SCHOEPS ORTF-2plus2 Outdoor Set

Product overview

The SCHOEPS ORTF-2plus2 Outdoor Set is a 4-channel plug-and-play set for 3D atmo recording, developed as a "spot microphone" for a hemisphere with vertical extension.

It captures sound sources and atmos with both horizontal and vertical extension. The four channels are routed to two adjacent stereo channels and their corresponding height channels, for example L, R + Lh, Rh. The set gives very good 360° imaging with a pleasant, natural-sounding spatial impression and a large listening area.

The ORTF-2plus2 is part of the SCHOEPS ORTF series, alongside the ORTF Stereo, ORTF Surround and ORTF-3D setups. As a complete set it brings four studio-quality microphones, a windshield with elastic mounting and fur, the cabling and a case, so it is ready to use straight away. It mounts on a 3/8" thread and is available without or with heating.

Key features

• 4-channel plug-and-play set for 3D atmo recording
• A "spot microphone" for a hemisphere with vertical extension
• Very good 360° imaging with a natural spatial impression and a large listening area
• Four studio-quality supercardioid microphones: 2 × CCM 41 and 2 × CCM 41V
• Windshield with suspension and fur, elastic mounting, microphones and cabling in one set
• 4-channel multicore cable and 4-channel breakout cable included
• 3/8" thread for mounting
• Two versions: without heating or with heating

Practice

The ORTF-2plus2 Outdoor Set is used in many stadiums during major sporting events such as football. SCHOEPS names ambience recording at sports events and film sound as typical applications.

Made for

• Ambience recording at sports events and in stadiums
• Film sound atmos
• 3D audio productions that need L, R and the matching height channels Lh, Rh
• Outdoor recording with a windshield and fur

In the box

• WSC ORTF-2plus2 windshield with suspension and fur
• 2 × CCM 41 supercardioid compact microphones
• 2 × CCM 41V supercardioid compact microphones
• K Surround 5 M 4-channel multicore cable
• AK Surround M/4U 4-channel breakout cable
• Case

SCHOEPS ORTF-2plus2 Outdoor Set: frequently asked questions

What does the ORTF-2plus2 record?

It is a 4-channel "spot microphone" for 3D audio: it captures sound sources and atmos with horizontal and vertical extension, typically for L, R and the height channels Lh, Rh.

How are the four channels used?

They are routed to two adjacent stereo channels and their corresponding height channels, for example L, R + Lh, Rh. The SCHOEPS setup guide shows the channel allocation and orientation.

Is it a complete set?

Yes. It includes the windshield with suspension and fur, four supercardioid compact microphones, a 4-channel multicore cable, a 4-channel breakout cable and a case.

Which versions are available?

The set is available without heating (No. 176207) and with heating (No. 176213).

Where is it used?

In many stadiums at major sporting events, and for film sound and other ambience recording.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS ORTF-2plus2 Outdoor Set in India?

The SCHOEPS ORTF-2plus2 Outdoor Set is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Stadium ambience at major sports events

Broadcast sound teams covering football and other stadium sports.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the set on its 3/8" thread at the chosen position.
2. Orient it as shown in the SCHOEPS setup guide.
3. Connect the multicore and the breakout cable, then feed the four channels to the console.

Tip: The set is used in many stadiums at major sporting events.

Workflow 2: Film sound atmos

Location recordists capturing ambience for film.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the set where the atmos should be captured.
2. Record all four channels on separate tracks.
3. Keep the channel order for the 3D mix.

Tip: Ambience is captured with horizontal and vertical extension.

Workflow 3: Routing into a 3D mix

Mixing engineers working in immersive formats.

Connections

Setup

1. Route two channels to a pair of adjacent stereo channels.
2. Route the other two to the corresponding height channels.
3. Check the allocation against the setup guide.

Tip: The result is very good 360° imaging with a large listening area.

Workflow 4: Cabling the set

Technicians rigging the system.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the multicore cable to the connector at the windshield.
2. Attach the breakout cable at the other end.
3. Plug the four XLR-3 connectors into the microphone inputs.

Tip: All cabling is part of the set.

Workflow 5: Permanent outdoor positions

Venues and broadcasters with fixed outdoor microphone positions.

Connections

Setup

1. Choose the version with heating for the installation where needed.
2. Mount the set with the windshield and fur fitted.
3. Connect and test all four channels.

Tip: The set is offered both without and with heating.

Workflow 6: Changing fur and rain cover

Crews preparing the set for changing weather.

Connections

Setup

1. Follow the SCHOEPS setup guide for changing the cover.
2. Fit the cover over the windshield.
3. Check the orientation before recording.

Tip: The setup guide also covers channel allocation and orientation.