SCHOEPS ORTF-3D Outdoor Set

Product overview

The SCHOEPS ORTF-3D Outdoor Set is a plug-and-play set for 3D ambience recording, with windscreen and fur, elastic mounting, eight microphones and cabling in one unit.

The ORTF-3D was developed with optimal imaging characteristics in mind. It is part of the SCHOEPS ORTF series, alongside the ORTF Stereo and ORTF Surround setups, and gives very good 360° imaging with a pleasant, natural-sounding spatial impression and a large listening area. The setup uses eight supercardioid studio-quality microphones: four CCM 41 and four CCM 41V.

Internal heating allows continuous 24/7 outdoor use, and the windshield has a 3/8" thread. The set is offered in a hanging version, with mount and cable outlet at the top as used in stadiums, and in a stand version with mount and cable outlet at the bottom. A rain cover can be ordered or pre-installed instead of the fur.

Key features

• Plug-and-play set for 3D ambience recording
• Windscreen with fur, elastic mounting, microphones and cabling
• Eight supercardioids: 4 × CCM 41 and 4 × CCM 41V
• Very good 360° imaging, natural spatial impression, large listening area
• Internal heating for continuous 24/7 outdoor use
• 3/8" thread
• Hanging or stand version; rain cover available instead of the fur
• Supplied in a waterproof plastic case

Practice

The ORTF-3D Outdoor Set has been used in many arenas at large sports events, for example football and tennis, for several years. Further applications named by SCHOEPS include film sound.

Made for

• 3D ambience recording at sports events
• Film sound and immersive atmospheres
• Permanent outdoor installations that run around the clock

In the box

• WSC ORTF-3D windshield with suspension, fur, integrated heating and cabling (No. 176202)
• 4 × CCM 41 supercardioid microphones (No. 121017)
• 4 × CCM 41V supercardioid microphones (No. 121103)
• 2 × K Surround 5 M four-channel multicore cables (No. 152407)
• 1 × AK Surround M/4U four-channel breakout cable (No. 152403)
• 1 × AK Surround H M/4U four-channel breakout cable with heating supply (No. 154202)
• 1 × waterproof plastic case (No. 222003)

SCHOEPS ORTF-3D Outdoor Set: frequently asked questions

How many channels does the ORTF-3D record?

Eight: the setup uses eight supercardioid microphones, four CCM 41 and four CCM 41V.

Can it stay outdoors permanently?

Yes. The internal heating allows continuous 24/7 outdoor use.

What is the difference between the two versions?

The hanging version (No. 176201) has the mount and cable outlet at the top, as used in stadiums; the stand version (No. 176206) has them at the bottom.

Is there protection against rain?

Yes. A rain cover is available as an option (No. 179001; No. 179003 for the stand version) and can be ordered or pre-installed instead of the fur.

Can I use Colette microphones instead of the CCM?

Yes. Combinations of the CMC 1 L amplifier and an MK capsule are also suitable, and the set can be ordered in this modular form.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS ORTF-3D Outdoor Set in India?

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

Workflow 1: Stadium ambience, hanging

Broadcast sound teams covering football, tennis and other arena sports.

Connections

Setup

1. Hang the windshield by its top mount with the cable outlet at the top.
2. Connect both four-channel multicores and the two breakout cables.
3. Feed the heating supply through the AK Surround H M/4U and route the eight channels to the console.

Tip: The internal heating allows the set to stay up 24/7.

Workflow 2: Stand-mounted 3D ambience

Recordists capturing 3D atmospheres on location.

Connections

Setup

1. Screw the stand version onto a stand; the cable outlet is at the bottom.
2. Connect the multicores and breakout cables.
3. Record all eight channels on separate tracks.

Tip: Use the channel allocation in the SCHOEPS setup guide.

Workflow 3: Recording in the rain

Recordists working outdoors in all weather.

Connections

Setup

1. Order the rain cover or have it pre-installed instead of the fur.
2. Mount the set as usual.
3. Record; the set is ready for wet weather.

Tip: The stand version has its own rain cover (No. 179003).

Workflow 4: Film sound atmospheres

Sound designers and film recordists building immersive beds.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the set in the middle of the scene.
2. Record long takes of all eight channels.
3. Use the channels for 3D or downmixed formats in post-production.

Tip: 360° imaging with a large listening area suits immersive playback.

Workflow 5: Permanent outdoor installation

Venues and broadcasters with fixed microphone positions.

Connections

Setup

1. Install the hanging version at the fixed position.
2. Keep the heating supply connected.
3. Leave the set in place between events.

Tip: Continuous 24/7 outdoor use is possible.

Workflow 6: Modular version

Users of the Colette modular system.

Connections

Setup

1. Order the set in its modular form.
2. Mount the CMC 1 L and MK combinations in the suspensions.
3. Connect and record as with the CCM version.

Tip: Combinations of CMC 1 L and MK capsules replace the CCM microphones.