Colette Modular Microphone - U.S. Stereo Set. (2) CMC6 with MK4 V Cardioids, 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 4V Features :
- Cardioid pattern for lateral pickup thats very well maintained throughout the frequency range
- Slight high-frequency boost for emphasis around 10 kHz to help improve intelligibility
- Ideal for music, speech, and universal applications
- Surface finish in Matte gray (g) finish.
The MK 4V was created in answer to requests for a cardioid microphone whose main axis is along the side of the capsule. In addition to its usefulness in the concert hall, this microphone type is of particular value in speech recording, since its slight emphasis around 10 kHz helps to improve intelligibility.
The directional response is especially well maintained even at higher frequencies, due to the acoustically transparent housing. High-frequency emphasis of off-axis sound – typical of most small axial-response cardioids – occurs less with the MK 4V, but because of its inherent frequency response, it still sounds somewhat brighter overall than the MK 4.
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. With the MK 4 this can be avoided using GVC “elbows” or Colette cables.
Note:
Though not specifically designed for such use, the MK 4V capsule can also be used on the RC Active Tube or the variable angle joint GVC; when fully tightened it will rarely be aimed where you intend. On request we will supply an elastic ring which can be slipped over the threads of the RC or GVC so that the final turn of the capsule will place it at the desired angle of rotation.
The MK 4 and the MK 4V cardioid microphone type has the most general applicability and is the type most widely used.
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.
