SCHOEPS Decca-Tree 3D Set

Product overview

The SCHOEPS Decca-Tree 3D Set is a 9-channel microphone set for immersive recordings using the Decca Tree-3D technique.

Decca Tree-3D is a recording technique for the 5.1.4 format used in immersive audio. It extends the well-known Decca Tree with surround and height channels, so the main array delivers L, C, R, the surround channels Ls, Rs and the four height channels Ltf, Rtf, Ltr, Rtr.

SCHOEPS describes the result as spectacular surround sound with a beautiful sound colour, great flexibility in mixing the spot signals and high suppression of direct sound in the height channels. The set comes with nine SCHOEPS compact microphones with cables and stand mounts, plus nine miniature cable hangers.

Key features

• 9-channel set for immersive recordings using Decca Tree-3D
• Extends the Decca Tree technique with surround and height channels
• Recording technique for the 5.1.4 format
• Spectacular surround sound and a beautiful sound colour
• Great flexibility in mixing spot signals
• High suppression of direct sound in the height channels
• Each microphone with K 5 LU cable and SGC stand mount, plus HC 3 cable hangers
• Can be configured with other SCHOEPS microphone types or with CMC 1 L amplifiers and MK capsules

Made for

• Immersive orchestral and ensemble recording in the 5.1.4 format
• Main microphone arrays combined with spot microphones
• Productions that need surround and height channels from one main array

In the box

• Version 1: 9 × CCM 2H L omnidirectional compact microphones, each with K 5 LU cable and SGC stand mount; 9 × HC 3 miniature cable hangers
• Version 2: 5 × CCM 2H L omnidirectional and 4 × CCM 41 L supercardioid compact microphones, each with K 5 LU cable and SGC stand mount; 9 × HC 3 miniature cable hangers

SCHOEPS Decca-Tree 3D Set: frequently asked questions

What is Decca Tree-3D?

A recording technique for the 5.1.4 format that extends the classic Decca Tree with surround and height channels.

Which microphones are in the set?

Version 1 uses nine omnidirectional CCM 2H L microphones. Version 2 uses five CCM 2H L and four supercardioid CCM 41 L microphones. Each microphone comes with a K 5 LU cable and an SGC stand mount, and the set includes nine HC 3 miniature cable hangers.

Can the set be configured differently?

Yes. SCHOEPS can configure it with other microphone types, or with modular microphones made of a CMC 1 L amplifier and an MK capsule.

Is there a recommended accessory?

SCHOEPS recommends the KA 40 sphere attachment with this set.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS Decca-Tree 3D Set in India?

The SCHOEPS Decca-Tree 3D Set is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Immersive main array in 5.1.4

Recording engineers capturing orchestras and ensembles in immersive formats.

Connections

Setup

1. Set up L, C and R as a Decca Tree, with C ahead of the L-R line.
2. Add Ls and Rs behind, and the four height microphones above.
3. Hang the cables with the HC 3 hangers and route each channel to its own input.

Tip: The SCHOEPS diagram gives more than 150 cm between left and right and more than 100 cm from front to rear.

Workflow 2: Main array with spot microphones

Engineers mixing a main array with close microphones.

Connections

Setup

1. Record the nine array channels alongside the spot microphones.
2. Build the 5.1.4 image from the array.
3. Blend in the spots as needed.

Tip: Decca Tree-3D gives great flexibility in mixing spot signals.