Schoeps ORTF-3D Outdoor Set 8-Channel Microphone Bundle (Hanging Version)

The CCM 41V LG microphone is easy to use in near-coincident setups. It has the enhanced directional effect (from low to midrange frequencies) of any first-order pressure-gradient transducer. The response 90° & off-axis is -10 dB. Also, the polar diagram is consistent at all frequencies, which means that regardless of its direction of origin, sound will be picked up free of unwanted coloration. For this reason, it is the preferred type of microphone for dialog recording in film and video sound, particularly indoors.

This microphone features a side-address supercardoid capsule and is preferred for use as a support microphone as well as in the OCT (Optimized Cardioid Triangle) microphone system for surround sound recording introduced by Dr. Theile (formerly at the Institute for Broadcast Technology).

This compact microphone consists of 2 main components, an acoustic transducer (capsule) and a microphone amplifier, which come together in the same body. The capsule is the component which converts sound waves into a varying electrical voltage. It determines the directionality and, for the most part, the sound quality of the microphone. The amplifier is the other main component, with the circuitry required to accept external powering, it polarizes (charges) the capacitive capsule, obtains the audio signal from it, and converts that signal into one which is balanced and low-impedance. The circuitry of the microphone features a balanced, class-A output stage which does not use either coupling condensers or an output transformer. This leads to low output impedance, insensitivity to electrical interference, low distortion, and light weight.

This microphone has a bass roll-off filter with a low cut-off frequency of 20 Hz and a slope of 12 dB/oct. This frequency has been chosen to protect against perturbing, almost inaudible low-frequencies (infrasound) that can be caused by ventilation systems, track vehicles, and wind. Although it is hardly noticeable, infrasound can cause strong audible distortions in the connected equipment when it leads to an overload. This would make it impossible to produce a recording that could be used. The audio range also only starts at around 20 Hz. Lower frequencies are only actually discernible at high levels which are only reproducible on few audio systems, and then quickly become unpleasant.

The CCM 41 V LG microphone is an electrically active component requiring a standard 48V power supply. Some equipment, however, provides a 12V supply for phantom powering, or can readily be modified for such a supply. The CCM compact microphone can work with either voltage, switching its circuitry automatically to the corresponding mode of operation. It maintains the same level of performance in either mode while drawing only the necessary amount of current from the phantom supply.

Supercardioid with highly consistent directionality throughout its frequency range

Vertical (side-address) supercardioid capsule

For a very wide range of recording applications

High directivity up through midrange frequencies

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

Designed for universal use

Small and light

Often preferred for use in film sound recording and as a spot microphone in orchestras

Classic condenser microphone that does not require electronic frequency response correction

Runs on both 12V and 48V phantom power supplies

Can be used with very long cables-over 328 (100m)

The Lemo disconnect allows for use of special accessories (some similar to Active components of the Colette Series)

True condenser microphone that does not require electronic frequency response correction

Balanced, low-impedance output via removable 16.4 (5m) cable, Lemo to XLR-3M connector

Lateral pickup

Matte gray non-reflective surface finish

Schoeps CCM 41 LG Supercardioid Compact Microphone (Matte Gray)

The Schoeps CCM 41 LG is a miniature supercardioid microphone with detachable cable. The design is a direct result of the demand for a compact capsule with the pick up of a shotgun microphone.

Off-axis sound is attenuated more effectively than that of a traditional cardioid polar pattern, and its frequency response is well suited for natural reproduction of vocals and instruments. The CCM 41 has slightly more roll-off at the low end due to the gradient effect, and is well suited as a spot microphone for orchestras, choirs, ambiance and more.

Supercardioid with highly consistent directionality throughout its frequency range

Ideally suited for music and speech

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

Often preferred for use in film sound recording and as a spot microphone in orchestras

Schoeps AK SURROUND M/4U Miniature Multi-Pin to XLR-3 Adapter Cable

The AK SURROUND M/4U Miniature Multi-Pin to XLR-3 Adapter Cable from Schoeps is well suited for ORTF Surround recordings. This adapter cable splits the K Surround x 5M cable with multi-pin connectors to four XLR-3 connectors.