SCHOEPS KC

Product overview

The SCHOEPS KC is an active Colette cable for insertion between any capsule of the Colette modular system and its microphone amplifier.

It contains active electronics for impedance conversion of the capsule and uses a 3 mm thin, robust, tear-resistant cable that is highly resistant to stretching, bending and abrasion. A special sheath makes it torsion-proof: a hanging cable keeps its orientation, even when the ambient temperature changes. This matters, for example, when the microphone is hung from the ceiling.

The capsule-side housing ends on a shaft of 8 mm diameter, so the KC, just like the CCM, fits clips and suspensions for 8 mm such as the SGC, SGCM, HC and STC. The SGC miniature stand mount with swivel is included. The KC comes in lengths of 5, 10 and 20 m; from experience, a 5 m cable is satisfactory, and longer lengths serve when a microphone hangs from a ceiling.

Key features

• Active cable between a Colette capsule and the microphone amplifier
• Active electronics for impedance conversion of the capsule
• 3 mm thin, robust, tear-resistant cable
• Torsion-proof special sheath: a hanging cable keeps its orientation, even with temperature changes
• 8 mm shaft at the capsule end for 8 mm clips and suspensions
• SGC miniature stand mount with swivel included
• Lengths 5, 10 and 20 m

Made for

• Colette capsules hung from the ceiling
• Discreet capsule positions with the amplifier placed apart
• Mounting in 8 mm clips and suspensions

In the box

• KC active Colette cable in the chosen length
• SGC miniature stand mount with swivel
• A Colette capsule and microphone amplifier are needed and available separately

SCHOEPS KC: frequently asked questions

What does the KC do?

It connects a Colette capsule to its microphone amplifier over a thin cable, with active electronics at the capsule end for impedance conversion.

Which length should I choose?

SCHOEPS recommends a length suited to the anticipated use: from experience 5 m is satisfactory, and longer lengths may be needed to hang a microphone from a ceiling. Since the circuit up to the microphone amplifier is unbalanced, runs of up to 20 m are recommended.

Which clips fit the KC?

The capsule-side housing ends on an 8 mm shaft, so clips and suspensions for 8 mm such as the SGC, SGCM, HC and STC fit. The SGC is included.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS KC in India?

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

Workflow 1: Capsule hung from the ceiling

Venue and concert engineers hanging Colette capsules.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the capsule onto the capsule end of the KC.
2. Screw the other end onto the microphone amplifier.
3. Hang the capsule on the cable; the torsion-proof sheath keeps its orientation.

Tip: Choose the length the position needs: 5 m is satisfactory in most cases, up to 20 m when hanging.

Workflow 2: Capsule in an 8 mm clip

Users placing a capsule discreetly on a stand or instrument mount.

Connections

Setup

1. Clip the 8 mm shaft into the SGC or another 8 mm mount.
2. Aim the capsule.
3. Lead the 3 mm cable to the amplifier.

Tip: The KC fits the same 8 mm clips as the CCM.