Colette Modular Microphone - U.S. Stereo Set. (2) CMC6 with MK2 S Omnis, A20 or A20S Suspensions, B5 Popscreens. Matte gray (g) or nickel (ni) finish.
The chief task of a CMC microphone amplifier is to convert the extremely high-impedance signal from the capsule to a very low-impedance one suitable for transmission through a microphone cable.
Several versions are available which differ only in their powering, connectors, output levels and surface finishes. They all feature a symmetrical class-A output stage with neither coupling condensers nor an output transformer. This design helps them to achieve extremely low distortion and light physical weight, while their very low output impedance helps make them insensitive to electrical interference.
Schoeps CMC6 Features :
- Balanced, very low-impedance output
- Can be used with very long cables (several hundred meters)
- Can be used with Active Accessories for miniaturization and special applications
- Collette modular microphone system amplifier.
- 12V-48V Phantom Power and Balanced Output.
- Surface finish in Matte gray (g) finish.
Schoeps Microphone Capsule MK 2S Features :
- Omnidirectional pattern
- Slight high-frequency rise to compensate for losses at recording distance near the reverberation radius
- For universal use
- Surface finish in Matte gray (g) finish.
The MK 2S exhibits a slight high-frequency emphasis for frontal sound incidence, with only a slight rolloff of high frequencies off axis and in the reverberant sound field.
This microphone type represents a technically sophisticated and attractive compromise between the two extremes represented by the MK 2S and the
MK 3, and is thus close to being universally applicable.
It has been proven particularly useful in two- and three-microphone stereo arrays, where its normal placement near the reverberation radius of the sound field presents a sonically balanced pickup favored by many recording engineers. These models have become our most popular pressure transducers.
On the choice of amplifier type:
If a recording device has balanced inputs but lacks phantom powering, it may be possible to add 12 Volt powering rather easily by using a supply voltage that is already present internally. In most cases 48 Volts would need to be generated with a voltage multiplier circuit, which is more difficult to implement. Thats why Schoeps recommends the CMC 6, which works with both 12 V and 48 V phantom powering so long as the relevant standard is followed.
