Schoeps Colette CMC 1 U Microphone Amplifier and MK 41V Supercardioid Capsule Set (Matte Gray)

Schoeps CMC 1 U Miniature Colette Microphone Amplifier (Matte Gray)

The matte gray Schoeps CMC 1 U 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 U is compatible with all existing MK mic capsules and Colette active accessories (all available separately).

It features a balanced XLR output, compliance with 12 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 U supports the high maximum SPLs tolerated by the various MK mic capsules (available separately).

• Complete alternative to the renowned CMC 6 amplifier
• Can be used in place of the CMC 6 with no compromise
• XLR output connector
• Electrical characteristics of the CMC 1 U are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6
• 1.4 long (about a third the size of the CMC 6)
• 1.3 ounces (about 40% lighter than the CMC 6)
• Fully compatible with all existing MK capsules and Colette active accessories such as the CUT 60 and RC tubes
• Very high immunity from RF interference with the Schoeps RFI Shield
• Includes mic clip for easy attachment to a mic stand
• Suspension mounts such as the Rycote INV-6 are available separately

Schoeps MK 41V Microphone Capsule (Matte Gray)

The matte gray MK 41V Microphone Capsule from Schoeps is useful in all situations with music or speech, either as a spot microphone or as an overall directional microphone. However, this type of capsule is addressed from the side. It excels particularly in the constancy of its polar response throughout the audio spectrum. As a result, sound within 90° on either side of the main axis is picked up with virtually no alteration of frequency response or tone color. This is strongly evident with sound sources that are in motion, but is also of benefit in obtaining stable, precise stereo imaging for normal music recordings.

This capsule type is preferred as a support microphone as well as in the OCT (Optimized Cardioid Triangle) microphone system for surround sound recording. The front left and right channels in that system are picked up by sideways-facing supercardioid microphones. When mounted on CMC amplifiers, the MK 41V Capsule may be easier to use in near-coincident setups because the parallel microphone bodies will not get in each other s way.

Supercardioid for vertical pickup (side-addressed)

For a wide range of recording applications

High directivity comparable to that of a short shotgun microphone up through midrange frequencies

With especially consistent directionality throughout its frequency range

Often preferred for use in music and speech recording, as a spot microphone and also as a main microphone, especially when using the OCT recording method

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.