Catalog 6

Foreword
S challtechnik Dr.-Ing. SCHOEPS GmbH was founded in
Karlsruhe in 1948, operating from only a few small,private rooms at first. The company now occupies asite of over 1,500 sq.m., where 40 people are engaged
in the development, production and distribution of
professional condenser microphones and accessories.

Ulrich Schoeps, Dr. Helmut Wittek, Christian Langen
The present-day leadership
Dr. Schoeps

Dr. Küsters

The founders of the company

Nowadays we supply our microphones to broadcasters,sound recording studios and film recordists as well asmusicians and other highly demanding individual users
throughout the world. In addition, SCHOEPS microphones
are used in top-flight conference and sound reinforcement applications, delivering extraordinary sound quality

Our “classic” logo ( – 2002)

and reliability.
We have grown as a company by maintaining closeHigh quality, reliability and neutral, accurate soundcontact with our customers, by remaining flexible andhave always been hallmarks of our products. Over the

being available to offer individual advice. With thisyears the reputation of our microphones has spread,approach we hope to continue fulfilling our customers'

largely by word of mouth, and the number of satisfied

requirements – and along with our customers, we hope

SCHOEPS users has grown steadily.

to further the development of the recording art.

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Contents

Our Product Lines

4

Guidelines for Selection

The Colette Modular System

9

Microphone capsules
Microphone amplifiers
Accessories

The Compact System

47

CCM _L and CCM _U microphones

Accessories (by application)

55

for the modular and the compact system

Special-Purpose Microphones

73

Shotgun microphone
Speech capsules / compact speech microphones
Headsets
Hand-held microphones

Stereo and Surround81

Stereo microphones and sets
Surround sets
Stereo preamplifier

Other Accessories

109

In-line filters and attenuators
CablesMounting accessories
Wind- and popscreensTechnical Appendix

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Index

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Our Product Lines
COLETTESCHOEPS Microphones... modular

modularModular Microphones (“COLETTE” System)
microphone
capsule+microphone
amplifier=microphone

A microphone capsule may be attached directly to a
microphone amplifier to form a complete microphone.
Twenty capsule types and six amplifier types offer alarge number of possible combinations; special versions
also exist for certain amplifier types.

Microphones of the Colette modular system are describedstarting on page 13.

Active Accessories
Between a Colette microphone capsule and its amplifier,
Active Accessories can be inserted. These special elementsof the Colette series allow unobtrusive placement of the
microphones, or offer other special functions such as steep,adjustable low-cut filters.
At left is an example of a Colette-series microphonewith an Active Extension Tube between its capsule andamplifier.

microphone
capsuleRC 1200g Active
Extension Tube

microphone
amplifier4

Our Product Lines
CCM

compact... or compact:
Compact Microphones
The CCM-series compact microphones are miniature
microphones of full professional quality. Their capsules
are identical to those of the modular series, while theiramplifiers achieve the same high level of performance,with balanced, symmetrical outputs at very low impedance.
The capsule and circuitry of a CCM are contained
within a single unit, so capsules are not interchangeable.

Microphones of the compact series are described starting on page 47.

XLR-3M

Accessories
The CCM series can be used with most mechanicalaccessories of the Colette modular system.
CCM _L microphones (CCMs which feature adetachable cable) can also be used with special
CCM-series accessories that parallel many of the
Colette Active Accessories.

Explanation of symbols

COLETTE

microphonesof theColette modular system:

CCM

microphonesof theCompact system:

modularcompact

compact
microphone

RL 1200g
straight extension tube

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Guidelines for Selection
Choosing a microphone
A microphone that offers natural sound quality will besuitable for almost any instrument, voice or ensemble.
To achieve this, smooth frequency response at all angles
of sound incidence is a fundamental requirement alongwith excellent transient response, wide dynamic range
and low distortion. We specialize in small, single-diaphragm condenser microphones – the kind of microphone that can most closely approach these ideals – andwe offer some twenty different capsule types. A few
are designed for special purposes but most have a very
wide range of applications.
Often there are many possible ways to make a goodrecording, and many microphone types that might bechosen. The recording location, the positions of thesound sources and microphone(s), the character of the
program material and the desired effect must all beconsidered. Audio engineering is a job for human beings,
not rulebooks, and the suggestions which we offer here
are meant only as points of departure.
For near-to-medium-distance pickup, especially inthe studio, the cardioid is the most commonly useddirectional pattern. The MK 4 single-pattern cardioidof the Colette series is our best-selling capsule. It has aclear, natural sound character without harshness or
artificial coloration. Unlike large, dual-diaphragm microphones, its pattern is well maintained at low and highfrequencies, not just in the midrange. We also offer the
MK 4V, a laterally-addressed cardioid capsule with agentle high-frequency response elevation. It, too, hassmoother polar response than any large-diaphragm
cardioid, so that sounds picked up from the sides of
the capsule blend in with on-axis sound in a naturalsounding way. For this reason the MK 4V is a special
favorite for two-microphone stereo recording. It is thecapsule used in the CMXY 4V stereo microphone andin several of our surround microphone sets.
Patterns other than cardioid may be preferable inmany situations, however. For example, when there is aneed to focus especially on one source of direct soundwhile reducing the pickup of other sound sources androom sound, a supercardioid capsule (MK 41, MK 41V)or even a ”shotgun” microphone (CMIT 5) may be
useful. In addition to providing a clearer and ”drier”
pickup for a given miking distance, supercardioids cangive more accurate stereo imaging than cardioids when
they are used in coincident stereo pairs. For more evenpickup of broad sound sources, on the other hand, ourMK 21 ”wide cardioid” capsule might be considered.
It has remarkably uniform response at all angles of incidence, plus a warm sound quality with rich, but not
exaggerated, low-frequency response. A pair of wide
cardioid capsules with appropriate spacing between
them can be an excellent choice for stereo recording.
For recording in concert halls, churches and othervenues with good natural reverberance, many stereo
and surround pickup techniques have been developed;
please see the charts on pages 131 and 132 for some6well-established examples. Many such methods involve
microphone patterns other than cardioid (e.g. ”Decca
Tree” or ”Blumlein” stereo), but the ”ORTF” stereo
recording method, developed using the forerunner of
the Colette-series MK 4, is recognized as one of themost generally useful. (Our MSTC 64 stereo microphoneis the definitive implementation of this recording
method today.)Sometimes the choice of a microphone is dictatedby practical aspects of the recording environment. For
example, directional microphones when used at close
range tend to have elevated low-frequency response;
this ”proximity effect” is sometimes desirable as a special effect but can also be quite a problem, especiallywith male speaking voices. Proximity effect can ordinarily be filtered or equalized out, but specially-madespeech capsules, with suitable compensation alreadybuilt in, offer a simpler alternative especially for fixedinstallations such as sound reinforcement and public
address systems. Such capsules are also less sensitive
to breath noise (“popping” on spoken consonants),
handling noise and room rumble generally. Or to takeanother case, outdoor recording with directional microphones can be ruined by wind noise; windscreens are
effective only to a certain degree, and have adverse
effects on directivity and sound quality. A pure pressure transducer such as our MK 2S is inherently resistant to wind, and may allow recording to proceed
under conditions that would prove impossible for a
directional microphone.
A recommended starting point: If there is one SCHOEPS
microphone type that is simultaneously as versatile, as
economical and as high in performance as possible, itwould be our model CMC 65. With its switchable
two-pattern MK 5 capsule (omnidirectional or cardioid)
and CMC 6 amplifier (for 48-Volt or 12-Volt phantom
powering, with extra RFI protection built in) this microphone offers the capabilities needed in the greatest
number of practical recording situations. Unlike thedual-diaphragm capsules of other manufacturers, thesingle-diaphragm design of the MK 5 makes no compromise in performance, quality or reliability, yet its costis distinctly lower than that of two separate capsules.
With the CMC 65 as the starting point, other capsuletypes and / or SCHOEPS Active Accessories can be addedat any time for further flexibility.

Speech / Speakers

Guidelines for Selection
Applications:

Recommendations:

On a lectern
Conference recording
TV speaker’s table
Radio announcer
Noisy environments
TV “round table” discussion
ChurchStage
News reporting

MK 4 (cardioid) with close-speech guard B 5 D
MK 4 (cardioid) with close-speech guard B 5 D
MK 4 (cardioid), no popscreen required at distances greater than around one-half meter
MK 4V (cardioid with lateral pickup) with pop filter PR 120 SV
MK 4S or MK 40 speech cardioid; MK 41S speech supercardioid (for ca. 10 - 20 cm miking distance)
MK 4 (cardioid) or boundary-layer capsule BLM 03 Cg (hemisphere)
MK 40 (speech cardioid), perhaps as boundary layer microphone with BLC; BLM 03 Cg (hemisphere)radio microphone type HXiR (Audio Ltd.) with MK 4 (cardioid) and B 5 D popscreen or MK 2S (omni)
MK 5 (omni / cardioid, switchable) with windscreen B 5 D or W 5 D or W 20 R1;(the omni setting if there is strong wind; cardioid if other nearby sound needs to be reduced)
MK 41 (supercardioid) or CMIT 5 U shotgun microphone

VocalsFilm
Stage (movable)

Instruments

In general
Organ

StereoOrchestra, chorus

SurroundStage (fixed)
StudioOrchestra
Film and video dialog / effects

Tympani, bass drum, etc.
Solo pickup with adapters
Accent (“spot”) miking

CMR (microphone amplifier for pocket transmitters) with MK 4 (cardioid) and B 5 D popscreen, orwith MK 2S (omni)
MK 4 (cardioid) on RC Active Tube with B 5 D windscreen, CMH 64 handheld microphone (cardioid)
MK 4, MK 4V (cardioids) with pop filter PR 120 S, PR 120 SV
MK 4 (cardioid), MK 21 (wide cardioid)
MK 2S (omni) (also useful when trying to obtain more room sound); especially when the room’s
character is less than optimal or if the bass is too strong: MK 21 or even MK 4
MK 2, MK 2H, MK 2S (for full response to the lowest audible frequencies)
flute: MK 8 (figure-8); violin, saxophone: MK 4 or MK 4V (cardioids)
MK 4 (cardioid), MK 41 (supercardioid), MK 21 (wide cardioid)

ORTF microphone MSTC 64; for best low-frequency reproduction: A/B recording (e.g. with MK 2S)
or with boundary-layer capsules BLM 3g or BLM 03 Cg, Decca Tree with 3 × MK 2S, perhaps using
KA 40 accessory spheres; in particularly good acoustic: sphere microphone KFM 6
Small orchestra / ensemble
M/S with RCY stereo Active Extension Tube, modular or compact microphones or boundary-layer
capsules, X/Y; in particularly good acoustic: KFM 6 sphere
Film and video dialog / effects M/S with MK 41 (supercardioid) in the M-channel or X/Y on a boom, boundary layer with BLM 03 Cg
e.g. under a thin tablecloth or in a car under the top
OCT surround, KFM 360, Decca Tree with 3 × MK 2S, perhaps using KA 40 accessory spheres
Double M/S on a boom and possibly a Hamasaki Square for increased envelopment

Pressure transducers

Pressure-gradient transducers(omnidirectional microphones)(directional microphones – e.g. cardioid)

Frequency response:

Essentially flat, with accurate reproduction of
the lowest frequencies. The on-axis response of
the free-field capsule does not have a high-frequency emphasis but the capsule meant for thereverberant sound field does.

Reduced sensitivity (rolloff) at low frequencies,
which can be compensated by close placement
to the sound source (proximity effect)

Directional pattern:

Omnidirectional pattern in its ideal form only at
low and middle frequencies. At very high frequencies there is an increasing directivity. For
this reason even omnidirectional microphones
are aimed toward the sound source.

Types: wide cardioid, cardioid, supercardioid(hypercardioid), bidirectional (figure-8), shotgun
microphones. The frequency response of our
figure-8 is nearly the same in all directions; thewide cardioid capsule has this advantage also.

Near-field behavior:

No proximity effectProximity effect: Elevation of the low frequencies
as working distance decreases in near-field use(quite noticeable at less than 50 cm)

Sensitivity to vibration,wind and popping:

Very little; simple foam-type windscreens often
offer good protection.

Considerable; shock mounting and larger, moreelaborately constructed windscreens may beneeded.

All of the wide variety of SCHOEPS microphones, without exception, use single-diaphragm electrostatic transducers.

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Jimmy Haslip and Marcus Baylor of The Yellowjackets
photo: Michael Frank8

Headline

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System Overview

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Microphone Capsules

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Microphone Amplifiers

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Accessories for the Modular System

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9THE Colette Modular System
COLETTE
modularMicrophone
capsule (MK 4
shown here)

Microphone amplifier(CMC 6_ shown here)

Colette Modular System
The Colette modular system has been well proven forover thirty-five years, and is constantly being expanded.
Any condenser microphone consists of two main
components: a capsule and an amplifier. The capsuleconverts sound waves into electrical signals; it determines the essential sound quality of a microphone aswell as its directional pattern(s). The amplifier contains
the circuitry needed to polarize (charge) the capacitive
capsule and to convert its output to a balanced, lowimpedance signal.
Microphones of the Colette series are modular:
Capsules and amplifiers may be purchased separately
or in combination; any Colette capsule works with any
CMC-series amplifier. By changing capsules, different
directional patterns and other characteristics can bechosen without requiring a complete, separate microphone for each application. (Several other special-purpose SCHOEPS amplifier types also work with Colette
capsules, as described later in this catalog).
Colette series microphones can be used with special”Active Accessories” for visual or other reasons. The
photo above left shows a long, thin ”Active Extension
Tube” being used between a Colette-series microphone's
capsule and amplifier. This provides an unobtrusive way
to place a microphone capsule directly in front of a
vocalist or announcer without blocking anyone's view.
This type of extension tube has become the standard
for miking orchestras in television and video productions.
The lower photo at left (with the capsule shown
mounted on a small table stand) shows another example.
”Active cables” allow microphone capsules to beconcealed in film, video and theatre scenery, while theamplifier of the microphone is located some distanceaway. In live concert recording, Active Cables or Tubes
allow microphone capsules to be placed in optimal
locations while preserving the audience's lines of sight.

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microphone capsule(pg. 13 ff.)
pad
(pg. 45)
capsule swivel(pg. 45)

System Overview

MK

COLETTE
modularoptional:
electrically Active Accessories

microphone amplifier(pg. 31 ff.)

DZC GVCKC
Active Cable(pg. 42)

CUT
low-cut
filter(pg. 44)

CMC 6, P12, P48
CMC 5, P48

TR 200 KCg
Adjustable Active
Desk Stand(pg. 65)

low-cut filter LC,
low-pass filter LP(pg. 110)

inline attenuator MDZ
pg. 111.
.
.

VMS 5 U, microphonepreamplifier with M/Smatrix (pg. 106)

20 capsulesin allRC
Active Extension Tube(pg. 59)
CMD 2U, AES 42-DPP

M 222, tube microphone amplifier
RC KC
ActiveExtension
Tube (pg. 60)(special version)

RCY
Active M/S Stereo
Extension Tube(pg. 87)

CMR
powered by pocket transm.

CMBI
battery-powered
microphone amplifier

digital input with phantom powering (AES 42)

powering units
NT 222 AC / DC(pg. 36)

unbalanced input(DAT recorder, pocket
transmitter etc.)

AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5F to
2 × XLR-3M(pg. 112)

StereoAK I/2C
adapter cable(pg. 82)
VST 62 IUg
phantom-powered stereo
microphone amplifier (pg. 43)

KCY
Active Y-Cable(pg. 43)

KS 5 I
extension
cable (pg. 113)

VMS 5 Umicrophone preamplifier
with M/S matrix (pg. 106)

Signal:balancedunbalanced

11Sara K. in concert

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Microphone Capsules

Pressure Transducers

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Boundary-Layer Capsules

18

Wide Cardioids

21

Cardioids

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Supercardioids

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Figure-827

Switchable Capsules

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Pressure Transducers
COLETTEMicrophone Capsule MK 2

omni

modular– omnidirectional pattern– very flat frequency response– for use close to the sound source (frontal soundincidence)– often preferred for relatively close miking of instruments, vocalists, etc.
As can be seen from the frequency response curve, thiscapsule type has flat frequency response for frontal
sound incidence. This yields a very natural quality when
picking up sound that is predominantly direct, i.e. close
to the source or in a ”dry” acoustic. The sonic impression never becomes overly brilliant or ”sharp.”
Please note that there is some directivity at high frequencies due to the physics of sound wavelengths.
Thus even with an omnidirectional microphone, it stillmatters which way the capsule is “aimed.”
The MK 2 is often used for acoustical measurement,
an application for which it has gained a considerable
reputation. A mechanical adapter (type AMBK 1, from20 mm to 1" diameter) is available for calibration with
B&K devices. Please note that because of dimensional
tolerances, only the nickel-finish version of the MK 2
can be used with this adapter.
Length: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 g

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Frequency response curve MK 2 + CMC 6

from outer
to inner:
up to 1 kHz
2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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20 Hz – 20 kHz
16 mV/Pa
11dB-A
23 dB
83 dB-A
130 dB (0.5% THD)

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Pressure Transducers
Microphone Capsule MK 2H

COLETTE

omni

modular– omnidirectional pattern– mild high-frequency rise to compensate for losses at
medium recording distance– often chosen for “spaced microphone” stereo pickup and “Decca Tree” arrangements
If this microphone capsule is used indoors at medium
recording distances (i.e. where direct sound energy issimilar in amount to reflected sound energy), its overall response will be linear. Its extended frequency
response and low noise make it appropriate for themost demanding applications.

Sound inlet ofother axial
SCHOEPS capsules

Sound inlet of
the MK 2H

The sound inlet of the MK 2H is narrower than thatof our other pressure transducers, causing a slight,
purely acoustic response elevation above 6 kHz. This
reduces the high frequency loss for diffuse sound, thus
helping to preserve natural sound quality.
The MK 2H, like the MK 2S, is ideal for natural-sounding pickup of instruments and orchestras in spaces
with well balanced reverberance. The choice between
the two capsule types is essentially a matter of personal
preference. At a given miking distance the MK 2H
might be described as more ”balanced and round”
sounding while the MK 2S would give a slight additional brilliance. However, one might also choose theMK 2H for slightly closer placement or the MK 2S forslightly more distant placement – and then these two
capsule types would have very similar sound quality,with the main difference being the balance of direct
to reverberant sound which is picked up.
For spaced microphone (“A/B”) stereo recording andespecially the “Decca Tree” method, KA 40 accessory
spheres are recommended; please see page 114.

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Frequency response curve MK 2H + CMC 6

from outer
to inner:
up to 1 kHz
2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzLength: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 g
Polar diagram

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:

20 Hz – 20 kHz
15 mV/Pa
11 dB-A
23 dB
83 dB-A
130 dB (0.5% THD)

*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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Pressure Transducers
COLETTEMicrophone Capsule MK 2S

omni

modular– omnidirectional pattern– slight high-frequency rise to compensate for losses
at moderate recording distances– for a very wide range of recording applications– often preferred for “spaced microphone” stereo
pickup and “Decca Tree” arrangements
The MK 2S exhibits a slight high-frequency emphasis
for frontal sound incidence, with only a slight rolloff ofhigh frequencies off axis and in the reverberant soundfield. This frequency response characteristic falls between
that of the MK 2 and the MK 3, making the capsulesuitable for a wide range of applications. The MK 2S
has proven particularly useful in two- and three-microphone stereo arrays, where its placement near thereverberation radius of the sound field (see page 130)
presents a sonically balanced pickup favored by manyrecording engineers. This model has become our mostpopular pressure transducer.
For spaced microphone (“A/B”) stereo recording andespecially the “Decca Tree” method, KA 40 accessory
spheres are recommended; please see page 114.
Length: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 g

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Frequency response curve MK 2S + CMC 6

from outer
to inner:
up to 1 kHz
2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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20 Hz – 20 kHz
12 mV/Pa
12 dB-A
24 dB
82 dB-A
132 dB (0.5% THD)

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Pressure Transducers
Microphone Capsule MK 3

COLETTE

omni

modular– 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 – as a room microphone, for “spaced
microphone” stereo pickup and in “Decca Tree”
arrangements
The MK 3 is designed for placement in a diffuse soundfield, 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 ofthis 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-focuseda recording can be made with omnidirectional microphones at such distances, when the microphones havebeen designed and placed appropriately.
If this type of microphone is used close to the soundsource, the emphasis of high frequencies for on-axissound incidence would become clearly audible, producing an overly brilliant sonic impression. Since mostrecording today is miked more closely than in decades
past, capsules such as the MK 2S or MK 2H are a reasonable norm for the majority of spaced-omni and“Decca Tree” applications. But if miking distances
more typical of the mono and early stereo era are to be
used, a capsule such as the MK 3, with its full diffusefield equalization, may well offer the optimal balanceof focus, depth and spaciousness – and the KA 40
accessory spheres (see page 114) can then add a further
measure of presence to the sound at such distances, if
desired.
The MK 3 is also often used as an ambient room
microphone.

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Frequency response curve MK 3 + CMC 6

Length: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 gfrom outer
to inner:
up to 1 kHz
2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:

20 Hz – 20 kHz
10 mV/Pa
14 dB-A
26 dB
80 dB-A
134 dB (0.5% THD)

*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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Boundary-Layer Capsules
COLETTE

hemispheremodularBoundary-Layer Capsule
BLM 3g– microphone capsule (pressure transducer) designed
for placement at an acoustic boundary– when the pickup angle changes, the sound color
does not change– excellent reproduction of low frequencies– often preferred for orchestral recording

BLM 3gwith CMC 6 microphone amplifier

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Frequency response curve BLM 3g + CMC 6

from outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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20 Hz – 20 kHz
19 mV/Pa
12 dB-A
23 dB
82 dB-A
128 dB (0.5% THD)

20kHz

Boundary-layer recording offers unobtrusive microphone placement possibilities; no stands or hanging
fixtures are required. When pressure transducers areused, the result is a hemispherical directional characteristic that is independent of frequency; thus it is notnecessary to aim the microphones, and if the angle ofsound pickup changes, the sound quality remains
essentially the same.
The technique is based on an effect in physics bywhich sound pressure doubles along a sound-reflecting
surface. If a transducer is placed directly on such a surface, or is built within it as with the BLM 3, its sensitivity to direct sound will be twice that of an equivalenttransducer in a free sound field. Its response to diffuse
sound remains unchanged, however, causing a notable
increase in the clarity of pickup for a given miking distance.
In theory an ideal transducer of this type would havea membrane of infinitesimally small size, and would be
mounted flush with an infinitely large, perfectly soundreflecting surface. In practice, the plate in which thesmall transducer of the BLM 3g is mounted assuresreflection of only the high and medium frequencies.
To reflect sound at lower frequencies (greater wavelengths), the dimensions of the surface must be correspondingly larger. So the microphone should be placedon a floor, wall or ceiling, or mounted on another surface large enough to reflect the lowest frequencies ofinterest.
Since the plate of the BLM 3g is only 5 mm thickand the transducer is not mounted at its center, theedges of the plate have very little effect upon thesound pickup. The BLM 3g does not interfere with thenatural sound field; off-axis sounds thus encountervery little frequency discrimination. Sound coloration islow, even for moving sound sources, because the frequency response is essentially the same for all angles
within the hemispherical pickup pattern.
Microphones used near sound-reflecting surfaces
ordinarily produce comb-filter effects. This does notoccur with the BLM 3g, since at the boundary in which
the transducer is mounted there can be no phase difference between the direct sound and its reflection.
Ordinary pressure transducers show a difference insensitivity between direct and diffuse sound at highfrequencies. In a properly placed boundary-layer microphone, however, this difference occurs at all frequencies. The sound pressure for direct sound is doubled at
an acoustic boundary (6 dB increase), while the essentially random phase relationships of reflections in the

Boundary-Layer Capsules
diffuse sound field cause the boundary-layer microphone's sensitivity to increase by only 3 dB. Thus aboundary-layer microphone will suppress diffuse soundsomewhat, even though it is not directional. It will pickup less “room sound“ and the recording will be slightly“drier“ than it would be with an omnidirectional
microphone.
The capsule itself is a classic electrostatic pressuretransducer, which assures accurate reproduction ofeven the lowest frequencies along with the high signal-to-noise ratio and stable performance typical ofprofessional condenser microphones.
This type of transducer is inherently insensitive towind and vibration and the BLM 3g is comparatively
heavy, so it picks up very little solid-borne noise. For
example, when footsteps are recorded, most of thesound reaching the microphone will be conducted
through the air rather than the floor.
Typical applications include pickup of stage dialogue,
or in orchestra pits, as an ambience microphone andfor special public address applications. Since the microphone may well be used on the floor, the likelihood ofdamage from its being stepped on has been reducedby careful design and construction. As a rule, the capsule will not be harmed by normal footwear.
The BLM 3g (boundary-layer microphone capsule)
resembles any other microphone capsule of the Colette
series in that it needs a microphone amplifier (e.g. CMC,
CMD 2U or M 222) to form a complete microphone.
This arrangement allows the pad (DZC) and Active
Accessories such as the variable low-cut filter (CUT 1 or
CUT 2) or the Active Cable (KC) to be added as well.
Boundary layer microphones are particularly usefulfor unobtrusive recording with A/B (spaced microphone)methods, but M/S recording is also possible, using thespecial MS-BLM accessory (see photo above right).
Dimensions: plate: 200 mm × 200 mm × 5 mm
Height of the microphone-amplifier connector: 21 mm
Weight: 570 g (without microphone amplifier)Surface finish: matte gray

Accessory (optional):
M/S double clamp MS-BLM allowing Mid-Side (M/S)
stereo pickup with the BLM 3g in the Mid channel
The MS-BLM can be used when making M/S recordings with a BLM 3g. Its larger side holds the microphone amplifier (e.g. CMC) or capsule connector of
the KC Active Cable, screwed onto the BLM 3g. The
smaller side either holds an Active Cable with an MK 8
capsule or a CCM 8 U compact microphone, whichshould be placed over the sound inlet of the BLM 3g.
The engraved “8” on the end of the MK 8 or CCM 8
U should lie parallel to the plate of the BLM 3g, andthe red dot should point to the left when viewed frombehind the microphones.
The great advantage of M/S technique is the ability
to make adjustments during post-production. The“M“ and “S“ channels can be recorded directly, andmatrixed into stereo left and right signals in playback.
The apparent width of the stereo image can then be
set appropriately for the given situation.
Color: gray

COLETTE

MS-BLM

modular

Setup for M/S recordings with BLM 3g + MS-BLM andMK 8 + KC Active Cable or compact microphone CCM 8U

Accessory (included):polished wood case

COLETTE

Directional boundary-layer recording:microphone: e.g. cardioid
CCM 4 or MK 4 with
Active Cable

modularhemi-cardioid

CCM

compact
BLCg boundarylayer adapter

hemi-supercardioid

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Boundary-Layer Capsules
COLETTE

hemishpere

modularMiniature Boundary-Layer Capsule
BLM 03 Cg– pressure transducer with hemispherical pattern– active miniature version of the BLM 3g– unobtrusive, for a very wide range of recording
applications– often preferred for room pickup or for placement on
podiums or speakers' tables
The BLM 03 Cg offers all the recognized advantagesof the BLM 3g, while its smaller size permits more
unobtrusive microphone placement. Its shallow profileand circular shape can often be disguised or hidden,
e.g. under a light tablecloth. It is recommended in thosecases where the BLM 3g is too large (e.g. for TV or
film sound) or too heavy, e.g. for mounting in theinterior of a car under the roof, or beneath the lid of a
piano:

BLM 03 Cg
with microphone amplifier CMC 6Ug

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Frequency response curve BLM 03 Cg + CMC 6

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16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted)*:Maximum SPL:
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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20 Hz – 20 kHz
19 mV/Pa
12 dB-A
23 dB
82 dB-A
128 dB (0.5% THD)

20kHz

An Active Cable hard-wired to the BLM 03 Cg allows
it to be joined to any microphone amplifier of the
Colette series (except the CMBI) to become a complete
microphone. The Active Filter CUT may also be added.
Any boundary-layer microphone must be placed on asound-reflecting surface large enough for adequate
low frequency pickup. A table top may suffice forspeech applications such as conference recording, but
most setups for music recording will require a larger
surface.
Dimensions: diameter: 80 mm,
max. height: ca. 8.6 mm
Cable length: 5 m
Weight without microphone amplifier CMC: 233 g
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Accessories (included): polished wood case

Wide Cardioids
Microphone Capsule MK 21

COLETTE

wide cardioid

modular– wide cardioid with especially consistent directionality
throughout its frequency range– pleasant sonic impression, often described as “warm”– often preferred for use as a spot microphone, or as
the main pair for overall stereo pickup
This type of capsule has a directional pattern between
omni and cardioid. The basic idea in designing this capsule was to combine the advantages of the cardioidwith those of the omni. This results in a pickup patternwhich blends the two sets of characteristics. It has fuller
and more extended low-frequency response than acardioid, with less proximity effect, while picking up
more room sound than a cardioid.
The polar diagram shows the directivity of the MK 21
to be only slightly dependent on frequency. This contrasts with omnidirectional capsules, whose directivity
increases with rising frequency, and with cardioids (atleast smaller ones), which tend to accentuate high frequencies that arrive at oblique angles. The MK 21’sorientation is less critical than with a cardioid, sincedirect sound arriving on axis and reverberant or othersounds off axis are both reproduced accurately. This
lack of coloration in the off-axis pickup produces a“warm” and natural sonic impression.
The low directivity of this capsule type prevents itfrom generating large enough level differences for X/Yuse, though M/S and near-coincident spacings areoften successful.
Together with the cardioid and supercardioid, this is
one of the most preferred types among our capsules.
+10

Length: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 g

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from outer
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up to 2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:

30 Hz – 20 kHz
13 mV/Pa
14 dB-A
24 dB
80 dB-A
132 dB (0.5% THD)

*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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COLETTE

wide cardioid

modularMicrophone Capsule MK 21H– wide cardioid pattern with especially consistent
directionality throughout its frequency range– high-frequency elevation for brilliance of sound– often preferred for use when recording vocals,
acoustic guitar or percussion
This capsule type is an outgrowth of our field experience with the MK 21. It embodies suggestions madeby various pop musicians who wished certain instruments (such as percussion, acoustic guitar and vocals)
to be reproduced with a touch of additional brightness,while maintaining the essential uniformity of response
to sound originating anywhere in the capsule's front
hemisphere.
The frequency response of the MK 21H rises at highfrequencies, reaching +4 dB at 7 kHz. Unlike most othercondenser microphones, this capsule's response does
not then roll off, but “stays up” even at very high frequencies.
As with our MK 21, the frequency response of thismodel is exceptionally consistent for all directions ofsound incidence.
Length: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 g

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up to 2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted)*:Maximum SPL:
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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30 Hz – 20 kHz
10 mV/Pa
16 dB-A
26 dB
78 dB-A
134 dB (0.5% THD)

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Cardioids
Microphone Capsule MK 4

COLETTE

cardioid

modular– classic cardioid, with consistent directionality throughout its frequency range– suitable for the widest range of applications, either
as a spot microphone or for stereo recording withcoincident, ORTF or M/S microphone arrangements– often preferred for singing or speaking voices andmost instruments
The MK 4 is our best-selling capsule. It offers the highest sound quality, flat frequency response, optimal
rejection of rear-incident sound, and a directional pattern that remains constant throughout the audio frequency range. In the diffuse sound field it shows only
a mild rise around 10 kHz; the sonic impression thus
remains free of coloration even when sound is arrivingfrom all sides at once. The sonic impression is thus
free of coloration whether sound is arriving at thefront or at the sides of the microphone, as well as for
diffuse sound (reverberation) in a room.
For those who dare to use their ears rather than justtheir eyes when choosing a vocal microphone, a Colettemicrophone using the MK 4 capsule can be a remarkable instrument. It is often preferred by opera singers
and other trained vocalists. But its natural, transparent
character also suits it very well for use in pop and rockapplications, on stage or in the studio, where equalization is a part of the plan. A microphone with a clear,neutral sound quality provides the ideal point of
departure whenever special “coloring” is needed.
Length: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 g

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4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:

40 Hz – 20 kHz
13 mV/Pa
15 dB-A
24 dB
79 dB-A
132 dB (0.5% THD)

*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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Cardioids
COLETTEMicrophone Capsule MK 4V

cardioid

modular– “vertical” (side-addressed) cardioid capsule– for a very wide range of recording applications– slight high-frequency emphasis– often preferred for singing or speaking voices andmost instruments
The MK 4V was created in answer to requests for a
cardioid with its main axis along the side. In addition
to its usefulness in the concert hall, this capsule type isof particular value in speech recording, since its slightemphasis around 10 kHz helps to improve intelligibility.
The directional response is especially well maintainedeven at higher frequencies, due to the acoustically transparent housing. There is less high-frequency emphasis
of off-axis sound than occurs with most small, axialresponse cardioids. The MK 4V still sounds somewhatbrigher than the MK 4, however, because of its overallfrequency response.
For speech applications, SCHOEPS offers the pop filter
PR 120 SV.
The MK 4V may be easier to use in near-coincident
setups than the MK 4: the microphone bodies do not
get in each other's way.
Length: 34 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 18 g

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16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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40 Hz – 20 kHz
13 mV/Pa
14 dB-A
24 dB
80 dB-A
132 dB (0.5% THD)

20kHz

Supercardioids
Microphone Capsule MK 41

COLETTE

supercardioid

modular– supercardioid with highly consistent directionality
throughout its frequency range– for music and speech– high directivity, comparable to that of a short “shotgun“ microphone up through midrange frequencies– often preferred for use in film sound recording and
as a spot microphone in orchestras
The MK 41 is strongly directional. Sound arriving from
off axis is attenuated even more than with a cardioid.
The pickup is “drier” and less susceptible to acoustic
feedback than any other SCHOEPS capsule type (a loudspeaker should not be located directly along the rearaxis of the microphone, however).
Its directivity is highly independent of frequency, sothat even sounds arriving off axis and reverberant soundare registered without coloration. Consequently, evendistant placement of the capsule produces a very natural sound pickup. This is a real advantage over interference-tube “shotgun” microphones, whose directivity isvery frequency-dependent – exceeding that of a supercardioid only at higher frequencies. Interference-tube
microphones are notoriously sensitive to their position
in a room, where the shifting patterns of reflections
cause corresponding shifts in sound color. Thus theMK 41 are surprisingly effective, space-saving alternatives to shotgun microphones – and being small, they
can often be placed closer to the sound source.
(Regarding shotgun microphones, see also page 129.)
An M/S microphone arrangement can be set up atquite some distance from the sound source if an MK 41
is used for the “M“ channel.
Compared to the cardioid MK 4, the MK 41 hasslightly more rolloff at the low end due to the gradienteffect. Its diffuse field response elevation is less thanthat of the MK 4.

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Length: 22 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 17 gfrom outer
to inner:
up to 1 kHz
2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:

40 Hz – 20 kHz
14 mV/Pa
15 dB-A
24 dB
79 dB-A
132 dB (0.5% THD)

*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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COLETTE

supercardioid

modularMicrophone Capsule MK 41V– supercardioid with especially consistent directionality
throughout its frequency range– “vertical” (side-addressed) supercardioid capsule– for a very wide range of recording applications– high directivity, comparable to that of a short “shotgun“ microphone 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
methodLike the MK 41, the MK 41V is useful in all situations
with music or speech, either as a “spot“ microphoneor as an overall directional microphone. However, thistype 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 90º on either side of the main axis ispicked up with virtually no alteration of frequency
response or tone color. This is strongly evident withsound sources that are in motion, but is also of great
benefit in obtaining stable, precise stereo imaging fornormal music recordings.
This capsule type is therefore preferred for use as asupport microphone as well as in the OCT (“Optimized
Cardioid Triangle“) microphone system for surroundsound recording introduced by Günther Theile of the
IRT, Munich. (The front left and right channels in thatsystem are picked up by sideways-facing supercardioid
microphones; see page 132 in the technical appendix
to this catalog.)
When mounted on CMC amplifiers, the MK 41V
may be easier to use in near-coincident setups thanthe MK 41 because the parallel microphone bodies
will not get in each other's way.

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Length: 34 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 18 gfrom outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:
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20kHz

40 Hz – 20 kHz
14 mV/Pa
14 dB-A
23 dB
80 dB-A
132 dB (0.5% THD)

Figure-8
Microphone Capsule MK 8

COLETTE

figure-8

modular– pure pressure-gradient transducer– figure-8 pattern with near-ideal consistency acrossthe frequency range– side-addressed (pickup perpendicular to the microphone body)– optimal for use in M/S and Blumlein stereo recording
This capsule type is a true dipole (bidirectional) transducer, operating with a single diaphragm. Its main axis
is at a right angle to the capsule, and is marked at 0°
and 180° with a red and a black dot respectively.
When M/S stereo recordings are made, the 0° axis
normally faces to the left as viewed from behind themicrophone setup. The “8“ engraved on the top of the
housing should be aligned on its side so as to appear
horizontal, at a precise right angle to the Mid capsule.
The microphone should be placed directly above or
beneath the “M“ channel microphone, and as close to
it as possible.
The inherent qualities of a pure pressure-gradienttransducer are readily observed in this capsule type:– Its sensitivity decreases at low frequencies.
– The directional characteristic is extraordinarily independent of frequency.
– Proximity effect is present.
The sound quality of the MK 8 is clear and neutral.
The frequency response rolls off above 16 kHz.
When an MK 8 is used as a spot microphone, caremust be taken to avoid picking up early reflections or
unwanted direct sound from its rear, since sound arriving from the back is picked up with full level but
reversed in polarity. This could result in partial cancellation of the intended sound, which can lead to combfilter effects at higher frequencies.
The directivity index of a figure-8 pattern is thesame as that of a cardioid; if microphones with thesetwo patterns are placed at the same distance from asound source, a quantitatively similar balance of direct
and reverberant sound would be picked up. In practicesuch a comparison would be deceptive, however, sincea figure-8 does not respond to sound coming fromthe sides, from above or from beneath its main axis as
does a cardioid. The figure-8 has a rear lobe equal insensitivity to its front lobe, and this exactly makes up
the quantitative difference – but in normally reverberant settings, the sound reaching a figure-8's rear lobe
will be delayed and dispersed to a considerably greater
extent than the reverberant sound energy which a cardioid picks up from its front and sides; the reflectedsound will typically be subject to far more high frequency absorption as well. Thus the reverberant soundenergy picked up by a figure-8, though theoreticallyequal in amount, is quite different in character fromthat which would be picked up by a cardioid in thesame position.

Length: 34 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 18 g

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up to 2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram
Frequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL:

40 Hz – 16 kHz
10 mV/Pa
18 dB-A
26 dB
76 dB-A
134 dB (0.5% THD)

*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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COLETTEswitchable

modularMicrophone Capsule MK 5
– omni and cardioid patterns, mechanically switchable– slight emphasis of the high frequencies– broad range of applications– preferred uses similar to those of the MK 2 or MK 2S
and the MK 4:
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/Smicrophone arrangements.
In the omnidirectional setting: for recording instruments, singers, etc. at relatively close range

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4 kHz
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16 kHzThe MK 5 offers two selectable directional patterns, butuses only one membrane – a no-compromise approach.
The fact that full response is maintained to the highest
audible frequencies is unusual for a switchable-patternmicrophone.
In its omnidirectional setting the MK 5 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 noproximity effect.
Unlike conventional, dual-diaphragm multi-patternmicrophones, its cardioid setting retains its full directionality even at very low frequencies. The benefits ofthis design in purity and clarity of sound are immediately audible.
The MK 5 has a slight high-frequency emphasis ascompared with the corresponding single-pattern omni
(MK 2) and cardioid (MK 4).
The MK 5 is nearly an all-purpose capsule. It is what
we recommend for those starting out with the Colette
series, unless particular circumstances (such as the needfor greater directivity or a bidirectional pattern) would
indicate a different choice.
(Please note: The pattern selector should be definitely
set to one position or the other; in-between settings
will yield undefined results.)
Length: 27 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 25 g

Polar diagram
cardioid+10

A frequency response graph for this capsule with the
CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt amplifiers is shown on page 135.

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2 kHz

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16 kHzFrequency range:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent noise level:
A-weighted*:
CCIR**:
Signal-to-noise ratio(A-weighted*):Maximum SPL(0.5% THD):

Polar diagram*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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20 Hz – 20 kHz
10 mV/Pa

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13 mV/Pa

14 dB-A
26 dB

15 dB-A
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80 dB-A

79 dB-A

133 dB132 dBSwitchable Capsule
Microphone Capsule MK 6

COLETTEswitchable

modular– omni, cardioid and figure-8, mechanically switchable– very broad range of applications– main axis: lateral (perpendicular to the microphonebody)– the most nearly “universal” capsule in the Colettemodular system
The MK 6 operates with a single diaphragm. Whenthe ribbed cap of the capsule is rotated, a system ofinternal shutters alters the acoustic chambering aroundthe diaphragm to change its characteristic from omni
to cardioid to figure-8.
In the omnidirectional setting the MK 6 is a truepressure transducer with flat response down to thelowest frequencies. (Other manufacturers use twodiaphragms to achieve a switchable pattern arrangement. But that causes the “omnidirectional” setting tobehave as a pressure-gradient transducer, with greater
vulnerability to solid-borne sound and proximity effect,
while failing to produce the full low-frequency
response of a pressure transducer. It also causes the
cardioid pattern to lose directivity at low frequencies.)
In the cardioid setting, the MK 6 closely resembles theMK 4V, while in the figure-8 setting it resembles the
MK 8.
As with the MK 8, the 0° axis is perpendicular to thebody of the capsule and is indicated by a red dot at
the lower rim of the capsule. A black dot marks the180° direction.

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cardioid
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Length: 39 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 23 g

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figure-8
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20 Hz– 16 kHz
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10 mV/Pa

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Jazz saxophonist Jan Garbarek with CMC 64 microphone and B 5 D windscreen
Photo: Gert Rickmann-Wunderlich

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Microphone Amplifiers##... phantom-powered32... digital

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with vacuum tube

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Microphone Amplifiers
COLETTEMicrophone Amplifier CMC _modular– flat frequency response– extremely low noise and distortion– balanced, very low-impedance output– can be used with very long cables (several hundred
meters)MK _microphone capsule

CMC 6Ug
microphone amplifier

Type designation of a complete microphone:
CMC 64 Ug
6powering
12 V ± 1 V and
48 V ± 4 V phantom
4
capsule type MK 4
U connector
XLR-3Mg surface finish matte gray,non-reflective surface
finish

CMC 5Ugfor 48 V
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The capsules of condenser microphones (the only typewhich we manufacture) can't be connected directly to
microphone cables or inputs; a microphone amplifier isrequired in between. Thus a complete microphone of
the Colette series comprises any of the twenty available
types of capsules combined with an amplifier (e.g. a
CMC _).
The microphone amplifier provides the electrostatic
charge which the capsule requires in order to produce
a signal. Since only a miniscule amount of current iscontained in this signal, amplification of the current isrequired. To avoid interference to the signal on theway from the microphone to the input of the mixer or
preamp, the signal is conveyed at low impedance andin balanced form. CMC amplifiers offer a symmetrical,
transformerless, direct-coupled Class A output stage
with low impedance, low distortion, and high freedom
from interference.
Powering Condenser Microphones
Since microphone amplifiers are electrically active, theyrequire a source of operating current. The prevailingstandard method for providing such current is known
as ”phantom powering.” There are two implementations: the 48-Volt version (which is widely used) andthe 12-Volt version, which is less often encountered.
We offer two microphone amplifier versions: themore recent model CMC 6 (for standard 48- and 12Volt phantom powering) and the older model CMC 5,
which is exclusively for use with 48-Volt phantom
powering.
The circuitry of the CMC 6 recognizes the supply
voltage and adjusts itself automatically. Its performance characteristics remain essentially the same either
way; mainly, the difference is that the current drawn
at 12 Volts is greater than at 48 Volts. However, the12-Volt mode is more efficient and might be preferred
for battery-powered recording.
CMC 5 or CMC 6? – A Guide for the Choice
The CMC 6 offers greater flexibility with regard to
powering as well as higher immunity to any radio-frequency interference which may be radiated into a
microphone cable. For installations in which 48-Volt
powering will always be provided and in which RFI is
not an issue, the model CMC 5 is available.
With regard to audio quality the difference between
the CMC 5 and CMC 6 is quite small, and concerns
only the very lowest audio frequencies. The standard
versions of both amplifiers contain filters to guard
against inaudible infrasonic disturbances which could
lead to overload in a preamp or mixer, particularly if itMicrophone Amplifier
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has input transformers. The filter in the standard versionof the CMC 6 has a corner frequency of 20 Hz and aslope of 12 dB/octave, while in the standard version of
the CMC 5 this filter has a corner frequency of 30 Hz
and a slope of 6 dB/octave (but please see the following section on variant versions).

modularVariant Amplifier Versions
Special versions of the CMC 5 and / or CMC 6 areavailable with different gain (amplification factor) or
extended frequency range. Either type of amplifier canbe specially ordered, or retrofitted at the factory, tohave a different (e.g. lower) low-frequency limit fromthe standard version (see, for example, the ”linear”
version listed below).
Please note:
The two amplifiers in a stereo pair of microphones
should be of the same type.
On request, we can select ”matched pairs” of capsules with equal sensitivity and frequency response for
critical applications, at slight additional cost.

CMC ”linear”
CMC microphone amplifiers normally have a gradualrolloff in response below 30 Hz (20 Hz in the CMC 6)
to guard against infrasonic disturbances from various
sources such as air movement and vibration. However,when using pressure (omnidirectional) transducers,
particularly with digital recording, it can be desirable topick up frequencies below 20 Hz without attenuation.
The special technology of the CMC microphone amplifiers makes this possible; on request we can deliver
microphone amplifiers with response that is flat to as
low as 3 Hz.
Caution must be advised with respect to infrasonics,
however. Since pressure transducers can pick up very
low frequencies, ventilation systems in large spaces(churches, concert halls) or traffic rumble can create aproblem. With pressure gradient transducers the risk iseven greater. They are far less sensitive to very low frequency sound, but respond much more strongly to
low-frequency mechanical stimuli such as air currents
and solid-borne noise. Such signals may be below the
audible range of frequencies, but they can overload
electronic circuitry and produce severe distortion, particularly in transformer-coupled circuitry.

CMC 6 Uxt – the 40 kHz Version
This version is indicated by the letters ”xt” engravedon the microphone's output socket as shown at right.
It extends the frequency response of the axiallyaddressed Colette capsules beyond 40 kHz.
The frequency response curves on these pages wereobtained with standard CMC amplifiers such as the
CMC 6. Curves obtained with the CMC 6xt (special

+10
0dB
-10
-20
50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 4 + CMC 6 xt

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amplifier version with extended high-frequency response)are shown on page 135.

CMC ”+5 dB”
The sensitivity of a microphone using this type of
amplifier is 5 dB higher than with the standard version,
but the equivalent noise level and maximum output
voltage are not materially affected. Thus the highest
sound pressure level which the microphone can accept
without distortion is 5 dB lower than in the standard
version, while the signal-to-noise ratio is essentially thesame with either gain setting.
This version might be chosen in order to raise themicrophone's signals above the noise level of theequipment to which it will be connected, and / or forworking with sounds that occur mainly at low levels.

Current consumption of microphones :The current required by the SCHOEPS class “A“ output
circuit falls well within the 10 mA limit set by the prevailing standard (DIN EN 61938, July 97). However,certain commercially available power supplies, preamplifiers, and mixing desks – mostly older, but somemore recent – may fail to meet this standard. Such
units may not be able to power SCHOEPS microphones
adequately, especially where headroom at high SPL isdesired. Where doubt exists, equipment should bechecked to verify its suitability for professional workwith SCHOEPS microphones.
The PHS 48 accessory test plug can be helpful intesting equipment quickly and easily to see whether it
is compatible with SCHOEPS 48-Volt phantom-powered
microphones.

Accessories (included with all CMC versions):
polished wood case for two microphones, SG 20 standclamp with swivel

Technical Specifications:
Amplifier type
CMC 6, -6xt:

CMC 5:

Powering
12 V ± 1 V phantom
48 V ± 4 V phantom(automatically switched)
48 V ± 4 V phantom

Maximum output voltage:
Minimum recommended load impedance:
Length:Diameter:
Weight:Surface finish:

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Current consumption Impedance
8 mA
25 Ohms
4 mA
35 Ohms

Low-cut frequency (-3 dB)
20 Hz
20 Hz

4 mA

30 Hz

35 Ohms

1 V (at 1 kHz and 1 kOhm load resistance)
600 Ohms (If a lower load impedance is used, the main effectwill be to reduce the maximum output level of the microphone.)
116 mm (incl. 3 mm capsule thread)
20 mm
CMC 5: 63 g; CMC 6 / 6xt: 60 gmatte gray (g) or nickel (ni)Other surface finishes available on request.

Digital Microphone Amplifier
COLETTE

Digital Microphone Amplifier
CMD 2Umodular– for digital inputs that implement the AES 42-2006
standard– for use with any and all microphone capsules of the
SCHOEPS ”Colette” system– can be used with all SCHOEPS Active Accessories(extension tubes, cables, goosenecks and CUT filters)– offers freedom from analog interference– designed for highest-quality music recording, butalso ideal for ENG and conference applications– only 100 mA current consumption (digital phantom
powering as specified by AES 42-DPP, 10 Volts)– handles the full dynamic range from the noise floor
to the absolute SPL limit without adjustment

New!

The digital amplifier CMD 2U seamlessly extends the
SCHOEPS ”Colette” modular microphone system. Insteadof 48-Volt phantom powering, it operates with thestandard digital phantom powering of an AES 42-type
digital input. Sonically it is fully the equal of SCHOEPS'
CMC-series analog microphones, but the internal A/D
conversion eliminates analog interference and signal
losses either in the cable or at the inputs of analog
preamps and mixers.
The CMD 2U was nominated in 2005 for the ”mipa”(Musikmesse International Press Award).

CMD 2Uxt – the 40 kHz Version
This version has frequency response to 40 kHz andbeyond, and can be used with any SCHOEPS ”Colette”
capsules that are axially addressed rather than sideaddressed.
Special marking: the letters ”xt” engraved on theback of the connector housing.

Standard surface finish: matte gray (g)Accessories (included):polished wood case for two microphones, SG 20 standclamp with swivel

Technical Specifications
Microphone amplifier CMD 2U, measured with MK 2S capsule (omnidirectional)
Dynamic range:
Sample word length:
Sampling rates (set internally):
Synchronization:

115 dB (A-weighted, RMS)*; 103 dB (CCIR, quasi-peak)**
24 bits
44.1 kHz or 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 172.4 kHz, 192 kHz
none (operating mode = AES 42-2001, Mode 1); multi-channel
applications require inputs with sampling rate conversion
Powering:
AES 42-DPP, 10 Volts, 100 mA
Input type required:
AES 42 (i.e. AES 3 with AES 42-DPP digital phantom powering)
Maximum cable length:
for ordinary microphone cable: 100 meterswith 110 Ohm AES-3 cable: > 400 meters
Sensitivity at the standard level of 94 dB SPL: -34.5 dBFS
Maximum SPL:
128 dB
Equivalent noise level:
15 dB (A-weighted, RMS)*
27 dB (CCIR, quasi-peak)**
Output configuration:
XLR-3M, AES 3, 110 Ohm characteristic impedanceDimensions:
Length: 116 mm (incl. 3 mm threading for the capsule)
Diameter: 20 mm*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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Tube Microphone Amplifier
COLETTEM 222 with
MK 4 microphone capsule

modularTube Microphone M 222
Powering Units NT 222 DC and NT 222 AC– made exclusively for SCHOEPS by
The model M 222 is based on the name of the legendary SCHOEPS tube microphone M 221 B. However,its circuit design does not merely recycle techniquesfrom the sixties; rather, it unites a first-quality tube withfully up-to-date circuitry. For example the audio signal
path is transformerless, and the overall specifications
and performance have been significantly improved.
The dimensions and fittings of the M 222 amplifier are
the same as those of the CMC series. Any capsules ofTechnical Specifications:
M 222:
Dimensions:diameter: 20 mm,
length: 116 mm (without capsule)
Output connector: XLR-5M (gold-plated contacts)
Maximum SPL:
142 dB-SPL (k=0.5%, with MK 2S
and without attenuation)
Output:transformerless, balanced
Surface finish:matte gray (g), nickel (ni)NT 222 DC and NT 222 AC
Dimensions:
105 mm × 50 mm × 140 mm
Input:XLR-5F, balanced
Output:XLR-3M (balanced, can be operated
in unbalanced mode without lossof level)Max. output level: DC: 9.5 Vrms (+19.6 dBV)
AC: 3 Vrms (+9.5 dBV)
Max. cable length: more than 100 m, (TUBE DIRECT:
40 m total length)
Switches:
ON / OFF, FILTER 150 Hz (6 dB/Oct),

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the Colette series can be used (including the BLM 03 Cg)
as well as all Active Accessories such as the CUT, KC,
RC and GVC.
The M 222 can be ordered with two different powering units. With the NT 222 DC, an AC adapter is supplied but portable operation from an external 12-Volt
supply (e.g. car battery) is possible as well; the output
is also switchable to line level.
The NT 222 AC has identical dimensions, but its
mains transformer is internal and the output is notswitchable to line level. Thanks to its universal output
circuitry it can be used with any microphone input,
whether phantom powered or not and whether balanced or not. When connected to 48 V phantom power(“P48 ON“), cable runs up to 200 m can be used.
“HARMONICS“ (see below) is adjustable in five steps.
The power supply offers a “TUBE DIRECT“ switch
setting in which there are no semiconductors in thesignal path whatsoever. A “HARMONICS“ switch alters
the Q-point of the tube, causing the gradual increaseof harmonics to set in earlier, to emphasize the typical“tube sound.“Visit: www.M222.de

Supplied equipment:
transport case with:tube microphone M 222
microphone cable KS 5U, 5 m longpowering unit NT 222 DC or NT 222 AC
popscreen B 5
stand clamp with swivel SG 20
only with NT 222 DC: miniature mains adapter,
90 – 260 V
Capsules must be ordered separately.

HARMONICS (for more “tube sound“),(DC: 1 step, AC: 5 steps)
NT 222 DC:
Further switches: FILTER 60 Hz (12 dB/Oct), GROUND
LIFT, GAIN (-10 dB(Tube Direct) / 0 / 10 / 20 / 30 dB)
Powering: with miniature mains adapter (included) orother mains adapters offering 12 VDC, ca. 300 mA,
may be unstabilized (internal switching regulator);galvanic isolation from ground (switchable)
NT 222 AC:
Further switches: ATT –10 dB, BAL. / UNBAL, P48(activates cable driver, for cable lengths up to 200 m;
requires 12 V or 48 V phantom powering)
Powering: 90 – 260 V AC powering
KS 5 U:XLR-5 microphone cable for use with NT 222 DC andNT 222 AC, 5 m long, low capacitance, flexible,
100% shielded, gold-plated contacts

Battery-powered Microphone Amplifier
Battery-powered Microphone Amplifier
CMBI

COLETTE
modular– unbalanced, medium-impedance output– for mobile recording applications with short cables(a few meters)– for connection to any desired microphone input,
e.g. pocket or other portable recorders or “wirelessmicrophones” (transmitters)
If a recorder has no phantom powering or a microphone input is unbalanced as in many portable recorders
and wireless microphone transmitters, a phantompowered microphone can be awkward to use. For theseand other situations SCHOEPS offers the CMBI, a battery-powered microphone amplifier with unbalanced
output.
Combine this with one of 19 microphone capsulesof the Colette series and you obtain a microphonewhich is acoustically equivalent to the balanced version
using a CMC microphone amplifier.
The CMBI is powered by a readily available internal
6 V silver oxide battery which, combined with powersaving circuitry, gives up to 80 hours of operation.
About 6 hours before the end of battery life, a built-in
LED begins to light up as a warning.
In addition to battery operation, the CMBI allows forexternal powering through the output cable. (Theincluded K 5 ISK cable is not suitable for this mode ofoperation.)
Because of this model's unbalanced, low-level output
and its medium output impedance, the total cable
length should be kept to less than about 15 m to avoid
possible RF interference and impaired performance.
Possible arrangements for connecting the CMBI are
shown on the following page.

CMBIg
with matte graysurface finish

Accessories (included):polished wood case, SG 20 stand clamp with swivel,battery, adapter cable K 5 ISK (miniature plug to
3.6 mm mini stereo phone plug, 5 m long)
Accessories (optional):
microphone capsules, windscreens, etc.
Please note:
Neither Colette series Active Accessories nor theBLM 03 Cg can be used with the CMBI.

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COLETTE
modularBattery-powered Microphone Amplifier CMBITechnical Specifications:Instead of a large XLR connector, the CMBI has aflush-mounted 5-pin miniature connector at the output
which also allows for external powering. For normal
connection of the CMBI to a DAT recorder, etc., a 5 m
cable with a 3.5 mm mini stereo plug is included (seeFig. 1 below).

Sensitivity and equivalent noise level:
depends on capsule, see page 134
Maximum output voltage:“0 dB“- setting:
700 mV“-15 dB“- setting:ca. 140 mV
Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD(capsule- and load-dependent):
switch setting “0 dB“:
RL > 10 kOhm:> 130 dB-SPL
RL= 1 kOhm:
ca. 120 dB-SPL
switch setting “-15 dB“:
at least 130 dB-SPL
Output: unbalanced, impedance:
in setting “0 dB“:
500 Ohms
in setting “-15 dB“: 300 Ohms
Switches: combined on / off / attenuation switch withthree settings:
on (0 dB) / off / on (-15 dB)
Powering:
internal: 6 V silver oxide battery (e.g. IEC 4 SR 44),
maximum battery life:80 hExternal powering: 7 – 13 VDC, 1.7 mA
Output connector:
5-pin miniature
Diameter:
20 mm
Length without capsule: 92 mm
Weight:72 g
Surface finish: matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)

4

3

2

5 1

1:
GND
2, 3: output
4:
external powering (+7...13 V)
5:
GND

This cable can be extended with a standard 3.5 mm
stereo jack to stereo plug cable, or with a miniatureconnector extension cable such as SCHOEPS KS 5 I(Fig. 2).
For operation with pocket transmitters we have readymade cables with special connectors on request (Fig. 3).
For stereo recordings there is a Y-shaped cable(KIY 250/0 I) which connects two CMBI to a compact
junction box by means of two pieces of cable, each
250 mm in length. The short cable leading out of thisbox has a miniature connector and can be extended
either with the K 5 ISK cable (Fig. 4) or with the extension cable KS 5 I.

MK _

CMBI

miniature connector
K 5 ISK

Fig. 1mini stereo plug, 3.5 mm (signal ispresent on both tip and ring contacts)

mono

5m
KS 5 I

K 5 ISK5m

5m

Fig. 2mono

special connector
e.g. for pocket transmittersmonoFig. 3Fig. 4Xm
250 mm KIY 250/0I

250 mmPossibilities for connecting the CMBI38

K 5 ISK
0.1 m

5m

stereoMicrophone Amplifier for Pocket Transmitters
Microphone Amplifier for Pocket Transmitters
CMR

COLETTE
modular– specially designed for using SCHOEPS ”Colette”series microphone capsules with pocket transmitters– low power consumption: only about 1/20 to 1/50
that of a phantom-powered microphone– low-impedance, unbalanced output
A SCHOEPS Colette-series condenser microphone normally consists of a CMC microphone amplifier plus
one of the many available types of SCHOEPS Coletteseries microphone capsule, operating from a source of
12-Volt or 48-Volt phantom powering. However, such
powering is not available when the microphone is usedwith a pocket transmitter, as is often the case in film
and television production. In this situation the CMR
microphone amplifier can be used. It allows any
SCHOEPS ”Colette” series capsule (except the BLM 03 C
active boundary layer capsule) to be used with pocket
transmitters. As with electret microphones only a very
low supply current is required, yet the CMR offers low
output impedance and good immunity to interference.
The biggest benefit of all, however, is SCHOEPS' wellknown sound quality, which this amplifier delivers fully.
The robust connecting cable is reinforced with Kevlar
fibers. It remains flexible at low temperatures, and does
not twist.
What types of equipment can the CMR be used with?
If the input of the equipment provides 1 mA for a
microphone at 4 Volts or higher, the equipment should
be suitable.
The current list of compatible devices is available on
www.schoeps.de/data/CMR-compatibility.pdf. At thetime of publication of this catalog, the following
models were on this list:
Audio Ltd.: MiniTX, TxiR, TX200+Envoy
Lectrosonics: SM “+10”, UM 300 B, UM 500
Shure: UHF U1, UHF U1L, UHF ULX1New!

CMR, actual size

Sennheiser: SK 50 (not SK5212)
Micron: TX 700, TX 716A
Wisycom: MTP 22
If in doubt, simply ask your SCHOEPS representative or
dealer.
Output cable
In many cases you would only have to tell us the typeof equipment and the desired cable length. We could
then make up an output cable for you with the proper
wiring and plug.
Lead arrangement of the two-conductor shielded cable:
Shield: ground (both signal and powering)
Blue: + pole of the power supply
White: audio output
Standard surface finish: matte gray (g)Accessories (included): polished wood caseTechnical Specifications:Operating voltage:
Current requirement:
Sensitivity:

4 - 10 Volts DC
ca. 1 mA
ca. 0.6 times the value as measured with a standard CMC microphone amplifier. For example with the MK 4 cardioid, the sensitivity is about 8 mV/Pa, themaximum sound pressure is 130 dB SPL and the equivalent input noise is
29 dB CCIR** or 18 dB A-weighted*.
Frequency response:
The frequency response characteristic will be that of the capsule which is chosen.
Maximum output voltage:
900 mV with 20 kOhm load impedance (ca. -1 dBV)
560 mV with 2 kOhm load impedance (ca. -5 dBV)
Output impedance:
15 Ohms at 1 kHz
Length:38 mm (not counting rubber cable bushing and capsule)
Diameter:
20 mm
Weight, without cable or capsule: 25 g (0.88 oz.)
Length of the output cable:
2 m standard; other lengths possible
Diameter of the output cable:
3 mm*IEC 61672-1
Output connector:
The connector is wired to the customer's specifications.
**IEC 60268-1

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Active Colette Cables
KC, WKC

COLETTE
modular

Active Colette Cables may be inserted between any
capsule of the Colette modular system and the microphone amplifiers CMC, CMD 2U and M 222.
We recommend that the length not be excessive forthe anticipated use, to avoid radio-frequency interference from sources such as SCR-equipped lighting
boards. Greater than the standard cable length of 5 m
may be required when hanging a microphone from aceiling, but we do not recommend runs in excess of
20 m since the circuit up to the microphone amplifieris unbalanced.
The cable itself is highly resistant to stretching, bending and abrasion. Moreover it does not tend to twist
after being suspended, even with temperature changes.
This is of importance, e.g. when the microphone ishung from the ceiling.

KC 5g

MK _ microphone capsule
KC 5g Active Cable
CMC microphone amplifier (pg. 31)
TCg table stand (pg. 66)

Special version:
WKC 5g = KC 5g KC 5g with rightangle connector

COLETTE

Type designation: KC 5g: 5 m long
KC 10g: 10 m long
Special lengths can be ordered.

Details: see page 55 ff. Here we show some examples

modularTR 200 KC
Active Desk StandRC Active Extension Tube42

SRSKC 420g
Active Gooseneck

RC Active
Extension Tube

Active Accessories for the Modular System
Active Stereo Cable KCY for MK Capsules

COLETTEfor stereo microphone amplifier VST 62 IUg or stereo microphone preamplifier VMS 5 U

modular

250 mmDue to its unbalanced signal arrangement, the output
cable should be no longer than necessary. If longer
cables (up to several hundred meters) are required, theVST 62 should be connected to a relatively short KCY
arrangement; it has balanced, low-impedance outputs
and can drive very long cables without interference.
Standard lengths:
KCY 250/0 Ig: input cable: 250 mm; output cable:
10 cm only, for use with an extension
cable (e.g. KS 5I; 5 m long)
KCY 250/5 Ig: input cable: 250 mm; output cable: 5 m
for direct connection without an extension cable
Other lengths are available on request.

KCY 250/0 Ig

KCY with
HSGMSC cablehanger for M/S

5-pin Binder
miniature plug (I)Phantom-powered Stereo Microphone
Amplifier
VST 62 IUg– for stereo recordings with the Active Stereo Cable or
the RCY Active Stereo Extension Tube (for M/S stereo)– for 12 / 48 V phantom powering– suitable for microphone cables of up to several hundred meters

VST 62IU
K 30 STR

Surface finish: matte gray (g)Accessories (optional):
K 30 STR stand support clamp for microphone amplifiers, for attaching the VST 62 IUg to any 12 mm
rod (e.g. STR vertical support rod)
Mounting accessories for M/S, ORTF, X/Y:
see page 82 ff.
Technical Specifications:
Acoustical specifications: as stated for the MK microphone capsules with the CMC 6 microphone
amplifier (page 134).
Phantom powering: 12 V ± 1 V and 48 V ± 4 V(automatic changeover)
Current consumption per channel: 4 mA, independent of the powering voltage
Maximum output voltage at 0.5% THD: 950 mV(at 1 kHz and 1 kOhm load impedance)
Impedance: 60 Ohms
Minimum recommended load impedance: 600 Ohms
Low-cut frequency (-3 dB): 20 Hz
Maximum cable length: several hundred meters;
depends on the cable specifications
Length: 170 mm
Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: ca. 230 g
Output connector: XLR-5 (pin assignment see pg. 133)

M/S microphone arrangementwith RCY 1200 Active Stereo
Extension Tube and VST 62 stereo microphone amplifier

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Other Accessories for the Modular System
Variable Low-Cut Filters
CUT 1, CUT 2

COLETTE
modularFrequency response of the CUT 1 atvarious settings of the control– can be screwed onto the CMC, CMD or M 222
microphone amplifiers– very effective suppression of low-frequency andinfrasonic effects of wind and vibration: 24 dB/oct
below 60 Hz (CUT 1) or below 30 Hz (CUT 2)– user-adjustable variable rolloff– offsets proximity effect
The CUT 1 or CUT 2 is inserted between the capsuleand the microphone amplifier. The CUT filter performs
two tasks:

Frequency response of the CUT 2 at various settings of the control

CUT 2gFirst, it prevents the effect of infrasonic disturbancesfrom being passed on to any succeeding device.
In particular, pressure-gradient transducers (directional microphones) produce very high infrasonic signal
levels when exposed to wind. These can saturate an
input transformer or an amplifier stage even before theaudible portion of the disturbance becomes noticeable.
To avoid this, a very sharp (24 dB/oct) infrasonic filter
is permanently engaged. It has only a negligible effecton speech, which is the principal field of application
for the CUT 1 (cutoff frequency = 60 Hz). The CUT 2's
infrasonic filter is an octave lower (i.e. 30 Hz), and has
no audible effect on speech pickup whatsoever.
The second task is to offset proximity effect and / orto improve speech intelligibility in reverberant rooms
by means of an additional 6 dB/oct rolloff. By turninga recessed thumbwheel the user can vary the frequency
at which this begins to have an effect, and thus tailor
the low-frequency response as required. Its turnover
frequency can be continuously varied between 30 Hz(CUT 2) or 70 Hz (CUT 1) and 600 Hz (see response
curves, above right).
Of course it is to be expected that filters such as the
CUTs will affect the naturalness of the sound picked
up by the microphone. But in many cases the CUTs
(in combination with the appropriate windscreen) are
the only means by which an acceptable recording canbe made at all.
The CUTs raise the sensitivity of standard microphone
amplifiers by 5 dB, while those marked with “+ 5 dB”
will retain their increased sensitivity.
As an aid to properly seating the windscreens W 20
and W 20 R1, the diameter of the CUTs have a slightstep near their front ends.
Since the weight of a microphone increases with theaddition of a CUT, the stiffer elastic suspension A 20 S
is required.
Dimensions: length: 64 mm, diameter: 20 / 21 mm
Weight: 50 g
Surface finish: matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)44Other Accessories for the Modular System
Capsule Swivel
GVC

COLETTE
modular– allows the angle of a capsule to be adjusted on all
microphone amplifiers of the Colette modular system– adjustable from 0° through 120° in either direction
The electrically passive GVC capsule swivel may beinserted between any capsule and microphone amplifierof the Colette modular system, or before an Active
Cable, Active Extension Tube, or the CUT 1.
This is especially useful with capsules intended forfrontal sound pickup such as the MK 4 (cardioid).
Maximum length: 64 mm
Diameter: 20 / 21 mm
Weight: 75 g
Surface: matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)MK _ microphone capsule
GVCg capsule swivel
CMC microphone amplifier (pg. 32)

Laterally-addressed capsules (MK 4V, MK 41V, MK 4VXS,MK 6 and MK 8) can be used on the GVC with a small
elastic ring which we will supply at no extra charge. Thisring should be slipped over the threads of the GVC sothat the capsule can be aimed in the desired direction.

Pads
DZC 10, DZC 20– ca. 10 or 20 dB constant attenuation– raises maximum sound pressure level by ca.
10 dB / 20 dB– attenuates signal ahead of microphone amplifiers of
the Colette modular system
Under extreme conditions, even a SCHOEPS Colette
series microphone can be overdriven by very high soundpressure levels. Here the limiting factor is not the capsule but the microphone amplifier. The overload point
ranges from 128 – 135 dB-SPL, depending on the capsule and the amplifier type (e.g. 5 dB lower with the“+5 dB“ version).
In these situations the signal level at the amplifier
input may be attenuated by inserting a DZC between
the capsule and the microphone amplifier or the Active
Accessories.
The use of two DZC 10 on one microphone will
result in an attenuation of only ca. 15 dB due to thecapacitive principle of operation. If the level must be
attenuated by a full 20 dB, a DZC 20 should be used.
Dimensions: length: 18 mm, diameter: 20 mm
Weight: 14 g
Surface finish: matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)45Other Accessories for the Modular System
COLETTE

Accessories for Stereo Recording:modular

MAB 1000 Microphone bar for spaced
microphone stereo recording (see page 84)

STCg for ORTF stereo recording(see page 92)

UMS 20 for M/S, X/Y and ORTF stereo
recording methods (see page 114)

AMS CI and WSR MS CI for M/S stereo recordings(see page 88)

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CCM

COMPACT MICROPHONES
CCM-L, CCM-U

compact
CCM _L

CCM _U(special version)– compact– balanced output (Lemo / XLR-3M) as in the Colettemodular series microphones (CMC)– for 12 / 48 V phantom powering– suitable for use with very long cables (up to ca.
300 meters, depending on the cable materials)
The CCM series offers a simpler alternative to the
Colette series when there is no need to exchange capsules on a single amplifier. The capsules are identicalto those of the Colette series, but each is built together
with a highly miniaturized amplifier circuit into a single,
inseparable unit. A CCM thus resembles a Coletteseries capsule on the end of an Active Cable, but its
output is a balanced, low-impedance signal which canbe directly connected to a preamp, mixer input orrecorder with 12 or 48-Volt phantom powering.
Two general varieties are offered. In the CCM _U
type, a robust XLR cable is permanently attached tothe microphone. The CCM _L type has a thinner,
detachable XLR cable with a Lemo plug at the microphone end, which allows the use of certain special
accessories that resemble Active Accessories of the
Colette series.

XLR-3M

The two general types:
CCM-L: The thin, removable connecting cable is sturdy
and reliable. It terminates in an XLR-3 plug and features a miniature Lemo connector with a threaded
collar, so that when it is connected to the microphone,nothing can rattle
CCM-U: special version which is lighter and 7 mm
shorter; the XLR cable is heavier-duty and permanently connected to the microphone
Accessories (included):polished wood case, SGC miniature standmount with swivel (see on the right);
CCM L: K 5 LU adapter cable (Lemo / XLR-3M),
5 m long

SGC

Technical specifications: see page 54

CCM _L compact microphone, e.g. CCM 4Lg (cardioid)
RL 1200g straight extension tube (RG 8 swivel included), pg. 59
STR 350g support rod, pg. 116
BF 250 floor stand, pg. 118

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CCM _Lcompact

Compact microphone(pg. 48 ff., 76 ff.)
adjustableheight standSTV 900/1400
L3Ug, (pg. 58)

straight extension
tube, e.g. RL 700g
(pg. 59)

straight extension
tube for mounting
in table surface
RLG 350 Ug(pg. 62)

Stereosee page 83 ff.

gooseneck for
mounting intable surface
S 250 L5Ug
(pg. 62)

Compact microphonewith permanently
attached cable; (special
version, pg. 48 and 76 ff.)

T2 CCM 4
movable twin
table microphone, pg. 66

desk standTSR 200 Lg,(pg. 65)

adapter cableK 5 LU(Lemo / XLR-3M,
included with
CCM _L)(pg. 113)

Y-cable KLY I (pg. 113)

adapter cable
to XLR-5M:
KS 5IU (pg. 113)
Y-cable KLY SU (pg. 113)

CCM _U

desk standTR 200 Lg(pg. 65)

AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5Fto 2 × XLR-3M(pg. 112)

low-cut filter
LC 60 Uor
LC 120 U(pg. 110)
inlineattenuator
MDZ(pg. 111)

VMS 5 U, microphone preamplifier
with M/S matrix(pg. 106)

C2 CCM 4twin table microphone, pg. 64

all signals shown
above are balanced

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CCM Compact Microphones
CCM

omni

compact

CCM 2 Compact Microphone– omnidirectional pattern– flat frequency response– for use close to the sound source (frontal soundincidence)– often preferred for relatively close miking of instruments, vocalists, etc.
Technical specifications: pages 54 and 132

omni

CCM 2H Compact Microphone– omnidirectional pattern– mild high-frequency rise to compensate for losses at
medium recording distance– often chosen for “spaced microphone” stereo pickup and “Decca Tree” arrangements, often with the
KA 40 sphere attachment being usedomni

CCM 2S Compact Microphone– omnidirectional pattern– slight high-frequency rise to compensate for losses
at recording distance near the reverberation radius(page 130)
– for a very wide range of recording applications– often preferred for “spaced microphone” stereo
pickup and “Decca Tree” arrangements

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CCM Compact Microphones
CCM 3 Compact Microphone

CCM

omni

compact– 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 – as a room microphone, for “spaced
microphone” stereo pickup and in “Decca Tree”
arrangements
Technical specifications: pages 54 and 132

CCM 21 Compact Microphonewide cardioid– wide cardioid with especially consistent directionality
throughout its frequency range– pleasant sonic impression, often described as “warm”– often preferred for use as a spot microphone, or as
the main pair for overall stereo pickup

CCM 21H Compact Microphonewide cardioid– wide cardioid pattern with especially consistent
directionality throughout its frequency range– high-frequency elevation for brilliance of sound– often preferred for use when recording vocals,
acoustic guitar or percussion

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CCM Compact Microphones
CCM

cardioid

compact

CCM 4 Compact Microphone– classic cardioid, with consistent directionality throughout its frequency range– suitable for the widest range of applications, either
as a spot microphone or for stereo recording withcoincident, ORTF or M/S microphone arrangements– often preferred for singing or speaking voices andmost instruments
Technical specifications: pages 54 and 132

cardioid

CCM 4V Compact Microphone– “vertical” (side-addressed) cardioid capsule– for a very wide range of recording applications– slight high-frequency emphasis– often preferred for singing or speaking voices andmost instruments

supercardioid

CCM 41 Compact Microphone– supercardioid with highly consistent directionality
throughout its frequency range– for music and speech– high directivity, comparable to that of a short “shotgun“ microphone up through midrange frequencies– often preferred for use in film sound recording and
as a spot microphone in orchestras

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CCM Compact Microphones
CCM 41V Compact Microphone

CCM

supercardioid

compact– supercardioid with especially consistent directionality
throughout its frequency range– “vertical” (side-addressed) supercardioid capsule– for a very wide range of recording applications– high directivity, comparable to that of a short “shotgun“ microphone 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
methodTechnical specifications: pages 54 and 132

CCM 8 Compact Microphone

figure-8– pure pressure-gradient transducer– figure-8 pattern with near-ideal consistency acrossthe frequency range– side-addressed (pickup perpendicular to the microphone body)– optimal for use in M/S and Blumlein stereo recording

CCM 5 Compact Microphoneswitchable– omni and cardioid patterns, mechanically switchable– slight emphasis of the high frequencies– broad range of applications– preferred uses similar to those of the MK 2 or MK 2S
and the MK 4:
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/Smicrophone arrangements.
In the omnidirectional setting: for recording instruments, singers, etc. at relatively close range

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CCM Compact Microphones
CCM

hemispherecompact

New!

Boundary-Layer Microphone for fixedInstallations
BL CCM 3Lg– unobtrusive– avoids “comb filter” effectThis special version of the CCM 3L compact microphone is equipped with a flange enabling it to be built
into the surface of a table or speaker's rostrum. This
makes the microphone nearly invisible, and at thesame time improves the sound quality by eliminatingcomb filter effects.

Boundary layer recording with
BL CCM 3L

Technical specifications
Length: 45 mm, diameter: 28.6 / 20 mm
Weight: 49 g
For further specifications see below, and also page 132
Surface finish: matte gray (g)hemi-cardioidhemi-supercardioid

Accessory for CCM compact microphones
BLCg
mounting plate for directional boundary- layer recording with Compact Microphone CCM 4 (cardioid) or
CCM 41 (supercardioid); 100 mm diameter
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Technical Specifications for all CCM Types:
Powering:
12 V ± 1 V or 48 V ± 4 V phantom powering
Current consumption (automatically switched): P12 : 8 mA, P48 : 4 mA
Source impedance:
90 Ohms
Minimum recommended load impedance:
600 Ohms
Low-cut frequency (-3 dB):
20 Hz
For all other specifications see page 134 or under the corresponding Colette capsules.
Length U-version:
46 mm – 58 mm, type-dependent
Length L-version:
46 mm – 58 mm without connector
Diameter:
20 mm
Weight without cable:
U-version: 33 g, L-version: 43 g
Surface finish:matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)Standard length of the cable (K 5 LU):
5m
Other lengths are available on special order, but the carrying case has room only for cables up to 10 m.

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page

Accessories by Application

Microphones on Stands

56

Microphone Stand

58

Extension Tubes

59

Table Mounting

61

Desk Stands and Boundary-Layer

66

Cable Hangers

67

Mounting on a Boom

68

Instrument Adapters

69

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Microphones on Stands
COLETTE

Stand Clamp with Swivel
SG 20

modular– for a microphone of 20 or 21 mm diameter(e.g. CMC, CMD, CMIT or CMBI)
The base of the SG 20 has a 5/8"-27 NS internal
thread. A threaded adapter is supplied for 3/8" and1/2" mounting. The angle can be varied continuously
in the vertical plane.
Color: gray

Dual Stand Clamp
SG 22

COLETTE
modular

The angle between the microphones can be varied aswell as the angle of inclination for the pair. However,the SG 22 is not suitable for stereo pickups because of
the very limited range of angles and spacings possible
between the microphones. It is primarily intended forholding a main microphone and a backup when extreme
operational security is required.
In the mid-position (shown at left) the microphones
are oriented perpendicular to the microphone stand. The
angle of inclination is +90° to -90° from the mid position.

COLETTE

Dual Stand Clamp
SG 22 MODmodularHolds two microphones with 20 mm diameter in parallel alignment. Their distance can be varied from 4 mm
to 52 mm, while they can be oriented parallel to thestand, perpendicular to the stand, or at any angle inbetween.
Certain ”near-coincident” microphone arrangements
for stereo recording can be created in this way. With apair of CMC amplifiers placed upright side by side, laterally-addressed Colette directional capsules (the MK 4V,
MK 41V, MK 6 and MK 8) can be used with any desired
angle set between their main axes. The other directional
capsules (the MK 4, MK 41 and MK 5) can be usedwith GVC angle adapters; even some coincident microphone setups are then possible.

COLETTE

Miniature Stand Mount with Swivel
SGC, SGCM

CCM– for CCM compact microphones or Active Cable withmicrophone capsule– adjustable from 0° through 100° in either direction

modularcompact
SGCM
All-metal clamp withblack chrome finish –stable construction withknurled screw for especially secure grip

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SGC
Clamp made ofgray plastic material– the unobtrusive
standard version

The internal thread of the SGC or SGCM screws onto
any 3/8" rod (e.g. vertical support rods STR) or standadapter.
The SGC is an integral part of the HC miniature cablehanger and the TCg table stand.
Color: gray / blackMicrophones on Stands
COLETTE

Elastic Suspensions with Swivel
A 20 S, A 20

modular– for a microphone of 20 or 21 mm diameter(e.g. CMC, CMD, CMIT or CMBI)The A 20 is recommended when only the microphone
amplifier and a capsule are used, and maximum protection from vibration is desired, for example on aboom.
When accessories such as the CUT filters, GVC or
S 250 Cg are added to the microphone, the stiffer
elastics of the A 20 S are required.
A special clamp secures the microphone cable. Thisis necessary with the A 20 and advantageous with the
A 20 S.
The microphone can be tilted to any angle.
Threads: 5/8"-27 NS with adapter for 3/8" and 1/2"
Color: gray

COLETTE

Elastic Double Suspensions
A 22 S, A 22

modular

The angle between the microphones can be varied aswell as the angle of inclination for the pair. However, it
is not suitable for stereo pickups because of the very
limited range of angles and spacings possible between
the microphones. This type of clamp is primarily intended for holding a main microphone and a backup whenextreme operational security is required.
The A 22 S is the standard version. The A 22 has
softer elastics.
Color: gray

COLETTE

Elastic Miniature Suspension with SwivelACmodular

CCM– for CCM compact microphones or Active Cable withmicrophone capsule– variable angle

compact

Matching pop filter: B 1 or B 5. Not intended for use
with larger, heavier windscreens.
Diameter: 61 mm; thread: 3/8"; color: gray57

Microphone Stand
CCM

Adjustable-height
Microphone Stand with Swivel
STV 900/1400 L3Ug

compact

maximum height:
1400 mm– microphone stand for CCM _L COMPACT CONDENSERMICROPHONES– adjustable to any angle at any time without
unlocking– height: 900 mm to 1400 mm– angle range: 0° (vertical) to 120°– angle of rotation: 360°
– tube diameters: 8 mm and 12 mm– mounting: on 3/8" threaded studs or 12 mm chucks(e.g. SCHOEPS floor stand BF 250)
– minimum cable length (at maximum height of theSTV): 3 m; other cable lengths are available on
request.
– output connector: XLR-3M
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Recommended popscreens: B 1 D or B 5 D

120°minimum height:
900 mmCompact microphone CCM _L
STV 900/1400 L3Ug
floor stand BF 250, pg. 118

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Extension Tubes
COLETTE

Active Extension Tube
RC

modular

Active Extension Tubes are used between a Coletteseries microphone's capsule and amplifier. This provides
an unobtrusive way to place a microphone capsuledirectly in front of a vocalist or announcer without
blocking anyone's view. This type of extension tube
has become the standard for miking orchestras in television and video productions.
The RG 8 swivel clamps the Colette tube onto a vertical support rod, allowing adjustment of the tube's
height and angle. The angle of the capsule relative tothe tube is adjustable independently from 0° (fully
extended) to 120°. This gives the Colette tube a very
wide range of applications.

RC with B 1 D
pop filter

RC with B 5 D
close-speech
guardStandard lengths:
RC 350g: 350 mm; recommended stand base (if the
STR vertical support rod is fairly short): T 5g
RC 700g: 700 mm; recommended stand base: BF 250
RC 1200g: 1200 mm; stand base: BF 250
Special lengths of less than 1200 mm can also beordered.
Diameter of tube: 8 mm
Surface finish: matte gray (g). Other surface finishes
available on request.
Accessory (included): swivel joint RG 8
Recommended popcreens: B 1 D or B 5 D
Note:
Laterally-addressed capsules (MK 4V, MK 41V, MK 4VXS,MK 6 and MK 8) can be used on the RC with a small
elastic ring which we will supply at no extra charge. Thisring should be slipped over the threads of the RC sothat the capsule can be aimed in the desired direction.

MK _ microphone capsule
RC 1200g Active Extension Tube
CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier,pg. 32 or M 222, pg. 36
STR 350g vertical support rod, pg. 116
BF 250 floor stand, pg. 118

CCM

Straight Extension Tube
RL

compact– extension tube for CCM _L COMPACT CONDENSERMICROPHONES– at the front end: Lemo socket; at the output: Lemo
plug for the existing adapter cable of the CCM _L– the swivel at the front end can be set from 0° (fully
extended) to 120°
Standard lengths etc. just as with the RC tubes.
The K 5 LU adapter cable is included with the CCM _L,
while the RG 8 swivel is included with the RL straight
extension tube.
Recommended popscreens: B 1 D or B 5 D
CCM _L compact microphone
RL 700g straight extension tube
STR 350g vertical support rod, pg. 116
BF 250 floor stand, pg. 118

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Extension Tubes
COLETTESpecial Version of the RC Active Extension Tube:
RC KC

modularThis special type of Colette Active Extension Tube terminates in a connector mounted on a flexible, 0.5-meter
Colette cable. This connector is screwed onto themicrophone amplifier, which may then be mounted on
the vertical support rod with a clamp or inserted in thecable path at a hidden position.
This arrangement is most useful when working inclose quarters, where inadvertent movement at therear of the microphone stand might disturb the alignment, or where the microphone amplifier body andcable connector might be objectionable and when thearrangement is not changed frequently.
The possible drawbacks are:
The inconvenience of wrapping and securing the cableattached to the tube especially if it is long.
The length should not exceed what is necessary, inorder to avoid possible interference.
Both of these problems can be avoided by choosing asimilar arrangement with the compact microphone
CCM _L instead – see previous page.

MK _ microphone capsule
RC 350 KC 0,5g Active Extension Tube
CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier,pg. 32 or M 222, pg. 36
STR 600g vertical support rod, pg. 116
K 20 STR clamp for CMC: K 20 STR, pg. 117(BF 250 floor stand, pg. 118)

COLETTE

Type designation: e.g. RC 350 KC: 0,5g = RC 350g
with 0.5 m cable length
Special lengths are available on request.
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Included accessory: swivel joint RG 8Special Version: Double Extension Tube
R2C KC

modularTwin version of the RC KC Colette tubes of the
Colette modular system. Each tube terminates in aconnector mounted on a flexible, 0.5-meter Colette
cable. These connectors are screwed onto the microphone amplifiers, which may then be mounted on thevertical support rod with K 20 STR clamps or inserted
in the cable path at a hidden position.
The second channel serves as a fail-safe backup.

RG 88

Type designation:e.g. R2C 350 KC 0,5 g:
350 mm tube length, 0.5 m cable length
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Included accessory: Swivel joint RG 88, for attachment
to STR support rods
Matching windscreen:
B 55 D (twin B 5 D)

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Table Mounting
Setting up microphones on a table top
A good speaker's desk, or a table on which microphones are to be set up, calls either for a rather heavyweight construction or for a perforated metal surface
to be used. A heavy tabletop will not flex much; a perforated surface on the other hand will radiate and reflect
less sound energy than one which is flat and solid.
It is not always necessary to use several directional
microphones (e.g. cardioids) when recording roundtable discussions. A single boundary-layer microphonesuch as the BLM 03 Cg can be placed at the center of
the table or the BL CCM 3 can be built into the table

top and concealed perhaps beneath a thin covering
cloth, solving the problem in elegant fashion. This typeof microphone is also significantly less sensitive to solidborne noise than an ordinary directional type such as a
cardioid. Even if monitor loudspeakers are nearby, therisk of feedback is less than might be expected since theboundary-layer effect discriminates in favor of direct
sound. In addition, by using one boundary-layer microphone instead of several conventional microphones,
the risk of phase cancellation is greatly reduced.

Microphone Setups with
RC Active Extension Tube or
RL Straight Extension Tube
The photos at right show 350 mm tubes and 100 mm
STR support rods. If greater extension is required for
either part of the setup, two AF 1 table mount elastic
suspensions should be mounted one above the otherwith the mounting cylinder ST 20-3/8. The latter has acylindrical base which fits inside the AF 1 suspensions,plus a threaded upper part to hold the STR support rod(which should be the 61 mm version – please specify
this length when ordering). This arrangement is also
recommended for situations in which the Active
Extension Tube must be tilted at a 45° angle or greater.
To run the Colette cable through the AF 1, its output connector (which is larger than 20 mm) must be
disassembled, unsoldered and removed, then resoldered on the other side. The cable passes through anotch in the cylinder.

COLETTE
modularSurface finish: matte gray (g)MK _ microphone capsule
RC 350 KC 0,5g Active Extension Tube
(CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier, pg. 32)
STR 100g vertical support rod, pg. 116
1 × AF 1 table mount elastic suspension, pg. 116+ ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder, pg. 116
or: 2 × AF 1 + ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder(long version – see description above)

CCM _L compact microphone
RL 350g straight extension tube
K 5 LU, adapter cable of the CCM _STR 100g vertical support rod, pg. 116
1 × AF 1 table mount elastic suspension, pg. 116+ ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder, pg. 116
or: 2 × AF 1 + ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder(long version – see description above)

CCM

compact

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Table Mounting
CCM

Straight Extension Tube with two Swivels
RLG 350 Ug

compact– elegant table tube for CCM _L– swivel joints at both ends of the tube
– tube length: 350 mm

CCM _L compact microphone
RLG 350Ug straight extension tube
1 or 2 × AF 1 flanged mounting
adapter, pg. 116

Special versions (e.g. with permanently attached output cable) are available on request.
If the tube rod must be tilted at a 45° angle or greateror if greater extension is required for either part of the
setup, two AF 1 adapters should be mounted one
above the other, with the the cylindrical lower part of
the RLG 350 inserted into the upper AF 1 while the
XLR plug rests in the lower one.
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Output connector: XLR-3M

CCM

Gooseneck with Cable
S 250 L5Ug

compact

CCM _L compact microphone
S 250 L5Ug gooseneck
ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder, pg. 116
AF 1 flanged mounting adapter pg. 116

5 m cablewith XLR-3M

CCM– length: 250 mm– permanently attached cable, 5 m long– with 3/8" internal thread– output connector: XLR-3M
The cable can be brought out from the side of thegooseneck or, after resoldering the connector, fromthe center of the gooseneck on through the AF 1 (unitis delivered with cable exiting from the side).
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Gooseneck with XLR-3M
S 250 LUg

compact

Like S 250 L5Ug, but with an XLR-3M plug at the bottom end instead of the cable.
CCM _L compact microphone
S 250 LUg gooseneck
AF 1 table mount elastic suspension,pg. 11662

Table Mounting
CCM

Goosenecks
RS 420 L5Ug and SRS 420 L5Ug

compactNew!

– special long (420 mm) gooseneck– for use with any microphone of the CCM _L series– output connector: XLR-3M
These goosenecks have a miniature Lemo plug for
CCM _L compact microphones at the upper end and ashort, rigid tube at the bottom. The tubing directly
above this rigid part is flexible. In the SRS version thetubing near the upper end is flexible as well, allowing
the microphone's angle to be set.
To isolate the microphone from solid-borne sound,
due to the length of the gooseneck two AF 1 flanged
mounting adapters with internal shock mount should
be used, one above the other. These are held together
by an ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder of at least 61 mm
length, with other lengths available on request; see
the illustration and explanation on page 133. The
cylinder is to be ordered separately.

RS 420 L5Ug

SRS 420 L5Ug

CCM _L compact microphone
RS 420 L5Ug or SRS 420 L5Ug gooseneck
long version of the ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder, pg. 116
2× AF 1 flanged mounting adapter, pg. 116

Cable length: 5 m
Surface finish: matte gray (g)COLETTE

Goosenecks
S 250 Cg, RS 420 Cg, SRS 420 Cg
These goosenecks are used directly between capsules
and amplifiers of the Colette series. For mounting in atable top, the AF 1 flange (not included) offers good
isolation from solid-borne noise. Mounting is generally
quite straightforward and simple.
A CUT 1 or CUT 2 variable low-cut filter can beused on the amplifier – though the filter does not fit
into the AF 1, so it would have to “ride“ above thetable top.
S 250 Cg: When there is a particularly great need toisolate the microphone from solid-borne noise, theelastic suspension A 20 S can be used along with the
S 250 Cg. In an arrangement as shown at right, only
the gooseneck and capsule will be visible, and the suspension will be relatively soft.

modular

New!

=
S 250 Cg

RS 420 Cg, SRS 420 Cg

MK _ microphone capsule
S 250 Cg, RS 420 Cg or SRS 420 Cg gooseneck
CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier, pg. 32
AF 1 flanged mounting adapter, pg. 116(S)RS 420 Cg: With the RS 420 and SRS 420 goosenecks, two AF 1 flanged mounting adapters should be
used for stability, one above the other, with both
holding the microphone amplifier (e.g. CMC). For asimilar arrangement see the illustration at the bottomof page 133.
Lengths:
S 250 Cg: 250 mm
RS 420 Cg: 420 mm, (rigid part: 317 mm)
SRS 420 Cg: 420 mm, (rigid part: 257 mm)
Other lengths or versions (e.g. older SKC models) areavailable on request.
Surface finish: matte gray (g)COLETTE
modularflange F 5g
MK _ microphone capsule
S 250 Cg gooseneck
CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier, pg. 32
A 20 S elastic suspension, pg. 57
F 5g table mounting flange, pg. 117

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Table Mounting
COLETTE

Variant 1:

modular

CCM

SGC

Further ways of mounting microphones on atable with elastic suspension

STR-TC

1. Simple mounting and a relatively restrictive grip.

notch

compacthole
ST 20-3/8

CCM _L or CCM _U compact microphoneor MK _ microphone capsule + KC cable
SGC miniature stand mount with swivel, pg. 56
STR-TC vertical support rod, pg. 116
ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder, pg. 116
AF 1 flanged mounting adapter, pg. 116

AF 1

COLETTE

2. Very good isolation from solid-borne noise, and elegant appearance due to the smaller opening requiredin the table top.

Variant 2:

modular

F 5g

CCM

CCM _L or CCM _U compact microphoneor MK _ microphone capsule + KC cable
SGC miniature stand mount with swivel, pg. 56
STR-TC vertical support rod, pg. 116
ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder, pg. 116
A 20 S elastic suspension, pg. 57
F 5g table mounting flange, pg. 117

compact
A 20 S

COLETTE

3. Like variant 2, but because of the weight increasecaused by the GVC, the stiffer version of the A 20 elastic suspension should be used.

Variant 3:

modular

MK _ microphone capsule
GVC capsule swivel, pg. 45
CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier, pg. 32
A 20 S elastic suspension, pg. 57
F 5g table mounting flange, pg. 117

COLETTE

4. Simple mounting and more restrictive grip thanwith variant 3.

Variant 4:

modular

MK _ microphone capsule
GVC capsule swivel, pg. 45
CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier, pg. 32
AF 1 flanged mounting adapter, pg. 116
AF 1 above the tablesurface

AF 1 beneath thetable surface

CCM

Double Tabletop Microphone
C2 CCM 4 Ug

compact

C2 CCM 4 Ug in AF 1
flanged mounting
adapter with internal
shock mount64

XLR-5M

This table microphone consists of two CCM 4 compact
microphones (cardioids) rigidly attached to one anotherand facing in the same direction. They can be tilted
forward or backward together. The second channel
serves as a fail-safe backup.
For technical specifications see pages 23 and 54.
Suitable windscreen: WMS
Output connector: XLR-5M
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Desk Stands
COLETTE

Adjustable Active Desk StandTR 200 KC 2g

modular– for use with microphone capsules– elegant design– fully adjustable swivel joints at both ends of the tube
This elegant microphone desk stand is easily adjusted inheight and angle, thus offering an esthetically pleasingalternative to goosenecks, which are often twisted into
awkward shapes.
The permanently attached cable is brought out at thebase of the TR 200 KC 2g. It can be connected to any
CMC, CMD or M 222 amplifier of the Colette modular
system.
Cable length is 2 m; other lengths can be ordered.
Base diameter: 80 mm
Height when extended, without capsule: 230 mm
Surface finish: matte gray (g)CCM

Adjustable Active Desk Stands
TR 200 Lg, TSR 200 Lg

compact– as TR 200 KC 2g (see above), but for CCM _L compact microphones– TSR 200 L with gooseneck on the upper end of thetube
The required K 5 LU adapter cable (Lemo to XLR-3M) is
included with the CCM _L.
These desk stands are also available with permanently
attached cable, either at the rear or the bottom of the
base.

New!
K 5 LU

Surface finish: matte gray (g)COLETTE

Metal Tripod
T 20g

modular– tripod for a standard microphone of the Colettemodular system (e.g. CMC, 20 mm diameter)– the microphone can be tilted to any desired angle
Surface finish: matte gray (g)COLETTE

Metal Tripod
TA 20gmodularAs T 20g, but with integral shock mount.
Surface finish: matte gray (g)65Desk Stands
CCM

Double Tabletop Microphone with integral
Desk Stand
T2 CCM 4g

compact

This table microphone consists of two CCM 4 compact
microphones (cardioids) rigidly attached to one anotherand facing in the same direction. They can be tilted forward or backward together. The second channel serves
as a fail-safe backup. The permanently attached output
cable terminates in an XLR-5M connector.
Base diameter: 80 mm
Height when extended:129 mm
Height to the top of the rotary joint: 73 mm
Cable length: 5 m
For technical specifications see pages 23 and 54.
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Suitable windscreen: WMS

COLETTE

Miniature Table Stand
TCg, TC 2g

CCM– adjustable angle

modularcompact

These elegant table stands, with vibration-isolating
base, can be placed unobtrusively. The vertical rod isremovable, allowing the microphone to be mounted
on the base close to the mounting surface.
A neat cable run is obtained when the cable is put
into the wire loop between the bolt and the socket.
MK _ microphone capsule(s)KC (pg. 45) or KCY Active Cable (pg. 43)
CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier(not shown), pg. 32
or
CCM _L / U compact microphones, pg. 50 ff.
TC table stand

COLETTE

Dimensions: base diameter: 57 mm
height: 80 mm
Surface: matte gray (g)Heavy Table StandT 5g

modular– solid metal– with 3/8" threaded stud, e.g. for STR support rods
Dimensions: diameter: 129 mm, height: 52 mm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Surface finish: matte gray (g)CMC 6 Ug microphone amplifier, pg. 32
SG 20 stand clamp, pg. 56
T 5g heavy table stand66

Boundary-Layer Plate; Cable Hangers
COLETTE

Boundary-Layer Adapter
BLCg

modularTurns any directional (e.g. cardioid or supercardioid)
CCM compact microphone or capsule with Active
Cable into a boundary-layer (“PZM”) microphone. Thisis especially useful when recording moving singers /actors on a stage, or when a microphone on a standwould be obtrusive. A rubber ring built into the bottom of the plate prevents inadvertent rotation of theplate or marring of the surface on which it is placed.
Example of a directional boundary-layer microphoneusing a supercardioid:

Diameter: 100 mm;
Surface finish: matte gray (g)sensitivity

-1 dB

-2 dB

CCM

compact-4 dB-10 dBhemi-spherehdistance: 2hhemi-supercardioidhh/2

A directional boundary-layer microphone tends to ”even”
the balance of speakers and singers at various distances. For
sources at greater distances, the sensitivity of the microphoneincreases in a compensating manner due to the angle ofsound incidence, as shown here with a supercardioid.

in a free sound field

on a boundary layer,e.g. floor or wall

supercardioidsensitivity: 0 dB

hemi-supercardioid+6 dB

Placing the microphone on a rigid room boundary of sufficientarea (a floor, wall, etc.) will increase its pickup of direct soundby 3 dB more than its pickup of diffuse sound. This provides anoticeable improvement in clarity.

COLETTE

Cable Hanger
H 20g

modularThis cable hanger suspends a microphone of the Colettemodular system from its cable, and allows it to be set
both vertically and horizontally to nearly any angle.
A tie line can be attached to a loop in the cable tokeep the microphone absolutely steady.
The use of SCHOEPS microphone cable particularly
minimizes the risk that the cable will twist after being
set up, e.g. in response to an increase in temperature.
Color: gray / matte gray (g)COLETTE

Miniature Cable HangerHC

modularThis accessory is used when hanging a capsule on a
KC Active Cable or a CCM compact microphone.
Incorporated in its design is the SGC swivel whichallows orientation to any angle laterally, and verticallyto any angle from 0° to 100°.
There is very little danger of an Active KC Cable or
the cable of a CCM twisting (e.g. as a result of risingtemperature) after it has been suspended.
The HC is suitable only for use with the CCM _U or the
Active Cable KC because of the cable diameter. If usedwith the CCM _L (which has a thinner cable), the mounting should be secured additionally with adhesive tape.
Color: gray

CCM

compact

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Operation on Booms (Mono)
COLETTE

Elastic Suspension for Boom Operation
ACA 53CCM– especially for indoor use– small and lightweight– can be used with small, lightweight windscreens(W 20 R1, W 5 D)

modularcompact

This elastic suspension holds either a CCM compact
microphone or the capsule end of a KC Active Cable
plus a capsule of the Colette modular system onto theend of a boom.
The microphone is held securely by a metal clamp
with thumb wheel. The low weight – 190g including awindscreen – leads to an extraordinarily light weight at
the end of the boom, and thus to easy handling.
The 3/8" internal thread fits any readily available
microphone boom.

recommended windscreen:
W5D

Color: black

CCM

Basket Windscreen for a single CCM _L
WSR 100 LU

compact– especially for outdoor use– small and lightweight– good isolation against solid-borne noise (handlingnoise)– cable: internal: extraordinarily flexible,
external: robust– with 3/8" internal thread for booms– optional: Windjammer, a fur-like “overcoat” which
enhances the effectiveness

Windjammer WJ 100 LU(synthetic fur cover);additionally available forenhancing the effectivenessof wind noise reduction

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Connbox

The cable from the CCM and the output cable join
together at the small “Connbox.” The output cable ispermanently connected to this box, but the cable fromthe CCM itself is attached by means of a miniatureconnector. This allows the rapid exchange of the cablewhen necessary.
Version for M/S stereo: see page 89
Basket diameter: 100 mm
Length of the output cable: 16 cm
Output connector: XLR-3M

Instrument Adapters
Picking Up the Sound of Musical Instruments... is best accomplished with a normal microphonesuch as a CMC amplifier with MK 4 capsule. This canbe stand-mounted, or an Active Colette Extension
Tube can be used.
On stage, however, the risk of acoustic feedback
may necessitate very close miking – perhaps by meansof an adapter that attaches directly to the instrument.
That approach may also be necessary in order to get
consistent sound despite a player's physical motions.
As far as the sound quality is concerned, it is always acompromise. However, SCHOEPS microphones do asmuch as possible to allow good sound quality to beobtained with this type of technique.
Julian Rachlin with the Guarneriusdel Gesù violin “ex Carrodus” from
1741
Attached to the violin: SCHOEPS
CCM 4V with violin mount VA 1

All of the following musical instrument adapters are
suitable both for CCM compact microphones and for
Colette microphone capsules on KC Active Extension
Cables.

Violin Mount
VA 1– recommended microphones: CCM 4 or CCM 4V
compact microphones and MK 4 or MK 4V microphone capsules
The VA 1 is designed to clamp onto the body of a violin. A leather covering on all points of contact prevents
damage to the instrument's surface finish. By attaching near the edge of the violin where the motion of
the wood is very slight, damping of the instrument is
kept to a minimum.
The main axis of the capsule or microphone should
be aimed toward the strings of the violin.

COLETTE
modular

CCM

Range of span: ca. 25 to 40 mm

compact

B1

To protect the microphone against rosin
deposits, a thin, dark gray foam cover(B 1) is included.

leather strips(at points ofcontact)

Violin /Viola Mount
VA 2
As VA 1, but with range of span: ca. 26 mm to 50 mm

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Instrument Adapters

New!

Violoncello Mount
VA 3
Similar to the VA 1, but the span is adjustable between
80 - 140 mm.
The VA 3 is also suitable for being attached to guitars.

New!

Double Bass Mount
VA 4
Similar to the VA 1, but the span is adjustable between
200 mm - 260 mm.
Very good results have been noted especially in classicalmusic recording.

COLETTE
modular

CCM

compact

New!

Double Bass Mount
VA 5– recommended microphones:
CCM 2 and CCM 8 compact microphones or MK 2
and MK 8 microphone capsules
This adapter is attached to the bridge rather than the
body of the instrument.
Range of span: ca. 10 mm to 20 mm.

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Instrument Adapters
Adapter for FluteFA 1– recommended microphones: CCM 8 compact microphone or MK 8 microphone capsule
The FA 1 is a double clip made of plastic which fastens
to the head joint of a flute. We recommend the MK 8
capsule or CCM 8 compact microphone, with the 0°
axis oriented toward the embouchure hole.

Adapter for Guitar
GA 1

New!

– recommended microphones: CCM 4VXS or CCM 4A
compact microphones or MK 4VXS or MK 4A microphone capsules
The GA 1 clamps onto the sound hole of a guitar andis tightened by turning a coin in the outward-facing
slot (see photo). With this mounting device the microphone or capsule is positioned within the instrument,
where the maximum sound level can be obtained
without risk of feedback.
For this application it is necessary to use a capsule or
microphone with reduced low-frequency response, suchas those types stated above.

COLETTE
modular

The span is adjustable between 0 - 50 mm.

CCM

compact

Adapter for Saxophone
SA 2– recommended microphones: CCM 4 or CCM 4V
compact microphones or MK 4 or MK 4V microphone capsules
The SA 2 has an elastic suspension which significantly
reduces the transmission of handling noise from the
instrument to the microphone.

clamp forthe cable

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The CMIT 5U shotgun microphone received a Pro Audio Review
Excellence 2006 Award and was nominated for a 2006 TEC Award
in MIX magazine.

72Special-Purpose Microphones

40

page

43
44

Shotgun Microphone74

Speech capsules /compact microphones

76

Headsets

79

Hand-held Microphones

8073

Shotgun Microphone
Shotgun Microphone
CMIT 5 UNew!

– unusually low coloration of off-axis sound– suitable for music recording as well as dialogue– pickup quality remains constant even if the microphone is rotated on its axis
– even greater immunity to wind noise than a
SCHOEPS supercardioid– very lightweight, robust all-metal housing
When making outdoor recordings of dialog, for example,
even a supercardioid may pick up too much noise fromnearby sources. The CMIT 5 can help in such situations, while maintaining the highest standard of soundquality. This is achieved in part by keeping the midand high-frequency pickup angles fairly similar. The
pattern at high frequencies is not as narrow as withlong shotgun microphones. In active scenes it is easier
to cue the boom and keep actors 'on mike' while
avoiding the muffled sound quality typical of many
shotgun microphones. However, the midrange directivity of the CMIT 5 is greater than one might expectfrom a microphone of its length; the narrowing of its
pickup pattern is already in evidence at 2 kHz.
The sound quality of the CMIT 5 remains consistenteven if the microphone is rotated on its axis, since its
directional pattern is the same in both the vertical andhorizontal planes.
Three pushbutton-activated filters allow the microphone to adapt to the recording situation:– High-frequency emphasis (+ 5 dB at 10 kHz) enhances
speech intelligibility, and compensates for high-frequency loss caused by windscreens;– A steep low-cut filter (18 dB/oct. below 80 Hz) suppresses wind and boom noise;– A gentle low-frequency rolloff (6 dB/oct. below 300 Hz)
compensates for proximity effect.

W 140

SG 20

Rycote”Mount & Handle”*

CMIT 5 U with ”Softie”*

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Pairs of LEDs next to each pushbutton indicate thestatus of the filters. Even in darkness the user can readthe settings and see that the microphone is operational.
The settings are retained when the microphone isswitched off.
The capsule and amplifier of the CMIT 5 U are built
as a single unit, unlike microphones of the SCHOEPS”Colette” series.
General information about shotgun microphones
can be found on page 129.
Accessories (included):polished wood case, SG 20 stand clamp with swivel,
W 140 foam-type windscreen for moderate wind
Accessories (optional): elastic suspension and baskettype windscreens See photographs at left and on thefollowing page.
For data of windscreens, see page 120*available only at your Rycote dealer

Shotgun Microphone

Technical Specifications:
Directional pattern:

supercardioid / lobeshaped
Frequency range:
40 Hz – 20 kHz
Switchable filters:
80 Hz with 18 dB/Okt.,
300 Hz with 6 dB/Okt.,
5 dB lift at 10 kHz(shelving)
Sensitivity:
17 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level (filters off): 14 dB-A**,
24 dB CCIR***
Maximum sound pressure level: 132 dB SPL at 0.5% THD
Powering:
48 V ± 4 V phantom
Current consumption:
4.4 mA
Maximum output voltage:
1.3 V (at 1 kHz, 1 kOhms)
Output impedance:
50 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: 600 Ohms or greater
Dimensions:length: 251 mm,
diameter: 21 mm
Weight:only 89 g (3-1/8 ounces)
Color:
blue (see page 72)

CMIT Mono Set :CMIT 5 U shotgun microphone,elastic suspension with pistol grip
and Connbox,
WSR CMIT basket-type windscreen
Connbox(100 mm dia.), WJ CMIT Windjammer

+10
0dB
-10
-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

5k

10k

20kHz

Frequency response (tolerances shown)
+10
0dB
-10

CMIT M/S Set for M/S stereo:
CMIT 5 U shotgun microphone,
WSR MS CMIT basket-type windscreen (100 mm dia.,.
comprising elastic suspension with pistol grip andConnbox and a KMSC M/S double clamp),
WJ CMIT Windjammer,
CCM 8Lg figure-8 compact microphone

-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

Frequency response curve:
without filters
300 Hz, 6 dB/oct.
10 kHz: +5 dB

2k

80 Hz, 18 dB/oct.
80 Hz + 300 Hz+10windscreen with
Windjammer

0dB
-10
-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

Frequency response curve without filters at 0°, 30°,60°, 90° angle of incidence

from outer
to inner:
250 Hz500 Hz
1 kHz
2 kHz

Polar diagram

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz** according to IEC 61672-1*** according to IEC 60268-1

Double M/S Set ”CMIT”:
CMIT 5 U shotgun microphone, elastic
suspension with pistol grip and Connbox,
WSR DMS CMIT LU basket-type windscreen(150 mm dia.), Windjammer WJ DMS CMIT,
2 × KMSC M/S double clamp,
1 × CCM 4Lg (cardioid),
Connbox
1 × CCM 8Lg (figure-8)75Microphones for Close Pickup
COLETTE
modular

The microphones and capsules presented on the following pages are directional (cardioid or supercardioid). Each has a distinct low-frequency rolloff built
in, to compensate for proximity effect and to reduce
pickup of room noise. They are mainly used for speech
at close range (e.g. 20 cm or less) when clarity andintelligibility of the spoken word is the primary requirement. They are not recommended for musical instruments, vocal soloists or voiceover work unless the miking is unusually close. Even speech pickup at moderatedistances can sound thin and bright.
These capsules and microphones are often includedin fixed installations. As an alternative, especially if the
problems which they deal with are only occasionallyencountered, standard cardioids or supercardioids canbe used along with the CUT 1 variable filter (forColette-series microphones) or the LC 60 or LC 120 inline filter (for Colette- or CCM-series microphones).
The CUT 1 is particularly versatile in that it allows theamount of low-frequency attenuation to be tailored tothe specific voice, working distance and locale. Low
frequencies can often be reduced in a preamp or mixing console, but the CUT 1 reduces the danger ofoverloading the inputs of such equipment due to windor breath noise, which can generate surprisingly highsignal levels.
Diameter of the MK capsules and the CCM compact
microphones: 20 mm
For further technical specifications of the CMC microphone amplifiers see page 34 and for those of the CCM
compact microphones, see page 54.
standard +10
cardioid
0dB
MK 4
MK 4S, MK 40 -10
MK 4VXSMK 4A -20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

Low-frequency attenuation of cardioids for close pickup

MK 4S, CCM 4S
+10
0dB
-10
-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

Frequency response curve MK 4S + CMC 6

from outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz

Polar diagram

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4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz20kHz– for pickup of speech or music at close
range (under 50 cm)– cardioid pattern– considerable attenuation of low frequencies
This type of microphone has a lowfrequency rolloff to compensate forthe low-frequency boost which
occurs when close-miking.
It is used primarily in voiceoverand sound reinforcement applications, and wherever good speech
audibility in a noisy environment is aprime requirement. It is suited forthe recording of music in exceptional
cases only. When it is used at a distance of ca. 10 cm flat frequency
corresponding CCM
response can be obtained.
L-version / U-version

Microphones for Close Pickup
COLETTEMK 40, CCM 40

modular+10– for pickup of speech or music at close
range (under 50 cm)– cardioid pattern– considerable attenuation of low frequencies– emphasis of high frequencies– for severe acoustic conditions

0dB
-10
-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

10k

20kHz

Frequency response MK 40 + CMC 6This microphone type has thesame features as the MK 4 S, but
in addition emphasizes the frequency response in the 9 kHz
region by 4 dB. This effects a further improvement of speech intelligibility, particularly in very reverberant venues such as churches.
The MK 40 is used primarily forsound reinforcement of speech. It
is not particularly recommended
corresponding CCM
for music recording.
L-Version / U-Version

from outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram

MK 4VXS, CCM 4VXS
+10

– for pickup of speech or music at close
range (under 10 cm)– cardioid for lateral pickup– considerable attenuation of low frequencies– emphasis of high frequencies
This cardioid microphone, with its
main axis along its side, improves
speech intelligibility in very loud environments. It is designed for the very
closest speech pickup, i.e. directly infront of the speaker’s mouth. Its lowfrequency rolloff is compensated byproximity effect. Thus it has (up to
the point of its high-frequency emphasis) a flat frequency response forthe speaker’s voice, while showing arolloff at low frequencies for all
sound that originates from a greater
corresponding CCM
distance. As a result, background
L-Version / U-Version
sounds are picked up less strongly
than the person speaking.
The MK 4VXS or CCM 4VXS should be used withthe popscreen B 5 in order to prevent “popping“
sounds from the voice.
The CCM 4VXS has proved itself especially whenused in the broadcasting or recording of motor sporting events. In this case it is attached to the user’s
headphones.

0dB
-10
-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

Frequency response MK 4VXS + CMC 6

from outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram

Headset HS 4VXS

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Microphones for Close Pickup
MK 4A, CCM 4A
+10
0dB
-10
-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

Frequenzgang MK 4A + CMC 6

When cardioids are used in some situations, e.g. as
hand-held microphones for vocalists or announcers,
proximity effect can become quite prominent. In addition, the output level can become much higher thanthat of the other microphones being used at the sametime, which may be more distant and / or of dynamic
type. Neither characteristic is desirable. So SCHOEPS offers the MK 4S /CCM 4S in a special version known
as the MK 4A or CCM 4A (“A“ for“attenuation“), with a stronger
low-frequency rolloff and 10 dBlower sensitivity.
This microphone type is recommended for use exclusively in situations of very close pickup and highsound pressure levels. At greater distances it would only deliver a low
output level, resulting in an effective
corresponding CCM
reduction in signal-to-noise ratio.
L-Version / U-Version

from outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz– for pickup of speech or music at close
range (under 10 cm)– cardioid pattern– reduced sensitivity– considerable attenuation of low frequencies

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHzPolar diagram

MK 41S, CCM 41 S
+10
0dB
-10
-20

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

Frequency response curve MK 41S + CMC 6

from outer
to inner:
up to 2 kHz

Polar diagram

4 kHz
8 kHz
16 kHz20kHz– for pickup of speech or music at close
range (under 50 cm)– supercardioid directional pattern which
is highly uniform throughout the frequency range– considerable attenuation of low frequencies– excellent suppression of ambient noise
In its frequency response and in
the range of its applications thismicrophone type resembles the
MK 4S or CCM 4S, but due to its
greater directivity it attenuates
reverberant sound further, and it isless prone to feedback.
The rolloff of its low-frequency
response is offset by proximity
effect at close working distances.
corresponding CCM
L-Version / U-Version

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Headsets
Headsets
HS 4VXS, HS 2S– with cardioid (HS 4VXS) or omnidirectional (HS 2S)
microphone attached– highest-quality pickup of speech– HS 4VXS: effective suppression of noise from surroundings– excellent protection from vocal “popping” sounds– The earpiece on the opposite side can be folded outof the way of the ear.
These headsets are delivered as a complete set consisting of:– the CCM 4VXS Lg compact microphone (a cardioid
designed for extremely close pickup of speech) or
the CCM 2S Lg (omni); both have a matte gray surface finish– the HBL, a connecting rod for the microphone witha fixed-angle suspension– a foam popscreen B 5– a pair of closed stereo headphones
The HCCM 4VXS Lg was developed in cooperation
with the sound engineers of a TV station who sought
the highest possible quality of sound even under theextreme conditions of Formula 1 motor races.
A closed type of headphone was chosen to shield
the wearer from surrounding noise; it was also chosen
so that its size would accommodate the microphone.
The microphone of the HS 4VXS offers a strong bass
rolloff and a mild high-frequency boost. It is designed
for lateral sound pickup at the shortest possible distance, i.e. directly in front of the speaker’s mouth.
Proximity effect compensates for its low-frequency
rolloff such that the microphone has an even frequency
response for the person speaking, while backgroundnoise encounters the full response rolloff and is greatly
reduced.
The microphone should be protected from vocal“popping” noises by the use of a small, simple foam
windscreen such as the B 5; this is also recommended
for hygienic reasons.
Since the cable between the microphone and theheadset (KHS LI) is subjected to increased stress, it caneasily be exchanged if necessary.
In place of the cardioid microphone, an omnidirectional microphone such as the CCM 2S Lg can beused; the result (model HS 2S) would have lower sensitivity to popping and handling noise.
For standard cable lengths and connectors, see illustration.
Other connectors (supplied by the customer) can beinstalled at no extra charge if requested when ordering.

cable
KHS LI

tube
HBL

1.5 m
The microphone of the
HS 4VXS (cardioid), andthat of the HS 2S(omnidirectional)
splitter box
0.5 m each

XLR-3M

stereo 1/4"
phone plug

Headset with standard arrangement ofconnecting cables

Technical Specifications:Phantom powering:
current consumption: 12 V: 8 mA, 48 V: 4 mA
(automatically switched)
Source impedance: 90 Ohms
All other data are identical with CMC 6 + MK 4VXS
or MK 2S.
Length of the microphone: CCM 4VXS: 58mm,
CCM 2S: 46 mm
Diameter: 20 mm
Weight (without cable): ca. 110 g

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Microphones for Close Pickup
COLETTE

Handheld Microphones
CMH 64 U, CMH 641 U

modular– built-in protection from plosive sounds (“popping”)
and handling noises
With public address systems, acoustic feedback and”popping” noise are among the most common problems.
Acoustic feedback
The directionality of the SCHOEPS CMH microphones
reduces the risk of feedback. Using a close-up microphone increases the proportion of direct sound, thus
reducing the risk of feedback. But then the low frequencies of the voice would be unnaturally emphasized
due to ”proximity effect.” Such emphasis is compensated, however, by the low-frequency rolloff of the
CMH microphones.
Popping
The ”popping” effect on spoken consonants is substantially reduced by the built-in pop filter, and is further
reduced by the low-frequency rolloff of the microphone.
Accessories (included):polished wood case, SGH tapered stand mount.
(The operating angle is adjustable. For 5/8"-27 NS
threads; adapter provided for 3/8" and 1/2" threads;
color: gray)
Accessories (optional):
PS 4 hygiene guard. For hygienic reasons an interchangeable thin foam guards is available.
Color: gray

PS 4
SGH

+10

+10

0dB

0dB

-10

-10

-20

-20
20

50

100

200

500

1k

Frequency response curve CMH 64 U

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

Frequency response curve CMH 641 U

CMH 64
CMH 641
Frequency range:
40 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity:
13 mV/Pa
14 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level: A-weighted*:
15 dB-A
15 dB-A
CCIR**:
24 dB
24 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted*):79 dB-A
79 dB-A
Maximum SPL:
132 dB (0.5% THD)Powering:
12 V ± 1 V and 48 V ± 4 V phantom powering (automatically switched)
Current consumption:
12 V: 8 mA, 48 V: 4 mA
Output voltage at maximum SPL:
1V
Output impedance:
12 V: 25 Ohms, 48 V: 35 Ohms
Minimum recommended load impedance:
600 Ohms
Output connector:
XLR-3M
Dimensions in mm:
37 dia., 26 dia. × 210
Weight:190 g*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

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page

Stereo and Surround

Stereo microphones and Sets

82

Surround Sets

97

Stereo Preamplififer

105

81

Miniature Stereo – Modular System
COLETTE

M/S-, ORTF-, X/Y-Stereo

M/S-Stereo

ORTF-Stereo

modularpage 92

MK _ microphone capsules
RCYpage 87
2 × 250mm cable

M/S-Stereo
page 87 ff.

KCY 250/0Ig
Active Y-Cable
page 430.1m cable;with KCY 250/5Ig: 5 m**

permanently
attached cableKS 5 I
extension, 5 meters
page 113

X/Y-Stereo*

page 96

VST 62 IUg
stereo microphone
amplifierpage 43

AK I/2C**
adapter cable

CUT (optional)
low-cut filter
page 44

CMC
microphone amplifier
page 32

AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5F / 2 × XLR-3M
page 112

LC 60 U, LC 120 U(optional)
active low-cut filter
page 110

LC 60 U, LC 120 U (optional)
active low-cut filter
page 110***CMC microphone amplifiers connected to this cable will take on the
behavior of the “+5 dB” amplifier
version (see page 34).

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VMS 5 U
stereo microphone preamplifier
with M/S matrix, page 106* Five-conductor Binder miniature plug

Miniature Stereo – Compact System

M/S-, ORTF-, X/Y-Stereo

ORTF-Stereo

CCM _Lcompact microphones

page 92

2 × 250 mm cable

CCM

compact

M/S-Stereo
page 87 ff.

KLY 250/0I
Y-cablepage 113

X/Y-Stereo
0.1 m cable;with KLY 250/5I: 5 m*
CMXY 4V Ug
page 94CMX
min Y 4V
Ig w
iatu
re s
i
ock thet **Features of these systems:– allow for small and lightweightstereo recording setups without compromise in soundquality– powered from battery or via
AC supply (optional)– suited for all two-microphone
stereo recording techniqueswith 50 cm distance or lessbetween microphones– especially suited for M/S and
ORTF*
X/Y-Stereo
page 96
KS 5 IU
adapter cable to
XLR-5M and extension, 5 m
page 113

AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5F / 2 × XLR-3M
page 112

LC 60 U, LC 120 U (optional)
active low-cut filter
page 110* Five-conductor Binder miniature plug

VMS 5 U
stereo microphone preamplifier
with M/S matrix, page 10683

A/B and Blumlein Stereo
COLETTE

A/B Stereo

CCM

A/B and OCT Stereo Mounting Bar
MAB 1000

modularcompact– for two microphones in an A/B arrangement (can beused for ORTF)– with extension bar for a third, central microphone
offset slightly in front of the other two (see pages
100 or 134); this is especially useful for OCT pickup– can be expanded for five-channel OCT surround
MC-MAB microphone carriage

3/8" threaded stud

MAB 1000 (as delivered)

KMAB 1000
carrying case(included)This 1-meter-long mounting bar has 3/8" threaded
attachments for three stand adapters or shock mounts.
The microphone positions are continuously adjustable.
Each side of the bar is engraved with markings every
2.5 cm so that distances of 5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm, etc.
can easily be set between the two outer microphones.
Thread: 3/8"; length: 1000 mm; weight: 500 g
Accessories (included): KMAB 1000, robust, foamlined carrying case for two MAB 1000 mounting bars
and a CB-MAB mounting bracket
Accessories (optional):– ST 5/8-3/8, robust adapter for mounting the
MAB 1000 onto stands with a 5/8" thread– stand clamps and shock mounts: SG 20 or A 20 for
Colette-series microphones (e.g. CMC); SGC or AC
for CCM-series microphones– CB-MAB mounting bracket for OCT surround; holds
two MAB 1000 stereo bars at variable distance (13 –47 cm)– MC-MAB microphone carriage for additional microphones– mounting bar (40 cm) for OCT 2

Blumlein Stereo
COLETTE

Universal Stereo Bracket
UMS 20modular– for two microphones of the Colette modular system(e.g. CMC, 20 mm diameter)– for Blumlein, M/S, ORTF, X/Y
The mounting adapter for this device has 5/8 - 27 NS
threads and can be directly attached to a microphone
stand. However, because it has a 20 mm diameter, it
can also fit into an optional SG 20 stand clamp or A 20 S
elastic suspension.

UMS 20 with
WB windscreen

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Thread of the mounting adapter:
5/8"- 27 NS, with adapter to 3/8" and 1/2"
Surface finish:metal: matte black
plastic microphone holders: gray

Sphere Stereo
Stereo Sphere Microphone KFM 6
smaller version: KFM 360– head-related stereo microphone for loudspeakerreproduction– very good imaging and sense of depth; good localization, very natural sound– with qualities of a dummy head when headphones
are used for listening– natural sound with superior low-frequency performance– for phantom powering (12 V or 48 V)
Stereo microphones such as the KFM 6 are distinguishedby the simplicity of the recording technique and of the
setup. Only two microphones and recording tracks are
required, and with the KFM 6 only one microphone
cable is needed.
The KFM 6 sphere microphone is the embodimentof a stereo microphone design using an acoustic baffle.
It bears some resemblance to a “dummy head“ andfollows some of the same principles – but while dummy
head recordings can provide excellent results, they aresuitable only for headphone listening. The “Sphere“
microphone was developed so that similarly convincing
results could be achieved for loudspeaker playback. To
fulfill this objective the microphone must provide not
only interaural arrival-time cues, but also spectral-vsangular incidence information. A further requirement
was that the frequency response on the main axis of
the microphone in the free sound field and also thefrequency response in the diffuse sound field remain
flat. (See G. Theile: “On the naturalness of two-channel
stereo sound,” AES/SMPTE Joint Television Conference,Jan. 1991, Detroit)
In constructing the KFM 6, two special pressure transducers are mounted flush on the surface of a sphere
20 cm in diameter, an acoustic baffle having especiallyfavorable properties.
Normally two pressure transducers placed so close
to each other would not provide a convincing stereo
image. However, the sphere between the capsules
creates a frequency-dependent emphasis of level differences comparable to that which occurs naturally
between the human ears.
The frequency response on the stereo main axis of
the KFM 6 is flat when measured at the output of either
channel. If a sound source moves around the sphere,
the level in the one channel will increase by the sameamount as it decreases in the other. This is brought
about by the unique construction of the microphone
capsules, the effect of the sphere as an acoustic baffle,and some special electronic circuitry built into theamplifier. As a result, the energy sum of the two channels is largely independent of the angle of sound incidence and shows essentially flat frequency response inboth the direct and the diffuse sound field. Furthermore,
the directionality of the microphone is essentially constant throughout the audio frequency range.
These features, combined with an exceptionally flat
response that extends down to the very lowest fre-

WKFM
windscreen

KG
ball-and-socket joint

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quencies, are responsible for the remarkably naturalimpression of space, depth and image typical of the
KFM 6.

Some practical information about the KFM 6:– The recording room should have a good sound.
– In practice, the recording angle+ of the KFM 6 has afixed value of 90°.
– A LED pinpoints the stereo main axis. This is especially useful when the KFM 6 is positioned at somedistance.
– The sensitivity of the KFM 6 is about 15 – 20 dB
higher than that of a standard Colette series microphone.
– The KFM 6 can operate into unbalanced inputs without any loss of level and without transformers. Thisrequires a powering device with DC decoupling.
– Any standardized 12 V or 48 V phantom powering
is suitable.
Please note: When a 12 V phantom powering isused, the maximum SPL is reduced by 7 dB.
– In order to assure proper operation, make sure thatboth channels are powered simultaneously at all
times.

Accessories (included):– HKFM, a universal device for suspending the KFM 6
on lines– KG, ball-and-socket joint for
mounting the KFM 6 on a stand– AK SU/2U, adapter cable (XLR5F to 2 × XLR-3M)

Accessories (optional):– KKFM, wooden shipping casefor the KFM 6 and accessories
such as the mounting and suspension devices, other hardware, cables, etc.;
dimensions: 385 x 325 x
230 mm, weight: 4.2 kg– WKFM (see previous page), a foam windscreen foroutdoor use in moderate wind. It has minimal effecton the sound pickup (diam. 200 / 240 mm x 40 mm)– XLR-5 stereo cables (page 116)
+10
0dB
-10
-20
20

50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

Frequency response curve on the stereo main axis

Technical Specifications:
The following data were measured on the axis of the capsules. A standard 48 V phantom power supply was used
and the load impedance was 1 kOhm.
Classification of the special capsules:
pressure transducer
Recording angle+ for full stereo reproduction: ca. 90°
Frequency range:
18 Hz – 16 kHz
Sensitivity:
100 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level, CCIR**:
25 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted*:
17 dB-ASignal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted*:
77 dB-A
Maximum sound pressure level for 0.5% THD: 123 dB-SPL
Output voltage at maximum SPL:
2.8 V
Source impedance:
60 Ohms
Minimum recommended load impedance:
600 Ohms
Powering:
12 V ± 1 V or 48 V ± 4 V phantom
Current consumption per channel:
4.4 mA, independent of the supply voltage;at high sound pressure levels slightly more
Measuring conditions:see page 134
Weight:ca. 1.1 kg
Diameter of the sphere:
200 mmTotal weight of the suspension device:ca. 0.5 kg
Surface finish:matte grayPin assignment (XLR-5M):
see page 133*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1* This is the range within which the sound sources should be placed, as “seen“ by the microphone.

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COLETTE

Active M/S Stereo Extension Tube
RCY

modular– small, particularly unobtrusive stereo arrangement– a swivel at the upper end allows angles from 0° to120° to be set– also suitable for use as part of a “Straus-Paket“ inwhich the signals from a cardioid and an omnidirectional microphone are blended together, e.g. toobtain a “wide cardioid“ pattern

CCM

compact

Tube lengths: 350 mm, 700 mm, 1200 mm
Standard cable length: 2 m
Special lengths of tube and cable are available.
The RG 8 swivel joint and a rubber ring (see on the right)
are included.

A rubber ring keeps
the capsule in its
intended orientation.

Type designation: for example RCY 1200/2Ig(1200 mm tube and 2 m cable, matte gray (g))
Extension: KS 5 I: 5 m long or KS 10 I: 10 m long
Matching windscreen: WMS
MK 8g microphone capsule (figure-8), pg. 27
MK _ microphone capsule
RCY 1200Ig Active Stereo Extension Tube
VST 62 IUg stereo microphone amplifier, pg. 43
or VMS 5 U microphone preamplifier, pg. 106
STR 350g vertical support rod, pg. 116
BF 250 floor stand, pg.116

COLETTE

Mounting Stud with Swivel for M/S
SGMSC

modularThread: 5/8"-27 NS internal thread. An adapter is
included for 3/8" and 1/2" mounting.

CCM

compact

Matching windscreen: WMS

COLETTE

Miniature Cable Hanger for M/S
HSGMSCThe microphones can be adjusted in their orientation
by inclining the double clamp or turning it to eitherside.
Thread: 5/8"-27 NS internal thread. An adapter is
included for 3/8" and 1/2" mounting.
Matching windscreen: WMS

modular

CCM

compact
cable
KLY 115/0,25 SU

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M/S Stereo
COLETTE

KMSC

modular

CCM

Double Clamp for Upgrading from Mono to
M/S Stereo
KMSC– for adapting a microphone of any directionality(including shotgun microphones) to M/S stereo, by
the use of a CCM 8 (figure-8)

compact

No further parts are needed beyond the clamp andmicrophone. Existing windscreens can still be used.
The small CCM 8 adds hardly any weight to that of
the setup as a whole.

CCM 8 compact microphone, pg. 27
CMIT 5 U shotgun microphone, pg. 74
KMSC double clamp
KMSC

Elastic Suspension for M/S with Swivel
AMS, AMS _COLETTE
modular

CCM

compact

COLETTE
modularAMS– for Colette capsules on Active Cables, or for CCM _L
compact microphones= indoor
versionwithout
cable

AMS CI= indoor version for MK capsules, with KCY 115/0,25 I
cable

MK _ microphone capsules“C” plug

115 mm

KCY 115/0,25 I

This elastic suspension is available either by itself (AMS)or with one of three “Y”-shaped adapter cables:– the KCY 115/0,25 I cable for two Colette capsules(the resulting set is then called the AMS CI),– the KLY 115/0,25 SU cable for two CCM _L microphones (the resulting set is then called the AMS LU),
– or the KLY 115/0,25 I cable for two CCM _L microphones (the resulting set is then called the AMS LI.
The forward ends of the cables are all 115 mm long
and are made of a thin, especially flexible material.
This combination of characteristics provides both good
isolation from solid-borne sound and optimal durability
for the output cable.
With a windscreen and, if necessary, the fur-like“overcoat” (Windjammer) the AMS _ becomes the
WSR MS _ windscreen with elastic suspension that isbest suited for outdoor recordings:

3/8" innerthread
250 mmBinder miniature plug (I)KS 5I, extension
cable, 5 m longto VMS 5U or VST 62 IUg

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Example: outdoor version of the
AMS CI which, with a windscreen, becomes the WSR MS CI;
diameter of the basket: 150 mm

WJ MS/XY Windjammer;
accessory (fur-like “overcoat”)
for WSR MS CI, -LI, -LU

M/S Stereo
AMS LU= indoor version for CCM
microphones; with
KLY 115/0,25 SU cable

CCM _L compact
microphones

AMS LI= indoor version for CCM
microphones; with
KLY 115/0,25 I cableLemominiatureplug (L)CCM

CCM _L compact
microphones

compact

Lemo
miniatureplug (L)

115 mm

115 mm

KLY 115/0,25 SU

KLY 115/0,25 I

250 mm

250 mmXLR-5M

5-pin “female”
Binder miniatureconnector (I)extension cable,
for example
KS 5 U,
5 m long

extension / adapter
cable, for example
KS 5 IU, 5 m long

AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5F / 2 × XLR-3M

AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5F / 2 × XLR-3M

Basket Windscreen with elastic suspension
for CCM _L
WSR MS 100 LU

CCM

compact– M/S stereo version of the WSR 100 LU– cable: internal: extraordinarily flexible,
external: robust– optional: Windjammer, a fur-like “overcoat” which
enhances the effectivenessThe cable from the CCM and the output cable join
together at the small “Connbox.” The output cable ispermanently connected to this box, but the cable fromthe CCM itself is attached by means of a miniatureconnector. This allows the rapid exchange of the cablewhen necessary.
Basket diameter: 100 mm
Length of the output cable: 16 cm
Output connector: XLR-5M

Connbox

WJ 100 LU Windjammer

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COLETTE
modular... with the Modular System
115 mm
MK 8g capsule (figure-8)
MK _, e.g. MK 4g(cardioid)

WSR MS CI
150 mm dia.

AMS CI =elastic suspension
with Active Y-Cable
KCY 115/0,25Ig

extensione.g. KS 5 I (5m)This approach to M/S recording takes advantage ofthe modular nature of the Colette System, and might
be preferred by those who already own one or moreof the Colette capsules involved.
WSR MS CI

Windjammer

MK _

MK 8g

VMS 5 U
stereo microphone preamplifier
with M/S matrix, page 106

90

microphone capsule for the M channel,e.g. MK 4g (cardioid) or MK 41g(supercardioid, for higher directivity)
capsule with bidirectional characteristic for the S channel

KCY 115/0,25Ig Active Y-Cable with 25 cm single end
piece. The two branches (115 mmlong) which connect to the capsules
are made from a special material thatis designed to remain flexible even at
sub-freezing temperatures.
Note: The KCY is also available with5 meter output cable (KCY 115/5Ig),
but handling and storage are easierwith the shorter cable; the extension
cable (KS 5 I) can be simply attachedor removed.
KS 5 I
extension cable (5 m long), necessary
for the KCY 115/0,25Ig
VMS 5 UWJ MS/XY Windjammer;(fur-like “overcoat”)

basket windscreen for M/S withAMS CI elastic suspension (including
pre-mounted Active Y-Cable
KCY 115/0,25Ig), without capsules.
(Version without pre-mounted cable:
WSR MS, which can be used with themore common KC Active Cables).
fur-like “overcoat” for the WSR MS CI,
to increase resistance to wind noise

special powering unit for capsuleswith Active Cable; contains microphone preamplifier, M/S matrix andheadphone output.
Instead of the VMS 5 U, the stereo
microphone amplifier VST 62 IUg or
two CMC microphone amplifiers – via
adapter cable AK I/2C – can be used.
The latter combination allows thevariable low-cut filter CUT 1 or CUT 2
to be used as well.

M/S Outdoors
CCM

compact

WSR MS LI, 150 mm dia.

... with CCM _L Compact Microphones
This version is the one which we recommend particularly to our newer customers since the Y-cable is the
only component specially required for this application.
The microphones themselves are in no way limited touse only for M/S recording.
WSR MS LI

basket windscreen for M/S withAMS LI elastic suspension (premounted Y-cable KLY 115/0,25U isincluded), without microphones.
(Version without pre-mounted
cable: WSR MS)

Windjammer

fur-like “overcoat” for WSR MS, toincrease its resistance to wind noise

CCM 4 Lg

cardioid compact microphone for
the M channel; a CCM 41Lg supercardioid can be used when greater
directivity is needed
compact microphone with bidirectional characteristic for the S channel

CCM 8 LgKLY 115/0,25I

KS 5 IU
AK SU/2U
VMS 5 UY-cable; the single end piece is
25 cm long. The two branches(115 mm long) which connect tothe capsules are made from a
special material that is designed toremain flexible even at sub-freezing
temperatures (-20° C).
Note: The KLY is also available with5 meter output cable (KLY 115/5Ig),
but handling and storage are easierwith the shorter cable; the extension
cable (KS 5 IU) can be simply
attached or removed.
stereo adapter and extension cable
to XLR-5M
adapter cable XLR-5F to 2 × XLR-3M
microphone preamplifier withphantom powering, M/S matrix andheadphone output

The windscreen is also available in the WSR MS LU
version with an XLR-5M plug instead of the miniature
Binder connector.

115 mm
CCM 8Lg
CCM 4LgAMS LI
elastic suspension
with Y-cable
KLY 115/0,25 I

WSR MS 100 LU
100 mm dia.
extension andadapter
KS 5 IU (5m)

AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5F / 2 × XLR-3M
page 116

VMS 5 U
stereo microphone preamplifier
with M/S matrix, page 106

Windjammer (fur-like “overcoat”):
for WSR MS LI: WJ MS/XY
for WSR MS 100 LU: WJ 100 LU

The parts shown here as being needed for M/S stereo
recording are available as a complete “M/S Stereo Set:“
1 × WSR MS LI, 1 × WJ MS/XY Windjammer,
1 × KS 5 IU, 1 × AK SU/2U,
1 × CCM 8 Lg (figure-8), including K 5 LU adapter cable(Lemo / XLR-3M), SGC stand mount and polishedwood case,
1 × CCM 4 Lg (cardioid); included accessories: as with
CCM 8 Lg
The supercardioid CCM 41 L can be substituted forthe cardioid CCM 4 L at a slight increase in cost.
Optional: active low-cut filter LC 60

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COLETTE

Adapter for M/S using Boundary-Layer
Technique
MS-BLM

modularFor the BLM 3g boundary-layer capsule and MK 8
microphone capsule with Active KC Cable or CCM 8U
compact microphone

COLETTE

Universal Stereo Bracket
UMS 20modular– for two microphones of the Colette modular system(e.g. CMC, 20 mm diameter)– for M/S, Blumlein, ORTF, X/YMatching windscreen for M/S: WMS 129

COLETTE

Elastic Suspension for M/S
AMS 22

modular– for two standard microphones of the Colette modular
system (e.g. CMC, 20mm diameter)
Its base has a 5/8"-27 NS internal thread. A threaded
adapter is supplied for 3/8" and 1/2" mounting.
Color: gray / matte gray
Matching windscreen: WMS

ORTF Stereo
STCg, rear view

COLETTEORTF Mounting Bar
STCg

modularThread: 5/8"-27 NS, with adapter for 3/8" and 1/2"
The SG 20 stand clamp is included.

CCM

Miniature Stereo Mounting Bar M 100 C

compact(page 96)
ORTF is a well-proven method of near-coincident
stereo recording that uses two cardioids. For more
information please see the following page as well as
page 131 in the technical appendix.

COLETTE

Universal Stereo Bracket
UMS 20modular– for two standard microphones of the Colette modular
system (e.g. CMC, 20mm diameter)– for ORTF, Blumlein, M/S, X/YMore on the UMS 20: page 114

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COLETTEORTF Stereo Microphone
MSTC 64

modular– for recordings with ORTF technique– placement relatively uncritical– good stereo imaging– for a very wide range of recording applications– for 12 / 48 V phantom powering
This microphone consists of a T-shaped body with two
built-in microphone amplifiers, and a matched pair of
MK 4 cardioid capsules of the Colette modular system
which are mounted 170 mm apart with an included
angle of 110° (ORTF system). The stereophonic recording angle+ is 95°.
This is probably the simplest stereo technique ingeneral use. In almost any situation it produces anevenly-spread stereo image with good localization,
often without the need for spot or ambient miking.
Setup is particularly quick and simple since the capsulespacing and angles are fixed, with only a single standand microphone cable required. Placement is relatively
uncritical and the technique produces good results
even in the hands of an inexperienced or hasty user.
The MSTC 64 accepts any 12 V or 48 V standardized
phantom powering, with the maximum sound pressurelevel being slightly reduced (ca. 4 dB) when poweredby 12 V.
The two MK 4g capsules included with the MSTC 64g
are a specially selected, matched pair.
The designation MSTC 64g refers to a dual microphone amplifier MSTC 6g equipped with two MK 4g
cardioid capsules.

ORTF microphone MSTC 64 Ug
B 5 D windscreens, pg. 125
A 20 S elastic suspension, pg. 57

MSTC 64 Ug with
BBG windscreens:

Surface finish: matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)without Windjammers

Technical Specificationsof the MSTC 64, measured on the axis of the MK 4
capsules:Recording angle+: ca. 95°
Frequency range: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 13 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level, CCIR**: 24 dB
Equivalent noise level, A-weighted*: 15 dB-A
Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted*: 79 dB-A
Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD: 132 dB-SPL
Output voltage at maximum SPL: 1V
Source impedance: 35 Ohm
Minimum recommended load: 600 Ohm
Powering: 12 V ± 1 V or 48 V ± 4 V phantom
Current consumption per channel:
4 mA, independent of the supply voltage
Weight: ca. 230 g
Pin assignment (XLR-5M): see page 133*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

with WJ BBG Windjammers

Accessories (included):polished wood case, SG 20 stand clamp
In many situations the use of an elastic suspension isadvisable. Due to the weight of the MSTC, the A 20 S
with its stiffer elastics should be used.
popscreens and windscreens for the MSTC 64 aredescribed in the section beginning on page 119.
+This is the range within which the sound sources should beplaced, as “seen“ by the microphone.

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X/Y Stereo Microphone
CMXY 4V– 2 × cardioid with lateral pickup– compact, elegant and lightweight– for a very wide range of recording applications– with XLR-5M or miniature output connector

CMXY 4V Ug
actual size

180°
90°
0°

The angle between the microphone’s axes can be
adjusted continuously in the range from 0° to 180°.

Technical Specifications:
Polar pattern:

2 × cardioid with lateral pickup(CCM 4V)
Frequency range:
40 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum SPL:
132 dB SPL at 0.5%THD
Equivalent noise level: 14 dB-A*, 24 dB (CCIR**)
Phantom powering: 12 V ± 1 V (8 mA) or 48 V
± 4 V (4 mA), automaticallyswitched
Impedance:
90 Ohms
Max. output voltage: ca. 1 Volt
Length:I-version: 110 mm,
U-version: 119 mm
Maximum width:
43 mm
Maximum depth:
22 mm
Weight:
190 g

The CMXY 4V is a compact and versatile X/Y stereo
microphone which is both elegant and very unobtrusive.
Its mild high-frequency boost increases the intelligibilityof speech and compensates for high-frequency losses
typical of moderate recording distances. It thus lends
itself ideally to music recordings, TV and broadcast use,e.g. on a table for discussions, for presenters, boom
operations or as a stereo spot microphone on a stand.
The side-by-side arrangement of capsules is somewhat unusual. But there can never be perfect threedimensional coincidence between any two microphones, and the distance between center points of thecapsules in a CMXY is only 21 mm. While this distanceis in the horizontal plane, it is considerably less thanthe vertical distance between capsules in most otherstereo microphones of professional quality. Thus theprecision of stereo imaging and mono compatibility are
fully in keeping with established professional requirements. The overall width of the two microphones combined is similar to (often less than) the diameter of aconventional stereo microphone’s capsule assembly.
This is possible by using the smallest non-electret condenser microphones with balanced outputs, the CCM
Compact Condenser Microphones.
Unlike conventional microphones which have one
fixed and one rotatable capsule, the angle between
the capsules of the CMXY 4V (and hence the recording angle+) can be adjusted without affecting the mainstereo axis. The capsules always rotate equally and in
opposite directions by means of an ingenious gear
arrangement in the base of the microphone. This greatly
simplifies setting up the microphone.
The CMXY 4V has balanced outputs at an impedanceof only 90 Ohms. This allows cable lengths of up to
several hundred meters to be used without loss ofsound quality, while the risk of electromagnetic interference is greatly reduced.
Two versions are available (see on top of the next page):
CMXY 4V Ig: miniature output connector;
the KS 5 IU adapter cable to XLR-5M is included.
CMXY 4V Ug: XLR-5M output plug
The adapter cable AK SU/2U (XLR-5F to 2 × XLR-3M)
is included.
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Accessory (included): polished wood case+
*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

94This is the range within which the sound sources should beplaced, as “seen“ by the microphone.

X/Y Stereo
CMXY 4V Ig

CMXY 4V Ug

WMS
windscreen

A 20 S
elastic
suspension

A 20 S
elastic
suspension
KS 5 IU
adapter cable

CMXY 4V Ig
suspended

WSR CMXY
basket-type windscreen with
A 20 CMXY elastic suspension(modified A 20 S)

WSR CMXY Windjammer ; fur-like“overcoat”

Notes:
If the “basket”-type windscreen WSR CMXY is to be
used, the version of the microphone with miniature
output connector (“I”) would be preferable. If the version with XLR-5M connector (“U”) must be used withthis windscreen, a short (right-angle) XLR connector isrequired on the cable to avoid its scraping against theinside of the “basket.”
When any microphone is placed near (but not directly
onto) a flat surface, comb-filter effects will occur.
These can be reduced if the surface (e.g. the table top)
consists of a perforated material.

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X/Y Stereo
COLETTE

Universal Stereo Bracket
UMS 20modular– for two STANDARD Microphones of the Colette modular system (e.g. CMC, 20 mm diameter)– for M/S, Blumlein, ORTF, X/Y
For further information: see page 114

COLETTE

Miniature Stereo Mounting Bar
M 100 C

CCM

– for X/Y and ORTF

modularcompact

Suitable axially addressed microphones: MK 4 microphone capsule or CCM 4 U / L compact microphone,
Suitable laterally addressed microphones: MK 4V microphone capsule or CCM 4V U / L compact microphone
For critical applications the M 100 C can be suspended
in an A 20 S shock mount with the aid of the ST 20-3/8
mounting cylinder. Alternatively, it can be suspended
from a cable by means of the H 20g cable hanger.
The entire bar is hinged so that it can be tilted forward or backward.
Mounting adapter: 5/8"- 27 NS, with adapter to 3/8"
and 1/2"
Color: black anodized

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Surround Sets

Sphere Surround97

OCT /OCT Surround100“Double M/S“

101

“IRT Cross“

103

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Sphere Surround
Surround Microphone System by Bruckwith KFM 360 and DSP-4 KFM 360– compact, highly effective arrangement– extensive capability for post-processing in digitaldomain (many important parameters can be adjusted
after the recording has been made)– digital and analog inputs and outputs– analog-style controls– user preference settings can be stored and recalled
SGC-KFMThe central unit in this system is the KFM 360 spheremicrophone. It uses two pressure transducers and canalso be used for stereophonic recording. Its recording
angle+ is ca. 120°, thus permitting closer miking thanthe pure stereo microphone KFM 6 (90°). The necessary
high-frequency compensation for the pressure transducers is built into the processor unit.
Surround capability is achieved through the use of
two figure-8 microphones, which can be attached next
to the pressure transducers by an adjustable, detachable
clamp system with bayonet-style connectors (SGC-KFM).
The main axes of these two microphones should beaimed precisely forward.
The DSP-4 KFM 360 processor derives the four“corner” channels (L, R, LS, RS) from the microphonesignals. A center channel signal is obtained from thetwo front signals. An additional output channel is provided which carries only the frequencies below 70 Hz.
To avoid perceiving the presence of the rear loudspeakers one can lower the level of their signals, delay themand / or set an upper limit on their frequency response.
The front stereo image width is adjustable, and the
directional patterns of the front-facing and rear-facing
pairs of “virtual microphones” (see “Operating principle”
below) can be chosen independently of one another.
The processor unit offers both analog and digital
inputs for the microphone signals. In addition to providing gain, it offers high-frequency compensation forthe pressure transducers as well as low-frequency
compensation for the figure-8s.
As with M/S recording, matrixing can be performed
during post-production. All matrixing in the DSP-4 isperformed in the digital domain.

CCM 8Lg(figure-eight)

KFM 360+

DSP-4 KFM 360
processor unit with built-in A/D and
D/A converters

KFM 360

250 mm
KS 5 U5m

KLY 250/5 SU
5m

6 × XLR-3

3 × AK SU/2U
adapter cable
XLR-5 XLR-5
I
II
inputsXLR-5 XLR-5 XLR-5
I
IIIII
outputs

DSP-4 KFM 360 processor*This is the range within which the sound sources should beplaced, as “seen“ by the microphone.

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Operating principle:
The front and rear channels result from the sum (front)
and difference (rear) of the omnidirectional and figure-8
microphones on each side respectively (see illustrationon the next page). The four resulting “virtual microphones” which this process creates will seem to be
aimed forward and backward, as the figure-8s are.
At higher frequencies, however, they will seem to be
aimed further outward. Their directional pattern canbe varied anywhere from omnidirectional to cardioid
to figure-8; the pattern of the two rear-facing virtual
microphones can be different from that of the two
forward-facing ones. Altering the directional patterns
alters the sound as well, in ways that are not possible
with ordinary equalizers. This permits a flexible means

Sphere Surroundof adapting to a recording situation – to the acoustic
conditions in the recording space – and this can evenbe done during post-production if the unprocessed
microphone signals are recorded.
The signals from the four “virtual microphones“
comprise a type of surround reproduction which is valid
in its own terms but lacks the center channel and lowfrequency channel of the standard 5.1 approach, sothese additional facilities are provided by the digital
signal processor.
The complete KFM surround set consists of:
KFM 360 sphere microphone
1 × KG ball-and-socket joint for mounting on a stand2 × CCM 8 L compact microphone (as a matched pair);included: K 5 LU adapter cable (Lemo / XLR-3M), SGC
stand mount with swivel and a polished wood case
2 × SGC-KFM mounting clamp for CCM 8
DSP-4 KFM processor with mains cable and wood case
3 × AK SU/2U adapter cable (XLR-5F to 2 × XLR-3M)
for connecting the processor’s analog outputs
1 × KS 5U stereo cable for connecting the KFM 360(5 m long; advantage: only one cable is necessary
for two channels)
1 × KLY 250/5 SU, Y-cable, 5 m long, for connecting
the two CCM 8 to the processor

R

front channels:sum (omni + figure-8)+–+–
figure-8
CCM 8

+
–

KFM 360
omni

omni

–
+

figure-8
CCM 8rear channels:
difference (omni – figure-8)

RS

Operating principle: derivation of right (R) and right surround(RS) signals (rough diagram)

Frequency response curves showing the effect of the processor’s built-in corrective equalization (before / after)

Available separately:
for the KS 5 U and KLY 250/5 SU cables:
extension cables (e.g. KS 10 U, 10 m; KS 20 U, 20 m)
for the KFM 360:
KKFM wood case and HKFM suspension device.
When a KFM 360 is ordered separately, it comes with
1 × KG, 2 × SGC-KFM, 1 × AK SU/2U (XLR-5F / 2 ×
XLR-3M)

Technical Specifications:
KFM 360– for 12 V ± 1 V (8 mA), 48 V ± 4 V (4 mA) phantom powering– 2 pressure transducers, built into the sphere– diameter: 18 cm– recording angle+: ca. 120°
– weight: 800 g
CCM 8Lfigure-8, for technical specifications: see page 27
DSP-4 KFM 360
Analog inputs (2 × 2, XLR-5F, balanced, transformerless, 48 V phantom powering, 20 kOhm):“Analogue Mic Gain”: “+10 dB”“+20 dB”
Maximum input level:-4 dBU-14 dBU
Maximum SPL
KFM 360:130 dB-SPL 120 dB-SPL(The digital output level can be adjusted.)
Analog outputs: 3 × 2, XLR-5M, balanced, transformerless, 100 Ohms, max. 6 dBV (2Vrms):
REC mode: outputs I, II: unprocessed input signals,
output III: Monitor;
SURR. mode: output I: L, R; output II: C, LFE; output
III: SL, SR

Maximum analog output level: +6 dBU
Digital inputs / outputs: channel assignment just as withthe analog outputs; data format: 24 bit AES/EBU
Digital inputs: 2 × 2, XLR-3F
Digital outputs: 3 × 2, XLR-3M
synchronization / sample rate::with internal synchronization: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
with external synchronization (through master
inputs): 25 – 100 kHz
Elevation of the digital level: max. 33 dB
Dynamic range:
A/D converter: 98 dB (peak) CCIR
110 dB (rms) unweighted
D/A converter: 100 dB (peak) CCIR
113 dB (rms) unweighted
Characteristic impedance of the cable connected tothe digital outputs: 110 Ohms
Mains voltage: switchable 110 – 120 V / 220 – 240 V
Power consumption: 15 VA
Fuse: 230 V: 100 mA slow blow; 110 V: 200 mA
slow blow
Dimensions (W x H x D) 22 x 9 x 24.6 cm
about 8.7" × 3.5" × 9.7"
Weight: 2.7 kg (about 6 lbs)

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OCT and OCT Surround
COLETTEOCT Stereo Bar (by Günther Theile, IRT Munich, Germany)
MAB 1000

4 – 100 cm

modular– for recording the three front channels for surround– can also be used for A/B stereo (spaced omni
recording)– recording angle+: 90 – 160°
– good separation between the L/C and R/C sectors– distance between microphones: 4 – 100 cm– can be expanded for five-channel OCT surround

CCM

compact
FRONT 8 cm

OCT stereo bar MAB 1000
Microphones:
center: MK 4 cardioid + CMC 6 or CCM 4
sides: 2 × MK 41V supercardioid + CMC 6
or CCM 41V

The OCT (Optimized Cardioid Triangle) is a welldesigned method for obtaining the front channels fora convincing surround recording of music. A detailed
description of the OCT technique can be found on
page 132 in the technical appendix.
This 1-meter-long mounting bar has 3/8" threaded
attachments for three stand adapters or shock mounts(not included). The microphones can be positioned
anywhere along the bar. Each side of the bar is engraved with markings every 2.5 cm so that distancesof 5 cm, 10 cm, 15 cm, etc. can easily be set between
the two outer microphones.

3/8" threaded stud

MAB 1000 as shipped

extension bars for the cardioid ...
for OCT 2
for OCT

Please note: Stand adapters or shock mounts must beordered separately. Recommended stand clamps orshock mounts: SG or A 20 for Colette-series microphones (e.g. CMC); SGC or AC for CCM-series microphones. A standard extension bar for the forwardfacing cardioid in OCT is included; a longer arm for
the OCT 2 variant is optional.
Thread: 3/8", length: 1000 mm, weight: 500 g

OCT Surround Setup (by Günther Theile, IRT Munich,

COLETTE

Germany)

modular

CCM– for recording five-channel surround– the simplest and most compact arrangement forsurround recording with OCT

CB-MAB

compact

A complete OCT surround setup is obtained by adding
a mounting bracket (CB-MAB) along with a second
MAB 1000 stereo bar for the rear-channel microphones.

FRONT
OCT surround setup:
2 × A/B / OCT stereo bar MAB 1000
1 × mounting bracket CB-MAB
Microphones:
center: MK 4 cardioid + CMC 6 or CCM 4
sides: 2 × MK 41V supercardioid + CMC 6
or CCM 41V
rear: 2 × MK 4 + CMC 6 or CCM 4

Further information:
see page 132 and www.hauptmikrofon.de

CB-MAB

Accessories (included): KMAB 1000, robust, foam-lined
carrying case for the two MAB 1000 mounting bars
and the CB-MAB mounting bracket+This is the range within which the sound sources should be

KMAB 1000

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placed, as “seen“ by the microphone.

Double M/SM/S stereo pair I (FRONT)“Double M/S“ Surround with Double MS Set– requires only three microphones and channels for5.0 surround– very small, lightweight array– can be well protected against wind (with “fur”
Windjammer)– matrixing can be performed during or after recording”Double M/S” is an improved version of the well-known
M/S stereo recording technique. In addition to a frontfacing cardioid or supercardioid ”mid” microphone
and a figure-8 ”side” microphone, a rear-facing directional microphone is set up (see illustration at right).
The front- and rear-facing microphones share the signal of the figure-8 microphone so as to form twocomplete, back-to-back M/S systems. One M/S systemthen provides the three front channels (the centerchannel signal being provided directly by the mid
microphone of the front system), while the other system provides the two surround channels. An arrangement of this kind allows flexible processing of thestereo surround image width and post-production
adjustment for both of the M/S pairs.
The microphones and accessories for Double M/Srecording are available in three different sets:
1. Double M/S Set with Splitter– 2 × CCM 4VL cardioid compact microphones (or aCCM 41VL supercardioid can be substituted for theforward-facing cardioid at a small increase in price)– 1 × CCM 8L figure-8 compact microphone– special shock mount for the three compact microphones– adapter cable from three Lemo plugs to one XLR-7
output– WSR DMS LU basket-type windscreen– WJ DMS ”Windjammer” windscreen cover– KDMS 5U 5-meter (16.5') XLR-7 extension cable– DMS passive splitter box
2. Double M/S Set with M DMS
As above, but with the M DMS U matrix box (see nextpage) in place of the DMS splitter box
Note: The CCM 41V supercardioid is not an option forthis set.
3. Double M/S Set with CMIT
– 1 × CMIT 5 U shotgun microphone– 1 × CCM 8L figure-8 compact microphone– 1 × CCM 4L cardioid compact microphone– shock mount for a CMIT 5 U shotgun microphonewith KMSC clips for the two compact microphones– adapter cable from two Lemo plugs and one XLR-3
plug to one XLR-7 output– WSR DMS CMIT LU basket-type windscreen– WJ DMS CMIT ”Windjammer” windscreen cover– KDMS 5U 5-meter (16.5') XLR-7 extension cable– DMS passive splitter box

CCM

compact
left

+

–

right

M/S stereo pair II (REAR)

+

left

+

–

right

FRONT

=

left

+

–

right

REAR
Double M/S viewed from top; for reasons of clarity, notdrawn one above the other (coincident).

Double M/S Set with Splitter:
CCM 4VLg(figure-8)

CCM 8Lg
FRONT (figure-8)

CCM 4VLg(cardioid)

KDMS 5 U
XLR-7 extension
cable, 5 m long

C = M channel“FRONT”

M
S
M/S matrix I“FRONT”

L

R

DMS-Splitter

M
S
M/S matrix II“REAR”

LS

RS

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Double M/S
1. Double M/S Set with Splitter
The DMS splitter box is a passive device that simplifies
connecting a double M/S microphone array to the phantom-powered inputs of preamplifiers or mixers that
contain matrixing circuitry (e.g. 2 × SCHOEPS VMS 5 U).
It divides the three signals into five (the center channel
plus the front- and rear-facing M/S pairs), and prevents
the two microphones which serve dual functions frombeing powered twice.

FRONT
WSR DMS LU (150 mm dia.)
complete windscreen for
Double M/S Set ”Splitter”
WJ DMS Windjammerand ”MDMS”(fur-like cover for enhancing theprotection against wind noise)

Double M/S Set with M DMS:
CCM 4VLg(cardioid)– minimal overlap (crosstalk)– optimal pickup balance in all directions– well-balanced 360° localization capability– optimal constancy of total levels across 360°
– minimal pickup via the rear lobe (< -11 dB)

CCM 8Lg
FRONT (figure-8)

CCM 4VLg(cardioid)

New!

KDMS 5 U,
XLR-7 extension
cable, 5 m long
M DMS Upassive matrix
for Double M/SL”Surround”

R

C

LS

RS

”Ambience and Stereo”

The directional patterns which are effectively created bymatrixing the output signals from the M DMS in ”Surround”
mode (above left) and in ”Ambience and Stereo” mode
(above right)

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2. Double M/S Set with M DMSThe SCHOEPS MDMS matrix is, in all respects, the simplest and most elegant way to obtain surround signals.
It is a small, sturdy box with high-quality transformers
forming a passive decoder matrix. Microphone signals
are converted directly into 5.0 L / R / C / LS / RS surroundsignals. A second, switchable mode supplies four signals with no center-channel output.
The matrix parameters have been chosen so that theresulting signals correspond to an optimal arrangement(as shown at left) while avoiding unwanted artifacts.
Both settings have the following characteristics:

The matrix settings were determined through extensive
practical testing, including ambient recordings, televisionshows, and theatrical and musical performances. In general the best possible results will be those obtained byusing the output signals of the M DMS matrix directly.
Our investigations also considered other ways tooptimize the functioning of the double M/S sets inconcert halls and other typical settings in which surround recordings must maintain a fundamental frontback distinction. For example, delaying the surroundchannel signals can improve the perception of spaciousness and avoid localization errors throughout a wider
listening area. As a further measure to improve thespatial impression, the double M/S array can be augmented with more distantly-placed room microphones.
Phantom powering is required on only three of the
inputs to which the MDMS is connected.
Note: The coefficients of the MDMS have been set
for use with a front-facing SCHOEPS cardioid microphone. Unfortunately, the supercardioid or shotgun
alternatives of the other Double M/S sets would not
produce suitable results with this arrangement.
A “Double M/S” VST plug-in for Windows can beobtained by filling in a registration form at www.
schoeps.de/dmsplugin.html. This plug-in supports
simple, intuitive decoding of the three microphone signals.

Double M/S, IRT Cross
3. Double M/S Set with CMIT
Instead of a cardioid microphone for the front M
channel, our CMIT 5 ”shotgun” microphone can beused, with the other two microphones (the side-facing
figure-8 and the rear-facing cardioid) attached to it via
two KMSC double microphone clips. A special, longer
windscreen is provided. This set works well with the
DMS splitter box as described previously.

Double M/S Set with CMITNew!

CCM 8Lg(figure-8)

FRONT

CMIT 5 U(shotgun)CCM 4Lg(cardioid)

Output connector: XLR-7

Two options for the surround sets:
If the microphone signals are to be recorded directly
and processed only later, an optional XLR-7 to 3 × XLR-3
adapter cable (model AK DMS 3U) can be used in placeof the splitter box.
Similarly, the AK 3U DMS adapter cable (3 x XLR-3F
to XLR-7M) is available so that the splitter box or
matrix can be positioned at the far end of a multi-coreextension cable.

FRONT

WSR DMS CMIT LU (150 mm dia.)

Ambient /Surround Recording Array:“IRT Cross“ Mounting Bars CB 250, CB 200
The IRT microphone cross is an arrangement for ambient recording. Its primary characteristic is a transparent
and spacious rendering of the acoustic environment. It
is useful as a four-channel arrangement for room tone
(for example in combination with the OCT surroundsystem, see pages 100 and 132) and can also be used
for full surround (e.g. 360° cinema sound recording or
for other playback arrangements in which the speakers
are placed in the four corners of a square).
The CB 250 is the version which more closely
approximates the theoretical ideal, while the CB 200 is
the original, somewhat smaller version.

CB 140L

FRONT

COLETTER

modular

CCM

compact

LS

RS
CB 250: 25 cm
CB 200: 20 cm
CB 140: 14 cm (version for supercardioids)

IRT cross mounting bars CB 250 and CB 200:
4 × cardioid CCM 4 / CCM 4V
or MK 4 / MK 4V with Active KC Cable
CB 140 cross:4x supercardioid CCM 41 / CCM 41V
or MK 41 / MK 41V with Active KC Cable

A modified form of IRT Cross exists for supercardioids
as well. Since the distance between microphones isonly 140 mm, the cross itself is distinctly smaller.

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Headline

Microphone Preamplifier

105

Microphone Preamplifier
COLETTE

Stereo Microphone Preamplifier with
Phantom Powering and M/S Matrix
VMS 5 Umodular

CCM

compact

rear panel, as seen from above

underside106– frequency response: 20 Hz – 80 kHz (-3 dB)– two low-cut filters: 20 Hz (permanent) and 150 Hz(switchable)– switchable M/S matrix– switch for “swapping” channels with M/S recording– switchable 48-Volt phantom power; the ability todisable phantom powering is important for M/S
post-production– inputs: XLR-3F (balanced) and special socket for
Active Y-Cable of the Colette modular system– outputs: XLR-3M (balanced); easy connection tounbalanced inputs without loss of signal level– can run from six internal batteries (primary or
rechargeable) or from externally supplied DC– glitch-free, automatic switchover to internal batteries
in the event of AC power loss
– battery level meter and low-voltage warning LED– protection from accidental overdischarge of internal
NiCads– automatic shutoff if voltage gets too low– headphone monitor output– gold-plated sockets and switch contacts for longservice life
– black all-metal housing (aluminum)

Battery-operated microphone preamplifiers sometimes
have high noise figures because current consumption
is kept limited in the interests of longer battery life. But
the VMS 5 U places hardly any such limitation on theperformance of the microphones. In addition, its frequency response leaves nothing to be desired.
One of the characteristics of high-quality equipment
is durability. It may be several years before you findout whether the potentiometers and switches on aunit will become noisy when used. In the design ofthis product, SCHOEPS placed the primary emphasis on
reliability and durability, choosing all its components(such as switches and sockets with gold-plated contacts) accordingly.
The unit shuts itself off if the battery voltage falls
beneath a certain threshold value, in order to prevent
completely draining the batteries and possibly damaging circuit components.
A further quality feature is the all-metal housing,which is unbreakable and protects against radiatedelectromagnetic interference.
For increased ease of use, the lettering on the backpanel is printed upside down relative to the front panel,so that it is unnecessary to turn the unit around inorder to read the labeling.
The VMS 5 U with its universal power supply capability and compact dimensions is equally well suited for
portable or fixed operation.

Microphone Preamplifier
A set of batteries is included with the unit.
Available separately: AC power adapter VMS 5 DC-W,
a high-quality off-line switching power supply for 90 –264 Volt AC.
A special version (VMS 5 U lin.) without the fixed 20 Hz
low-cut filter is available for measurement applications.
This version is not recommended for audio applications
because of the possibility of infrasonic noise problems.

VMS 5 DC-W

Block diagram of the VMS 5 U microphone preamplifier

Frequency response curves with (below) and without (above) the switchable low-cut
filter107

Microphone Preamplifier

Technical Specifications:
InputsSwitchable between two XLR-3F sockets and a special input
for the SCHOEPS KCY Active Cable.
XLR inputs are balanced and transformerless; the 48-Voltphantom powering is switchable (for subsequent M/Sdematrixing).
Input impedance: 20 kOhms
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 80 kHz (-3 dB)
Recommended minimum sensitivity of microphones at XLR
inputs: 8 mV/Pa
Maximum input level for <0.5% THD:
at 4 dB gain setting: 14 dBV (5Vrms)
at 20 dB gain setting: -2.2 dBV (780 mVrms)
Preamplifier gain settings: 4, 10, 20, 30 or 40 dB
Overall performance specifications of VMS 5 U withSCHOEPS CMC 6 microphone amplifier and MK 4 capsule(cardioid):
Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD and equivalentnoise level according as a function of gain:
gain:
4 dB 10 dB 20 dB 30 dB 40 dB
max SPL/dB:
132
132
130
120
109
26.5
26
26
25.5
Lnoise/dB CCIR**: 27.5
Lnoise/dB-A*:
16.5
16
15.5
15.5
15.5
Level indicators: -20 dB, -3 dB
The BALANCE potentiometer permits compensation for differences in microphone sensitivity up to 20 dB.
The polarity inversion switch permits rapid change of input
channel assignments in M/S recording, as when changing
between an upright stereo microphone and one that is
hanging downwards.
Outputs
The outputs are impedance-balanced and transformerless,and are switchable between the amplified microphonesignals and the decoded M/S stereo signals.
Output impedance: 100 Ohms
Maximum output level for <0.5% THD:
18 dBV (8 Vrms)
Recommended load impedance: 2 kOhms or greater
Headphone output
Switchable; either the amplified microphone signals(=left / right for A/B recordings, or mid / side for M/S) or
the decoded M/S stereo signals can be monitored.
Headphone impedance: 32 – 2,000 Ohms
Headphone socket: 1/4" stereo phone jackFilters
An infrasonic filter (20 Hz, 18 dB/oct.) is permanently active.
In addition, a low-cut filter (150 Hz, 6 dB/oct.) can beswitched on.
The upper frequency limit is 80 kHz.
Powering
An internal filter / regulator circuit which generates and stabilizes the supply voltages permits a wide range of input
voltages (5.5 V to 15.5 V).

*IEC 61672-1, **IEC 60268-1

108

Operation with internal batteries (possibly rechargeable)
Number and type of cells: 6 × AA (also called LR6)
Recommended primary cell type: Alkaline
Recommended rechargeable cell type: NiMH
A user-replaceable fuse protects against reversing the polarity of the batteries.
Battery life with alkaline cells: ca. 8.5 hours
Battery life with rechargeable batteries:
ca. 3 hours (700 mAh NiCd)
ca. 5 hours (1100 mAh NiMH)
ca. 5.5 hours (1300 mAh NiMH)
ca. 7 hours (1600 mAh NiMH)
ca. 12 hours (3400 mAh gelled lead-acid battery (external))
A voltage indicator displays the battery voltage within the unit.
A warning LED will begin to blink if the voltage falls
beneath a critical value (time remaining at that point with
1300 mAh rechargeable batteries: at least 10 minutes).
The unit will shut itself off automatically to help prevent
damage from draining the batteries completely. The unit
resumes operation only after the on / off switch is used.
External powering
An appropriate AC power adapter is available (model VMS
5 DC-W). Other adapters offering a regulated or unregulated output voltage of 6 Volts DC (at 500 mA) to 15
Volts DC (at 250 mA) can also be used. Under no circumstances should an open-circuit voltage of 16 V be
exceeded; otherwise a fuse inside the VMS 5 U will blow.
Coaxial socket, 5.5 / 2.1 mm diameter
Reverse polarity will not damage the unit, though it will not
operate.
If external powering is present, any internal batteries areautomatically disconnected (indicated by yellow LED“EXT.”). This protects the batteries from being discharged unintentionally.
The battery voltage indicator displays the level of any external powering.
External powering with outboard rechargeable battery:nominal 6 – 12 V; we recommend gelled lead-acid batteries (6 V, 3400 mAh type = 12 hours of operation).
Parallel operation of a VMS 5 U along with one or moreother pieces of equipment from a single power supply is
generally possible, because of the internal voltage regulation.

Robust, black aluminum case.
Overall measurements: (W × H × D):
162 mm × 60 mm × 172 mm(approximately 6-2/3" × 2-1/3" × 6-3/4")
Weight (with batteries): 1.1 kg(approximately 2 lb. 7 oz.)

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Cables /Adapter Cables

112

Mechanical Accessories

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Windscreens and Popscreens

119

109

Electronic Accessories
COLETTE

Active Low-Cut Filters
LC 60 U (60 Hz), LC 120 U (120 Hz)

CCM– active low-cut filters for phantom-powered microphones, in particular CCM COMPACT CONDENSERMICROPHONES and CMC microphones of the Colettemodular system– for standard phantom power, 12 V or 48 V

modularcompact

Technical Specifications:
Filter: in-line low-cut, Butterworth, 18 dB/octave
Cut-off frequency (-3 dB): LC 60 U: 60 Hz, LC 120 U:
120 HzA maximum of two filters may be used in series,
which would then result in a 36 dB/octave slope.
Output impedance: 40 Ohms at 1 kHz withSCHOEPS CCM compact microphones or CMC
microphones of the Colette modular system
Gain: 0 dB
Maximum output voltage: ca. 1 V when 4 mA current is being drawn
Diameter: 20 mm
Length. 94 mm
Surface finish: nickel
LC 120 U

These electronic filters can be inserted anywhere in the
microphone cable path. With a rolloff of 18 dB/octave,
the LC 60 U suppresses low-frequency acoustic interference (e.g. wind noise, or solid-borne infrasonicnoise such as handling noise during boom operation)
without detracting from the sound quality of voicerecordings. Under extreme conditions the LC 120 U
can be used, though it may have an audible effect on
the sound of a voice. Both filters can help prevent
overloading the input circuit to which a microphone isconnected – a problem which occurs more often thanmany people realize.
The specifications of the SCHOEPS microphones(sensitivity, noise, source impedance) remain nearly
unchanged with the LC.
These low-cut filters are suitable not only for SCHOEPS
microphones but also for phantom-powered microphones of other manufacturers, provided that they havea current consumption of at least 2 mA. Otherwise themaximum sound pressure level would be reduced.
Please note:
The use of two LC in series is possible, particularly
with SCHOEPS microphones, but is not recommended.
The cutoff frequency would be raised, and the maximum output level with 12-Volt operation would belowered. In no case should three LC be cascaded,especially if the microphones have less than 4 mA current consumption.

COLETTE

Active Low-Pass Filter LP 40 U

CCM

– for adapting the signal from a pressure (omnidirectional) microphone to fill in the bass region of directional microphones (especially with the OCT system)– for phantom-powered microphones

modularcompact

The low-frequency response of any directional microphone is inherently inferior to that of omnidirectional(pressure) microphones. When using directional microphones, one can extend the low-frequency responseby adding in signals from omnidirectional microphonesthat have been low-pass filtered with a device such as
the LP 40.
The LP 40 filter is designed to extend the frequency
response of the SCHOEPS supercardioid (MK 41(V) or
CCM 41(V)) with the lowest possible ripple. This makes
it ideal for use with the OCT front surround system(pg. 132); it can also be used to extend the response of
directional microphones with other patterns.

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Electronic Accessories

Technical Specifications:
Filter: in-line low-pass, critical damping, 12 dB/octave
Cut-off frequency (-3 dB): 40 Hz
Output impedance: 40 Ohms @ 1 kHz withSCHOEPS CCM compact microphones and CMC
standard Colette microphone amplifiers
Gain: 0 dB
Maximum output voltage (depends on current
drawn by microphone): ca. 1 V for 4 mA
Connectors: XLR-3
Dimensions: length: 94 mm, diameter: 20 mm
Suface finish: nickel

Inline Attenuators
MDZ 10, MDZ 20– for phantom- or parallel-powered microphones– ca. 10 dB / 20 dB constant attenuation– avoids overloading sensitive inputs– to be inserted between the microphone cable andthe phantom-power supply– does not reduce the microphone's signal-to-noise ratio

COLETTE
modular

CCM

compact

Connectors: XLR-3F / XLR-3M
Dimensions: length: 75 mm; max. diameter: 19 mm
Color: black
Please note: With parallel-powered microphones, theMDZ must be inserted between the powering unit andthe output cable.

Phantom Power Tester
PHS 48– quick test of 48 V phantom powering (current)– indication by a green LED
The PHS 48 can be plugged into a microphone input
or cable that carries 48-Volt phantom power, to verify
that sufficient current is available to power a SCHOEPS
microphone. According to the standards, a 48 V phantom powered microphone may draw a current of up
to 10 mA per channel. SCHOEPS CMC 5, CMC 6 andCCM microphones actually need only 4 mA (ca. 5 mA
if Active Accessories are used), so the PHS 48 tests forapproximately this amount of available current at therequired voltage level.
Connector: XLR-3M
Dimensions: length: 53 mm, diameter: 19 mm
Surface finish: nickel

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Cables /Adapter Cables
SCHOEPS Microphone Cables are ...
– particularly thin (4 / 4.4 mm), extremely robust(Kevlar fiber)– hardly visible when suspended– flexible in the cold
– non-twisting when used for hanging a microphone– also available in bulk (no connectors) with two, threeor four conductors
The above remarks apply to all our cables on thesetwo pages.

Technical specifications: see page 133

New!

HQ Microphone Cables
K 5 U: 2 × 2 conductors, star-quad, screened, 5 m,
XLR-3, black, pins gold-plated
K 10 U, K 20 U: as above, but 10 / 20 meters long
Other lengths are available on request.
For quick identification, the plug and socket connectors feature contrasting nickel and black finish.
Diameter: 4 mmring ofcapacitors

EMC = electromagnetic
compatibility (i.e. greatly
improved immunity frominterference)

Inside view of thespecial XLR plug;
the socket connector has similar construction.

Ground loops and induced interference: SCHOEPS
single-channel microphone cables feature special interference-resistant connectors from Neutrik. Instead of
the usual DC connection between pin 1 and the connector shell, they use an array of miniature capacitors.
This arrangment offers distinctly improved protection
from RF interference while simultaneously avoiding
ground loops, and settles any controversy over connecting pin 1 to the cable shield once and for all.
Stereo cable (4.4 mm dia.):
KS 5 U: 2 × 2 conductors, screened, 5 m, XLR-5, black,pins gold-plated
KS 10 U, KS 20 U: as above, but 10 / 20 meters long
Other lengths are available on request.
Cable for Double M/S surround:
KDMS 10 U: 3 × 2 conductors, screened, 10 m, XLR-7,
black, pins gold-plated
KDMS 20 U: as above, but 20 meters long

AK SU/2U
Stereo XLR-5F jack to two XLR-3M plugs.
Color coding: channel I: yellow, channel II: red
Length: 0.5 m

AK 2U/SU
Two mono XLR-3F jacks to XLR-5M plug.
Color coding: channel I: yellow, channel II: red
Length: 0.5 m

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Cables /Adapter Cables
CCM

K 5 LU

compact

This is the adapter cable from the Lemo output connector of the CCM _L COMPACT CONDENSER MICROPHONES
to XLR-3M. It is supplied with the CCM _L.
Diameter: 3 mm
Length: 5 m; other lengths are available on request

CCM

Stereo Cable KLY

compact

for CCM _L compact microphones
The forward ends of the KLY are 250 mm long (except
the WSR MS). The output cable can be any reasonable
length desired. The 100 mm version KLY 250/0 I results
in a particularly compact unit.
The following standard cable lengths are available:
KLY 250/0 SU: 10 cm cable only; extension cable:
e.g. KS 5 U, 5 m long
KLY 250/5 SU: 5 m cable length for direct connection
without an extension cableThis cable is also available with miniature Binder connectors in case the XLR should be too large or heavy forcertain applications; it is then known as the KLY 250/0 I
or KLY 250/5 I. (See below for extension cables andadapter cables for XLR output.)

250 mm

KLY 250/0 SU

KLY 250/0 I

XLR-5M

5-pin “female”
Binder miniatureconnector (I)Other lengths are available on request.

KS 5 IU
Stereo adapter cable from Binder miniature connector
to XLR-5M plug of the miniature stereo recording system with CCM _L COMPACT MICROPHONES and miniature
stereo microphone CMXY 4VI.

5-pin “male”
Binder miniatureconnector (I)CCM

compact

XLR-5M

Length: 5 m; other lengths are available on request

KS 5 I
Stereo extension cable with Binder miniature connectors; for miniature stereo recording system with Active
Cable

COLETTE
modular

Length: 5 m; other lengths are available on request

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COLETTE

Sphere Attachment
KA 40

modularThis sphere accessory (40 mm diameter) is for use withomnidirectional microphones as shown in the photo atleft.
It creates the illusion of closer placement so that
greater miking distances can be used while maintaining good ”focus” in the sound. This in turn improves
the blend and balance when recording orchestras or
choruses, for example. The effect is due partly to anincrease in directivity, but mainly to the elevated midrange response (see frequency response curves, pg. 135).
The low-frequency response remains undiminished.

KA 40,(here shown
on a CCM _L)

Surface finish: matte grayThis sphere attachment is ideally suited for the “Decca
Tree”:
Ce.g. 1.5 meters
0 – 90°L

e.g. 2 meters

R

3 × CCM 2S (omni) with KA 40; the spacings are dependent
on the room and a matter of taste.
The microphones are available as a matched “Decca Tree” set,
including sphere attachments, in a special wood case.

COLETTE

Universal Stereo Bracket
UMS 20modularX/Y– for microphones of the Colette modular system(e.g. CMC, 20 mm diameter)
With this device and two corresponding microphones,nearly any of the familiar stereo techniques (X/Y, M/S,
ORTF, Blumlein (crossed figure-8s), small A/B) can easily
be set up.
Its microphone clamps slide and rotate on a bar
marked with angles and spacings, with detents in thefour familiar positions. It is also lockable at any desired
point in-between.
The mounting adapter has a diameter of 20 mm andfits into the SG 20 stand clamp or the A 20 S elastic
suspension for horizontal and vertical mounting angles.
SG 20 and A 20 S are not included.
Mounting adapter: 5/8"- 27 NS, with adapter to
3/8" and 1/2"

ORTF

M/S

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BlumleinSurface finish:matte black, plastic
holders: gray

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COLETTE

Miniature Stereo Mounting Bar
M 100 C

modular

ORTF with two axially addressed capsules or microphones: MK 4 or MK 5 capsules + KC Active Cables
or CCM 4 or CCM 5 compact microphones
X/Y as above or with laterally addressed capsules or
microphones such as the MK 4V or CCM 4V U / L

CCM

ORTF

The M 100 C is the solution for SCHOEPS compact
stereo recording rigs. This “T-Bar“ style mount is unobtrusive with a bar length of only six inches and a blackanodized finish. The device can be tilted forward or
backward as needed.
When shockmounting is critical, the addition of the
A 20 S and ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder is all that isneeded. For installations requiring a small stereo
SCHOEPS setup that must be hung, the M 100 C withan H 20g upgrade is perfect.
Threads: 5/8"-27 NS with adapter for 3/8" and 1/2"
Length: 100 mm; other lengths available on special
order.

compact

XY

COLETTE

A/B Stereo Mounting Bar /OCT Mounting Bar
MAB 1000– for two (or more) microphones– for A/B (spaced omni recording) and ORTF
– with extension bar for a third, central microphone
placed slightly forward (e.g. for OCT; see pages 100
and 132)– can be expanded for five-channel OCT surroundAny distance from 4 to 100 cm can be set between
the microphones. Each side of the bar is engraved withmarkings every 2.5 cm so that distances of 5 cm, 10 cm,
15 cm, etc. can easily be set between the two outermicrophones.
Thread: 3/8"; length: 1000 mm; weight: 500 g

modularA/B setup with
2 × SG 20 stand clamp
2 × CMC 62S Ug (omni)

microphone carriage MC-MAB

3/8" threaded stud

the MAB 1000 as shipped
KMAB 1000
transport case(included)

Accessories (included): KMAB 1000, robust, foamlined carrying case for the two MAB 1000 stereobars and a CB-MAB mounting bracket
Accessories (optional):– stand clamps or shock mounts: SG 20 or A 20 for
Colette-series microphones (e.g. CMC); SGC or AC
for CCM-series microphones.
– CB-MAB mounting bracket for OCT surround; holds
two MAB 1000 bars at variable distance (13 – 47 cm)– MC-MAB microphone carriage for additional microphones– 40 cm extension bar for OCT 2
OCT surround setup with two MAB 1000 and CB-MAB
mounting bracket

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COLETTE
modularFlanged Mounting Adapter with Internal
Shock Mount AF 1,
Mounting Cylinders ST 20-3/8 and STR-TC

SGC

CCM

compact
STR-TCnotch
hole

ST 20-3/8

pin with slot
– for clamping
mechanism

AF 1
ST 20-3/8- extended version
for two AF 1

This convenient elastic suspension device accepts any
microphone or accessory (such as a gooseneck) with a
20 mm diameter. A clamping arrangement holds theitem in place.
For use with our accessories, a mounting cylinder(ST 20-3/8) with 20 mm outer diameter and a studwith 3/8" threading is available. It has a hole drilled in
the center of its top which could be used to pass a
miniature cable through. To avoid the need for unsoldering and resoldering the cable connector, however,two notches are also provided on the sides of theadapter. (Exception: the connector used at the amplifier end of Colette Active Extension Tubes RC KC
won't fit through the 20 mm opening).
Dimensions: flange: 69 mm diameter
cylinder: 54 mm diameter,
29 mm depth below the flange
Color (cylinder and adapter): black
The ST 20-3/8 mounting cylinder must be ordered separately.

Vertical Support Rods
STR 250g, 350g, 600g, 1000g
These support rods have complementary 3/8" threads
on each end and can thus be screwed together in any
combination to extend one another. They can also be
attached to the floor stand BF 250.
A gray plastic cap is provided to allow covering theupper threads of an STR if desired.
Lengths: 250 mm, 350 mm, 600 mm, 1000 mm
Diameter: 12 mm
Wrench size for tightening the rods (via flat spots at
the lower end): 10 mm
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Stand Connector
RG 12
The RG 12 connects two STR vertical support rods or
any other rods with 12 mm in diameter. The angle
may be adjusted over a wide range.
Maximum length of the angled rod when a CMC is
fixed at the end and when no counterweight is used:
appr. 50 cm
Surface finish: matte gray116

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Stand Support Clamp
for a Microphone Amplifier
K 20 STR

COLETTE
modularWith this clamp a CMC microphone amplifier can bemounted onto an STR vertical support rod or any otherrod 12 mm in diameter. This is especially useful for
RC KC extension tubes of the Colette modular system
whose flexible cable attaches to a CMC amplifier.
Color: gray

Table Mounting Flange
F 5g
The F 5g is mounted on a table top with a screw.
It allows the attachment of accessories with 3/8" internal threads. It can also be used with a thread adapter
to support any stand adapter or shock mount with
5/8"-27 threads.
Dimensions: height (without threaded stud): 6 mmdiameter: 36 mm
Color matte gray (g)Universal Clamp
Z 10
The Z 10 allows microphones or accessory parts to be
mounted onto the edge of a table or the like. The Z 10
allows microphones or accessory parts to be mounted
onto the edge of a table or the like. It can also grasp
tubular shapes; its pressure pad is grooved for thispurpose (see detail photo, right). It can be used as aminiature tripod table stand as well.
An SG 20 or other stand clamp for holding a microphone can be attached to the 3/8" thread, while anadjustable joint lets the microphone be angled in any
direction.
Maximum thickness of table edge, etc.: 40 mm
Color: black117

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STR vertical support rod

Heavy Table Stand
T 5g– with 3/8" threaded stud, e.g. for STR support rods

T 5g

Dimensions: diameter: 129 mm, height: 52 mm
Weight: 1.5 kg
Surface finish: matte gray (g)Heavy Floor Stand
BF 250
The BF 250 is supplied with a quick release twist-lockchuck, type SPV 12-3/8, to create a quick connect anddisconnect system for an STR vertical support rod. Thiscan simply be plugged into the chuck and tightenedby hand with a half turn of the milled cap nut.
The chuck SPV 12-3/8 is also available separately forthe purpose of updating older equipment. It can bescrewed on with a open-ended wrench.
Diameter: 250 mm, height (without the SPV): 38 mm
Surface finish: black textured varnish

STR vertical support rod

Vibration Isolation Foam Mat
SM 270– additional isolation against vibration for BF 250

SM 270 under BF 250 floor standOccasionally a microphone must be placed on a very
“noisy” wooden floor, which can lead to pickup offootstep noise, and – especially when an RC Active
Extension Tube is used – even some mechanical “ringing.” Sometimes the existing acoustic isolation of theheavy floor stand BF 250 does not suffice to keep the
microphone free of these disturbances. For that reason
we offer the SM 270, an isolation mat which is simply
placed beneath the BF 250. It is made of a speciallytreated foam material that is very well able to hold its
shape.
Dimensions: diameter: 270 mm, thickness: 12 mm
Color: blue-green

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Windscreens and Popscreens
Which popscreen or windscreen is right for
my microphone?
Before taking up this question, one should first consider
the choice of microphone type.
With a SCHOEPS supercardioid, the level of noise in
mild to moderate wind will be some 2 to 5 dB higher
than with a SCHOEPS cardioid under similar conditions.
But the difference in wind noise pickup between pressure transducers and pressure gradient transducers
generally (i.e. omnidirectional microphones vs. directional microphones as a class) can be as much as 20 dB.
Thus when wind noise is a factor, one should always
consider whether an omnidirectional microphone could
perhaps be used. Furthermore, it should be consideredthat a windscreen will affect the low-frequency polar
pattern of a directional microphone (see below).
One widely useful choice of capsule would be theswitchable-pattern MK 5 (omnidirectional / cardioid).
In general, when comparing two windscreens which
are equally effective, the smaller one will always havea greater adverse effect on sound quality. If two windscreens are the same size, the one which is more effective will have the greater adverse influence on soundquality – altering the microphone’s frequency responseand (with directional microphones) the polar pattern
as well. Thus it is advisable to select a windscreen thatis only as effective as is really necessary, and perhaps
to use a larger windscreen rather than a smaller one
that has the required degree of effectiveness.

Establishing some terms:
Popscreens are only for indoor use, to reduce the air
currents produced when singers or speakers pronounce consonants such as “p” or “t”.
Close speech guards are for use in moderate air currents and with microphones on moving boom arms,
and / or as heavier-duty popscreens.
Windscreens suppress even more strongly the disturbances due to air motion, making it possible torecord outdoors.

Screens for pressure transducers (MK 2, MK 2H, MK 2S,
MK 3, omnidirectional setting of MK 5 and MK 6)
The most suitable windscreens generally are those madeof homogeneous, fine open-pore foam. They are also
the simplest and least expensive choice.
Effect on sound quality: Limited to a high-frequency
rolloff which can be corrected with equalization or
by choosing a brighter sounding capsule.
Effect on polar response: None.
Practical suggestions: Adequate protection should beavailable from a light foam windscreen (B 5) for mild
wind or a thicker windscreen (W 5) for stronger wind.
Further protection would require a basket-type windscreen with fur-like covering. Since wind noise cancause extremely high output levels at low frequencies,
the input of the equipment to which the microphone

is connected can become overloaded, which may create the false impression that the microphone itself isbeing overloaded. Thus one might also consider using
a low-cut filter (CUT 1 or LC 60).
The following combinations have worked particularly
well in practice: Capsule MK 2S or MK 3, foam windscreen W 5 or W 5 D, and Active Low-cut Filter CUT 1
or in-line filters LC 60 or LC 120.
Hollow foam windscreens and basket-type windscreens can also be used.
Effect on sound quality: Again the effect is restricted
to the high frequencies, but in addition to the rolloff,a slight unevenness of response is introduced. This
will depend on the capsule type, the diameter of thebasket, the position of the microphone within thebasket and the possible use of a fur-like “overcoat.”
The degree of wind noise suppression will dependon the thickness of the foam and the ”overcoat.”
Effect on polar response: Slight, and limited to thehigh frequencies.

Screens for pressure gradient transducers such as the
cardioid MK 4 or supercardioid MK 41
For this case we recommend windscreens that have an
enclosed volume of air. There are two types: hollow
foam windscreens and basket-type windscreens. The
latter type is often augmented by an optional fur-likecovering which increases its effectiveness.
Effect on sound quality: There is some reduction of
low-frequency response, since the pressure difference between the front and rear sound inlets of thecapsule is made smaller by the basket structure. At
high frequencies, in addition to a slight rolloff, acertain unevenness of response is introduced. This
will depend on the capsule type, the diameter of thebasket, the position of the microphone within thebasket and the possible use of a fur-like “overcoat.”
Windscreens with this type of covering (e.g. W 20 R 1)
are especially effective because no wind turbulence
will arise at their surface while any existing turbulence will be reduced.
Effect on polar response: At low frequencies thedecreasing pressure gradient component will cause
the directional pattern to become more nearly omnidirectional. In extreme cases a supercardioid may
take on a cardioid pattern at low frequencies, while
a cardioid capsule’s pattern may resemble that of awide cardioid or an omnidirectional capsule.
Practical suggestions: The hollow windscreens
B 5 D and W 5 D are suitable for mild to moderate
wind conditions. In strong wind, the largest practicalbasket-type windscreen should be used (e.g. WSR MS)
with a fur-like outer covering.
Perhaps an optimal balance of size and effectivenesscan be achieved by using the W 20 R 1 windscreenand either the Active Low-cut Filter CUT 1 or the inline filters LC 60 or LC 120.

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Windscreens and PopscreensAttenuation of the A-weighted wind-noise levelcompared to the unprotected transducer at awind speed of 18 km/h (ca. 11 mph) ...
These results are A-weighted according to IEC 61672-1.

... with pressure gradient transducer (CMC 641 / CCM 41*)
Type of windscreen
Attenuation
Wind noise
0 dB-A
130 dB-A
B5
20 dB-A
110 dB-A
B 20
26 dB-A
104 dB-A
W5
28 dB-A
102 dB-A
B5D
32 dB-A
98 dB-A
B 20 S
34 dB-A
96 dB-A
W 20
38 dB-A
92 dB-ABBG
44 dB-A
86 dB-A
WSR 100 LU
44 dB-A
86 dB-AW5D
46 dB-A
84 dB-A
W 20 R1
51 dB-A
79 dB-A
WSR MS
52 dB-A
78 dB-A
BBG with Windjammer
57 dB-A
73 dB-A
WSR 100 LU with Windjammer 57 dB-A
73 dB-A
WSR MS with Windjammer
62 dB-A
68 dB-A... with pressure transducer (CMC 62 / CCM 2)
Type of windscreen
Attenuation
Wind noise
0 dB-A110 dB-A
B 20
25 dB-A
85 dB-A
B 20 S
27 dB-A
83 dB-AB5
28 dB-A
82 dB-A
W 20
29 dB-A
81 dB-A
B5D
35 dB-A
75 dB-A
WSR MS
37 dB-A
73 dB-AW5
38 dB-A
72 dB-A
W5D
40 dB-A
70 dB-ABBG
41 dB-A
69 dB-A
WSR 100 LU
41 dB-A
69 dB-A
W 20 R1
43 dB-A
67 dB-A
WSR MS with Windjammer
47 dB-A
63 dB-A
BBG with Windjammer
53 dB-A
57 dB-A
WSR 100 LU with Windjammer 53 dB-A
57 dB-A

For a given strength of wind, the noise level produced
in a pressure transducer will always be distinctly lessthan that produced in a pressure gradient transducer.
Thus when wind might be a problem, we recommend
using an omnidirectional microphone where possible,
rather than (for example) a cardioid. In addition, a
low-cut filter (CUT 1 or LC 60) should be used to suppress the wind noise even further. An omnidirectional
microphone with this type of low-frequency cut canstill have better low-frequency response than a cardioid;any cardioid has an inherent low-frequency response
rolloff, and that rolloff is only accentuated by the useof a windscreen.

CMC 641 / CCM 41 *Attenuation–
32 dB-A

WB
WMS
WKFM:

CMC 68 / CCM 8
Attenuation
21 dB-A
27 / 36 dB-A
(side / end face)
12 / 22 dB-A attenuation of 12 / 22 dB-A on the capsule’s axis / stereo main axis

Wind noise attenuation with CMIT 5 U shotgun
microphone, all filters in ”off” position:
W 140
18 dB-A
Softie30 dB-A
Windscreen type:(without / with Windjammer)
mono and MS-Stereo-Set, Ø 100 mm 30 dB-A / 41 dB-A
Surround-Set, Ø 150 mm
47 dB-A / 51 dB-A

* The corresponding values for the cardioid (CMC 64 or
CCM 4) are consistently 2 to 5 dB better; for the wide cardioid (CMC 621 or CCM 21) the difference is 5 to 7 dB.

Compatibility chart
CMC, CMD CCM _L CCM _U+ capsule120

capsule
on KC

RC

RCY

MSTC

CMXY

notes

B 1+
B5
W5





















–



+ Primary function: protection

B 20+++
B 20 S+++
W 20
W 20 R1














–




–











or 8 or corresponding CCM
compact microphones. With
MK / CCM 4V, 4VXS, 41V: see
page 125BBG
WSR (MS) 100 LU
WSR MS
WSR CMXY



–



–

–





B1D
B 5 D++
W 5 D+++
WMS
WB















–





–



against dust deposits++ Cannot be used with MK 6+++ Cannot be used with















MK 4V, 4VXS, 41V, 6 or 8 orcorresponding CCM compact
microphones.

 recommended– not recommended

Windscreens and Popscreens

Popscreens

PR 120 S

PR 120 SV

B1D

for microphones withaxial pickup; page 122

for microphones withlateral pickup;
page 122for microphones
with axial pickup;
page 122

B1

B5

W5

light close-speech guard;
protection against rosin
deposit (see violin
adapter); page 123

close-speech guard
for mild wind;page 123

windscreen
for strong wind;page 123

B 20

B 20 S

W 20

W 20 R1

close-speech guard;
page 123

close-speech guard;
page 123

windscreen
for medium wind;page 124

windscreen
for strong wind;page 124

BBG

WSR 100 LU

WSR MS 100 LU

WSR MSfor strong wind;page 124

for a single CCM _L;
page 68

for M/S stereo with
CCM _L;
page 89for strong wind;for mono and M/Sstereo; page 88

B5D

W5D

close-speech guard;
for mild wind;page 125

windscreen forstronger wind;page 126

WMS

WKFM

WB

for M/S stereo;
for mild wind;page 126

for sphere microphone KFM 6;
page 77

for Blumlein stereo;
for mild wind;page 126

for:Foam-Type
Windscreensfor:Basket-Type
Windscreensfor:

Hollow
Foam-Type
Windscreensfor:SpecialFoam-Type
Windscreens121Windscreens and Popscreens

Popscreens
PR 120 S and PR 120 SV
PR 120 S

SG 20

A 20 S

These popscreens are a patented product of Tonstudio
Pauly. They guard against the popping noise generated
by plosives such as “P” and “T” during close-miking.
The popping noise is caused by an airstream whichaccompanies these consonants. The PR 120 S damps
this stream with two layers of a lightweight fabricattached to a rugged aluminum frame.
Mounting is accomplished simply by clipping this unit
onto the microphone body.
Despite its high effectiveness, the PR 120 S has no
audible effect on the sonic impression.
Dimensions: diameter: 120 mm, height: 11 mm
The surface is gray / matte gray.

PR 120 SV

New!

Popscreen B 1 D
The B 1 D is a highly effective popscreen with a deceptively simple outward appearance. As with the B 5 D
and the basket-type windscreens, the sound inlets ofthe microphone are enclosed by a volume of air.
The B 1 D is most effective in the axial direction;
thus we offer it as a popscreen rather than a windscreen. It is designed exclusively for axially-addressedcapsules such as the MK 4, MK 41 and their CCM
counterparts, rather than for the MK 6, MK 8, or any
capsule or CCM with a “V” in its name.
It is as effective as the distinctly larger B 5 D, but as
one might expect, it also has slightly more of an effecton sound quality.
Dimensions: 32 mm diameter × 59 mm
Color: grayFoam-Type WindscreensCapsule Guard
B1
Thin foam covering for a CCM or Colette capsule,
especially suitable for protecting a capsule from rosin
dust when attached to a string instrument (e.g. with
the VA 1 violin mount).
Dimensions: 28 mm diameter × 41mm
Color: Anthracite

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Solid Foam Popscreen B 5
Acoustic foam close-speech popscreen; provides
sufficient protection at normal speaking distances for
cardioids and other directional capsules, especiallywhen speech capsules are used. With omnidirectional
capsules it may even be used outdoors in light wind.
Minimal effect on sound quality.
Dimensions: 70 mm × diameter 45 mm (max.)
Available colors: gray, black

Solid Foam Ball W 5
Acoustic foam windscreen, especially for use with omnidirectional microphones in wind. Usable as a low-cost
alternative to popscreens when greater effectiveness isneeded. With pressure-gradient transducers it can beused in light wind only, but it offers the advantagethat its influence on sound and polar pattern is minimal, especially at low frequencies.
Dimensions: sphere with 90 mm diameter
Color: grayBasket-Type Windscreens
Basket Popscreen B 20
Small close-speech guard with plastic basket andwashable nylon fabric.
Cannot be used with MK 4V, MK 41V, MK 4VXS,
MK 6, MK 8 microphone capsules or corresponding
CCM compact microphones.
Diameter: 50 mm; color: gray / light grayBasket Popscreen B 20 S
Similar to the B 20 but with a double layer of nylon
fabric. More effective than the B 20 but causes greatersound coloration. Cannot be used with MK 4V, MK 41V,
MK 4VXS, MK 6 or MK 8 microphone capsules or corresponding compact microphones.
Diameter: 50 mm; color: light gray123

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Basket W 20
Basket windscreen with nylon fabric, made of two
separable halves. It is rain-resistant and less unusuallooking than a fur-like windscreen. The capsule front
must be positioned approximately at its center.
Diameter: 80 mm; color: light grayBasket Frame with synthetic Fur Cover
W 20 R1
Comprises a basket (W 20 R) and a fur-like overcoat(R1). It is ca. 13 dB more effective than the W 20, withno greater impairment of the sound quality. It is used
like the W 20 with the capsule front positioned in thecenter.
Diameter: ca. 90 mm; color: tinged with grayBasket Windscreen for exterior Use BBG

with WJ BBG
Windjammer(snythetic fur coverThis sturdy, highly effective “basket-type” windscreen
has two separable halves. It is intended for use withmicrophones of the Colette modular system, particularly the ORTF microphone MSTC 64. The front soundinlet of each capsule should be positioned in the centerof its respective basket.
Due to its high effectiveness, some audible effect onsound quality may occur.
For maximum effectiveness this windscreen can beused with the “Windjammer” overcoat, which will help
suppress wind noise by a further 13 dB-A.
Diameter (without Windjammer): ca. 10 cm

Basket Windshield with elastic Suspension for
CCM _L

CCM

compact
Mono version: WSR 100 LU (pg. 68),
M/S-stereo version: WSR MS 100 LU (pg. 89);

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Windscreens and Popscreens
Basket Windscreens
WSR MS, WSR MS CI, WSR MS LI, WSR MS LU

COLETTE
modular(see miniature stereo on pages 82 and 90)

CCM

This is the most effective windscreen that we offer.
It can be used with one or a pair of microphone capsules on KC Active Cables, or CCM _L or CCM_U compact microphones.
It contains an AMS double elastic suspension for
M/S stereo recording.

compact

The following versions are available:
WSR MS: without cable2 × 115 mm
250 mmWSR MS CI: for microphone capsules,
with KCY 115/0,25 Ig Y-cable; special miniature
output plug for VMS 5 U microphone preamplifieror VST 62 IUg stereo microphone amplifier
WSR MS LI: for CCM _L microphones,
with KLY 115/0,25 I Y-cable
input connector: Lemo; output connector: female
miniature Binder
extension: KS 5 I (5 m long)
WSR MS LU: with KLY 115/0,25 SU Y-cable;
input connector: Lemo; output connector: XLR-5M
The microphone side of the above Y-cables is 115 mm
long; the output side is 250 mm.

cable in WSR MS CI

WJ MS/XY
Windjammer;
fur-like “overcoat”
which enhances the
suppression of windnoise

cable in WSR MS LI

cable in WSR MS LU

Hollow Foam-Type Windscreens
Hollow Foam Popscreen B 5 D
Application: for use especially on pressure-gradienttransducers in light wind and as a close-speech guard.
The B 5 D offers good effectiveness, yet has only aslight influence on the sound. The microphone must
be inserted up to the stop.
Although it has not been designed for that purpose,
it is possible to use it on the MK 4V, MK 41V or
MK 4VXS microphone capsules and the corresponding
CCM COMPACT CONDENSER MICROPHONES. The microphone’sslight inherent high-frequency emphasis is then compensated for.
The B 5 D cannot be used with MK 6 or MK 8 capsules, or the corresponding CCM compact microphones.
Dimensions: 70 mm x diameter 50 mm (max.)Color: gray, with additional gray, porous velvet-likesurface treatment

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Hollow Foam Ball W 5 D– for use on pressure-gradient and pressure transducers in wind.
The foam encloses an air chamber around the capsule,similar to a basket windscreen. It is highly effective, yet
it has only a slight influence on the sound.
When using CCM _L compact microphone, pleasebe careful to place the W 5 D all the way onto it.
The W 5 D cannot be used with the KC Active Cable,
CCM _U compact microphones and microphone capsules for lateral pickup (MK 6, MK 4V, MK 41V,
MK 4VXS, or MK 8), or the corresponding CCM compact microphones.
Dimensions: sphere with diameter 90 mm
Color: black, with additional black, porous velvet-likesurface treatment

Special Foam-Type Windscreens
Windscreen
WMS– close-speech guard and windscreen for M/S stereo
This windscreen has a gray porous velvet-like surface
treatment. It is designed so that conventional M/S setups (AMS 22, UMS 20) as well as most miniature microphone arrangements for M/S (RCY, SGMSC, HSGMSC)
and also the X/Y microphone CMXY can be protectedfrom mild wind.
For its small dimensions, the WMS offers remarkableeffectiveness with relatively little adverse effect on thesound quality.
Dimensions: sphere with 68 mm diameter
Color: gray, with additional gray, velvet-like surface
treatment

Windscreen for Blumlein Setups
WB
The WB is suitable for CMC or CMD 2U microphones
with UMS 20, as well as KC Active Cables with MK
capsules or CCM compact microphones, in a Blumleinarrangement (two crossed figure-8 microphones) and
M/S arrangements using an MK 8 (figure-8) and an
MK 4V (cardioid) or MK 41V (supercardioid) or thecorresponding CCM microphones.
Dimensions: diameter 50 mm × 95 mm
Color: gray

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Technical Appendix

Principal Microphone Characteristics

128

Stereo Techniques

131

Surround Techniques

132

XLR, Cable Specifications

133

Overview of Capsule Specifications

134

Frequency Response Curves for ”xt” Amplifiers, Miscellaneous

135

127

Principal Microphone Characteristics
Pressure Transducers... are characterized by an omnidirectional polar pattern, i.e. they pick up sound from all directions to an(ideally) equal degree. Microphones of this type do nothave “proximity effect“ (low-frequency emphasis withclose placement to a sound source). But condenser
microphones operating on this principle can have flat
frequency response down to the lowest audible frequencies, permitting full, impressive low frequency
sound reproduction. Unlike a loudspeaker, a microphone's membrane size has no effect on its low-frequency capabilities since it operates purely as a sensor,
like an eardrum; it doesn't have to move large volumesof air at low frequencies as a loudspeaker must do.
For reasons of physics (capsule dimensions), the omnidirectional pattern can be maintained in its ideal form
only up through the midrange frequencies. At higher
frequencies, sounds arriving on axis are progressively
emphasized by the interaction of the capsule housingwith the shorter wavelengths. The larger the diameterof the housing, the greater the difference in high-frequency response between on-axis and off-axis sound.
This effect can be seen clearly in the capsules’ polar
diagrams. It is the reason for their differing frequency
response in the direct versus the diffuse sound field.
When the high-frequency emphasis is corrected sothat the response measures flat on axis, the result is apressure transducer type such as the MK 2 or CCM 2.
These microphones are ideally suited to picking up
acoustic sources in the near field. But if a microphoneof this type is placed in the reverberant sound field,
where reflections from walls, ceiling, floor, etc. predominate, there will be a loss of overall brilliance. These
reflections, with their high-frequency content attenuated by surface absorption, reach the microphone at
oblique angles of incidence and suffer additional losses
as compared with sounds picked up directly. Here (inthe diffuse sound field, beyond the reverberation
radius*) a microphone with some high-frequency
emphasis (MK 2H, MK 2S, MK 3 or the corresponding
CCM compact microphones) is required so that at
high frequencies there will be balanced sound rather
than a rolloff. This, of course, adds brilliance to sounds
picked up at close range and on axis – an effect which
may be desired in some circumstances.
A pressure transducer with ideal response in all situations does not exist. A very small capsule could allow
the high-frequency response to be flat regardless of
direct- or diffuse-field placement, but such small capsules are quite noisy. The user must therefore consider
the nature of the pickup and make an appropriate
choice. Please note that the design of of the MK 2S or
CCM 2S achieves a technically sophisticated compromise between the requirements of working in the direct
and the reverberant sound fields (in the region of thereverberation radius).
Particularly for two- and three-microphone stereo
pickups, which are usually made near the reverberation radius (where the direct and reverberant sound128

fields are of equal level), the MK 2S and CCM 2S havebecome favorites of many sound engineers. This is also
true for the MK 2H and CCM 2H, whose characteristics are somewhat closer to those of the free-field models MK 2 and CCM 2.

Pressure-Gradient Transducers
Note: Usually, any directional microphone is referred
to as a “pressure-gradient transducer” even when it
has only a limited pressure-gradient component (e.g. a
cardioid). This usage is technically not quite correct,
since a true pressure gradient transducer always has abidirectional (figure-8) pattern. Nevertheless, we haveadopted this nearly universal practice.
SCHOEPS makes many different types of directional
capsules and microphones, each having specific features and a range of typical applications.
What they all have in common, as you can see fromtheir polar response diagrams, is that their sensitivity
to any sound depends on the angle of incidence of thatsound; they “favor” sound that arrives from particular
directions. This allows them to maintain the same balance of direct to diffuse (reverberant) sound whenplaced at a greater distance from the sound source
than an equally sensitive omnidirectional microphone.
The bidirectional MK 8 and CCM 8 are pure pressure-gradient transducers. Our other directional microphones use combinations of the pressure and pressuregradient principles; their various directional characteristics result from differing proportions of these ingredients.
All our microphones, including the multi-pattern ones,
are single-diaphragm – a feature unique to SCHOEPS.
This results in polar patterns that are less frequencydependent than any dual-diaphragm design can offer,a high-frequency response that is distinctly more
extended, and low-frequency response (with our singlepattern omnidirectional microphones or in the omnidirectional setting of our multi-pattern microphones)
that is essentially perfect.
One advantage of small pressure-gradient transducers such as SCHOEPS microphones is that their directional pattern can be kept constant across a wider frequency range than with a pressure transducer. On theother hand, their low-frequency response in a freesound field is not as extended as that of a pressuretransducer. Placement in the near field can compensate
for this bass rolloff via proximity effect, but there isalso a risk of overcompensation.
Proximity effect may also be used to suppress environmental noise by choosing a microphone type having a large bass rolloff and / or by the use of a corresponding electronic filter. A cardioid microphone at a
distance of less than 40 cm, for example, will pick up
a speaking voice quite clearly, while environmental
noise will be suppressed due to the directivity of the
cardioid pattern and its bass rolloff. At the same time,Principal Microphone Characteristics
the lower frequencies in a person’s voice will be restored
to normal by virtue of proximity effect, resulting in aclear and full sound.
By choosing a microphone of high directivity it is also
possible to avoid acoustic feedback. If a loudspeaker is
set up within the reverberation radius*, it should, forobvious reasons, be positioned where the microphone
has its minimum sensitivity. If the loudspeaker isbeyond the reverberation radius, its radiated soundwill reach the microphone after being reflected by thewalls, floor and ceiling of the room, arriving as reverberant sound from many directions. The microphone
will pick this up less strongly than the direct soundfrom the source on the main axis.
Off-axis attenuation increases with greater microphone directivity. The greater this is, the less danger
there will be of acoustic feedback. This is true only inthe direct sound field, however; in a diffuse soundfield (beyond the reverberation radius), a directional
microphone will offer no help for this problem.
When dealing with pressure-gradient transducers,
their greater sensitivity to wind and vibration should
be kept in mind. Suspensions that damp solid-borne
noise (elastic suspensions and / or sound-isolated stands)
are highly recommended, as well as popscreens andwindscreens wherever appropriate.

Interference Tube (”Shotgun”) Microphones
A ”shotgun” microphone has a pressure-gradienttransducer with an interference tube fitted in front. At
upper-midrange and high frequencies the tube suppresses off-axis sound; this effect is more pronounced
at higher frequencies, and can generally be madegreater with a longer interference tube. At midrange
frequencies and below, however, a shotgun microphone cannot have greater directivity than a supercardioid unless its interference tube is so long that it
would be impractical for most purposes.
For the sake of high-quality sound, it is desirable fora microphone to have similar frequency response at allangles of sound incidence. However, this may becomea secondary consideration when very high directivity isrequired. It is somewhat like the situation with windscreens: Everyone knows that they affect the soundquality, but sometimes they are necessary in order to
get a usable recording at all.
Here are some things which are worth knowing
about ”shotgun” microphones, including the SCHOEPS
CMIT 5:
1. For any given length of the interference tube, a shotgun microphone's design can be optimized for maximum directivity or for best sound quality, but unfortunately not for both at the same time. The SCHOEPS
CMIT 5 has been optimized for best sound quality.
2. Room reflections and reverberance contribute enor-

mously to the character of any sound. With a shotgun
microphone, the pickup angle at high frequencies will
be narrower than at lower frequencies; as a result,diffuse room sound will be picked up with a distinct
high-frequency rolloff, which can make the soundrather dull. This tendency will be emphasized further if
a windscreen is used. For this reason a supercardioid isoften a better choice for indoor recording. Of course if
there is a special need to reduce the pickup of roomsound at high frequencies (for example, if there isinterfering high-frequency noise), a shotgun microphone
may still be preferable.
The tendency toward dull sound can be counteractedwith a high-frequency boost, which can also benefit
speech intelligibility. The SCHOEPS CMIT 5 offers a builtin, switchable high-frequency boost of this kind.
The polar patterns of shotgun microphones often havemultiple narrow lobes of sensitivity. These can cause
disturbing comb-filter-like effects when the microphone(or a sound source) is in motion, especially in indoor
recordings. Special care was taken to smooth out these
response lobes in the design of the SCHOEPS CMIT 5.
Since any off-axis sound will be picked up with
reduced high-frequency content, a shotgun microphonemust always ”track” (follow) a moving actor or othersound source precisely – particularly if the microphone
is close to the person being followed and / or its interference tube is a longer one. Precise tracking is notalways easy, and even if it can be done perfectly, othersound sources in the room (including noise sourcesand other nearby voices) will still be picked up from
off-axis.
3. Since shotgun microphones are frequently used outdoors and / or on booms, they should have a low-cut
filter available to suppress wind and handling noise.
The SCHOEPS CMIT 5 has a switchable low-cut filter ofthis type.
In addition, any directional microphone will increase
its pickup of low and lower-midrange frequencies
when it is positioned near a sound source. To avoid
false boominess, a shotgun microphone should also
have a filter to compensate for this ”proximity effect.”
These two requirements involve different frequency
ranges and different ideal filter slopes, however, so asingle low-cut filter is always a compromise at best.
The SCHOEPS CMIT 5 has a switchable low-cut filter
with two different characteristics available: a relatively
sharp cutoff for suppressing room rumble or wind andhandling noise, or a more gradual slope that reaches
somewhat higher in frequency to compensate forproximity effect.
4. For high frequency sound, shotgun microphones
increase the distance at which a good proportion of
direct sound may be obtained. But their use still makes
clear sense only when they are already close enoughfor direct sound to predominate in the result. For outdoor recording this will not be an issue when there islittle or no reflected sound energy – but indoors, even*see next page129

Principal Microphone Characteristics
a shotgun microphone should generally be kept fairly
close to the intended sound source.
5. The usefulness of shotgun microphones for stereophonic recording is limited by the fact that their polar
patterns differ at low vs. high frequencies. X/Y stereo
recording with two shotgun microphones cannot reallybe recommended, but M/S stereo recording with a
SCHOEPS CMIT 5 with a small figure-8 condenser microphone or capsule (such as the SCHOEPS CCM 8 or MK 8)
mounted on it can produce very good results.
When mounting a figure-8 microphone or capsule ona shotgun microphone, one should be sure to place
their diaphragms one directly above the other, remembering of course that the diaphragm of a shotgun
microphone is at the base of the interference tube, notat its tip:

M/S arrangement with shotgun microphone(shown here: CMIT 5 with CCM 8 and KMSC clip.)
The membranes of the two microphones must bealigned one above the other; the black line indicates
their location.
6. A shotgun microphone requires a larger windscreen
than, for example, a small supercardioid. On a boom
this adds extra weight and an additional wind load.
7. Speaking more generally, inexperienced users tend
to expect greater ”selectivity” than a shotgun microphone has to offer. A shotgun microphone cannot
exclude the sound of someone's voice by aiming it ata person standing right next to them, nor can it compensate for a recording distance that is much greaterthan normal for an ordinary microphone. In fact, whenplaced too far away the sound quality of a shotgun
microphone will probably be distinctly inferior to thatof a good supercardioid, since it will be working in adiffuse sound field where its response falls off at highfrequencies (as explained earlier).
The above points are intended to clarify the choice
between a shotgun microphone and another highly
directional type, the supercardioid. A direct comparison
under ”real world” conditions is often a surprising andrevealing experience.

130** Reverberation radius (”critical distance”):
A sound source generates a certain level of direct sound energy
which diminishes strongly as a function of distance. If the sound isoccurring in a room, some amount of diffuse sound energy will bebuilt up by repeated reflections from acoustic barriers (mainly walls).
The level of diffuse sound in any given part of the room will depend
less on the distance from the sound source than is the case for thelevel of direct sound. In the theoretical ideal case, the level of diffuse
sound would be the same everywhere in the room.
The distance at which the reflected sound reaches an equal level tothe direct sound is called the reverberation radius. (”Radius” is usedbecause we assume that sound from a point source will spread out ina spherical manner

Stereo Techniques

Overview of Stereophonic Recording Techniques
Overview of surround recording techniques: see following page

Stereo recording coincident microphone
principle
placement

level differences +minor arrival-timedifferences

microphones separ- major arrivalated by an acousti- time differencescally opaque object

Name

ORTF (for example)

Jecklin disk (for ex.)

5 cm – 30 cm

depends on the
40 cm – 80 cm
object between them or greater (up to
several meters)

X/Y

M/S

A/B (spaced omni
recording)Geometry

Distance (d)between microphones

Winkel Ä=zwischen den
Hauptachsen
Angle
betweender
Mikrofone

0 cm
usually vertically aligned

distance and angle
are interdependent
70° – 180°90°0°–180°typically 20°

0° – 90°

microphones

Acoustic operat- pressure-gradient transducer
ing principle of (e.g. SCHOEPS cardioid MK 4 or CCM 4)
the microphone

usually pressure transducers*(e.g. SCHOEPS MK 2S or CCM 2S)

Sonic impression clean, clear, often brightbig, spacious; especially good low-frequency reproduction when omnidirectionalcondenser microphones are usedSpaciousness

often rather limited

satisfactory

goodvery good

Localization

potentially very good**,
except that the center ofthe stereo image can beover-emphasized (not a
problem with figure 8s)

goodadequate

indistinct,(potentiallyunstable)*These recording methods can also
employ pressure gradient microphones,
though this is not often done.

**The appropriate angle between microphones depends on theirdirectional pattern and the recording angle (the range within which
the sound sources should be placed, as “seen“ by the microphone.)131

Surround Techniques

Category of
microphonearrangement

Coincident placement

Near-coincident
placement

Microphones
separated by an
acoustic baffle

Spaced microphones

Principle by which
the stereo effect isobtainedlevel differenceslevel plus minor arrivaltime differences

frequency-dependent level and timedifferences

arrival-time differences
primarily

Typical setups

Double M/S, Firstorder Ambisonics

OCT Surround, MMAD, KFM 360 system
INA 5, IRT crossDecca Tree, Omni Curtain,
Polyhymnia Array,
Hamasaki Square

Distance between
microphones

0 cm

15 – 100 cm

100 – 500 cm

Microphone types
usedpressure-gradient transducers (e.g. SCHOEPSSCHOEPS KFM 360 /cardioid CCM 4 or MK 4, supercardioid CCM 41 DSP-4 KFM 360
or MK 41, figure-8 CCM 8 or MK 8)

Geometry

Sonic impression
clean, clear, often(depending onbrightwhich microphones
are used)

15 – 20 cm

natural, clean, clear

naturalmainly pressure transducers (e.g. SCHOEPS
CCM / MK 2H), also
possible with cardioids
or wide cardioids
spacious

full low-frequency reproduction when omnidirectional microphones are usedSpaciousness*often limited;
natural, transparent,
depends on M/Sgood depth
decoding parameters

naturalgood, enhanced (canbecome exaggerated)

Localization*

good; depends onvery good
decoding parameters

generally fairly goodsomewhat indistinct

Size of listeningarea*

small; better when
additional delay is
employedrather large

depends on microphone distances

Envelopment*

limited; better when
supplemented by an
A/B pairDownmix compatibility

two-channel and / ormono (!)

large

good envelopment possible

two-channel compatibility can be good if
considered in the array
design (e.g. OCT 2)

perfect

potentially good, but
this requirement must
be taken into accountand the setup tested forthis purpose* The statements here are necessarily rather general. The properties of the recording often depend on various parameters which cannot be covered in detail in this list. These properties can furthermore be varied by combining various
aspects of different setups.
This list should be considered as a snapshot of current techniques for surround recording. It may be subject to change.
It is not intended to create dogmas or ”untouchable” recipes for surround recording. The recording engineer and producer are needed more than ever to listen, consider and adjust the results obtained.

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Specification for Cables, XLR Pin Assignment
Specifications for
SCHOEPS Microphone Cables– flexible, even in the cold
– highly tear-resistant insulation (Kevlar-reinforced)– high bending strength

conductor diameter:
insulating material:conductor arrangement:
shielding:outer covering:outer diameter:
weight:minimum bending radius:
resistance:
capacitance(conductor / conductor):
insulation resistance:

2-conductor
0.14 mm2
Hytrel2 braided conductors
crossbraided, tinned
copper conductors– will not turn with changing temperature, thus ideal
for suspending microphones– 100% shield coverage in three- and four-conductor
versions

Polyurethane
3 mm
15 g/m (0.16 oz/ft)
10 mm
100 Ohm/km

3-conductor
0.14 mm2
Hytrel3 braided conductors
crossbraided with
conductive inner covering, 100% coverage
Polyurethane
4 mm
22 g/m (0.24 oz/(ft)13 mm
100 Ohm/km

4-conductor
0.14 mm2
Hytrel4 braided conductors
crossbraided with
conductive inner covering, 100% coverage
Polyurethane
4.4 mm25 g/m (0.27 oz/ft)
15 mm
100 Ohm/km

100 pF/m> 50 MOhm × km

100 pF/m> 50 MOhm × km

100 pF/m> 50 MOhm × km

Pin Assignment with XLR-3M Plugs:

Pin Assignment with XLR-5M Plugs:

Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: +phase
Pin 3: –phase

Pin 1: GND
Pin 2: +phase channel I
Pin 3: –phase channel I
Pin 4: +phase channel II
Pin 5: –phase channel IIbottom view
(as the pins are seen)

3
2

1

4
5

3

2
1

bottom view
(as the pins are seen)

Instructions for Mounting longer Goosenecks
with two AF 1 Flanges
First, fasten the two AF 1s securely, one precisely above
the other, to the lectern or table top. Then screw the
gooseneck onto the 3/8" threads at the end of the
ST 20-3/8 cylinder. Push the XLR connector of the output cable through the AF 1s and press the cable into thegroove in the side of the cylinder. Finally, insert the cylinder (with the output cable now attached) into the AF 1s.

AF 1
no. 1

AF 1
no. 2

3/8" threaded studfor the (S)RS 420

ST 20-3/8 mounting
cylinder with groove
for the cable133

Overview of Capsule Specifications
Specifications for MK _ capsules with CMC 6 microphone amplifier, and CCM(When the CMC 6 xt microphone amplifier is used with axially addressed capsules (*) the frequency response extends beyond 40 kHz).

microphone type polar(MK _ / CCM _)patternfrequency
range

sensitivity

equivalent noise levelsignal-to-noise
CCIR*** A-weighted** A-weighted**max. SPL
0.5%THD)

MK / CCM 2*omni

20 Hz – 20 kHz*

16 mV/Pa

23 dB

11 dB-A

83 dB-A

130 dBMK / CCM 2H*

omni

20 Hz – 20 kHz* 15 mV/Pa

23 dB

11 dB-A

83 dB-A

130 dBMK / CCM 2S*

omni

20 Hz – 20 kHz* 12 mV/Pa

24 dB

12 dB-A

82 dB-A

132 dBMK / CCM 3*omni

20 Hz – 20 kHz* 10 mV/Pa

26 dB

14 dB-A

80 dB-A

134 dBBLM 3ghemisphere

20 Hz – 20 kHz

19 mV/Pa

23 dB

12 dB-A

82 dB-A

128 dB

BLM 03 Cg

hemisphere

20 Hz – 20 kHz

19 mV/Pa

23 dB

12 dB-A

82 dB-A

128 dBMK / CCM 21*

wide cardioid 30 Hz – 20 kHz* 13 mV/Pa

24 dB

14 dB-A

80 dB-A

132 dBMK / CCM 21H*

wide cardioid 30 Hz – 20 kHz* 10 mV/Pa

26 dB

16 dB-A

78 dB-A

134 dBMK / CCM 4*

cardioid

40 Hz – 20 kHz* 13 mV/Pa

24 dB

15 dB-A

79 dB-A

132 dBMK / CCM 4V

cardioid

40 Hz – 20 kHz

13 mV/Pa

24 dB

14 dB-A

80 dB-A

132 dBMK / CCM 41*

supercardioid 40 Hz – 20 kHz* 14 mV/Pa

24 dB

15 dB-A

79 dB-A

132 dBMK / CCM 41V

supercardioid 40 Hz – 20 kHz

14mV/Pa

23 dB

14 dB-A

80 dB-A

132 dBMK / CCM 8

figure-8

40 Hz – 16 kHz

10 mV/Pa

26 dB

18 dB-A

76 dB-A

134 dBMK / CCM 5*omni

20 Hz – 20 kHz* 10 mV/Pa

26 dB

14 dB-A

80 dB-A

133 dB

cardioid

40 Hz – 20 kHz* 13 mV/Pa

24 dB

15 dB-A

79 dB-A

132 dBMK 6

omni

20 Hz – 16 kHz

10 mV/Pa

26 dB

14 dB-A

80 dB-A

135 dB

cardioid

40 Hz – 16 kHz

11 mV/Pa

26 dB

16 dB-A

78 dB-A

134 dB

figure-8

40 Hz – 16 kHz

10 mV/Pa

27 dB

18 dB-A

76 dB-A

134 dBMK / CCM 4S

cardioid

80 Hz – 20 kHz

12 mV/Pa

25 dB

15 dB-A

79 dB-A

132 dBMK / CCM 40

cardioid

80 Hz – 20 kHz

18 mV/Pa

22 dB

12 dB-A

82 dB-A

129 dBMK / CCM 4A

cardioidclose pickup

3 mV/Pa

31 dB

19 dB-A

75 dB-A

144 dBMK / CCM 4VXS

cardioidclose pickup

10 mV/Pa

25 dB

14 dB-A

80 dB-A

134 dBMK / CCM 41S

supercardioid 80 Hz – 20 kHz

14 mV/Pa

24 dB

15 dB-A

80 dB-A

132 dB*

Conditions of measurement:

Axially-addressed capsule; when used with the CMC 6 xt
amplifier, the frequency range extends up to 40 kHz.
** IEC 61672-1*** IEC 60268-1

Sensitivity: measured on-axis in the free sound field with a CMC 6
microphone amplifier at 1 kHz and with a load resistance of 1 kOhm
with standardized powering
Equivalent noise level and signal-to-noise ratio are measured
according to IEC 60268-1 (”CCIR”) and IEC 61672-1 (”A-weighted”).
Maximum sound pressure level (max. SPL): SPL at which the total
harmonic distortion (THD) at the output of the microphone is 0.5%.
The data for boundary-layer capsules (BLM 3g, BLM 03 Cg) assume
an adequately large sound-reflecting area.
Signal-to-noise specifications that follow these standards are intended
to allow comparison of noise floor levels for different microphones.
Unlike signal-to-noise specifications for other types of audio equipment (which give the ratio of a component's clipping point to its noise
floor), these values do not indicate a microphone's entire available
dynamic range. Instead, the values are measured with reference to a
standard sound pressure level of 1 Pascal (1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) eventhough the actual maximum SPL capability of any usable microphonemust exceed that reference level substantially. (SCHOEPS microphones
when properly powered can typically handle levels some 40 dB above
1 Pa, for example.)
As a result of this approach, professional microphones can seem tohave rather modest signal-to-noise values even when they have extremely
low noise and very high SPL capability in fact. Ultimately the two othervalues mentioned (equivalent noise and maximum SPL) both affect a
microphone's suitability for a given application.
The use of ”A” weighting when specifying the equivalent noiselevel of microphones is another often-misunderstood aspect of thestandards. ”A” weighting yields a distinctly lower noise specification– often by 10 dB or thereabouts – and this figure, of course, becomes
the one most often cited in advertising. But the CCIR weighted noiselevel may well be a more accurate indicator of a microphone's perceived noise level in practice.

134

Frequeny Response Curves ”xt” Amplifier, KA 40
Frequency response of CMC 6 xt or CMD 2 xt
amplifiers with various capsules:
+10

+10

0dB

0dB

-10

-10

-20
50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

-20
50

Frequency response curve MK 2 + CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+10

0dB

0dB

-10

-10

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

-20
50

Frequency response curve MK 2H + CMD 2 xt or
CMC 6 xt
+10

0dB

0dB

-10

-10

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 5 (omnidirectional setting)+ CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+10

-20
50

200

Frequency response curve MK 41 + CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+10

-20
50

100

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 2S + CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+10

-20
50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 5 (cardioid setting)+ CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

Frequency response of the MK 2 capsule with
KA 40 sphere attachment

0dB
-10
-20
50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 3 + CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+20 dB+10 dB
0 dB-10 dB
200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

On-axis frequency response curve CMC 62U
without KA 40

+10
0dB
-10
-20
50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 21 + CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+20 dB+10 dB
0 dB-10 dB
200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

On-axis frequency response curve CMC 62U
with KA 40

+10
0dB
-10
-20
50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 21H + CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+10

+20 dB+10 dB
0 dB-10 dB-20 dB-30 dB
200

0°
30°
60°
90°/
180°

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

Off-axis frequency response curves CMC 62U
without KA 40

0dB
-10
-20
50

100

200

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20k

50kHz

Frequency response curve MK 4 + CMD 2 xt or CMC 6 xt

+20 dB+10 dB
0 dB-10 dB-20 dB-30 dB
200

0°
30°
60°
90°/
180°

500

1k

2k

5k

10k

20kHz

Off-axis frequency response curves CMC 62U
with KA 40

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doublepickupRecording technique: mono / A/B

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pg. 62

pg. 61

pg. 64

pg. 65

pg. 66, 62 pg. 63

pg. 66

on a table(movable)pg. 66hanging

on an
instrument

pg. 85

pg. 71

pg. 71

pg. 69pg. 71

pg. 70on flooror wallpg. 67pg. 20

pg. 18pg. 68pg. 68pg. 125

pg. 54

on a boom(outdoors)
shotgunpg. 74, microphone

miscellaneous
pg. 80vocalist microphones

138

pg. 79headsetpg. 20pg. 98

Product Overview
ORTF

pg. 93

pg. 93

pg. 92

pg. 92

X/Y

M/S

pg. 92

pg. 95Blumleinpg. 92

pg. 98pg. 84

pg. 96

pg. 92surroundpg. 75

pg. 96

pg. 87

pg. 103

pg. 101

pg. 88pg. 103when perforated
metal is usedinstead of a solid
table top; pg. 94

pg. 100

pg. 87

when perforated
metal is usedinstead of a solid
table top; pg. 94
pg. 87, 118

pg. 93

pg. 95

pg. 67

pg. 93

pg. 87

pg. 98pg. 19pg. 95

pg. 88pg. 89pg. 75139

Indexby Product Category
Accessories
Active, modular system
41 ff.
electronic
110
mechanical
114
Active Accessories
41 ff.
Active Cables
42 ff.
Active Extension Tubes, mono
59
double version
60
M/S stereo
43, 87Adapter cables
112 ff.
Attachment
114, 135
Attenuators
45, 111
Base
118
Bass filters for modular system
44
Bass filter for phantom-powered microphones 110
Boundary-layer adapter
67
Boundary-layer capsules
18 ff.
Boundary-layer microphones, directional54, 67
Cable hangers, mono
67
M/S stereo
87
Cables111, 133
Capsules14 ff.
Capsule swivel
45
Cardioids
for music and speech
23, 52for close speech in noisy surroundings.
76
CCM compact system
49
CCM compact microphones
5, 48
CMC microphone amplifier
32
Clamps57
Close-speech microphones
76
Colette modular system
4, 9 ff.
Compact microphones
48
COMPACT MICROPHONE SYSTEM
49
Decca set
Desk stands
65 ff.
Directional microphones
23 ff., 74, 129
Double M/S75, 101 ff.
Double extension tube
60
Double tabletop microphone64, 66
Elastic suspensions
for stands
57
for booms
68
for table mounting
116
miniature for M/S stereo
88, 89, 92
EMC cable
112
Extension tubes
59
for M/S stereo
43, 87
Figure-8
27, 53
Floor stand118
Foam mat
118
Foam-type windscreens122
hollow version
125
Goosenecks
62 ff.
Handheld microphones
80
Headset79
High-pass filter
44, 110
Hollow foam-type windscreens
125
Instrument adapters
69 ff.
Interference-tube directional microphone
74, 129
IRT cross mounting bar
103
Low-cut filter for modular system
44
Low-cut filter for CCM and otherphantom-powered microphones
110
Low-pass filter
110
Matrix106
Measurement microphone
14
Microphones
battery-powered37
phantom-powered31
with tube microphone amplifier
36
switchable pattern
28, 53for A/B recordings
14 – 20, 50
for Blumlein recordings
27, 53for boundary-layer technique
18, 54, 67
for close speech
76
for mounting under table
61

140

for M/S recordings
87
for pocket transmitters
39
for speakers / singers
80
for X/Y recordings
94
Microphone mounting bars
84, 96, 114
Microphone cables
112, 133
Microphone capsules
14 ff.
switchable pattern
28, 53
Microphone clamps
57
Microphone cross (IRT)103
Microphone specifications
134
Microphone preamplifier
106
Microphone stand58
Miniature stereo recording system
82
Modular system
9 ff.
M/S bar86
M/S boundary-layer technique
19, 92
M/S double clamp
88
M/S stereo
87 ff.
OCT system
100, 132
OCT surround100, 132
Omnidirectional microphones
14 ff., 50
ORTF microphone
93
ORTF stereo
92 ff.
Pads
45, 111
Phantom powering tester
111
Pop filters
122
Powering unit
106
Pressure transducers
14 ff., 50, 128
Pressure-gradient transducers
21 ff., 51, 128“PZM” microphones
18 ff.
directional54, 67
Recording techniques,
131 ff.
Saxophone adapter
66
SCHOEPS cable71
Shock mounts
for stands
57
for booms
68
miniature for M/S stereo
88, 89, 92
Shotgun microphones
74, 129
Special capsules / microphones for close
pickup76
Sphere attachment
114, 135
Sphere microphone for stereo
85
for surround / stereo
98
Stand clamps
56
for M/S stereo
87
Stereo microphones
81 ff.
Stereo microphone amplifier
106
Stereo bracket
114
Stereo recording techniques, overview
131
Straight extension tubes
59
Supercardioids
25, 53
Support rods
116
Surround front system (OCT)
100, 132
Surround matrix
102
Surround setups
97 ff.
Surround recording techniques (overview)132
Swivel for capsules
45
Table mounting
61
Table mounting flange
117
Table stands
66, 118
Tabletop microphones
64 ff.
Tester for phantom powering
111
Tripod table stands
65
Tube microphone amplifier
36
Vertical support rod
116
Vibration isolation mat
118
Vocalist microphones
80
Wide cardioids
22, 51Windscreens
119 ff.
Windscreens for M/S
126
X/Y stereo
94 ff.
X/Y stereo microphone
94
Y-cables11, 43, 49, 82, 113

Index
Search by Product NameAC
ACA 53
AF 1
AK DMS 3U
AKI/2CAK SU/2U
AK 2U/SU
AMS, AMS CI, -LI, -LU
AMS 22
A 20 (S)A 20 CMXY
A 22 (S)BBG
BF 250BLCg
BL CCM 3Lg
BLM 03 Cg
BLM 3g
B1
B1D
B5
B 5 D, B 55 D
B 20 (S)CB-MABCB 140, CB 200, CB 250
CCM _, all types
CMB-I
CMC _Ug
CMD 2U
CMH 64U, CMH 641U
CMIT 5 U
CMR
CMXY 4V Ig / CMXY 4V Ug
CUT 1g, CUT 2g
C2 CCM 4 Ug
DMS-Splitter
Double MS Sets
DSP-4 KFM 360 processor
DZC 10g, DZC 20g
F 5g
FA 1
GA 1
GVCg
HBL
HC
HSGMSCHS 2S, HS 4VXS
H 20g
KA 40
KC _g
KCY 250/ _ Ig
K DMS 5U
KFM 6
KFM 360
KHS LIKIY 250/0 I
KKFM
KLY 115/ _ I
KLY 115/0,25 SU
KLY 250/5 SU
KMAB 1000
KMSC
KS _ IKS 5 IU
KS _ UK 5 LUK 20 STR
K 30 STR
K_U
LC 60 U, LC 120 U
LP 40 UMAB 1000
MC-MAB
MDMS UMDZ 10 U, MDZ 20 U
MK 2g
MK 2HgMK 2SgMK 21gMK 21Hg
MK 3g
MK 4g
MK 4AgMK 4SgMK 4Vg

57
68
116
102
82
112
112
88, 89
92
57
95
57
124
118
67
54
20
18
122
122
123
125
123
100
103
48 ff.
37
31
35
80
74
39
94
44
64
101
97
98
45
117
71
71
45
79
67
87
79
67
114
42
43
101
85
98
79
38
86
89
89
113
84
88
113
113
112
113
117
45
112
110
110
84
84
102
111
14
15
16
21
22
17
23
78
76
24

MK 4VXSg
MK 40gMK 41gMK 41Sg
MK 41Vg
MK 5g
MK 6g
MK 8g
MS-BLMMSTC 64g
M 100 C
M 222
PHS 48
PR 120 S, PR 120 SV
PS 4
RC _g
RC _ KC 0,5g
RCY _/2 Ig
RG 8
RG 12
RLG 350 Ug
RL _g
RS 420 Cg
RS 420 L5Ug
R2C _ KC 0,5g
S _Cg
SA 2
SGC, SGCM
SGH
SGMSC
SG 20
SG 22
SG 22 modSM 270Softie (for CMIT 5 U)
SPV 12-3/8
SRS 420 Cg
SRS 420 L5Ug
STCg
STR-TCSTR _g
STV 900/1400 L3Ug
ST 5/8-3/8
ST 20-3/8
S 250 Cg
S 250 L5Ug
S 250 LUg
TA 20gTCg, TC 2g
TR 200 KC 2g
TR 200 Lg
TSR 200 Lg
T2 CCM4g
T 5g
T 20g
UMS 20
VA 1
VA 2
VA 3
VA 4
VA 5
VMS 5 UVMS 5 DC-W
VST 62 IUg
WB
WKC 5gWKFMWMS
WSR CMIT U (with Connbox)
WSR CMXY
WSR DMS CMIT LU (with Connbox, 2× KMSC )WSR DMS LU (with Connbox)
WSR MS (without internal cables)
WSR MS CI, -LI, -LU (with cables and cable box)
WSR MS CMIT LU (with Connbox, KMSC)
WSR MS 100 LU (with Connbox, KMSC)
WSR 100 LU (with Connbox)
W5
W5D
W 20
W 20 R 1
W 140
Z 10

77
77
27
78
26
28
29
27
19
93
96
36
111
122
80
59
60
87
59
116
62
59
63
63
60
63
71
56
80
87
56
56
56
118
74
118
63
63
92
116
116
58
84
116
63
62
62
65
66
65
65
65
66
118
65
114
69
69
70
70
70
106
107
43
126
44
85
126
75
95
75, 103102
88
88, 89
75
89
68
123
126
124
124
74
117

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