SCHOEPS CMIT Double MS Windshield Set Piano

Product overview

The SCHOEPS CMIT Double MS Windshield Set Piano is a set for Double M/S surround recording with the CMIT 5 shotgun microphone, a CCM 4 cardioid and a CCM 8 figure-8 in one windshield with suspension and fur, together with the multicore and breakout cables.

Double M/S is a surround recording technique with three microphones: a front mid, a rear mid and a figure-8 for the side signal. In this set the CMIT 5 shotgun is the front mid microphone, the CCM 4 L cardioid the rear mid microphone and the side-addressed CCM 8 L picks up the side signal. The three signals are decoded in post-production.

The CMIT 5 is the SCHOEPS shotgun microphone that set a new standard for shotguns: its directivity increases smoothly towards higher frequencies for a very balanced sound, and off-axis sound falls off softly yet steadily, so it is recorded neutrally and boom movement has less effect. Three push-button filters with LED status adapt it to the recording situation.

A single K DMS 5 U multicore cable, 5 m long with XLR-7 connectors, plugs directly into the windshield and carries all three signals; the AK DMS 3U breakout cable splits them out again to three XLR-3M plugs.

Key features

• Complete Double M/S set with the CMIT 5 shotgun microphone
• CMIT 5 (front mid), CCM 4 L cardioid (rear mid), CCM 8 L figure-8 (side)
• Windshield for Double M/S with suspension and fur
• CMIT 5 with three switchable filters and LED status
• K DMS 5 U 5 m XLR-7 multicore cable
• AK DMS 3U breakout cable, XLR-7F to three XLR-3M

Made for

• Double M/S surround recording
• Film and broadcast location sound
• Surround atmospheres outdoors

In the box

• CMIT 5 shotgun microphone (No. 140101)
• CCM 8 L figure-8 compact microphone (No. 121105)
• CCM 4 L cardioid compact microphone (No. 121015)
• Windshield for Double M/S with suspension and fur
• K DMS 5 U, 5 m XLR-7 multicore cable (No. 152405)
• AK DMS 3U breakout cable (No. 152401)
• A recorder with three microphone inputs and P48 is needed, available separately

SCHOEPS CMIT Double MS Windshield Set Piano: frequently asked questions

What is Double M/S?

A surround recording technique with three microphones: a front mid, a rear mid and a figure-8 for the side signal. Here they are the CMIT 5, the CCM 4 L and the CCM 8 L.

Which filters does the CMIT 5 have?

High-frequency emphasis of +5 dB at 10 kHz, a steep low cut of 18 dB/octave below 80 Hz against wind and boom noise, and a gentle roll-off of 6 dB/octave below 300 Hz against proximity effect.

How are the three signals connected?

The K DMS 5 U plugs directly into the windshield and carries all three signals on one cable; the AK DMS 3U splits them to three XLR-3M plugs.

How long is the multicore cable?

The K DMS 5 U in the set is 5 m long.

Is there a version with the MiniCMIT?

Yes. SCHOEPS also offers Double M/S sets built around the compact MiniCMIT shotgun microphone.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS CMIT Double MS Windshield Set Piano in India?

The SCHOEPS CMIT Double MS Windshield Set Piano is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Double M/S surround on location

Location recordists capturing surround atmospheres.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the CMIT 5 facing forward, the CCM 4 L facing to the rear and the CCM 8 L sideways.
2. Close the basket and fit the cover.
3. Connect the K DMS 5 U directly to the windshield.

Tip: All three signals travel on one cable.

Workflow 2: Wiring to the recorder

Anyone connecting the set to a multitrack recorder.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the AK DMS 3U into the K DMS 5 U.
2. Connect front mid, side and rear mid to three inputs.
3. Switch on P48 and set the gains.

Tip: Label the tracks front mid, side and rear mid.

Workflow 3: Aligning the figure-8

Recordists setting up the microphones in the suspension.

Connections

Setup

1. Turn the CCM 8 L so its 0° axis faces to the left, seen from behind.
2. Set it at a precise right angle to the mid microphones.
3. Place it as close to them as possible.

Tip: The '8' engraved on top should appear horizontal.

Workflow 4: Recording in wind

Outdoor recordists and film sound teams.

Connections

Setup

1. Switch on the low cut (18 dB/oct. below 80 Hz) against wind and boom noise.
2. Use the high-frequency emphasis to compensate the windshield.
3. Fit the fur for strong wind.

Tip: The LEDs show the filter settings even in darkness.

Workflow 5: Film and broadcast location sound

Production sound teams on film and broadcast shoots.

Connections

Setup

1. Aim the CMIT 5 at the main action.
2. Record all three channels.
3. Use the front mid for the focused centre and the side and rear for the space.

Tip: Off-axis sound from the CMIT 5 is recorded neutrally.

Workflow 6: Decoding in post-production

Editors and mixers working with the recordings.

Connections

Setup

1. Import the front mid, side and rear mid tracks.
2. Decode them to the required output format.
3. Adjust the width and balance in the mix.

Tip: Keeping all three tracks gives full freedom in the mix.