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Schoeps CCM 2XS Ug Omnidirectional Compact Microphone

Compact Omni Microphone for recording in a diffuse sound field

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Overview

omnidirectional pattern
diffuse-field capsule
for miking distances at which the predominant sound is no longer direct
useful for relatively distant placement in reverberant environments – as a room microphone, for “spaced microphone” stereo pickup and in “Decca Tree” arrangements

The CCM 2XS is designed for placement in a diffuse sound field, i.e. at distances in reverberant environments where the greater portion of arriving sound has already been reflected from various room surfaces. In such placement the integrated frequency response of this capsule is essentially flat; the on-axis high-frequency response elevation shown in the graph below is not heard as such. It is remarkable how well-focused a recording can be made with omnidirectional microphones at such distances, when the microphones have been designed and placed appropriately.

But when sound arrives from nearby sources in front of the capsule, high frequencies are distinctly accented, leading to a sound image with special brilliance.

Applications

If this type of microphone is used close to the sound source, the emphasis of high frequencies for on-axis sound incidence would become clearly audible, producing an overly brilliant sonic impression.

Since most recording today is miked more closely than in decades past, microphones such as the CCM 2S or CCM 2H are a reasonable norm for the majority of spaced-omni and “Decca Tree” applications. But if miking distances more typical of the mono and early stereo era are to be used, a capsule such as the CCM 3, with its full diffuse-field equalization, may well offer the optimal balance of focus, depth and spaciousness – and the KA 40 accessory spheres can then add a further measure of presence to the sound at such distances, if desired.

The CCM 2XS is also often used as an ambient room microphone.

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

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