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MK 4
High quality
studio microphone
Instruction manual
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Contents
Important safety information..............................................................2
The MK 4 microphone ............................................................................4
Delivery includes .....................................................................................5
Putting the MK 4 into operation..........................................................6
Mounting the microphone .............................................................6
Orienting the microphone .............................................................6
Connecting the microphone ..........................................................8
Using the microphone............................................................................9
Cleaning and maintaining the MK 4................................................. 11
Specifications........................................................................................ 12
Polar diagram ................................................................................13
Frequency response curve ..........................................................13
If a problem occurs ... ..........................................................................14
Manufacturer Declarations ................................................................16
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Important safety information
Important safety information
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the product.
• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times.
• Always include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.
Before operation
• Never open the housing of the product. If products are opened
by customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty
becomes null and void.
During operation
• Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or
damage the mechanics. Keep all liquids away from the product.
• Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the surface of the
product. Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the
product.
• Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures.
After operation
• Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free
environment.
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Important safety information
Intended use
Intended use includes:
• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter
“Important safety information”,
• using the product within the operating conditions and
limitations described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described
in this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which
differ from those described herein.
MK 4
High quality
studio microphone
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Instrucciones de uso
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction manual
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Notice d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
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The MK 4 microphone
The MK 4 microphone
The MK 4 is a large diaphragm true condenser studio microphone
for very detailed, professional studio recordings. Its outstanding
sound quality, easy handling and excellent value-for-money ratio
make the MK 4 also ideal for project studios and home recording
applications.
Features
• Large diaphragm capsule (1“) in true condenser design,
internally shock-mounted for low handling noise
• 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm
•Rugged metal housing
• Designed for studio and stage use
• Low inherent self-noise and high maximum sound pressure
level
• Made in Germany
Areas of application
• Speech/vocals
• Acoustic guitars
•Guitar amplifiers
•Grand piano
•Strings
•Wind instruments
• Drums and percussion
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Delivery includes
Delivery includes
MK 4 microphone
MZQ 4 microphone clamp
Pouch
MK 4
High quality
studio microphone
Instruction manual
Instrucciones de uso
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction manual
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Notice d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
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Putting the MK 4 into operation
Putting the MK 4 into operation
Mounting the microphone
1 Screw the MZQ 4 microphone clamp to a solid and sturdy stand.
2 Place the microphone from above into the microphone clamp
and screw it tight.
1 2
Orienting the microphone
왘 To orient the microphone,
always loosen the wing screw.
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Putting the MK 4 into operation
To suppress structure-borne noise, you can optionally use the
MKS 4 shock mount which is available as a Sennheiser accessory.
왘 Place the microphone from
above into the inner shock
mount cage and screw it
tight.
왘 To orient the microphone,
always loosen the wing screw.
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Putting the MK 4 into operation
Connecting the microphone
CAUTION! Damage to the product due to an unsuitable power
supply!
An unsuitable power supply can cause damage to
the product.
왘 Only connect the product to microphone inputs
or power supply units which provide 48 V phantom powering as per IEC 61938.
왘 Use a microphone cable with XLR-3 female connector to con-
nect the microphone’s XLR-3 male connector to the microphone
preamplifier (48 ± 4 V phantom powering as per IEC 61938, at
least 3.5 mA per channel).
Pin assignment of the XLR-3 connector
+
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+
+
12
3
XLR
1
2
3
+
12
3
XLRXLR
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Using the microphone
Using the microphone
왘 Orient the microphone towards the mouth or sound source.
If sibilance occurs, position the microphone slightly to the
side and not directly in front of the mouth.
To eliminate disturbing noise as far as possible:
왘 Make sure that there is no disturbing noise source (e.g. a PC
fan) in the sound inlet area of the microphone.
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Using the microphone
Application examples
Popshield (e.g. Sennheiser MZP 40):
Windshield (e.g. 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
Cleaning and maintaining the MK 4
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 surface of the
product.
왘 Keep all liquids away from the product.
왘 Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the product.
When not using the microphone for extended periods of time:
왘 Store the microphone in a dry, clean and dust-free place at
room temperature.
왘 For this, use the supplied pouch or a lint-free, air-permeable
packing material.
Accessories are available from your Sennheiser partner. A list
of suitable accessories can be found on our website at
www.sennheiser.com > Service & Support.
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Specifications
Specifications
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 kHz
Sensitivity 25 mV/Pa
Max. SPL 140 dB
Equivalent noise level 10 dB(A) (DIN IEC 651)
20 dB (CCIR 468-3)
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
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Specifications
k
Polar diagram
Frequency response curve
dBV
+10
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-10
-20
-30
5020 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k
100 1.000 10.000
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If a problem occurs ...
If a problem occurs ...
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
No function The phantom power
on the mixing console or phantom
power device is not
switched on.
The phantom power
device is not connected to the mains
or no battery is
inserted.
No signal
transmission
The microphone is
connected to the
wrong microphone
amplifier input of
the subsequent
device.
Check the corresponding
setting on the channel
strip.
Check the mains connection or the battery of the
phantom power device.
Check the signal path.
If necessary, activate the
appropriate input on the
corresponding channel
strip of the mixing
console.
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If a problem occurs ...
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Sound
distorted
Sound
muffled,
spatial
Wrong input sensitivity setting or
wrong pre-amplification of the subsequent amplifier
Wind influence Use a suitable windshield
Plosives Use a suitable popshield
Structure-borne
noise transmission
Pick-up pattern has
been ignored
Reduce the input sensitivity or pre-amplifiaction of
the subsequent device so
that sufficient gain
reserve remains.
(see page 10).
(see page 10).
Use a suitable shock
mount (see page 7).
Check if the microphone is
spoken into from the correct side. Make sure that
the Sennheiser logo or the
slanted front of the sound
inlet basket faces your
body.
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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
• RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)
• WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC)
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
• EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com.
In compliance with:
Europe
EMC EN 55103-1/-2
USA
Canada
China
Australia/
New Zealand
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FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B
Industry Canada ICES_003
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Manufacturer Declarations
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
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada
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
Printed in Germany, Publ. 09/10, 540080/A01