The Capsule

The classic look of the “Head Grille” is based on the vintage design of the SCHOEPS CM 51/3 microphone from 1951. (see it HERE)

The fundamental idea was clear that only a small-diaphragm capsule could meet the requirements for homogeneity of response curves and transparency of sound. But the special diffuse-field characteristics seemed to call for a large-diaphragm capsule, in which the pressure build-up due to the large membrane surface would cause the inevitable and desired narrowing of pickup pattern at high frequencies to begin sooner.

In the end, both of these conflicting requirements were able to be achieved, through the use of a beveled ring around the membrane, thus increasing its effective diameter (as far as certain acoustic phenomena are concerned)
to about 33 mm.

This 33-mm beveled collar causes the capsule’s directivity to increase steadily and smoothly at high frequencies, as in a large-diaphragm microphone. Meanwhile, the superior acoustic qualities of a small-diaphragm capsule are maintained.

The capsule is elastically suspended internally to reduce handling noise and other solid-borne sound. The head can be angled +/- 20°.

Electronics

• Maximum sound pressure level of 145 dB SPL

• Maximum output level = 5 V

• Output stage: Transformerless and without capacitors

• Truly symmetrical, balanced output

• Low, frequency independent output impedance

• Requires +48V phantom power via XLR-3

The electronics achieve record results: 145 dB SPL maximum sound pressure level, with a 5V maximum output voltage as well as particularly good output impedance and symmetry values, accomplished by means of a newly-designed bridge output stage. Being a Schoeps microphone, of course it has extremely low noise and optimal protection from *electromagnetic interference.

V4 U in Vintage Blue

V4 U in Gray

Each V4 U is delivered in an elegant, form-fitting SCHOEPS wood box

	V4 SGV Set includes the SGV stand adaptor		V4 USM Set includes the USM-V4 "Lyre" shockmount