SCHOEPS CMC 1 U Desert Island Stereo Set with MK 22

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 22 matched open 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.

SCHOEPS 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 22:

The "Open Cardioid" pickup pattern was introduced by Schoeps in 2008. It lies between the classic cardioid and the wide cardioid, achieving both a fair amount of directivity and very natural sound quality. Many years' experience of professional recording engineers with the range of Schoeps cardioids has played a large role in the development process. Meanwhile the MK 22 has become a preferred soloist and spot microphone, thus becoming an alternative to the "classic" MK 4.

MK 22 FEATURES:

• directional pattern: "open cardioid"
• optimal combination of directionality (MK 4 cardioid) and warm sound characteristics (MK 21 wide cardioid)
• natural sound quality, due to highly consistent polar diagram across the frequency range
• popular for use as a spot or soloist's microphone, as the mid microphone for M/S, or as a main microphone pair e.g. at a spacing of 21 cm, angle +/55°