Schoeps MSTC 64 ORTF Stereo Microphone, Matte Gray

The Schoeps MSTC 64 ORTF Stereo Microphone (Matte Gray) consists of a T-shaped body with two built-in microphone amplifiers and a matched pair of MK 4 cardioid capsules of the Colette modular system which are mounted 170 mm apart with an included angle of 110deg. (ORTF system). The stereophonic recording angle is 95deg. This is probably the simplest stereo technique in general use. In al most any situation it produces an evenly-spread stereo image with good localization, often with out the need for spot or ambient miking. Setup is particularly quick and simple since the capsule spacing and angles are fixed, with only a single stand and microphone cable required. Placement is relatively uncritical and the technique produces good results even in the hands of an inexperienced or hasty user.

The MSTC 64 accepts any 12 V or 48 V standardized phantom powering, with the maximum sound pressure level being slightly reduced (ca. 4 dB) when powered by 12 V. The two MK 4g capsules included with the MSTC 64g are a specially selected, matched pair. The designation MSTC 64g refers to a dual microphone amplifier MSTC 6g equipped with two MK 4g cardioid capsules.