The Schoeps CMIT 5 Shotgun Microphone’s directionality increases smoothly with higher frequencies, which results in a very balanced sonic character. In addition to this, the microphone’s sound level decreases softly yet steadily for off-axis sounds, allowing these to be recorded neutrally as well as reducing the effects of movement during boom operation. The CMIT 5 also has a much stronger directionality than one might expect from a microphone of its length. If required, the CMIT 5 can also be used for music recordings, for example opera recordings. Unusually low coloration of off-axis sound Suitable for music recording as well as dialogue Rotationally symmetrical polar pattern Even greater immunity to wind noise than a SCHOEPS supercardoid Very lightweight, robust all-metal housing The sound quality of the CMIT 5 remains consistent even if the microphone is rotated on its axis, since its directional pattern is the same in both the vertical and horizontal planes. Three pushbutton-activated filters allow the microphone to adapt to the recording situation: High-frequency emphasis ( 5 dB at 10 kHz) enhances speech intelligibility, and compensates for high-frequency loss caused by windscreens; A steep low-cut filter (18 dB/oct. below 80 Hz) suppresses wind and boom noise; A gentle low-frequency rolloff (6 dB/oct. below 300 Hz) compensates for proximity effect. Pairs of LEDs next to each pushbutton indicate the status of the filters. Even in darkness the user can read the settings and see that the microphone is operational. The settings are retained when the microphone is switched off. The capsule and amplifier of the CMIT 5 are built as a single unit, unlike microphones of the SCHOEPS Colette series. Pickup pattern Supercardioid / lobe-shaped Frequency range 40 Hz – 22 kHz Sensitivity -35 dB (V/Pa), 17 mV/Pa Equivalent noise level (A-weighted) 14 dB Equivalent noise level (CCIR) 24 dB Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted) 80 dB Maximum sound pressure level (THD < 0.5 %) 132 dB-SPL (P48) Maximum output voltage 1.3 V (2.5 dBV) with 1 kΩ load High shelf filter switchable, 5 dB at 10 kHz Low cut filter switchable, 80 Hz, 18 dB/oct. Proximity filter switchable, 300 Hz, 6 dB/oct. Minimum recommended load impedance 1 kΩ Output impedance 50 Ω Maximum cable length > 400 m SCHOEPS RFI Shield Yes Powering standard / Valid range P48 / >34 V Current consumption 4.4 mA (P48) Common mode rejection ratio (at 1 kHz) > 65 dB Output XLR-3M, analog, 1 channel Length 251 mm Diameter 21 mm Weight 95 g Surface finish blue anthracite gray, green
