SCHOEPS BLC
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SCHOEPS BLC 100 mm plate for directional boundary-layer recording with CCM 4/41 or MK 4/41: +3 dB direct sound without comb filtering. Available in India from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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General
| Type | Mounting plate for the directional boundary-layer technique |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Effect | +3 dB direct-to-room ratio, without comb-filter effects |
| Patterns | Cardioid and supercardioid |
| For | CCM 4, CCM 41; MK 4, MK 41 with KC active cable |
| Base | Built-in rubber ring |
| Recommended | KC active cable |
| Order number | 161402 |
Product overview
The SCHOEPS BLC is a mounting plate for the directional boundary-layer technique with cardioid and supercardioid microphones.
It turns any directional CCM microphone, or an MK capsule on a KC active cable, into a boundary-layer microphone. This is especially useful when recording moving singers or actors on a stage, or when a microphone on a stand would be obtrusive, and the BLC is often used at the stage edge in live opera recording.
The boundary-layer effect gives a 3 dB increase in the direct-to-room ratio without comb-filter effects, so the recording distance can be increased without negative effects.
A rubber ring built into the bottom of the 100 mm plate prevents inadvertent rotation and protects the surface on which it is placed.
Key features
- Directional boundary-layer recording with cardioid and supercardioid microphones
- For CCM 4 / CCM 41, or MK 4 / MK 41 on a KC active cable
- +3 dB direct sound from the boundary-layer effect, without comb-filter effects
- Allows a greater recording distance
- Rubber ring prevents rotation and protects the surface
- 100 mm diameter
Made for
- Stage-edge recording in opera and theatre
- Moving singers and actors on stage
- Places where a microphone on a stand would be obtrusive
In the box
- BLC mounting plate
- Needed: a directional CCM microphone, or an MK 4 / MK 41 capsule with a KC active cable (not included)
SCHOEPS BLC: frequently asked questions
What does the BLC do?
It turns a directional CCM microphone, or an MK capsule on a KC active cable, into a boundary-layer microphone.
What is the benefit of the boundary layer?
It gives a 3 dB increase in direct sound relative to room sound, without comb-filter effects, so you can record from a greater distance.
Which microphones does SCHOEPS recommend?
The CCM 4 or CCM 41, or the MK 4 or MK 41 capsules; the CCM 41 supercardioid is listed as the matching product.
Will it slide on the stage floor?
A rubber ring built into the bottom prevents inadvertent rotation and protects the surface.
Where can I buy the SCHOEPS BLC in India?
The SCHOEPS BLC is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.
Workflow 1: Stage edge in opera
Engineers recording opera and theatre live.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| CCM 41 (or MK 41 + KC) | BLC plate |
| BLC | Stage floor at the front edge |
| Microphone cable | Recorder or console |
Setup
- Fit the microphone in the BLC.
- Place the plate at the stage edge, aimed at the action.
- Run the cable discreetly to the input.
- Check the level as singers move around the stage.
Tip: The 3 dB gain in direct sound lets you place the plate further away.
Workflow 2: Discreet microphone on a surface
Productions where a stand would be obtrusive.
Connections
| Connect | To |
|---|---|
| Directional CCM | BLC plate |
Setup
- Fit the microphone in the plate.
- Place it on the floor or another surface facing the source.
Tip: The rubber ring keeps the plate from turning and protects the surface.
