With the CMC 1 L (+ MK capsule), Schoeps presents what it claims to be the smallest modular studio microphone amplifier in the world. The Schoeps CMC 1 L is a variant of the CMC 1 U with a Lemo miniature connector.
Features
- A variant of the CMC 1 U with Lemo miniature connector
- 5 m adapter cable K 5 LU and stand clamp SGC are included in the scope of delivery
- A fully-fledged alternative to the well-known CMC 6
- Compatible with all existing MK capsules and the active Colette accessories, e.g. CUT 60 or RC
- compatible with the passive accessories of the CCM series, e.g. TR L or STA
- Matching accessories on the Angel are identical to the accessories for CCM microphones, e.g. the MINIX CCM LU or the Rycote INV-5.
A complete microphone from the Colette series consists of an MK capsule and a CMC amplifier. All capsules and all active accessories of the Colette system are compatible with the CMC 1. The CMC 1 can be operated with 12V and 48V phantom power. The power consumption is lower at 12V, which is an advantage when using batteries.
Schoeps CMC 1 L Specifications
- Transmission range : 20 Hz-20 kHz
- Sensitivity : see corresponding capsule
- Maximum output voltage : 1.8 V (5 dbV) with 1kΩ load
- Limit sound pressure level (THD <0.5%) : 135 dB-SPL (P48) with MK 4, 131 dB-SPL (P12) with MK 4 Low cut filter : 20 Hz, 12dB / Oct Output impedance: 50 Ω +/- 1 Ω (8 Hz – 50 kHz) Smallest recommended load impedance : 1 kΩ Common mode rejection of the outputs (CMRR) (at 1 kHz) : > 55 dB
- Maximum cable length : > 400 m
- SCHOEPS RFI Shield : Yes
- Power supply / permissible range : P48 / 30-52 V
- P12 / 11-13 V
- Power consumption : 2mA (P48), 3 mA (P12)
- Output : Lemo, analog, 1 channel
- Length : 25.5 mm
- Diameter : 20 mm
- Weight: 28 g
Price and availability
Schoeps CMC 1 L microphone amplifier is now available to pre-order at Bhphotovideo.com for $919 and shipping will be starting from November 11th, 2020.
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