Schoeps Colette CMC 6 Microphone Amps and MK 2XS Omni Capsules Stereo Set (Matte Gray)

Designed and built for professional audio engineers, the matte gray Schoeps Colette CMC 6 Microphone Amps and MK 2XS Omni Capsules Stereo Set is a Colette-Series modular microphone bundle that includes two CMC 6 U (XLR output) miniature microphone amplifiers, a matched pair of MK 2XS omnidirectional diffuse-field mic capsules, two SG 20 stand mounts with swivels, two B 5 D solid-foam popscreens, and a premium case for secure transport and storage. The MK 2XS capsules provide elevated high-end frequency responses that compensate for high-frequency loss when placed at greater distances from the sound source, making them an excellent choice for capturing reverberant room tones and reflections.

Schoeps MK 2XS Omnidirectional Diffuse-Field Microphone Capsule (Gray, Set of 2)

The MK 2XS is designed for placement in a diffuse sound field, i.e. at distances in reverberant environments where the greater portion of arriving sound has already been reflected from various room surfaces. In such placement the integrated frequency response of this capsule is essentially flat the on-axis high-frequency response elevation shown in the graph below is not heard as such. It is remarkable how well-focused a recording can be made with omnidirectional microphones at such distances, when the microphones have been designed and placed appropriately. If this type of microphone is used close to the sound source, the emphasis of high frequencies for on-axis sound incidence would become clearly audible, producing an overly brilliant sonic impression. If miking distances more typical of the mono and early stereo era are to be used, a capsule such as the MK 2XS, with its full diffuse-field equalization, may well offer the optimal balance of focus, depth and spaciousness.

Key Features

• Omnidirectional pattern
• Diffuse-field capsule
• For miking distances at which the predominant sound is no longer direct
• Useful for relatively distant placement in reverberant environments

Schoeps CMC6-U 12-48 Volt Phantom Power Supply and Output Stage for Colette Modular Capsules

The Schoeps CMC6-U is a balanced output stage and +12 to +48V phantom power supply for the Schoeps Colette series modular capsules. The transformer-less output stage ensures low-noise and pristine audio reproduction throughout. The CMC6-U is terminated with a standard balanced 3-pin XLR connection for use with standard microphone inputs and preamplifiers.

Schoeps Hollow Foam Teardrop Popscreen (Gray)

This gray-flocked Hollow Foam Teardrop Popscreen from Schoeps is compatible with all Schoeps Axially addressed microphones. It is used as a shield against mild wind or moving noise on the boom and helps prevent pops when used in close-up speech. It is made of foam, and mounted on a plastic carrier that sits on your mic, allowing the foam to enclose an air volume around the microphone capsule like a windscreen basket, so that the foam does not touch the microphone, which reliably prevents any motion noise. The microphone should be pushed as far as possible into the foam for best results.