The Sennheiser MK 4 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone for professional studio recording, offering outstanding sound quality and fine resolution at a price that makes genuine German engineering accessible to project studios and serious home recordists. At its heart is a one-inch true condenser capsule with a 24-carat gold-sputtered diaphragm, acoustically derived from Sennheiser's flagship e 965 vocal microphone and optimised for recording. The transducer is manufactured in the same clean room as all high-end Sennheiser condenser capsules, and the finished microphone is assembled in Germany. With a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, low self-noise of just 10 dB(A) and a maximum SPL of 140 dB, the MK 4 handles everything from whispered vocals and acoustic guitars to drum overheads and loud brass. The internally shock-mounted capsule suppresses structure-borne noise, and the full-metal housing shrugs off the rigours of travel between home studios and commercial rooms. Powered by standard 48 V phantom power with a balanced XLR output, it slots into any interface or preamp. For vocalists, podcasters and producers building their first serious mic locker, the MK 4 is a versatile, honest workhorse. Key Features: - 1-inch true condenser capsule, 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm - Cardioid polar pattern - Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz - Low self-noise of 10 dB(A); max SPL 140 dB - Internally shock-mounted capsule - Full-metal housing, designed and made in Germany - 48 V phantom power, XLR output