SCHOEPS CCM 41V

Product overview

The SCHOEPS CCM 41V is a side-addressed (vertical) supercardioid compact microphone with especially consistent directionality throughout its frequency range, for music and speech, as a spot microphone and as a main microphone.

Like the CCM 41, the CCM 41V is useful in all situations with music or speech, either as a spot microphone or as an overall directional microphone, but it is addressed from the side. Up through the midrange its high directivity is comparable to that of a short shotgun microphone.

It excels in the constancy of its polar response throughout the audio spectrum: sound within 90° on either side of the main axis is picked up with virtually no alteration of frequency response or tone colour. This is strongly evident with moving sound sources and is also of great benefit for stable, precise stereo imaging in normal music recordings. It is available as the CCM 41V L with a Lemo connector or the CCM 41V K with a permanently attached 5 m cable and XLR-3M connector, powered by P48 or P12.

Key features

• Side-addressed supercardioid compact microphone
• Especially consistent directionality throughout the frequency range
• Virtually no change in tone colour within 90° either side of the main axis
• Directivity comparable to a short shotgun up through the midrange
• Stable, precise stereo imaging, also with moving sources
• Capsule identical to the MK 41V of the Colette series
• Matched pairs with certificate available

Practice

The CCM 41V is preferred as a support microphone and in the OCT (Optimized Cardioid Triangle) system for surround recording, where the front left and right channels are picked up by sideways-facing supercardioids. In near-coincident setups it may be easier to use than the CCM 41, because the microphone bodies do not get in each other's way.

Made for

• Music and speech recording
• Spot and support microphones
• Main microphones, especially OCT surround
• Near-coincident stereo and moving sources

In the box

• CCM 41V compact microphone (L or K version)
• K 5 LU standard cable for CCM
• SGC miniature stand mount with swivel
• A microphone input with P48 or P12 phantom power is needed

SCHOEPS CCM 41V: frequently asked questions

What does side-addressed mean?

The main axis of the CCM 41V runs along the side of the microphone, so it is aimed at the source with its side rather than its tip.

What is the OCT system?

OCT (Optimized Cardioid Triangle) is a microphone system for surround recording in which the front left and right channels are picked up by sideways-facing supercardioids such as the CCM 41V.

CCM 41V or CCM 41?

Both are supercardioids with the same uses. The CCM 41V is side-addressed, which makes near-coincident setups easier because the bodies do not get in each other's way.

What is the difference between the CCM 41V L and the CCM 41V K?

The CCM 41V L is the standard version with a Lemo connector; the CCM 41V K has a permanently attached 5 m cable with an XLR-3M connector. Both carry the same capsule and electronics.

Is the CCM 41V also available as a modular microphone?

Yes. It can be ordered as a modular Colette microphone, with the CMC 1 L amplifier and the MK 41V capsule. This allows the capsule to be exchanged and has advantages in terms of electrical properties with digital wireless transmitters.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS CCM 41V in India?

The SCHOEPS CCM 41V is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: OCT surround front pair

Engineers recording in surround with the OCT system.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the two CCM 41V facing sideways for the front left and right channels.
2. Complete the array as the OCT system requires.
3. Match the gains.

Tip: The OCT system picks up front left and right with sideways-facing supercardioids.

Workflow 2: Support microphone

Classical engineers covering soloists and sections.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the CCM 41V near the instrument or group.
2. Aim its side at the source.
3. Set the gain.

Tip: Sound within 90° either side of the axis keeps its tone colour.

Workflow 3: Near-coincident stereo pair

Engineers recording ensembles in stereo.

Connections

Setup

1. Order a matched pair with certificate (No. 191701).
2. Mount the microphones side-addressed towards left and right.
3. Match the gains.

Tip: The bodies do not get in each other's way, unlike axial microphones.

Workflow 4: Moving sources and speech

Engineers recording speakers, actors or musicians who move.

Connections

Setup

1. Aim the side of the CCM 41V at the area where the source moves.
2. Keep the source within 90° either side of the axis.
3. Set the gain.

Tip: The constant polar response is strongly evident with moving sources.

Workflow 5: Fixed-cable installation with the K version

Installers and engineers who need a ready-cabled microphone.

Connections

Setup

1. Order the CCM 41V K with its permanently attached 5 m cable.
2. Route the cable and plug the XLR-3M into the input.
3. Switch on P48 or P12 phantom power.

Tip: No separate microphone cable is needed for the first 5 m.

Workflow 6: Modular option with an exchangeable capsule

Users who want to swap capsules or work with digital wireless transmitters.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the modular Colette version: CMC 1 L + MK 41V.
2. Screw the capsule onto the amplifier.
3. Change capsules when the job needs another pattern.

Tip: The modular version has advantages in electrical properties with digital wireless transmitters.