MK 4 High quality studio microphone Instruction manual
Contents Putting the MK 4 into operation..........................................................6 Mounting the microphone .............................................................6 Orienting the microphone .............................................................6 Connecting the microphone ..........................................................8 Using the microphone............................................................................9 EN Delivery includes .............................
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.
Important safety information EN FR 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.
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.
Delivery includes Delivery includes DE MK 4 microphone EN MZQ 4 microphone clamp FR Pouch MK 4 High quality studio microphone Instruction manual RU NL ES IT Instrucciones de uso Gebruiksaanwijzing ZH Bedienungsanleitung Instruction manual Notice d’emploi Istruzioni per l’uso MK 4 | 5
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 Orienting the microphone 왘 To orient the microphone, always loosen the wing screw.
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. ZH RU NL ES IT FR EN DE 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.
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 connect the microphone’s XLR-3 male connector to the microphone preamplifier (48 ± 4 V phantom powering as per IEC 61938, at least 3.
Using the microphone Using the microphone ZH RU NL 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. ES If sibilance occurs, position the microphone slightly to the side and not directly in front of the mouth. IT FR EN DE 왘 Orient the microphone towards the mouth or sound source.
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.
Cleaning and maintaining the MK 4 EN ZH RU NL Accessories are available from your Sennheiser partner. A list of suitable accessories can be found on our website at www.sennheiser.com > Service & Support. FR 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.
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.
Specifications IT FR EN DE Polar diagram ES Frequency response curve dBV NL +10 0 RU -10 -20 20 50 100 100 200 1k 1.000 500 2k 5k 10k 10.
If a problem occurs ... If a problem occurs ... Problem Possible cause Possible solution No function The phantom power Check the corresponding on the mixing consetting on the channel sole or phantom strip. power device is not switched on. The phantom power Check the mains connecdevice is not contion or the battery of the nected to the mains phantom power device. or no battery is inserted.
Reduce the input sensitivity or pre-amplifiaction of the subsequent device so that sufficient gain reserve remains. Wind influence Use a suitable windshield (see page 10). Plosives Use a suitable popshield (see page 10). Structure-borne noise transmission Use a suitable shock mount (see page 7). Pick-up pattern has been ignored 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.
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.
ZH RU NL ES IT Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. EN 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 FR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
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