The V4 U is the studio vocal microphone by Schoeps. It unites the outstanding technical characteristics typical of Schoeps with a timeless, classic design. The "look" of the V4 U is based on the Schoeps CM 51/3 from 1951. But the V4 U is a thoroughly modern studio microphone. Its capsule, circuitry and mechanical construction are the result of extensive new development.

MICROPHONE FEATURES:

• studio vocal microphone
• small-diaphragm capsule architecture, with bevelled collar for controlling the polar response
• warm, clear sonic character with smoothly rolled-off diffuse-field response
• capsule head with adjustable tilt angle
• optimal on-axis frequency response featuring a mild high-frequency lift
• very smooth polar response, carefully-controlled narrowing of the pattern at high frequencies
• diffuse-field response parallel to the 0° response, with a gentle roll-off at high frequencies
• newly designed electronics offer a very high maximum sound pressure level

CAPSULE FEATURES:

• a 33-mm beveled collar causes the capsule's directivity to increase steadily and smoothly at high frequencies, as in a largediaphragm microphone
• meanwhile, the superior acoustic qualities of a small-diaphragm capsule like the extraordinarily smooth frequency and polar response are maintained
• the capsule is elastically suspended internally to reduce solid-borne sound such as handling noise

ELECTRONICS FEATURES:

• bridge-type balanced output circuit
• maximum sound pressure level of 144dB SPL, corresponding to an output level of 4.8V
• output stage transformerless and free of coupling capacitors
• the resulting output impedance is low and constant with frequency, while the symmetry is very high
• symmetrical, balanced output, the entire audio circuit is symmetrical from the output of the FET onward
• high immunity to interference, with gapless shielding and a modern RFI filter at the output, very good electromagnetic compatibility