CCM 2S

Description

The CCM 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.

The frequency response characteristic of the CCM 2S falls between that of the CCM 2 and the CCM 2XS, making this microphone suitable for a wide range of applications.

Practice

The CCM 2S has proven particularly useful in two- and three-microphone stereo arrays, where its placement near the reverberation radius of the sound field presents a sonically balanced pickup favored by many recording engineers. This model has become our most popular pressure transducer.

For spaced microphone (A/B) stereo recording and especially the Decca Tree method, KA 40 accessory spheres are recommended.

Technical Specifications

Frequency range	see corresponding capsul
Sensitivity	see corresponding capsul
Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)	136 dB-SPL (P48) 128 dB-SPL (P12)
Maximum output voltage	2,6 V (8,3 dbV) with 2 kΩ load
Low cut filter	20 Hz, 12 dB/Okt.
Output impedance	90 Ω @ 1 kHz
Maximum cable length	> 400 m
SCHOEPS RFI Shield	No
Powering standard / Valid range	P48 / > 40 V P12 / > 10 V
Current consumption	4 mA (P48) 3,6 mA (P12)
Common mode rejection ratio (at 1 kHz)	> 55 dB
Minimum recommended load impedance	2 kΩ
Output	Lemo (CCM-L) or XLR-3M (CCM-U), analog, 1 channel
Length	46 mm (CCM-L)
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	33 g (CCM-L)
Surface finish	matte gray

Product History

• 1994: Launch of the CCM, hybrid technology circuit. The capsule part is identical to the MK capsules from the beginning  
• 2016: better RF filter to protect from interferences
• 2017: Polarization voltage generator now with higher frequency above 200 kHz due to downpitching in sound design applications.

Graphics

Downloads

CCM Compact Condenser Microphones User guides, manuals	en
Berliner Philharmonie "Orchester aus der digitalen Kiste - Digital Concert Hall" pma, Januar 2013. Press Articles	de
Berlin Philharmonic "Berlin Philharmonic - The world famous concert hall has switched to Schoeps mics" by Zenon Schoepe, Resolution Magazine, March 2012. Press Articles	en

Variants & Options

• No. 191701 "Matching of two microphone capsules including certificate": Although our normal production tolerances are very close, we can deliver specially matched compact microphone pairs.
• No. 121011tp "Matching of three microphone capsules including certificate"
• No. 191102 custom color: other custom colors on request
• Each CCM microphone is available as a standard version "L" with a Lemo plug and as a version "K" with a permanently attached 5 m cable and XLR-3M connector. (Specified cable lengths may vary up to 5% (+/-).)