Schoeps CCM 41V

Description

Like the CCM 41, the Schoeps CCM 41V is useful in all situations with music or speech, either as “spot“ microphones or as overall directional microphones. However, this type of microphone is addressed from the side.

It excels particularly in the constancy of its polar response throughout the audio spectrum. As a result, sound within 90º on either side of the main axis is picked up with virtually no alteration of frequency response or tone color. This is strongly evident with sound sources that are in motion but is also of great benefit in obtaining stable, precise stereo imaging for normal music recordings.

FEATURES

supercardioid with especially consistent directionality throughout its frequency range
vertical (side-addressed) supercardioid capsule
for a very wide range of recording applications
high directivity, comparable to that of a short “shotgun“ microphone up through midrange frequencies
often preferred for use in music and speech recording, as a spot microphone and also as a main microphone, especially when using the OCT recording method

PRACTICE

This capsule is preferred for use as a support microphone as well as in the OCT (“Optimized Cardioid Triangle“) microphone system for surround sound recording introduced by Dr. Theile (formerly at the Institute for Broadcast Technology). (The front left and right channels in that system are picked up by sideways-facing supercardioid microphones)

The CCM 41V may be easier to use in near-coincident setups than the CCM 41: the microphone bodies do not get in each other’s way.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency range	20 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity	-36,5 dB (V/Pa)
Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %)	136 dB-SPL (P48) 128 dB-SPL (P12)
Maximum output voltage	2,6 V (8,3 dbV) with 2 kΩ load
Low cut filter	20 Hz, 12 dB/Okt
Output impedance	90 Ω @ 1 kHz
Maximum cable length	> 400m
SCHOEPS RFI Shield	No
Powering standard / Valid range	P48 / >40 V P12 / >10 V
Current consumption	4 mA (P48) 3,6 mA (P12)
Common mode rejection ratio (at 1 kHz)	> 55 dB
Minimum recommended load impedance	2 kΩ
Output	Lemo (CCM-L) or XLR-3M (CCM-U), analog, 1 channel
Length	58 mm
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	43 g
Surface finish	matte gray (g) or custom color