Schoeps CMC 1 U XLR Stereo Set
The stereo set includes a pair of CMC 1 U Pre amps with XLR outputs and a matched pair of colette capsules.
The CMC 1 is the new, small Colette microphone amplifier, about one-third the length and 53% lighter than the CMC 6. It is compatible with all components of the Colette system and can be used in place of the CMC 6 without compromise, for all applications in which the size and weight of the microphone play a role.
The CMC 1 are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6. Through modern electronic design, these outstanding electrical properties have been achieved:
- high maximum SPL: 135 dB-SPL with the MK 4 (0.5% THD or less)
- very low current consumption: 2.0 mA at 48 Volts
- operates on 48 V or 12 V phantom power, reliable operation even if powering is somewhat marginal
- very high immunity from RF interference with the SCHOEPS RFI Shield; high immunity to cable-induced hum and other interference (field tested with Audio Limited A 10, etc.)
- flat frequency response
- very low distortion constant output impedance across the audio frequency range
- balanced, direct-coupled, class-A output circuit
- output is filtered in the ultrasonic range to prevent interference, e.g. from camera autofocus
- A complete Colette-series microphone consists of an MK capsule and a CMC amplifer.
All capsules and active accessories of the Colette system are compatible with the CMC 1.
The CMC 1 works with standard 12-Volt or 48-Volt phantom powering. Power consumption is lower at 12 Volts–an advantage for battery-powered operation
Matched Colette Capsules:
MK 2 & MK 2H -Omni Capsules
- linear frequency response at 0° (free-field equalized)
- for placement in close proximity to sound source
- preferred usage: close-miking instruments
MK 4 – Cardioid
- Cardioid pattern
- The best-selling Schoeps capsule
- Directivity is highly independent of frequency
- Universally applicable; preferred use as spot microphone, for acoustic instruments, and in conference recording
- Often used in the main microphone pair for XY, ORTF and MS stereo recordings
MK 21 – Wide Cardioid
- Wide cardioid
- Preferred uses: as a soloist microphone or main microphone
- Extremely consistent polar response leads to a very natural sound
- Combines the advantages of the omni (warm sound) and the cardioid (directivity)
- Popular as a main microphone pair e.g. at a spacing of 30 cm, angle +/- 45°
MK 41 – Supercardioid
- Figure-8 characteristic (pure pressure-gradient transducer)
- Pickup direction: Lateral (perpendicular to the microphone axis)
- 0°-axis marked with a red dot
- Preferred application: M/S, double M/S and “Blumlein” stereo
MK 5 – Switchable Pattern Capsule
- mechanical switching between omnidirectional and cardioid patterns
- true one-diaphragm system (unique on the microphone market)
- pure pressure transducer in the omni setting; pressure gradient transducer in the cardioid setting
- can be used in nearly any situation; often suggested as an initial acquisition. Popular with training institutes
