Sennheiser MKS 4 Shock Mount

The Sennheiser MKS 4 is the elastic-suspension shock mount designed for the MK 4 and MK 8 large-diaphragm studio condenser microphones. The microphone floats inside the mount on elastic suspension instead of being clamped rigidly to the stand, so footfalls, desk thumps, stand bumps and floor vibration are absorbed before they can travel up the stand and into the recording as low-frequency rumble. Its defining detail is the open ring: unlike fully enclosed shock mounts that hold the microphone back inside a cage, the MKS 4 leaves the front open, so the microphone can be positioned close to the sound source. For vocal recording that means working close to the capsule for presence and controlled proximity effect without the mount’s frame fouling the pop filter or the singer’s position.

Why Choose the Sennheiser MKS 4?

Large-diaphragm condensers are sensitive enough to hear everything, including the building. A singer tapping a foot, a mic stand knocked mid-take, or traffic vibration through a floor all arrive at the capsule as rumble that EQ cannot remove without thinning the voice. Suspending the microphone on elastic decouples it mechanically from the stand, which is why a proper shock mount is standard practice in professional studios even when the microphone itself has internal capsule isolation, as the MK 4 does: the two layers of isolation handle different paths of vibration. The MKS 4 is the same mount supplied with the MK 4 SET, so it is the factory-matched suspension for these microphones rather than a generic fit.

Key Features

• Elastic suspension: Isolates the microphone from structure-borne noise travelling up the stand.
• Open-ring design: The front stays open for close placement to the sound source and easy pop-filter positioning.
• Designed for the MK 4 and MK 8: A factory-matched fit for Sennheiser’s large-diaphragm studio condensers.
• Standard stand mounting: Fits a standard microphone stand.
• Same mount as the MK 4 SET: The suspension supplied with the MK 4 SET bundle, available on its own for existing MK 4 owners.

Best Suited For

Any MK 4 or MK 8 setup that has outgrown the basic MZQ 4 clip: vocal booths, podcast and broadcast studios, and project studios on hard floors or near roads. It is the upgrade for MK 4 owners who bought the microphone on its own and now want the suspension it ships with in the SET bundle.

Setup and Connection Guide

Mount the MKS 4 on a standard microphone stand and tighten it in place. Seat the MK 4 or MK 8 in the elastic suspension with the Sennheiser logo facing the sound source, taking care not to overstretch the elastics. Position the microphone close to the singer or speaker, with a pop filter between the mouth and the capsule. Connect the microphone to your preamp or interface with an XLR cable and enable 48 V phantom power: the MK 4 needs it to operate. Check the elastics from time to time; if they sag or lose tension, the isolation weakens.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which microphones does the MKS 4 fit?

It is designed for the Sennheiser MK 4 and MK 8 large-diaphragm studio condenser microphones. It is not a universal mount for other microphones.

Does my MK 4 already have a shock mount?

The MK 4’s capsule is shock-mounted internally, but the microphone ships with a basic MZQ 4 clip, not an elastic suspension. The MKS 4 adds the external suspension, and it is the mount included in the MK 4 SET bundle.

Why does the open ring matter?

A fully enclosed mount holds the microphone back inside a cage. The MKS 4’s open front lets you work close to the capsule for presence and proximity effect without the frame getting in the way of the pop filter or the singer.

Technical Specifications

Complete your setup: Pair the Sennheiser MKS 4 Shock Mount with the Sennheiser ME 66 Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone Head and the Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone.

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