SCHOEPS Desert Island Boom Set

Product overview

The SCHOEPS Desert Island Boom Set is a complete boom operator kit: the CMC 1 U microphone amplifier, the MK 41 supercardioid capsule and the KMIT shotgun capsule, packed into a single hard case.

It combines the three SCHOEPS essentials a production sound mixer needs on any job, covering both indoor and outdoor dialogue recording. Indoors, the MK 41 delivers the controlled pickup pattern and natural sound character that dialogue recording demands; its polar pattern is exceptionally consistent across the frequency spectrum, so sounds from the side and rear are strongly attenuated but picked up without coloration.

Outdoors, the KMIT provides the additional directivity needed on location. Derived directly from the CMIT series, it offers the same acoustical qualities: high directivity combined with low coloration of lateral-incident sound. Switching between the two capsules takes seconds.

At the core of the set is the CMC 1 U, the compact Colette amplifier that matches or exceeds the electrical performance of the CMC 6 in about one third of the length. It accepts any MK capsule and all Colette active accessories, so the set is also a starting point for a larger collection. All components come in the CMIT's signature blue finish.

Key features

• Complete boom operator kit in one hard case
• Two capsules, one amplifier: MK 41 for indoor dialogue, KMIT for outdoor location work; swap in seconds
• MK 41 supercardioid: high directivity with a frequency-independent polar pattern, the standard for indoor dialogue
• KMIT shotgun capsule: acoustically identical to the CMIT 5 and MiniCMIT, steep integrated low cut (about 70 Hz), immune to moisture
• CMC 1 U accepts all Colette capsules and active accessories
• All components in SCHOEPS CMIT blue
• SG 20 stand adapter included

Made for

• Production sound and boom operation
• Indoor dialogue with the MK 41
• Outdoor location dialogue with the KMIT
• Starting a Colette collection around one amplifier

In the box

• CMC 1 U microphone amplifier
• MK 41 supercardioid capsule
• KMIT shotgun capsule
• SG 20 stand clamp
• Hard case

SCHOEPS Desert Island Boom Set: frequently asked questions

What is in the set?

The CMC 1 U amplifier, the MK 41 supercardioid capsule, the KMIT shotgun capsule and the SG 20 stand adapter, all in one hard case.

When do I use which capsule?

The MK 41 for indoor dialogue, the KMIT for outdoor location work where more directivity is needed. Switching takes seconds.

How does the KMIT sound?

It is derived directly from the CMIT series and is acoustically identical to the CMIT 5 and MiniCMIT, with a steep integrated low cut at about 70 Hz.

Can I add more capsules later?

Yes. The CMC 1 U accepts any MK capsule and all Colette active accessories.

Is there a stereo version?

The set joins the Desert Island Stereo Set in the Desert Island family.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS Desert Island Boom Set in India?

The SCHOEPS Desert Island Boom Set is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Indoor dialogue on the boom

Boom operators and production sound mixers.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the MK 41 onto the CMC 1 U.
2. Mount the microphone on the boom.
3. Aim at the actor and keep side and rear noise off axis.

Tip: Side and rear sounds are strongly attenuated but picked up without coloration.

Workflow 2: Outdoor location dialogue

Location sound crews.

Connections

Setup

1. Swap the MK 41 for the KMIT.
2. Fit wind protection for outdoor use.
3. Aim at the source for the extra directivity.

Tip: The KMIT's integrated low cut at about 70 Hz is already active.

Workflow 3: Changing capsules on set

Mixers moving between interior and exterior scenes.

Connections

Setup

1. Unscrew the current capsule.
2. Screw on the other capsule.
3. Check the level and carry on.

Tip: Switching between capsules takes seconds.

Workflow 4: Damp weather

Crews shooting outdoors in changing weather.

Connections

Setup

1. Use the KMIT outdoors.
2. Protect the microphone with wind protection.
3. Record as usual.

Tip: SCHOEPS describes the KMIT as immune to moisture.

Workflow 5: Stand-mounted use

Users placing the microphone on a stand.

Connections

Setup

1. Fix the SG 20 to the stand.
2. Clip in the microphone with the chosen capsule.
3. Aim at the source.

Tip: The SG 20 stand adapter is included.

Workflow 6: Growing the kit

Users building a Colette collection.

Connections

Setup

1. Start with the two capsules in the set.
2. Add MK capsules or Colette active accessories later.
3. Use them all on the same amplifier.

Tip: The CMC 1 U accepts any MK capsule.