Schoeps Colette CMC 1 L Microphone Amplifiers and MK 5 Omni/Cardioid Capsules Stereo Set (Matte Gray)

Schoeps CMC 1 L Miniature Colette Microphone Amplifier with Mini LEMO Output (Matte Gray)

The matte gray Schoeps CMC 1 L is a miniature Colette Series microphone amplifier offering uncompromising high fidelity in a lightweight and ultracompact form factor for studio recording, broadcast, and live stage applications. Presented as an alternative to the renowned Schoeps CMC 6 amplifier, the CMC 1 L is compatible with all existing MK mic capsules and Colette active accessories (all available separately).

It features a balanced mini LEMO output, compliance with 12V or 48V phantom power, and low current consumption. Its Schoeps RFI Shield provides high immunity from RF interference for a clean, low-noise signal. The CMC 1 L supports the high maximum SPLs tolerated by the various MK mic capsules (available separately). A stand adapter and a 16.4 mini LEMO to XLR 3-pin male adapter cable are supplied with the CMC 1 L.

Complete alternative to the renowned CMC 6 amplifier

Can be used in place of the CMC 6 with no compromise

Electrical characteristics of the CMC 1 L are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6 (flat frequency response, very low distortion, and constant output impedance across the audio frequency range)

Only 1 long (about a third the size of the CMC 6)

Weighs just 1 ounce (about 53% lighter than the CMC 6)

Fully compatible with all existing MK capsules and Colette active accessories such as the CUT 60 and RC tubes

Compatible with all accessories of the CCM series

Very high immunity from RF interference with the Schoeps RFI Shield

Optimized RF protection of the CMC 1 L makes it ideal for use with transmitters such as the Audio Limited A 10

Balanced, direct-coupled, Class-A output circuit

Output is filtered in the ultrasonic range to prevent interference, e.g. from camera autofocus

Includes 16.4 miniature LEMO to XLR 3-pin male adapter cable

Includes mic clip for easy attachment to a mic stand

Suspension mounts such as the Rycote INV-5 are available separately

Schoeps MK 5 Microphone Capsule (Matched Pair, Matte Gray)

The matte gray MK 5 Microphone Capsule from Schoeps comes as a matched pair, and offers 2 selectable directional patterns, but uses only a single membrane, a no-compromise approach. The fact that full response is maintained to the high audible frequencies is unusual for a switchable-pattern microphone.

In its omnidirectional setting, this MK 5 Microphone Capsule is a true pressure transducer with smooth, extended low-frequency response, low sensitivity to most wind and breath noise, handling noise or mechanical vibration, and no proximity effect. This capsule has a cardioid setting that retains its full directionality even at very low frequencies. The benefits of this design are in its purity and clarity of sound which is immediately audible. This capsule has a slight high-frequency emphasis.

The MK 5 Microphone Capsule is nearly an all-purpose capsule. It is recommended for those starting out with the Colette series.

This capsule is delivered with a hand-signed certificate from the factory. Matching is of frequency response and sensitivity within exceptionally low tolerances.
The pattern selector should be definitely set to one position or the other in-between settings will yield undefined results.

Comes in a pack of 2

Omni and cardioid patterns, mechanically switchable

Slight emphasis of the high frequencies

Broad range of applications

In the Cardioid Setting: For use with singing or speaking voices or most instruments, as a spot microphone, and for stereo recording with coincident, ORTF or M/S microphone arrangements

In the Omni Setting: For recording instruments, singers, and more at relatively close range

Schoeps B-5D Hollow Foam Windscreen for Light Wind Noise and as a close-speech guard (Gray)

Schoeps Microphones has created the B-5D Windscreen in grey is best when used on pressure-gradient transducers in light wind and as a close-speech guard. The foam encloses an air chamber around the microphone capsule, similar to a basket windscreen.

Although not designed for it, it works hand in hand with the MK 4V, MK 41V or MK 4VXS microphone capsules and the corresponding CCM Compact Condenser Microphones. But this microphone cannot be used with MK 6 or MK 8 capsules, or the corresponding CCM Compact Microphones.

Color and Texture

This windscreen is a neutral gray with an attractive porous, velvet-like surface treatment.