Schoeps Desert Island Stereo Set with MK4 Capsules 2026

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The matte-gray Schoeps Desert Island Stereo Set with MK 4 Capsules is a versatile microphone kit designed for capturing high-quality stereo recordings. It includes two CMC 1 U miniature Colette microphone preamps, two MK 4 Cardiod matched capsules (with their matching certificate), and two SG20 stand clamps, all packaged in an ultracompact Peli hard case for protection. The set is particularly useful for field-recording applications due to its portability and rugged build.

The linear frequency response of the MK 4 capsule with respect to frontally incident sound waves results in a very natural sound.

Schoeps CMC 1 U Miniature Colette Microphone Amplifier (Matte Gray)

The matte gray Schoeps CMC 1 U is a miniature Colette Series microphone amplifier offering uncompromising high fidelity in a lightweight and ultracompact form factor for studio recording, broadcast, and live stage applications. Presented as an alternative to the renowned Schoeps CMC 6 amplifier, the CMC 1 U is compatible with all existing MK mic capsules and Colette active accessories (all available separately).

It features a balanced XLR output, compliance with 12 or 48V phantom power, and low current consumption. Its Schoeps RFI Shield provides high immunity from RF interference for a clean, low-noise signal. The CMC 1 U supports the high maximum SPLs tolerated by the various MK mic capsules (available separately).

• Complete alternative to the renowned CMC 6 amplifier
• Can be used in place of the CMC 6 with no compromise
• XLR output connector
• Electrical characteristics of the CMC 1 U are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6
• 1.4" long (about a third the size of the CMC 6)
• 1.3 ounces (about 40% lighter than the CMC 6)
• Fully compatible with all existing MK capsules and Colette active accessories such as the CUT 60 and RC tubes
• Very high immunity from RF interference with the Schoeps RFI Shield
• Includes mic clip for easy attachment to a mic stand
• Suspension mounts such as the Rycote INV-6 are available separately

Schoeps MK4 Microphone Capsule (Matched Pair, Matte Gray)

The matte gray MK4 Microphone Capsule from Schoeps comes as a matched pair, and has a flat frequency response for frontal sound incidence. This yields a very natural sound when recordings are made within the reverberation radius, where the direct sound (frontal incidence) predominates over the reverberant sound (random angles of incidence).