designed amplifier of the V4 U is completely symmetricalafter the capsule and can accept high SPL signals up to 144dB without attenuation.
The Capsule
- A 33-mm beveled collar causes the capsule’s directivity to increase steadily and smoothly at high frequencies, as in a largediaphragm microphone.
- Meanwhile, the superior acoustic qualities of a small-diaphragm capsule like the extraordinarily smooth frequency and polar response are maintained.
- The capsule is elastically suspended internally to reduce solid-borne sound such as handling noise
Specs:
Directional pattern | Cardioid |
Frequency range | 50 Hz – 22 kHz |
Sensitivity | 16 mV/Pa |
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) | 15 dB-A |
Equivalent noise level (CCIR) | 25 dB |
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) | 79 dB-A |
Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD | 144 dB-SPL |
Maximum output voltage | 4.8 V |
Low-cut frequency | 40 Hz |
Powering voltage | 48 V |
Current consumption | 3.3 mA |
Length | 194 mm |
Weight | 302 g |
Diameter (cylinder) | 34 mm |
Width of the capsule head | 45 mm |
Head swivel degree span | /- 20 ° |
Included with Purchase: V4 Microphone, Wooden case, USM-V4 “Lyre” shockmount by Rycote