The Schoeps KMIT is the shotgun capsule for Schoeps' modular Colette series. It is derived directly from the CMIT series and inherits its acoustic properties, such as the high directivity combined with low coloration of sound arriving from the side and the directivity that increases very evenly with frequency. In use, the KMIT, CMIT 5, and MiniCMIT can be interchanged without resulting in changes to the sound.
KMIT features
- Shotgun Microphone capsule for the Colette series
- Rotationally symmetrical polar pattern for consistent sound and easier booming
- Acoustical characteristics identical to those of the CMIT 5 and MiniCMIT
- Compatible with all Colette-series amplifiers, e.g. CMC 1, CMC 6 (xt), CMD 42, and even with the CMC 5
- Steep, integrated low-cut filter (ca. 70 Hz) to suppress structure borne noise
- Resistant to moisture
- Resistant to RF interference
- Also suitable for music recording
The sound quality of the Schoeps KMIT Microphone is the same as that of the CMIT 5/MiniCMIT, apart from slight differences in high-pass filtering that depend on which amplifier is being used. The choice among CMC 6, CMC 1 U/L or CMD 42 will mostly be determined by practical circumstances - the size and weight of the setup, and the availability of an AES42 input.
Among the analog amplifiers, Schoeps generally recommends the CMC 1 due to its small size, optimal interference protection, and high maximum sound levels. The CMC 1 L amplifier with miniature Lemo connector allows for an especially compact setup; the CMC 1 U has a somewhat longer, standard XLR connector. The CMC 6 amplifier is likewise compatible - and with the CMC 6 xt version, signals up to 40 kHz can be recorded for "downpitching" sound-design applications.
The digital CMD 42 amplifier offers the greatest number of options, but requires an AES42 input. The CMD's Remote App (available free of charge for iOS or Android phones) allows all three filters of the CMIT 5 to be enabled in the CMD 42 as well.
The built-in, steep high-pass filter allows the KMIT to be used unproblematically on a boom. The steepest cutoff occurs when a CMC 1 is used; the CMC 42 offers a further, additional high-pass filter with an adjustable cutoff frequency.
Schoeps KMIT Specifications
Frequency range
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70 Hz - 22 kHz with CMC 1/CMC 6
70 Hz - 40 kHz with CMC 6xt/CMD 42
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| Equivalent noise level A-weighted |
14 dB |
| Maximum sound pressure level at low THD < 0.5 % |
130 dB-SPL with CMC 6
133 dB-SPL with CMC 1
133 dB-SPL with CMD 42
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| Current consumption P48 |
4,2 mA with CMC 6
3,1 mA with CMC 1
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| Length |
122 mm
With CMC 1 KV: 144 mm
With CMC 1 L: 148 mm
With CMC 1 U: 158 mm
With CMC 6/CMD 42: 234 mm
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Weight
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50 g
With CMC 1 KV: 83 g
With CMC 1 L: 78 g
With CMC 1 U: 86 g
With CMC 6: 110 g
With CMD 42: 120 g
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Note
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Not for usage with active Colette accessories!
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