Schoeps Mono-Set CMC 1 U, MK 21

Schoeps Mono-Set CMC 1 U, MK 21 [138203]

The Schoeps Mono-Set CMC 1 U, MK 21 combines an MK 21 wide cardioid capsule with the compact CMC 1 U microphone amplifier. It includes one complete modular Colette microphone with an XLR output, stand clamp, wind protection and a wooden storage case.

Applications

The wide cardioid pattern captures more room sound than a standard cardioid and exhibits less proximity effect. This combination suits soloists, ensembles and spot microphone applications where room acoustics should remain part of the recording.

Features

• MK 21 capsule with a wide cardioid polar pattern.
• Compact CMC 1 U amplifier with an analog XLR-3M output.
• Modular Colette system with an interchangeable MK capsule.
• Operates on P12 or P48 phantom power.
• Schoeps RFI Shield for protection against radio-frequency interference.

Technical specifications

• Microphone type: small-diaphragm condenser microphone.
• Polar pattern: wide cardioid.
• Output: XLR-3M, analog, one channel.
• Phantom power: P12, 11–13 V; P48, 30–52 V.
• Current consumption: 3 mA at P12; 2 mA at P48.
• Output impedance: 50 Ω.
• Minimum recommended load impedance: 1 kΩ.
• CMC 1 U maximum output voltage: 1.8 V into a 1 kΩ load.
• CMC 1 U fixed low-cut filter: 20 Hz, 12 dB/octave.

Included

• 1 × MK 21 wide cardioid capsule.
• 1 × CMC 1 U microphone amplifier.
• 1 × SG 20 stand clamp, 2026 version.
• 1 × B 5 D hollow foam windscreen and pop filter.
• Schoeps hook-and-loop cable strap.
• Wooden storage case for the mono set.

Related stereo set

For a matched microphone pair, choose the Stereo-Set CMC 1 U, MK 21 [139203], supplied with a matching certificate.