Schoeps launches CMC 1 L is the smallest Studio Microphone Amplifier

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

Schoeps CMC 1 L Microphone Amplifier
  • 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

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. 

Recently, SPL crescendo audio has also introduced the Crescendo Duo 2-channel microphone preamp and is suitable for both individual signals and stereo recordings. As with the large 8-channel preamp, the company’s 120V Rail technology is also included.

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