Schoeps CMC 1 Preamp Body Gray

Schoeps CMC 1 U Preamp Body - 1 in stock at Tidepool Audio!

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Schoeps microphone capsules are sold separately

• Complete alternative to the renowned CMC 6
• Fully compatible with all existing MK capsules and Colette active accessories such as the CUT 60 and RC tubes
• Suitable mounting accessories are already available, such as the CINELA E-OSIX-CMC1U and the Rycote INV-6 elastic suspensions.

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency range 20 Hz-20 kHz

Sensitivity (see corresponding capsule)

Maximum output voltage 1,8 V (5 dbV) with 1 kΩ 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, 12 dB/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 2 mA (P48) 3 mA (P12)

Output XLR-3M, analog, 1 channel

Length 36 mm / ~1.4"

Diameter 20 mm / 0.8"

Weight 36 g / 1.3 oz

Surface finish matte gray