SCHOEPS CMC 1 U Desert Island Stereo Set with MK 21

Schoeps now offers the best-selling modular microphone series Colette in as a matched set in a handy and robust Peli Case.

THIS SET INCLUDES:

• 2x CMC 1 U microphone amplifiers
• 2x MK 21 matched wide cardioid capsules
• 2x SG 20 stand clamps
• Peli Case
• certificate of matching for the capsules

CMC 1 U:

The CMC 1 is a small Colette microphone amplifier, about one-third the size and 40% lighter than the CMC 6. It is compatible with all components of the Colette system and can be used in place of the CMC 6 without compromise, for all applications in which the size and weight of the microphone play a role.

Uncompromising miniaturization means that the electrical characteristics of the CMC 1 are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6. Through modern electronic design, these outstanding electrical properties have been achieved:

• high maximum SPL: 135 dB-SPL with the MK 4 (0.5% THD or less)
• very low current consumption: 2.0 mA at 48 Volts
• operates on 48 V or 12 V phantom power, reliable operation even if powering is somewhat marginal
• very high immunity from RF interference with the Schoeps RFI Shield, high immunity to cable-induced hum and other interference (field tested with Audio Limited A 10, etc.)
• flat frequency response
• very low distortion constant output impedance across the audio frequency range balanced, direct-coupled, class-A output circuit
• output is filtered in the ultrasonic range to prevent interference, e.g. from camera autofocus

A complete Colette-series microphone consists of an MK capsule and a CMC amplifer. All capsules and active accessories of the Colette system are compatible with the CMC 1. The CMC 1 works with standard 12-Volt or 48-Volt phantom powering. Power consumption is lower at 12 Volts, an advantage for battery-powered operation.

CMC 1 U FEATURES:

• complete alternative to the renowned CMC 6
• fully compatible with all existing MK capsules and Colette active accessories such as the CUT 60 and RC tubes
• suitable mounting accessories are already available, such as the CINELA E-OSIX-CMC1U and the Rycote INV-6 elastic suspensions.

MK 21:

The directivity of the wide cardioid lies between the omni and the cardioid. The idea behind their development is to combine the advantages of these two patterns. The low-frequency behaviour of the MK 21 is better than that of the cardioid, and proximity effect is less pronounced. The wide cardioid polar pattern is extremely consistent across the frequency range. Laterally-arriving direct sound and reflections are picked up without added coloration. The MK 21 is a very well-liked capsule. It is preferred when a slight directional effect and a warm, natural sound image are desired. Over the years it has become an integral part of the audio engineer's toolkit.

MK 21 FEATURES:

• wide cardioid
• preferred uses: as a soloist microphone or main microphone
• extremely consistent polar response leads to a very natural sound
• combines the advantages of the omni (warm sound) and the cardioid (directivity)
• popular as a main microphone pair e.g. at a spacing of 30 cm, angle +/45