Schoeps CCM 2XS U Compact Microphone, omni, permanently attached cable, incl. SGC and premium case
Schoeps CCM 2XS U Compact Microphone, omni, permanently attached cable, incl. SGC and premium case
The CCM 2XS (formerly CCM 3) is designed for placement in a diffuse sound field, i.e. at distances in reverberant environments where the greater portion of arriving sound has already been reflected from various room surfaces. In such placement the integrated frequency response of this capsule is essentially flat; the on-axis high-frequency response elevation shown in the graph below is not heard as such. It is remarkable how well-focused a recording can be made with omnidirectional microphones at such distances, when the microphones have been designed and placed appropriately.
- omnidirectional pattern
- diffuse-field capsule
- for miking distances at which the predominant sound is no longer direct
- useful for relatively distant placement in reverberant environments – as a room microphone, for “spaced microphone” stereo pickup and in “Decca Tree” arrangements
Overview
But when sound arrives from nearby sources in front of the capsule, high frequencies are distinctly accented, leading to a sound image with special brilliance.
If this type of microphone is used close to the sound source, the emphasis of high frequencies for on-axis sound incidence would become clearly audible, producing an overly brilliant sonic impression.
Since most recording today is miked more closely than in decades past, microphones such as the CCM 2S or CCM 2H are a reasonable norm for the majority of spaced-omni and “Decca Tree” applications. But if miking distances more typical of the mono and early stereo era are to be used, a capsule such as the CCM 2XS, with its full diffuse-field equalization, may well offer the optimal balance of focus, depth and spaciousness – and the KA 40 accessory spheres can then add a further measure of presence to the sound at such distances, if desired.
The CCM 2XS is also often used as an ambient room microphone.
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 2XS | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 134 dB-SPL |
Graphics
Bottom: frequency response MK 2XS + CMC 6 xt
Downloads
| User guide | ||
|---|---|---|
| CCM _ Compact Condenser Microphones |
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Download (pdf, 4.2 MByte) |
