CMD 42 Beta

digital microphone amplifier

Expected to be available from 2024

Features

  • public beta test
  • digital microphone amplifier for the Colette series, compatible with all MK capsules and Colette accessories
  • AES42 interface, Modes 1 and 2
  • product expected to reach the market: TBA

Compatible with these digital wireless transmitters:

  • Sound Decives A20-TX
  • Zaxcom TRX743 
  • Zaxcom TRX745

Description

The CMD 42 is the new digital amplifier from SCHOEPS. It transfers the signal from the microphone capsule directly into the digital domain.

Like the SuperCMIT, the CMD 42 uses the AES42 interface. The download area lists a selection of current equipment that has this interface. In principle, however, a small power supply may be sufficient, since the CMD 42 can be controlled via a no-cost smartphone app.

The CMD 42 is not intended to replace analog microphones. Rather, it is meant for applications in which its special features offer distinct...

The CMD 42 is the new digital amplifier from SCHOEPS. It transfers the signal from the microphone capsule directly into the digital domain.

Like the SuperCMIT, the CMD 42 uses the AES42 interface. The download area lists a selection of current equipment that has this interface. In principle, however, a small power supply may be sufficient, since the CMD 42 can be controlled via a no-cost smartphone app.

The CMD 42 is not intended to replace analog microphones. Rather, it is meant for applications in which its special features offer distinct added value:

  • Immunity to interference: The digital output resists any interference in the cable
  • Dynamic range: No analog level-setting is required; the full dynamic range of the capsule is transferred into the digital realm
  • High resolution: Sampling rates up to 192 kHz and extended frequency range for the microphone capsule beyond 40 kHz ("xt" functionality)
  • DSP: Extensive signal processing is available directly within the microphone, including among other routines:
    • Compressor, limiter
    • "Upmix" to stereo
  • Remote app: Easy control setting via smartphone
  • Two-channel output: can deliver both a processed and an unprocessed signal simultaneously (e.g. as a backup)
  • Flexible function indicator via integrated LED

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Practice

The CMD 42 can be controlled via the free Schoeps "CMD Remote App". In the app, you can set parameters and send them to the microphone acoustically.

Alternatively, it can be controlled via a AES42 standard interface.

Product History

  • 2021: start of public beta test
  • August 2023: final phase beta test

 

Downloads

AES42 digital interfaces

beschreibt die kompatiblen Interfaces für das SuperCMIT / CMD 42 Beta

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