


Schoeps Mikrofone CMC 6
Detachable-Capsule Pencil Condenser Microphone
The Schoeps “Colette” series of detachable-capsule microphones was introduced in 1973. The CMC 6 is the latest analog head amplifier in the series. It is a high-performance transformerless pencil condenser microphone with 20 compatible capsules.
Schoeps produces four variations of the CMC 6 head amplifier:
- CMC 6 (standard) - includes a fixed -12dB/octave rolloff below 20Hz to prevent pickup of subsonic and mechanical vibration.
- CMC 6 Uxt - extends the high-frequency response of all “axially addressed” (end-address) capsules to ~40kHz.
- CMC “linear” - maintains a flat low-end response below 20Hz. By special order, the LF response can be extended (flat) al low as 3Hz.
- CMC “+5 dB” - raises the sensitivity of the attached capsule by 5dB, and lowers the max SPL by the same amount.
The CMC 6 head amp, like all the products in Schoeps’ Colette series, is available in either a matte grey or nickel finish, with other finishes available by request. The mic ships in a wooden case with room for two microphones, and includes a mic clip (p/n SG 20).
How is the CMC 6 different from the CMC 5?
A partial listing of the differences follows:
- The CMC 6 is more immune to RFI (radio frequency interference).
- The CMC 5 requires +48V, whereas the CMC 6 can run on either +12V or +48V (with automatic detection and switching).
- The CMC 6 HPF attenuates low frequencies below 20Hz at a slope of 12dB/octave; in the CMC 5, the “corner” frequency is 30Hz, and the slope is 6dB/octave.
At least two revisions of the CMC 6 exist. The newer one, released in 2004, incorporates improved RFI shielding, and can be distinguished by the gold-colored “shield plate” on its XLR3M output jack.
The Schoeps Mikrofone CMC 6 is also known as: CMC-6U.
The mic was released in 1992.
Specifications
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Pads & Filters | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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n/a | 35 Ohms (Low) |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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60g (2.12oz) | 116mm (4.57'') | 20mm (0.79'') |
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