CMC 1 L

Microphone Amplifier

Features

  • Variant of the CMC 1 U with miniature Lemo output connector
  • K 5 LU (5 m cable with XLR-3M plug) and SGC stand adapter are included
  • Fully equal alternative to the well-known CMC 6
  • Compatible with all available MK capsules and active Colette accessories, e.g. CUT 60 or RC
  • Compatible with all accessories of the CCM series, e.g. TR L oder STA
  • Recommended accessories for boom use are the same as for CCM microphones, e.g. MINIX CCM LU or Rycote INV-5.

Order number

  • No. 132012

Description

The CMC 1 is our new, small Colette microphone amplifier, about one-third the length and 53% lighter than the CMC 6. It is compatible with all components of the Colette system and can be used in place of the CMC 6 without compromise, for all applications in which the size and weight of the microphone play a role.

At SCHOEPS, “uncompromising miniaturization” means that the electrical characteristics of the CMC 1 are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6. Through modern electronic design, these outstanding electrical properties have...

The CMC 1 is our new, small Colette microphone amplifier, about one-third the length and 53% lighter than the CMC 6. It is compatible with all components of the Colette system and can be used in place of the CMC 6 without compromise, for all applications in which the size and weight of the microphone play a role.

At SCHOEPS, “uncompromising miniaturization” means that the electrical characteristics of the CMC 1 are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6. Through modern electronic design, these outstanding electrical properties have been achieved:

  • high maximum SPL: 135 dB-SPL with the MK 4 (0.5% THD or less)
  • very low current consumption: 2.0 mA at 48 Volts
  • operates on 48 V or 12 V phantom power, reliable operation even if powering is somewhat marginal
  • very high immunity from RF interference with the SCHOEPS RFI Shield; high immunity to cable-induced hum and other interference (field tested with Audio Limited A 10, etc.)
  • flat frequency response
  • very low distortion
  • constant output impedance across the audio frequency range
  • balanced, direct-coupled, class-A output circuit
  • output is filtered in the ultrasonic range to prevent interference, e.g. from camera autofocus

A complete Colette-series microphone consists of an MK capsule and a CMC amplifer. All capsules and active accessories of the Colette system are compatible with the CMC 1.

The CMC 1 works with standard 12-Volt or 48-Volt phantom powering. Power consumption is lower at 12 Volts--an advantage for battery-powered operation

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Practice

The optimized RF protection of the CMC 1 makes it the ideal microphone for use with transmitters such as the Audio Limited A 10. The use of the CMC 1 U and CMC 1 L versions on the A 10 has been successfully tested.

Find info on the pin assignement of the adapter cable between the two devices here.

Technical Specifications

Frequency range

20 Hz-20 kHz

Sensitivity

see corresponding capsule

Maximum output voltage

1,8 V (5 dbV) with 1kΩ load

Maximum 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)

Minimum recommended load impedance

1 kΩ

Common mode rejection ratio (at 1 kHz)

> 55 dB

Maximum cable length

> 400 m / ~1300 ft

SCHOEPS RFI Shield

Yes

Powering standard / Valid range

P48 / 30-52 V
P12 / 11-13 V

Current consumption

2mA (P48)
3 mA (P12)

Output

Lemo, analog, 1 channel

Length

25.5 mm / ~1 ''

Diameter

20 mm / 0.8''

Weight

28 g / ~1 oz

Surface finish

matte gray
custom color:
nickel, chromagreen

Product History

Downloads

CMC 1

Product sheets

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RFI Shield

Tech Note on the RFI Shielding (Protection from RF interferences) in SCHOEPS microphones

Hans Riekehof, 2017

Articles

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Which suspension fits my SCHOEPS microphone?

updated 08.10.2020

User Brochures

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Which windscreen fits my SCHOEPS microphone?

updated 15.06.2022

User Brochures

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Variants & Options

The CMC 1 is available in five housing variants:

  • CMC 1 U: output connector XLR3M
  • CMC 1 L: output connector Lemo
  • CMC 1 K: fixed attached cable
  • CMC 1 KV: laterally outgoing cable
  • CMC 1 SO: fixed gooseneck and Lemo3pin output for pocket transmitter

No. 191102 custom color: nickel, chromagreen, other custom colors on request
No. 191201 custom engraving