The MK 2H, like the MK 2S, is ideal for natural-sounding pickup of instruments and orchestras in spaces with well-balanced reverberance. The choice between the two capsule types is essentially a matter of personal preference. At a given miking distance the MK 2H might be described as more ”balanced and round” sounding while the MK 2S would give a slight additional brilliance. However, one might also choose the MK 2H for slightly closer placement or the MK 2S for slightly more distant placement – and then these two capsule types would have very similar sound quality, with the main difference being the balance of direct to reverberant sound which is picked up.

For spaced microphone (A/B) stereo recording and especially the Decca Tree method, KA 40 accessory spheres are recommended.

 

Key Features

• mild high-frequency response elevation at 0°, which compensates high frequency losses caused by a slightly increased diffuse field amount at medium recording distance
• ideal for A/B stereophony and Decca Tree

The gold-plated ring reduces the size of the acoustic opening of the MK 2H. This results in an acoustic elevation above 6 kHz. The MK 2H is a capsule often described as balanced and round. Together with the KA 40 sphere accessory, it forms a classic Decca Tree capsule.

 

Technical Specifications

• Pickup pattern
  • Omnidirectional
• Frequency range
  • 20 Hz – 26 kHz
  • 20 Hz – 42 kHz with CMC 6xt
• Sensitivity
  • -35.5 dB (V/Pa), 17 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)
  • 10 dB
• Equivalent noise level (CCIR)
  • 22 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)
  • 84 dB
• Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)
  • 130 dB-SPL with CMC 6
  • 134 dB-SPL with CMC 1
• Length
  • 22 mm
• Diameter
  • 20 mm
• Weight
  • 17 g
• Surface finish
  • matte gray
  • custom colour:
  • nickel, chromagreen