SCHOEPS ORTF Stereo Outdoor Set

Product overview

The SCHOEPS ORTF Stereo Outdoor Set is a windshield set for outdoor ORTF stereo recordings, in which a single basket protects the whole setup against wind.

The set is a stereophonic arrangement of two matched CCM 4 L cardioid compact microphones. They sit in an ORTF windshield and suspension that holds the two capsules 17 cm apart at an angle of 110° to each other, the classic ORTF geometry, so the stereo arrangement is fixed and ready to use.

A two-channel multicore cable and a breakout cable complete the set, so the pair can be taken from the windshield to the recorder or console without extra parts.

Key features

• Complete set for outdoor ORTF stereo recordings
• A single basket protects the whole setup against wind
• Two matched CCM 4 L cardioid compact microphones
• Capsules held 17 cm apart at 110°, the ORTF arrangement
• Two-channel multicore cable and breakout cable included

Made for

• Outdoor ORTF stereo recordings
• Stereo ambience recording in wind
• Location recording where a ready-made stereo arrangement saves set-up time

In the box

• 2 × CCM 4 L cardioid compact microphones, matched (No. 121015)
• ORTF windshield with suspension for two CCM microphones
• KS 10 U two-channel multicore cable (No. 152208)
• AK SU/2U breakout cable (No. 152202)

SCHOEPS ORTF Stereo Outdoor Set: frequently asked questions

What is ORTF?

ORTF is a stereo recording technique with two cardioid microphones. In this set the two capsules are held 17 cm apart at an angle of 110° to each other.

Which microphones are in the set?

Two CCM 4 L cardioid compact microphones, supplied as a matched pair.

How is the pair protected from wind?

Both microphones sit in one windshield basket with suspension, so a single basket protects the whole setup.

Which cables are included?

The KS 10 U two-channel multicore cable and the AK SU/2U breakout cable.

Is there a ready-made ORTF microphone without a windshield?

Yes. SCHOEPS also makes the MSTC 74, an ORTF stereo microphone.

Where can I buy the SCHOEPS ORTF Stereo Outdoor Set in India?

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

Workflow 1: Outdoor ORTF stereo recording

Location recordists capturing stereo outdoors.

Connections

Setup

1. Mount the windshield on a stand or pole and aim the centre of the pair at the scene.
2. Connect the multicore cable and the breakout cable.
3. Set both inputs to the same gain and record.

Tip: The ORTF geometry of 17 cm and 110° is fixed by the mount, so no measuring is needed on location.

Workflow 2: Stereo ambience in wind

Recordists working in open, windy places.

Connections

Setup

1. Keep the basket closed around both microphones.
2. Place the set where the stereo picture covers the whole scene.
3. Check the level of both channels before recording.

Tip: One basket protects the whole setup, so both channels stay matched.