Sennheiser MK 4 Studio Recording Microphone

The Sennheiser MK 4 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone designed for professional studio recordings. Featuring fine resolution and outstanding sound quality, the MK 4 is easy to handle and excellent value for money, making it an ideal choice for professional project studios and home recordists. It features a 1-inch true condenser capsule based on the acoustics of the e 965 high-end vocal mic, optimized for recording. The MK 4 is made in Germany, with its transducer being manufactured in the same clean room as all high-end Sennheiser condenser capsules. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Features:

• Large-Diaphragm Capsule: 1-inch true condenser design for detailed sound capture.
• Gold-Plated Diaphragm: 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm ensures durability and excellent conductivity.
• Internally Shock-Mounted Capsule: Minimizes structure-borne noise for cleaner recordings.
• Full Metal Housing: Rugged construction suitable for both studio and stage use.
• Low Self-Noise: High maximum SPL handling for versatile recording applications.

Specifications:

Component	Specification
Transducer Principle	Externally polarized condenser microphone
Diameter of Diaphragm	25.4 mm / 1 inch
Acoustic Operating Principle	Pressure gradient transducer
Pick-Up Pattern	Cardioid
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity	25 mV/Pa
Max. SPL	140 dB
Equivalent Noise Level	10 dB(A) (DIN IEC 651)
Dynamic Range	130 dB
Nominal Impedance	Approx. 50 Ω
Min. Terminating Impedance	1 kΩ
Power Supply	Phantom powering 48 V (P48)
Current Consumption	3.1 mA
Diameter	57 mm
Length	160 mm
Weight	485 g
Operating Temperature	0°C to +40°C
Storage Temperature	−20°C to +70°C