Schoeps CCM 5 L Compact Microphone, switchable Omni/Cardioid, incl. SGC, K5LU, wooden box
The CCM 5 offers two selectable directional patterns, but uses only one membrane – a no-compromise approach. The fact that full response is maintained to the highest audible frequencies is unusual for a switchable-pattern microphone.
- omni and cardioid patterns, mechanically switchable
- slight emphasis of the high frequencies
- broad range of applications
- preferred uses similar to those of the MK 2 or MK 2S and the MK 4: In the cardioid setting: for use with singing or speaking voices or most instruments, as a spot microphone, and for stereo recording with coincident, ORTF or M/S microphone arrangements
Overview
In its omnidirectional setting the CCM 5 is a true pressure transducer with smooth, extended low-frequency response, low sensitivity to most wind and breath noise, handling noise or mechanical vibration, and no proximity effect.
Unlike conventional, dual-diaphragm multi-pattern microphones, its cardioid setting retains its full directionality even at very low frequencies. The benefits of this design in purity and clarity of sound are immediately audible.
The CCM 5 has a slight high-frequency emphasis as compared with the corresponding single-pattern omni (CCM 2) and cardioid (CCM 4).
Although our normal production tolerances are very close, we can deliver specially matched compact microphone pairs for a small extra charge
The CCM 5 is available in the L-version only (with removable connecting cable).
Application
The CCM 5 is nearly an all-purpose microphone. It is what we recommend for those starting out with the CCM series, unless particular circumstances (such as the need for greater directivity or a bidirectional pattern) would indicate a different choice.
(Please note: The pattern selector should be definitely set to one position or the other; in-between settings will yield undefined results.)
Specifications
| All CCMs |
| Current consumption with 12 V |
8 mA |
| Current consumption with 48 V |
4 mA |
| Impedance |
90 Ω |
| Minimum recommended load impedance |
600 Ω |
| Low-cut frequency |
20 Hz |
| Length (L version) |
without connector: 46 – 58 mm |
| Length (U version) |
46 – 58 mm |
| Diameter |
20 mm |
| Weight (U-version) |
33 g |
| Weight (L-version) |
43 g |
| Surface finish |
matte gray |
For further specifications see those of the corresponding capsule:
| MK 5 - omni |
| Frequency range |
20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity |
10 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) |
14 dB-A |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) |
26 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) |
80 dB-A |
| Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD |
133 dB-SPL |
| MK 5 - cardioid |
| Frequency range |
40 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity |
13 mV/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) |
15 dB-A |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR) |
24 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) |
79 dB-A |
| Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD |
132 dB-SPL |
Graphics
Frequency response and polar diagram MK 5 + CMC 6 and CCM 5 in the ''omni'' setting
Frequency response and polar diagram MK 5 + CMC 6 and CCM 5 in the ''cardioid'' setting
