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Sennheiser Professional MK 4 Cardioid Condenser Studio Microphone,Gold
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Recommended Uses For Product | Streaming, Singing |
Brand | Sennheiser Pro Audio |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Special Feature | 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 offers excellent value for the price, 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 that's optimized for recording. Made in Germany, the MK 4's transducer is manufactured in the same Level See more |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Color | Gold |
Included Components | MK 4 microphone|MZQ 4 microphone clamp|Pouch|Instruction manual |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
Audio Sensitivity | 140 dB |
Item Weight | 1.06 Pounds |
About this item
- True condenser microphone for home, project, and professional studio recordings
- 1-Inch large-diaphragm capsule produces a powerful warm sound
- 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm
- Capsule shock-mounted internally to minimise structure-borne noise
- Low inherent self-noise and high maximum SPL
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Sound quality | 4.2 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | 4.0 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — |
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power source | 48 V phantom powering (P48) | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | XLR | XLR | USB | USB, XLR | USB | XLR |
connector type | — | XLR | USB | USB, XLR | USB | XLR |
model number | MK4 | MK4 | 700065 | NT1 5th Gen | NT-USB+ | MK4 |
audio sensitivity | 140 decibels | — | 125 decibels | 45 decibels | -32 decibels | — |
signal-to-noise ratio | 10 decibels | 80 decibels | 60 decibels | 80 decibels | — | — |
hardware platform | Television | — | Tablet, PC | PC, Mac | PC | — |
polar pattern | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional | Unidirectional |
weight | 1.06 pounds | — | 717 grams | 308 grams | 540 grams | 3.19 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 10.23 x 4.72 x 3.14 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.06 pounds |
ASIN | B004L9IJP4 |
Item model number | MK4 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #26,646 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #340 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 28, 2011 |
Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
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The MK 4 digital unites the high-resolution sound of a true condenser mic with the simplicity and finesse of digital solutions. The sensitive A/D conversion is provided by high-end Apogee technology. Be it in the rehearsal room or in interviews: The MK 4 digital is easy to handle and can be used with iOS devices and with laptops.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the microphone. For example, they mention that it provides a clean, transparent sound, is well made and is worth every penny. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, saying it has an attractive finish and is crisp.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the microphone. They mention that it provides a clean, transparent sound, and is warm and realistic. It handles high sound pressure levels flawlessly, while at the same time being quite sensitive to quiet. The microphone has surprising punch and clarity for recording drums, and it's recommended for dubbing, singing, and acoustic instruments.
"...I like the champagne colored finish, but more importantly, the sound is smooth, bright, and has low self noise...." Read more
"...record projects on a budget - the price is manageable, the sound is clean and bright, and the mic can stand up to abuse of a working musician's life..." Read more
"...as a mono room mic but during test recording I was so impressed with the balanced sound I decided to get a second one and use these for..." Read more
"...I can't say that this one really stands out in any way. It has a nice clear sound, that is a little on the treble-ish end in my opinion...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the microphone. They mention that it is well-made, solid, and attractive. Some say that the build is mostly metal, with a rigid mesh grille. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...switches (which I prefer), no multiple pickup patterns, the mesh grille is quite rigid, essentially just a plain looking condenser mic with..." Read more
"...However, it is very well made and I like that it feels like a quality made microphone...." Read more
"...The first thing you will notice is how well made it is, with its solid construction and simple, yet attractive finish. When used to record..." Read more
"...price range, haven’t found a better combination of performance and build quality...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They say it's worth every penny, an excellent microphone for the money, and an incredible large condenser for the price. Customers also mention that the quality of the build and sound is remarkable at this price point.
"...The quality of the build + sound is truly remarkable at this price point...." Read more
"...to any musician looking to record projects on a budget - the price is manageable, the sound is clean and bright, and the mic can stand up to abuse..." Read more
"...I consider this a surprisingly high quality mic for the inexpensive price." Read more
"Seriously the best Mics have ever used so far they are absolutely 100% worth it, I run a ASMR REIKI youtube channel and these mics are unbelievable!!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the microphone. They mention that it has an attractive finish, with beautiful clear sound. Some appreciate the champagne colored finish, while others like the smooth, airy tone.
"...I like the champagne colored finish, but more importantly, the sound is smooth, bright, and has low self noise...." Read more
"...how well made it is, with its solid construction and simple, yet attractive finish. When used to record voice overs in a home studio, it..." Read more
"...This mic is so crisp and even...AHH I love it!..." Read more
"I had an MXL 770 & it was a POS compared to this mic. Absolutely beautiful clear & loud sound, quality & worth every pennie." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the microphone. They mention that it has a perfect combo of performance and build quality, and works great.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
The MK4 really shines (no pun intended) when tracking vocals and acoustic piano - it required no additional EQ'ing, and only a slight compression for them to really blend well in a mix. The mic seems to be pre-EQ'd to have a slight boost in the high frequencies which gives it a pleasant "shimmer," and has a very warm and round sounding low end.
Using a pair of these as overhead mics were a bit tricky though. The mic and the Sennheiser MKS 4 Shockmount for MK 4 Microphone (which is an excellent suspension mount by the way) together was a bit heavy for the stands, and tipped over once while I was tracking drums and slammed into one of the rims of my drums. I had to place a sandbag on the boom stand legs to counterbalance it for it to reach over my kit. There was only a cosmetic scratch where it landed, and the mic's sound quality was not affected at all - a huge plus to Sennheiser for making this mic so rugged.
As for how these sound as overhead drum mics, I found that because of that slight boost in the high frequencies, the capsule didn't react very well to certain crash cymbals and chinas, but rolling off at 10KHz and compression in Pro Tools EQ fixed that and gave me a pleasing contemporary rock sound. However, if you're looking for a very natural/unprocessed sound for drums, I would either use these as room mics instead of overheads, or cover the mics themselves with a thin fabric or foam cover to filter out the brittleness it picks up from louder cymbals, and you would be good to go!
In conclusion, while it is certainly not THE perfect large diaphragm mic, the sound is very comparable to mics of this design that run upwards of $3000... but for only a tenth of the price. With a little tweaking in your DAW, these mics can handle almost anything. I would recommend this to any musician looking to record projects on a budget - the price is manageable, the sound is clean and bright, and the mic can stand up to abuse of a working musician's life fairly well.
The MK4 does not have a db pad or bass roll off filter but Sennheiser's specs say it will tolerate 140 db and I can EQ at the board or in the DAW.
If you are still reading/interested, my first pair of overheads were a set of Audio Technica Pro-37Rs which got plenty of live and studio use. The improvement from the Pro-37R to the Audix is how I perceive going from the Audix to the MK4 for overhead use. I have not used this mic for any other instruments but I would feel comfortable putting it in the same league as an AT-4033 or 4050 but my impression is that it is a bit warmer with maybe less sizzle than the ATs - but I always found the AT-40 series a bit too crisp.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
The MK4 does not have a db pad or bass roll off filter but Sennheiser's specs say it will tolerate 140 db and I can EQ at the board or in the DAW.
If you are still reading/interested, my first pair of overheads were a set of Audio Technica Pro-37Rs which got plenty of live and studio use. The improvement from the Pro-37R to the Audix is how I perceive going from the Audix to the MK4 for overhead use. I have not used this mic for any other instruments but I would feel comfortable putting it in the same league as an AT-4033 or 4050 but my impression is that it is a bit warmer with maybe less sizzle than the ATs - but I always found the AT-40 series a bit too crisp.
Like I said, I am definitely not saying that this mic is bad or not worth $300. It just isn't anything incredible as far as microphones go. However, it is very well made and I like that it feels like a quality made microphone. It is something that is worth checking out if you have a little extra cash. Maybe it will be the microphone for your vocal tone and pitch and all that.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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