SCHOEPS MiniCMIT Mono Windshield Set COSI

Product overview

The SCHOEPS MiniCMIT Mono Windshield Set COSI is a complete set with the MiniCMIT shotgun microphone and an elastically suspended windshield made for it.

The MiniCMIT offers the characteristics of the CMIT 5 in a more compact form. The MiniCMIT, CMIT 5 and SuperCMIT (channel 2) have identical frequency response curves, and the MiniCMIT and CMIT 5 have circuitry with similar characteristics, so the microphones can be interchanged without altering the sound.

It runs on P48 or the more power-efficient P12 with a low current draw of 2.3 mA at P48, has a fixed fourth-order low cut at 70 Hz and the latest version of the SCHOEPS RFI shield, developed and tested for use with digital wireless transmitters. Since generation D0 (2021) it is humidity resistant.

In the set the MiniCMIT sits in a holder inside an elastically suspended windshield with fur, with the cable running out at the rear to an XLR connector at the handle mount.

Key features

• Complete set with windshield and MiniCMIT shotgun microphone
• Elastically suspended windshield for the MiniCMIT
• MiniCMIT: the characteristics of a CMIT 5 in compact form
• P48 and P12 powering, low current draw
• SCHOEPS RFI shield for use with digital wireless transmitters
• Humidity resistant since generation D0

Made for

• Location recording outdoors
• Film and documentary sound on the boom
• Use with digital wireless transmitters (P12)

In the box

• MiniCMIT compact shotgun microphone (No. 140103)
• Elastically suspended windshield for the MiniCMIT
• A microphone input with P48 or P12 phantom power is needed, available separately

SCHOEPS MiniCMIT Mono Windshield Set COSI: frequently asked questions

What is in the set?

The MiniCMIT shotgun microphone and an elastically suspended windshield made for the MiniCMIT.

Does the MiniCMIT sound like the CMIT 5?

Yes. They have identical frequency response curves and circuitry with similar characteristics, so they can be interchanged without altering the sound.

Why is the MiniCMIT recommended with wireless transmitters?

It can run on the more power-efficient P12, and it has the latest SCHOEPS RFI shield, developed and tested for this application.

Which colours does the MiniCMIT come in?

The standard finish is blue; anthracite grey and chromagreen are available as custom colours.

Is it suitable for humid conditions?

Yes. Since generation D0 (2021) the MiniCMIT is humidity resistant.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS MiniCMIT Mono Windshield Set COSI in India?

The SCHOEPS MiniCMIT Mono Windshield Set COSI is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Location recording outdoors

Location sound recordists working outdoors.

Connections

Setup

1. Slide the MiniCMIT into the holder and close the windshield.
2. Connect the XLR at the mount to the recorder.
3. Aim at the source and set the level.

Tip: The fixed 70 Hz low cut already reduces low-frequency rumble.

Workflow 2: Boom operation

Boom operators on film and documentary shoots.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the windshield on the boom pole.
2. Run the cable along the pole.
3. Follow the speaker, keeping the windshield on axis.

Tip: The windshield is elastically suspended.

Workflow 3: With a digital wireless transmitter

Sound teams sending the boom signal wirelessly.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the windshield output to the transmitter.
2. Select P12 powering.
3. Check the signal at the receiver.

Tip: The SCHOEPS RFI shield was developed and tested for this application.

Workflow 4: Recording in humid conditions

Recordists working in humid weather.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the MiniCMIT in the windshield.
2. Keep the windshield closed while recording.
3. Record as usual.

Tip: The MiniCMIT is humidity resistant since generation D0 (2021).

Workflow 5: Matching a CMIT 5

Sound crews using the CMIT 5 and MiniCMIT on the same production.

Connections

Setup

1. Use the CMIT 5 and MiniCMIT side by side.
2. Set similar gains.
3. Cut between them in the edit.

Tip: Their frequency responses are identical, so the sound matches.

Workflow 6: Fitting the microphone

Anyone setting up the set.

Connections

Setup

1. Insert the MiniCMIT into its holder.
2. Place the holder in the windshield.
3. Connect the cable and close the windshield.

Tip: The holder insert is marked for the MiniCMIT.