Sennheiser MK 4 User manual

MK 4 digital

High quality
studio microphone

Instruction manual

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MK 4 digital

Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction manual
Notice d‘emploi
Istruzioni per l‘uso
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High quality
studio microphone

Manual de instruções
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Инструкция по эксплуатации

使用说明书

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The MK 4 digital

The MK 4 digital

The MK 4 digital is a large diaphragm true condenser studio micro­phone for very detailed, professional studio recordings. The MK 4
digital connects directly to iOS devices and Mac or Windows computers
and is ideal for home recording and professional studio use, as well as
for mobile recording.

The MK 4 digital allows you on the one hand to make recordings
using professional audio production software, while, on the other
hand, Apogee offers special recording apps designed to be used as
an interface and control application for iOS devices.

Features

• Large-diaphragm capsule (1") in true condenser design, internally
shock-mounted for low handling noise

• 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm

• Apogee A/D conversion and mic preamp technology

• Rugged metal housing

• Designed for mobile recording

• Excellent sound quality

• Made in Germany

Areas of application

• Speech/vocals

• Acoustic guitars

• Guitar amplifiers

• Grand pianos

• Strings

• Wind instruments

• Drums and percussion

Package contents and product overview A

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a MK 4 digital microphone
b MZQ 4 microphone clamp
c Lightning cable
d USB cable (Type A)
e Pouch
f Instruction manual

* Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.

Sound inlet basket

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Thread for mounting

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Hirose ST socket

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Putting the MK 4 digital into operation

Putting the MK 4 digital into operation

Mounting the MK 4 digital B

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To mount the MK 4 digital using the microphone clamp:

1. Screw the MZQ 4 microphone clamp to a solid and sturdy stand

2. Place the MK 4 digital from above into the microphone clamp and

screw it tight.

3. To orient the MK 4 digital, always loosen the wing screw.

To suppress structure-borne noise, you can use the MKS 4 shock mount,
which is available as an optional accessory:

4. Screw the shock mount to a solid and sturdy stand

5. Place the MK 4 digital from above into the inner shock mount cage

and screw it tight.

6. To orient the MK 4 digital, always loosen the wing screw.

Connecting the MK 4 digital C

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You can connect the MK 4 digital to an iOS device (iPhone, iPad or
iPod touch) or to a Mac or Windows computers.

If you want to use an iOS device for your recordings:

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Connect the Hirose ST connector of the Lightning cable to the MK 4
digital and connect the Lightning connector to the iOS device.

If you want to use a Mac or Windows computer for your recordings:

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Connect the Hirose ST connector of the USB cable to the MK 4 digital
and connect the USB connector to the Mac or PC.

* Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.

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Preparing recordings

Preparing recordings

Depending on your device, you can use different applications to make
recordings and configure your MK 4 digital.

1. iOS devices: Apogee MetaRecorder, Apogee Maestro or other com­patible core audio apps

2. Mac and Windows computer: other audio production software

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When using Apogee MetaRecorder or Apogee Maestro, observe the
following chapters in the isntallation and configuration of the apps.

Connecting headphones or a headset

To avoid feedback when making recordings on iOS devices, the input
signal of the MK 4 digital must not be sent to the device loudspeaker,
but must be sent to headphones or a headset. If you want to make
recordings on a Mac or Windows computer, you can also use monitor­ing loudspeakers.

CAUTION

Limited recording quality due to a wrongly-selected audio
source

The Apogee MetaRecorder and Apogee Maestro apps use
the last connected device as the audio source. If you are
using a headset for monitoring, recordings can inadver­tently be made via the headset’s microphone.

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Connect the headphones or the headset to your iOS
device before connecting the MK 4 digital.

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Make sure that the MK 4 digital is recognized as the
last connected device by the app.

To be able to monitor the input signal on an iOS device, you also have
to activate the monitoring function in your recording app (see chapter
“Preparing recordings using Apogee MetaRecorder” or “Preparing
recordings using Apogee Maestro”).

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Connect headphones or a headset to the headphone connection of
your iOS device.
During the recording, you can monitor the input signal via the
headphones or the headset.

If you want to use monitoring loudspeakers on a Mac or Windows
computer:

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Set up the loudspeakers in the range of the lowest sensitivity of the
MK 4 digital (see diagram D on the cover pages).

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Preparing recordings

Installing the Apogee MetaRecorder or Apogee Maestro app

The Apogee Maestro app allows you to configure the MK 4 digital,
while the Apogee MetaRecorder app allows you to make professional
recordings. If desired, you can also use all other compatible apps with
recording function.

If you want to use an iOS device (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) for your
recordings:

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Install the Apogee MetaRecorder and Apogee Maestro apps from the
App Store.

Preparing recordings using Apogee MetaRecorder

To configure settings for the recording:

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Start the Apogee MetaRecorder app
and tap on the Rec/Play tab 1.

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Make sure that the MK 4 digital is
connected and recognized by the
app. In this case, the name of the
MK 4 digital 2 is displayed below
the microphone icon 3.

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Tap on the microphone icon 3 to
display the input level slider 4.

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Move the input level slider 4 to
the left or right to adjsut the desired
input level.

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To activate the monitoring function:

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Tap the Settings tab 5.

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Activate the Input Monitor
function 6.

Further information on the
configuration and operation
of the app can be found in
the Apogee Knowledgebase
at http://www.apogeedigital.
com/knowledgebase or in the
instruction manuals at
www.apogeedigital.com/apps.

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MK 4 digital

Making recordings

Preparing recordings using Apogee Maestro

To activate the monitoring function:

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Start the Apogee Maestro app and
select the Sennheiser MK 4 digital
from the main menu.

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Activate the ON button 1 under the
Input Monitoring menu item.

To configure settings for the recording:

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Turn the gain control 2 to adjust the
desired input gain. Fine adjsutment
can be done using the + and – but­tons 3.

The level indicator 4 allows you to
check the current setting of the input
level.

Further information on the configuration and operation of
the app can be found in the Apogee Knowledgebase at
http://www.apogeedigital.com/knowledgebase or in the
instruction manuals at www.apogeedigital.com/apps.

Making recordings

Using the MK 4 digital E

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Orient the MK 4 digital towards the mouth or audio source.

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Observe the following to avoid possible issues during recording:

Possible issue Measure

Noise

Sibilance

Plosives
Wind noise

* Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.

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Make sure that there is no monitoring
loudspeaker or disturbing noise source
(e.g. a PC fan) in the sound inlet area of
the MK 4 digital.

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Do not orient the MK 4 digital towards
the mouth or audio source, but position it
slightly to the side.

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Use a popshield, e.g. the Sennheiser MZP 40.

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Use a windshield, e.g. the Sennheiser
MKW 4. The windshield changes the sound
only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by
approx. 10 dB.

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Cleaning and maintaining the MK 4 digital

MK 4 digital

Making recordings using an app

If you are using an iPhone or an iPad, it is recommended to
set the device to flight mode to prevent incoming calls from
interrupting the recording.

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Start the Apogee MetaRecorder app or another compatible core
audio app.
The MK 4 digital is automatically recognized and selected as the
input device.

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If you haven’t done so already, connect a pair of headphones to
the headphone socket of the iOS device or the Mac or Windows
computer.
During the recording, you can monitor the input signal via the
headphones.

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Tap on the Record button 1 to
start the recording.

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Cleaning and maintaining the MK 4 digital

CAUTION Damage to the product due to liquids

Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the elec­tronics or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing
agents can damage the surfaces of the product.

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Keep all liquids away from the product.

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Only clean the product only with a dry cloth.

When not using the MK 4 digital for extended periods of time:

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Store the MK 4 digital in a dry, clean and dust-free place at room
temperature.

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Do not use any solvents or cleansing agents.

Accessories are available from your Sennheiser partner.
A list of suitable accessories can be found on our website
at www.sennheiser.com.

Specifications

Specifications

Apogee PureDigital analog-to-digital converter

Bit depth 16/24 bits
Sampling frequency 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Latency platform-dependent
Jitter of the audio output

signal
DC offset of the audio data none (zero)
Conversion multibit DeltaSigma
Preamplification 0 dB to 50 dB
Power supply powered by iOS device or Mac/Windows

MK 4 digital microphone

Transducer principle externally polarized condenser microphone
Diameter of diaphragm 25.4 mm/1"

Acoustic operating principle pressure gradient transducer
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity min. gain: –61 dBFS (80 dB SPL, 1 kHz)

Noise level min. gain: –117 dBFS(A)

Max. SPL min. gain: 141 dB

Connector Hirose to Apple MFi Lightning connector

Weight approx. 485 g
Diameter approx. 57 mm
Length approx. 160 mm

Operating temperature 0°C to +40°C

Storage temperature –20°C to +70°C

platform-dependent

computer

max. gain: –11 dBFS (80 dB SPL, 1 kHz)

max. gain: –79 dBFS(A)

max. gain: 91 dB

Hirose to USB Type A

Polar digram and frequency response curve

The polar digram and the frequency response curve F can be found on
the cover pages.

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Manufacturer Declarations

Manufacturer Declarations

Warranty

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months
on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our
website at www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.

In compliance with the following requirements

• WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)

Please dispose of this product at the end of its operational
lifetime by taking it to your local collection point or recycling
center for such equipment.

CE Declaration of Conformity

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• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)

• EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)

The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com/download.

In compliance with

Europe EMC EN 55032, EN 55103/-2

USA

Canada Industry Canada ICES-003

China

Australia/
New Zealand

Korea

15

FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

MSIP-REM-SE9-MK4
A/S: 1544-1699

Statements regarding FCC and Industry Canada

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-003
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate
this equipment.

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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com

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