CCM Accessories

The following is a selection of available accessories for Schoeps microphones.

With the CCM, the capsule and the microphone amplifier form a non-detachable unit. Instead of using speech capsules, the active low-cut filters LC 60 U (60 Hz cut-off frequency) or the LC 120 U (120 Hz cut-off frequency) can be inserted in the microphone’s cable path.
 

Elastic Suspension - ACA 53

  • especially for indoor use
  • for use on a boom (fishpole) with a CCM compact microphone
  • small and lightweightElastic suspension - ACA 53

This elastic suspension holds a compact microphone securely by a metal clamp with thumb wheel. The low weight of 190g, including a windscreen, leads to an extraordinarily light weight at the end of the boom and easy handling. (The windscreen is not included.) The 3/8” internal thread fits any readily available microphone boom. Colour: black.
Recommended windscreen: W 5 D
For outdoor recordings with the CCM L there is a special windscreen: the WSR 100 LU


Elastic mini-suspension + swivel - AC Elastic Miniature Suspension with Swivel - AC

Not intended for use with larger, heavier windscreens.
(Matching pop filter: B 1 or B 50)

Diameter: 61 mm
Thread: 3/8”
Colour: grey

 

Miniature Cable Hanger - HCMiniature cable hanger - HC

This accessory is used when hanging a CCM -U type microphone. Incorporated in its design is the SGC swivel which allows orientation to any angle laterally, and vertically to any angle from 0° to 100°. There is very little danger of the CCM twisting (e.g. as a result of rising temperature) after it has been suspended. The HC is suitable only for use with the CCM-U because of the cable diameter.

If used with the CCM-L, which has a thinner cable, the mounting should be secured additionally with adhesive tape. Colour: grey

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Windscreen - W5DWindscreen - W5D

For use especially on pressure-gradient transducers in wind. The foam encloses an air chamber around the capsule, similar to a basket windscreen. It is highly efficient, yet it has only a slight influence on the sound.

When using active accessories, as when using a compact microphone CCM, please be careful to place the W5D all the way onto the capsule. Note that the W5D cannot be used with CCM 4 V, CCM 41 V, CCM 4 VXS, or CCM 8 microphones.

Dimensions: sphere with diameter 90 mm Colour: black, with additional black, porous velvet-like surface treatment.
 

Windscreen for a single CCM-L - WSR 100 LURycote basket for CCM-L - WSR 100 LU

  • especially for outdoor use
  • small and lightweight
  • good isolation against solid-borne sound (handling noise)
  • cable: internal: extraordinarily flexible, external: robust
  • with 3/8” internal thread for booms

The cable from the CCM and the output cable join together at the small “ConnBox.” The output cable is permanently connected to this box, but the cable from the CCM itself is attached by means of a miniature connector. This allows the rapid exchange of the cable when necessary.

The assembly includes basket, suspension, cable with cable box (inside), XLR-3M output connector.

A Windjammer cover is available as an option. This fur-like “overcoat” enhances the efficiency.

  • Basket diameter: 100 mm
  • Length of the output cable: 16 cm
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Windscreen for X/Y & M/S - WSR XY LURycote windscreen for X/Y & M/S - WSR XY LU

Similar to the WSR 100 but allows the suspension of two microphones in the same assembly with a small increase in basket size. The angle between the two microphones is adjustable to 0°(M/S), 70°, 90°, 105° or 120°.

A windjammer is available as an option.

  • Basket diameter: 150 mm
  • Length of the output cable: 22 cm
  • Output plug of the Y-cable: XLR-5M


Miniature Swivel Stand Couplers - SGC, SGCMMiniature swivel stand couplers - SGC(right) & SGCM(left)

These are adjustable from 0° through 100° in either direction. The internal thread of the SGC or SGCM screws onto any 3/8” rod or stand adapter. Its swivel permits the capsule to be offset at any angle from 0° to 100°.

SGC (right) has clamp made of grey plastic, the aesthetic version.

SGCM (left) with black anodised metal clamp and thumb wheel for secure grip

The SGC is an integral part of several other accessories such as the HC cable hanger and the TC and TC 2 table stands(below). An SGCM is included as part of the ACA 53. Colour: grey/black
 

Miniature Table Stand - TCg, TC 2gMiniature table stand - TC

These elegant table stands, with vibration-isolating base, can be placed unobtrusively. The microphone angle may be freely adjusted. The vertical rod is removable, allowing the microphone to be mounted on the base close to the mounting surface.

Miniature table stand for two microphones - TC 2A neat cable run is obtained when the cable is put into the wire loop between the bolt and the socket. (The microphone and cable to be ordered separately.)

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Height: 80 mm
Surface: matte grey (g)

See also the alternative T2/C2 twin table microphones.
 

Low-cut Filters - LC 60 U (60 Hz)/LC 120 U (120 Hz)

Active high-pass filters for phantom-powered microphones, in particular CCM and CMC
for standard phantom power from 12 V to 48 V

Low-cut filters - LC 60 U & LC 120 UThese electronic filters can be inserted anywhere in the microphone cable path. With a roll-off of 18 dB/ octave, the LC 60 U suppresses low-frequency acoustic interference (e.g. wind noise, or solid-borne infrasonic sound such as handling noise during boom operation) without detracting from the sound quality of voice recordings.

Under extreme conditions the LC 120 U can be used, though it may have an audible effect on the sound of a voice. Both filters can help prevent overloading the input circuit to which a microphone is connected – a problem which occurs more often than many people realise. The specifications of the Schoeps microphones (sensitivity, noise, source impedance) remain nearly unchanged with the LC.

These low-cut filters are suitable not only for Schoeps microphones but also for phantom-powered microphones of other manufacturers, provided that they have a minimum current consumption of 2 mA. Otherwise the maximum sound-pressure level would be reduced.

Please note:
The use of two LC in series is possible, particularly with Schoeps microphones, but is not recommended. In no case should three LC be cascaded, especially if the microphones have less than 4 mA current consumption.

Technical Specifications

Filter:

Butterworth, 18 dB/oct.

Cut-off frequency (-3dB):

LC 60 U: 60 Hz

LC 120 U: 120 Hz

 

A maximum of two filters may be used in series, which then results in 36 dB/octave slope.

Output impedance:

40 Ohms at 1 kHz with Schoeps CCM or CMC

Gain:

0 dB

Maximum output voltage:

approx. 1 V when 4mA current is being drawn

Diameter:

20mm

Length:

94mm

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Surface finish:

Nickel

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