CMIT 5

Features

unusually low coloration of off-axis sound
suitable for music recording as well as dialogue
rotationally symmetrical polar pattern
even greater immunity to wind noise than a SCHOEPS supercardoid
very lightweight, robust all-metal housing

Order number

No. 140101 standard blue
No. 140102 anthracite gray
No. 140105 chromagreen

SuperCMIT, CMIT 5 and ORTF-3D at a famous Paris Tennis tournament:
„Immersive sound has been produced by France Televisions for a decade, but this year a unified setup of Schoeps microphones is used on all courts covered by France Télévisions to provide one of the most precise sounds of ball hits.“
3D and object-oriented audio production associated with Ultra HD:
The main court is covered by many microphones. 4 super-directional microphones (Schoeps SuperCMIT) favor the capture of racket strikes, associated with 4 semi-canon microphones (2 Schoeps CMIT-5 mounted on the chair of the referee and 2 Neumann KMR81 associated with the cameras filming the players in service) on both sides of the net.
The referee wears a lavalier microphone from the quarter finals, the sound of the microphone connected to the sound of the stadium for the announcement of scores is also included. Two other microphones (Schoeps cardioids MK 4) are planned to capture possible discussions of the players with the referee during the breaks. Finally, the legendary atmosphere of the main court was captured this year with a Schoeps ORTF-3D microphone equipped with 8 capsules and capable of reproducing sound in 3 dimensions.

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Description

The CMIT 5 is SCHOEPS' shotgun microphone which has set a new standard for shotgun microphones since its release. The CMIT 5's directionality increases smoothly with higher frequencies, which results in a very balanced sonic character. In addition to this, the microphone's sound level decreases softly yet steadily for off-axis sounds, allowing these to be recorded neutrally as well as reducing the effects of movement during boom operation. The CMIT 5 also has a much stronger directionality than one might expect from a microphone of its length....

The CMIT 5 is SCHOEPS' shotgun microphone which has set a new standard for shotgun microphones since its release. The CMIT 5's directionality increases smoothly with higher frequencies, which results in a very balanced sonic character. In addition to this, the microphone's sound level decreases softly yet steadily for off-axis sounds, allowing these to be recorded neutrally as well as reducing the effects of movement during boom operation. The CMIT 5 also has a much stronger directionality than one might expect from a microphone of its length. If required, the CMIT 5 can also be used for music recordings, for example opera recordings.

The similar MiniCMIT offers the features of a CMIT 5 in a compact design and is especially recommended for use with digital wireless transmitters.

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Practice

The sound quality of the CMIT 5 remains consistent even if the microphone is rotated on its axis, since its directional pattern is the same in both the vertical and horizontal planes.

Three pushbutton-activated filters allow the microphone to adapt to the recording situation:

High-frequency emphasis (+5 dB at 10 kHz) enhances speech intelligibility, and compensates for high-frequency loss caused by windscreens;
A steep low-cut filter (18 dB/oct. below 80 Hz) suppresses wind and boom noise;
A gentle low-frequency rolloff (6 dB/oct. below 300...

The sound quality of the CMIT 5 remains consistent even if the microphone is rotated on its axis, since its directional pattern is the same in both the vertical and horizontal planes.

Three pushbutton-activated filters allow the microphone to adapt to the recording situation:

High-frequency emphasis (+5 dB at 10 kHz) enhances speech intelligibility, and compensates for high-frequency loss caused by windscreens;
A steep low-cut filter (18 dB/oct. below 80 Hz) suppresses wind and boom noise;
A gentle low-frequency rolloff (6 dB/oct. below 300 Hz) compensates for proximity effect.

Pairs of LEDs next to each pushbutton indicate the status of the filters. Even in darkness the user can read the settings and see that the microphone is operational. The settings are retained when the microphone is switched off.

The capsule and amplifier of the CMIT 5 are built as a single unit, unlike microphones of the SCHOEPS Colette series.

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Technical Specifications

Pickup pattern	Supercardioid / lobe-shaped
Frequency range	40 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	-35 dB (V/Pa), 18 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)	13 dB
Equivalent noise level (CCIR)	24 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)	81 dB
Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)	131 dB-SPL (P48)
Maximum output voltage	1.3 V (2.5 dBV) with 1 kΩ load
High shelf filter	switchable, +5 dB at 10 kHz
Low cut filter	switchable, 80 Hz, 18 dB/oct.
Proximity filter	switchable, 300 Hz, 6 dB/oct.
Minimum recommended load impedance	1 kΩ
Output impedance	50 Ω
Maximum cable length	> 400 m
SCHOEPS RFI Shield	Yes
Powering standard / Valid range	P48 / >34 V
Current consumption	4.4 mA (P48)
Common mode rejection ratio (at 1 kHz)	> 65 dB
Output	XLR-3M, analog, 1 channel
Length	251 mm
Diameter	21 mm
Weight	95 g
Surface finish	blue custom color: anthracite gray, chromagreen

Product History

2005: Generation A0: First version
2008: Generation A1: New contact plate; laser engraving
2012: Generation B0: Lacquer instead of anodised coating; larger range of accepted phantom power voltages
2013: Generation B1: Stainless steel screws and new threaded rings
2014: Generation C0: RF filter revised; switch-on noise removed
2021: Generation D0: microphone is now humidity resistant; foil capacitors replace. (CMIT Upgrade: Older microphones can be upgraded with a Generation D capsule)

Graphics

Downloads

CMIT Shotgun Microphone Series Product flyer CMIT Shotgun Microphone Series Product sheets	de \| en
CMIT 5 U Shotgun microphone User guides, manuals	de \| en
Review of the CMIT 5 by Neil Hillmann, Resolution Magazine, February 2006. Reviews	en
Windshields & suspensions for the CMIT series A selection of the available products for the CMIT series User Brochures	en
Which suspension fits my SCHOEPS microphone? updated 08.10.2020 User Brochures	en
Which windscreen fits my SCHOEPS microphone? updated 15.06.2022 User Brochures	en
Microphone Usage for Sports Broadcasting Article on microphone techniques used in sports broadcasting Helmut Wittek, 2016 Articles	en
RFI Shield Tech Note on the RFI Shielding (Protection from RF interferences) in SCHOEPS microphones Hans Riekehof, 2017 Articles	en

Variants & Options

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

Shotgun Microphone

Features

Order number

Description

Practice

Technical Specifications

Product History

Graphics

Downloads

Variants & Options

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Recommended accessories

CINELA (E-)OSIX Series

elastic suspension

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Modular Windshield Kit

Windshield for Mono

Piano PIA-1

Windshield for CMIT 5/SuperCMIT

Piano PIA-2

Windshield set for MS-Stereo

Piano PIA-3

Windshield set for Double MS

Cyclone Mono Windshield

Windshield with suspension

Cyclone 2ch-Stereo Windshield

Windshield for MS or XY

Included accessories

W 140

Foam-Type Windscreen for CMIT 5/MiniCMIT

SG 20

Stand Clamp for 20/21 mm

Included in set

CMIT Mono Windshield Set Piano

Set with Shotgun microphone CMIT 5 U

CMIT MS Windshield Set Piano

Set with shotgun microphone for M/S

CMIT Double MS Windshield Set Piano

Set with microphones