The matte gray Schoeps Colette CMC 1 L Miniature Colette Microphone Amp and MK 41 Supercardioid Condenser Capsule is an ultracompact, space-saving Colette Series modular supercardioid condenser microphone bundle designed to provide shotgun-like directivity performance along with frequency-independent directionality and transparent, low-distortion sound pickup for dialog, opera singers, and orchestral instruments in film, television, and music production.
It includes the CMC 1 L (mini LEMO output) miniature microphone amplifier, the MK 41 supercardioid condenser capsule, a stand clamp, a mini LEMO to XLR 3-pin cable, a foam windscreen, and a premium case. Thanks to the inclusion of the ultracompact CMC 1 L, this bundle serves as a lighter and smaller alternative to the CMC 6 and CMC 1 without compromising sonic performance.
It features a balanced mini LEMO 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 L supports the high maximum SPLs tolerated by the various MK mic capsules (available separately). A stand adapter and a 16.4' mini LEMO to XLR 3-pin male adapter cable are supplied with the CMC 1 L.
- Complete, no-compromise alternative to the renowned CMC 6 amplifier
- Electrical characteristics of the CMC 1 L are equal to, or even better than, those of the CMC 6 (flat frequency response, very-low distortion, and constant output impedance across the audio frequency range)
- Only 1" long (about a third the size of the CMC 6)
- Weighs just 1 ounce (about 53% lighter than the CMC 6)
- Fully compatible with all existing MK capsules and Colette active accessories such as the CUT 60 and RC tubes
- Compatible with all accessories of the CCM series
- Very-high immunity from RF interference with the Schoeps RFI Shield
- Optimized RF protection of the CMC 1 L makes it ideal for use with transmitters such as the Audio Limited A 10
- Balanced, direct-coupled, Class-A output circuit
- Output is filtered in the ultrasonic range to prevent interference, e.g. from camera autofocus
The susceptibility of the MK 41 to acoustic feedback is lower than with any other Schoeps capsule type, provided that no loudspeaker radiates directly from the rear. The sensitivity minimum of the supercardioid occurs at approximately a 125° angle of incidence. The directional effect is independent of frequency, so that off-axis and diffuse sound are picked up free of false coloration, thus sounding natural. That is a real advantage over shotgun microphones, which have appreciably greater directivity only at higher frequencies, and frequency response (and thus sound quality) that depends on the direction of sound incidence.
Thus for many situations, the MK 41 offers an interesting alternative to a shotgun microphone, even if its small dimensions do not appear to suggest high directivity. As a capsule without an interference tube in front of it, the MK 41 can also be placed closer to the sound source.