Schoeps CMH 64

Schoeps CMH 64 [143001]

The Schoeps CMH 64 is a wired cardioid condenser handheld microphone for speech and vocals. It includes protection against plosive sounds and handling noise and can be used handheld or mounted on a stand.

The low-frequency roll-off is tailored to close use, where proximity effect compensates for part of that roll-off. The built-in pop filter reduces air blasts from spoken consonants. The cardioid pickup pattern rejects sound arriving from the rear.

Main Features

• Cardioid condenser microphone for speech and vocals.
• Built-in pop filter and protection against handling noise.
• 60 Hz low-cut filter with a slope of 12 dB per octave.
• Balanced XLR3M output and P12/P48 phantom powering.
• Schoeps RFI Shield.
• Current version with an anthracite-gray finish.

Specifications

• Pickup pattern: cardioid.
• Frequency range: 40 Hz – 18 kHz.
• Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa (-37 dB V/Pa).
• Equivalent noise level: 15 dB(A); 24 dB CCIR.
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 79 dB(A).
• Maximum SPL: 131 dB SPL at less than 0.5% distortion.
• Maximum output voltage: 1 V into a 1 kΩ load.
• Output impedance: 42 Ω.
• Minimum recommended load impedance: 1 kΩ.
• Powering: P12 or P48 phantom power.
• Current consumption: 8 mA on P12; 4 mA on P48.
• Output: XLR3M, analog, single channel.
• Length: 210 mm.
• Diameter: 37 / 22 mm.
• Weight: 190 g.

Included

• CMH 64 microphone.
• SGH stand clamp [161110].
• PS 4 foam hygiene cover [170701].
• Wooden storage case.

Alternative pickup pattern

The CMH 641 [143002] is the supercardioid version. It has a narrower frontal pickup angle and a small rear lobe, which should be considered when positioning stage monitors.