Schoeps CMC62NI-ST

A CMC62 ST microphone package that includes 2 CMC 6 amplifiers with MK 2 omnis, A20 suspensions, and B5 popscreens. Available in a nickle finish.

The chief task of a CMC microphone amplifier is to convert the extremely high-impedance signal from the capsule to a very low-impedance one suitable for transmission through a microphone cable. It features a symmetrical class-A output stage with neither coupling condensers nor an output transformer. This design helps it to achieve extremely low distortion and light physical weight, while its very low output impedance helps make it insensitive to electrical interference. The CMC 6 works with both 12 V and 48 V phantom powering so long as the relevant standard is followed. In addition to the CMC 6's dual-voltage circuitry, the two amplifiers differ in their response at the very bottom of the audio frequency range. The CMC 6 is essentially flat to 20 Hz.

The MK 2 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). This microphone type can and should be used fairly close to the sound source – the sound image never becomes overly brilliant or sharp – and should be directed towards it, since there is some loss of high frequencies in sound arriving off axis. The MK 2 capsule has qualities of a measurement microphone and is used in acoustimetric applications, where it has gained a considerable reputation. For calibration with B&K devices a mechanical adapter (type AMBK1, from 20 mm to one inch diameter) is available.