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All capsules are available in matched pairs with official Schoeps documentation. For matched pairs multiply the cost of the microphone exactly by two and then add $50 for the matching fee! The amplifier bodies are available in sequentially serial numbered pairs at no additional charge. Any Schoeps product not found on our webpage can be purchased through Sound Pure. Please call and talk to one of our staff members to inquire about the price and availability! Additionally, contact us for more information regarding personalized laser engraving on your Schoeps microphones. 

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Schoeps CMC64 ST Acoustic Guitar Demo Stereo Microphones

Also in this recording Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter A Designs MP-2A Stereo Tube Preamp Great River Electronics MP-2NV Stereo Preamp A Designs Pacifica Stereo Preamp Schoeps MK 4V Cardioid Capsule

The Schoeps CMC6 and MK4 combination is the classic combination for recording acoustic guitars in the recording studio. Detail, precision, accuracy and musicality typify these fantastic microphones. We utilize the Schoep... Read more

The Schoeps CMC6 and MK4 combination is the classic combination for recording acoustic guitars in the recording studio. Detail, precision, accuracy and musicality typify these fantastic microphones. We utilize the Schoeps on some fantastic acoustic guitars from Lowden and Goodall, feeding some great mic preamps from Great River, The Great River MP2NV, and A Designs (both the Pacifica and MP2A). Call us now to learn more about these truly amazing microphones, toll free 888.528.9703  

Collings CW - Dreadnaught Guitar Demo

Also in this recording Neumann M 149 Tube Microphone Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Vintech Audio X73i Pre/EQ Chandler Limited TG2 Abbey Road SE Stereo Pre

The Collings CW, a gorgeous dreadnaught guitar, is nothing short of phenomenal. This powerhouse features an Adirondack Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, forward shifted X bracing, and a widened sound hole. The CW i... Read more

The Collings CW, a gorgeous dreadnaught guitar, is nothing short of phenomenal. This powerhouse features an Adirondack Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, forward shifted X bracing, and a widened sound hole. The CW is flawless like all Collings' guitars, full of clarity, punch, and impressive dynamics. The basses are clear and the trebles have body and punch. Named after the well-loved Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, the Collings Winfield is perfect for bluegrass players. If you are interested in this magnificent dreadnaught from Collings, please give us a call at Sound Pure today!

Buscarino Starlight Nylon Acoustic Electric Guitar - Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Buscarino Starlight Nylon String Acoustic Electric Guitar Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Schoeps MK 2S Omnidirectional Capsule Shure KSM313/NE Dual-Voice Ribbon Mic with Roswellite Ribbon Vintech Audio X73i Pre/EQ Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The Starlight Nylon is a Thin Body Electric Acoustic Classical Guitar. Starting with a one piece body of Swamp Ash or Honduras Mahogany a sound chamber is created by hollowing out the inside of the body. The sound chambe... Read more

The Starlight Nylon is a Thin Body Electric Acoustic Classical Guitar. Starting with a one piece body of Swamp Ash or Honduras Mahogany a sound chamber is created by hollowing out the inside of the body. The sound chamber helps produce some acoustic tone unplugged which allows the player to hear the guitar in practice situations or other settings where plugging in is undesirable and adds a more natural tone when plugged in. Perfect for large band applications or any setting where more volume is needed. This guitar is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Andres Marvi 2007 205C Model Nylon String Guitar - Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Andres Marvi 2007 205C Model Nylon String Guitar - Used Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Schoeps MK 2S Omnidirectional Capsule Neumann TLM 107 (Nickel) Multi-pattern LDC Microphone A Designs Pacifica Stereo Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The Andres Marvi is simply breathtaking. The combination of lineage, innovation, and sheer attention to detail is unmatched. It fills up a room like warm, summer breeze and is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. A... Read more

The Andres Marvi is simply breathtaking. The combination of lineage, innovation, and sheer attention to detail is unmatched. It fills up a room like warm, summer breeze and is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. A guitar you truly have to hear to believe. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Enrico Bottelli 2007 Lorenzo Model Nylon String Guitar - Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Enrico Bottelli 2007 Lorenzo Model Nylon String Guitar -Used Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Schoeps MK 2S Omnidirectional Capsule Neumann TLM 107 (Nickel) Multi-pattern LDC Microphone A Designs Pacifica Stereo Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

This Bottelli is quite simply one of the best guitars out there. It has exquisitely mature rosewood tone: powerful bass response and an overtone bite that gives every note that comes out of an air of masterful authority.... Read more

This Bottelli is quite simply one of the best guitars out there. It has exquisitely mature rosewood tone: powerful bass response and an overtone bite that gives every note that comes out of an air of masterful authority. If you're a player looking for the instrument to accompany your career, or collector looking to have one of the best guitars, this is the one. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Jimmy Foster Custom T-5 7-string Solidbody Guitar

Also in this recording Jimmy Foster Custom T-5 7-string Solidbody Guitar- Used Neumann TLM 107 (Nickel) Multi-pattern LDC Microphone Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Schoeps MK 4 Cardioid Capsule

The Jimmy Foster Custom T-5 7-string Solidbody Guitar offers a distinctive playability and tone that cannot be found on other solid body guitars. Foster's instruments are supreme jazz guitars but the pickup options on th... Read more

The Jimmy Foster Custom T-5 7-string Solidbody Guitar offers a distinctive playability and tone that cannot be found on other solid body guitars. Foster's instruments are supreme jazz guitars but the pickup options on this guitar allow for vast tonal variety and versatility. With the added range of a 7 string, you are truly equipped for any and all jazz gigs. Throw on the legacy and rarity of this Jimmy Foster instrument and you have an incredible guitar. This guitar is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy program, so if you want to hear how this guitar sounds in your studio, shoot us an email at Archtops@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out the gear used in this video at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!  

Mapson 7-String Lusso Archtop Guitar Demo

Also in this recording Mapson 7-String Lusso Archtop Guitar - Pre-Owned Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 Microphone Schoeps MK 4 Cardioid Capsule Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Neumann TLM 107 (Nickel) Multi-pattern LDC Microphone

The Mapson 7-String Lusso Archtop is absolute perfection. Every bit of this guitar from the grain to the uniquely shaped sound holes, flows together like a masterpiece. This guitar is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before... Read more

The Mapson 7-String Lusso Archtop is absolute perfection. Every bit of this guitar from the grain to the uniquely shaped sound holes, flows together like a masterpiece. This guitar is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy program, so if you want to hear how this guitar sounds in your studio, shoot us an email at Archtops@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out the gear used in this video at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!  

Buscarino Artisan Archtop Electric Guitar Demo

Also in this recording Buscarino Artisan Archtop Electric Guitar SP11114514 Lauten Audio Clarion FC-357 Microphone Schoeps CMC 6 U Microphone Amplifier Acoustic Image Corus S4-PLUS 2ch Combo Amp Neumann TLM 107 (Nickel) Multi-pattern LDC Microphone

The Buscarino Artisan Archtop is designed with the working musician in mind and stands on its own as a quality players instrument. Made with the highest quality tone woods, an attention to detail that is beyond compare a... Read more

The Buscarino Artisan Archtop is designed with the working musician in mind and stands on its own as a quality players instrument. Made with the highest quality tone woods, an attention to detail that is beyond compare and an intuitive design that just begs to be played the Artisan will be your go to guitar for years to come. This guitar is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy program, so if you want to hear how this guitar sounds in your studio, shoot us an email at Archtops@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out the gear used in this video at SoundPure.com, or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

McPherson 3.0 XP Highly Figured Sapelle/Adirondack Guitar Demo

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Robinson Earle from Sound Pure Studios demos this beautiful McPherson acoustic guitar. This small-bodied acoustic provides tremendous warmth and definition. For more info on this guitar and other McPherson models check o... Read more

Robinson Earle from Sound Pure Studios demos this beautiful McPherson acoustic guitar. This small-bodied acoustic provides tremendous warmth and definition. For more info on this guitar and other McPherson models check out Soundpure.com.

Eastman AC630CE 12-String Acoustic Guitar Demo

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This 12-String acoustic guitar by Eastman is a steal. Built with Engelmann Spruce and solid Maple, the AC630CE projects a clear, bright tone and possesses a dynamic range that allows for intimate settings or huge sounds.... Read more

This 12-String acoustic guitar by Eastman is a steal. Built with Engelmann Spruce and solid Maple, the AC630CE projects a clear, bright tone and possesses a dynamic range that allows for intimate settings or huge sounds. It's a beautiful guitar in both look and sound, and all for a seriously reasonable price. Thanks to Robinson Earle for testing it out for us. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions or to set up a time to come in and see it for yourself. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703 Gear Used: Eastman AC630CE 12-String Guitar, Schoeps CMC 6 w/ MK4 capsules, Great River MP2NV Mic Pre, Lynx Aurora AD Converter

Bourgeois Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Demo

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This vintage dreadnought by Dana Bourgeois is, in our opinion, a perfect guitar. Made with Brazilian Rosewood and Eastern Red "Adirondack" Spruce, the acoustic guitar has a presence that every guitar should envy. Warm in... Read more

This vintage dreadnought by Dana Bourgeois is, in our opinion, a perfect guitar. Made with Brazilian Rosewood and Eastern Red "Adirondack" Spruce, the acoustic guitar has a presence that every guitar should envy. Warm in tone and symmetrical in its appearance, you're bound to fall in love with this guitar as we have. Check it out for yourself. Thanks to Robinson Earle for his great playing. Please don't hesitate to call or email with any questions you might have, or to set up a time to stop by and see it for yourself. 919.682.5552. or 888.528.9703 Gear Used: Bourgeois Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, Schoeps CMC 6 w/ MK4 capsules, Great River MP2NV Mic Pre, Lynx Aurora AD Converter

From Schoeps Microphones

Overview

  • Wide cardioid
  • Especially consistent directionality throughout its frequency range
  • Pleasant sonic impression, often described as “warm”
  • Often preferred for use as a spot microphone, or as the main pair for overall stereo pickup
This type of capsule has a directional pattern between omni and cardioid. The basic idea in designing this capsule was to combine the advantages of the cardioid with those of the omni. This results in a pickup pattern which blends the two sets of characteristics. It has fuller and more extended low-frequency response than a cardioid, with less proximity effect, while picking up more room sound than a cardioid.
The polar diagram shows the directivity of the MK 21 to be only slightly dependent on frequency. This contrasts with omnidirectional capsules, whose directivity increases with rising frequency, and with cardioids (at least smaller ones), which tend to accentuate high frequencies that arrive at oblique angles.

Application

The MK 21’s orientation is less critical than with a cardioid, since direct sound arriving on axis and reverberant or other sounds off axis are both reproduced accurately. This lack of coloration in the off-axis pickup produces a “warm” and natural sonic impression.
The low directivity of this capsule type prevents it from generating large enough level differences for X/Y use, though M/S and near-coincident spacings are often successful.
Together with the cardioid and supercardioid, this is one of the most preferred types among our capsules.
Frequency range
30 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
13 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level (A-weighted)
14 dB-A
Equivalent noise level (CCIR)
24 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (A-weighted)
80 dB-A
Maximum sound pressure level at 0.5% THD
132 dB-SPL
Length
22 mm
Diameter
20 mm
Weight
17 g
Surface finish
matte gray (g) or nickel (ni)

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