Schoeps CCM 22 Lg Open Cardioid Compact Microphone

Open Cardioid Compact Microphone, Lemo Disconnect Version

The CCM 22 has been developed for use as a spot microphone. It unites the strengths of the CCM 4 and CCM 21 microphones. Its directionality is only slightly less than that of the CCM 4 cardioid, while its sonic character is reminiscent of the CCM 21 wide cardioid. Its directivity is essentially constant throughout the frequency range. Its inherent low-frequency response is somewhat more pronounced than that of the cardioid, while proximity effect is somewhat less.

The "Open Cardioid" directional pattern, occupying a point on the spectrum between the wide cardioid and classic cardioid patterns, was developed by SCHOEPS in 2008. The response is -5 dB at 90 and there is 16 dB suppression of rear-incident sound. It is in essence a variant cardioid which balances a very natural sound quality with a good degree of directionality.

Features:

• new kind of directional pattern: "Open Cardioid"
• optimal combination of classic cardioid directionality (MK 4) with the sonic character of the wide cardioid (MK 21)
• directional pattern largely constant throughout the frequency range
• often preferred for spot miking and as a soloist's microphone

Specifications:

• All CCMs
• Current consumption with 12 V: 8 mA
• Current consumption with 48 V: 4 mA
• Impedance: 90 Ω
• Minimum recommended load impedance: 600 Ω
• Low-cut frequency: 20 Hz
• Length (L version): without connector: 46 - 58 mm
• Length (U version): 46 - 58 mm
• Diameter: 20 mm
• Weight (U-version): 33 g
• Weight (L-version): 43 g
• Surface finish: matte gray
• MK 22
• Frequency range: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 14 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 14 dB-A
• Equivalent noise level (CCIR): 23 dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted): 80 dB-A
• Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD: 130 dB-SPL