Sennheiser MK 4 User manual

MK 4 digital

Instruction manual

High quality

studio microphone

MK 4 digital

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使用说明书

iPod iPhone

iPad

Hirose ST

Apple MFi

Lightning

connector

Hirose ST

USB Typ A

MKW 4*

* optionales Zubehör / optional accessory / accessoire optionnel /

accessorio opzionale / accesorios opcionales / acessório opcional /

als optie verkrijgbare toebehoren / дополнительные аксессуары /

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MZP 40*

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MK 4 digital | 1

The MK 4 digital

The MK 4 digital is a large diaphragm true condenser studio micro-

phone for very detailed, professional studio recordings. The MK 4

digital connects directly to iOS devices and Mac or Windows computers

and is ideal for home recording and professional studio use, as well as

for mobile recording.

The MK 4 digital allows you on the one hand to make recordings

using professional audio production software, while, on the other

hand, Apogee offers special recording apps designed to be used as

an interface and control application for iOS devices.

Features

• Large-diaphragm capsule (1") in true condenser design, internally

shock-mounted for low handling noise

• 24-carat gold-plated diaphragm

• Apogee A/D conversion and mic preamp technology

• Rugged metal housing

• Designed for mobile recording

• Excellent sound quality

• Made in Germany

Areas of application

• Speech/vocals

• Acoustic guitars

• Guitar amplifiers

• Grand pianos

• Strings

• Wind instruments

• Drums and percussion

Package contents and product overview A*

*Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.

a MK 4 digital microphone

b MZQ 4 microphone clamp

c Lightning cable

d USB cable (Type A)

e Pouch

f Instruction manual

1 Sound inlet basket

2 Thread for mounting

3 Hirose ST socket

2 | MK 4 digital

Putting the MK 4 digital into operation

Mounting the MK 4 digital B*

To mount the MK 4 digital using the microphone clamp:

1. Screw the MZQ 4 microphone clamp to a solid and sturdy stand

2. Place the MK 4 digital from above into the microphone clamp and

screw it tight.

3. To orient the MK 4 digital, always loosen the wing screw.

To suppress structure-borne noise, you can use the MKS 4 shock mount,

which is available as an optional accessory:

4. Screw the shock mount to a solid and sturdy stand

5. Place the MK 4 digital from above into the inner shock mount cage

and screw it tight.

6. To orient the MK 4 digital, always loosen the wing screw.

Connecting the MK 4 digital C*

You can connect the MK 4 digital to an iOS device (iPhone, iPad or

iPod touch) or to a Mac or Windows computers.

If you want to use an iOS device for your recordings:

XConnect the Hirose ST connector of the Lightning cable to the MK 4

digital and connect the Lightning connector to the iOS device.

If you want to use a Mac or Windows computer for your recordings:

XConnect the Hirose ST connector of the USB cable to the MK 4 digital

and connect the USB connector to the Mac or PC.

*Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.

MK 4 digital | 3

Preparing recordings

Depending on your device, you can use different applications to make

recordings and configure your MK 4 digital.

1. iOS devices: Apogee MetaRecorder, Apogee Maestro or other com-

patible core audio apps

2. Mac and Windows computer: other audio production software

XWhen using Apogee MetaRecorder or Apogee Maestro, observe the

following chapters in the isntallation and configuration of the apps.

Connecting headphones or a headset

To avoid feedback when making recordings on iOS devices, the input

signal of the MK 4 digital must not be sent to the device loudspeaker,

but must be sent to headphones or a headset. If you want to make

recordings on a Mac or Windows computer, you can also use monitor-

ing loudspeakers.

CAUTION

Limited recording quality due to a wrongly-selected audio

source

The Apogee MetaRecorder and Apogee Maestro apps use

the last connected device as the audio source. If you are

using a headset for monitoring, recordings can inadver-

tently be made via the headset’s microphone.

XConnect the headphones or the headset to your iOS

device before connecting the MK 4 digital.

XMake sure that the MK 4 digital is recognized as the

last connected device by the app.

To be able to monitor the input signal on an iOS device, you also have

to activate the monitoring function in your recording app (see chapter

“Preparing recordings using Apogee MetaRecorder” or “Preparing

recordings using Apogee Maestro”).

XConnect headphones or a headset to the headphone connection of

your iOS device.

During the recording, you can monitor the input signal via the

headphones or the headset.

If you want to use monitoring loudspeakers on a Mac or Windows

computer:

XSet up the loudspeakers in the range of the lowest sensitivity of the

MK 4 digital (see diagram Don the cover pages).

4 | MK 4 digital

Preparing recordings

Installing the Apogee MetaRecorder or Apogee Maestro app

The Apogee Maestro app allows you to configure the MK 4 digital,

while the Apogee MetaRecorder app allows you to make professional

recordings. If desired, you can also use all other compatible apps with

recording function.

If you want to use an iOS device (iPhone, iPad or iPod touch) for your

recordings:

XInstall the Apogee MetaRecorder and Apogee Maestro apps from the

App Store.

Preparing recordings using Apogee MetaRecorder

To configure settings for the recording:

XStart the Apogee MetaRecorder app

and tap on the Rec/Play tab 1.

XMake sure that the MK 4 digital is

connected and recognized by the

app. In this case, the name of the

MK 4 digital 2is displayed below

the microphone icon 3.

XTap on the microphone icon 3to

display the input level slider 4.

XMove the input level slider 4to

the left or right to adjsut the desired

input level.

MK 4 digital

To activate the monitoring function:

XTap the Settings tab 5.

XActivate the Input Monitor

function 6.

Further information on the

configuration and operation

of the app can be found in

the Apogee Knowledgebase

at http://www.apogeedigital.

com/knowledgebase or in the

instruction manuals at

www.apogeedigital.com/apps.

MK 4 digital

MK 4 digital | 5

Making recordings

Preparing recordings using Apogee Maestro

To activate the monitoring function:

XStart the Apogee Maestro app and

select the Sennheiser MK 4 digital

from the main menu.

XActivate the ON button 1under the

Input Monitoring menu item.

To configure settings for the recording:

XTurn the gain control 2to adjust the

desired input gain. Fine adjsutment

can be done using the +and – but-

tons 3.

The level indicator 4allows you to

check the current setting of the input

level.

Further information on the configuration and operation of

the app can be found in the Apogee Knowledgebase at

http://www.apogeedigital.com/knowledgebase or in the

instruction manuals at www.apogeedigital.com/apps.

Making recordings

Using the MK 4 digital E*

XOrient the MK 4 digital towards the mouth or audio source.

XObserve the following to avoid possible issues during recording:

Possible issue Measure

Noise XMake sure that there is no monitoring

loudspeaker or disturbing noise source

(e.g. a PC fan) in the sound inlet area of

the MK 4 digital.

Sibilance XDo not orient the MK 4 digital towards

the mouth or audio source, but position it

slightly to the side.

Plosives XUse a popshield, e.g. the Sennheiser MZP 40.

Wind noise XUse a windshield, e.g. the Sennheiser

MKW 4. The windshield changes the sound

only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by

approx. 10 dB.

*Diagrams can be found on the cover pages.

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