Schoeps CCM 2XS Omnidirectional Compact Microphone

Made for distances where most of the sound has already reflected off the room, the Schoeps CCM 2XS (formerly the CCM 3) is a diffuse-field equalized omnidirectional microphone.

At those distances its overall response is flat, and its on-axis high-frequency lift goes unnoticed. Close to a source the same lift becomes audible and the sound turns overly brilliant, so for closer miking the CCM 2S or CCM 2H is the usual choice.

At the greater distances used in the mono and early stereo era, its full diffuse-field equalization can give the best balance of focus, depth, and spaciousness. KA 40 spheres add presence there. It also works well as an ambient room microphone.

The Lemo version comes with a 5 m K 5 LU cable to XLR-3M and an H 20 cable hanger, and it runs on P48 or P12 phantom power. Schoeps also builds the CCM 2XS with a fixed 5 m cable to XLR-3M for installations.

Features

Diffuse-field equalized omni
Flat overall response at a distance
For room miking and ambience
Spaced A/B stereo and Decca Tree
Lemo output with K 5 LU cable to XLR-3M
H 20 cable hanger included

What's Included

CCM 2XS compact microphone
K 5 LU cable, 5 m, Lemo to XLR-3M (with the Lemo version)
H 20 cable hanger

Specifications

CCM 2XS
Pickup Pattern	Omnidirectional, diffuse-field equalized
Maximum SPL (THD < 0.5%)	138 dB SPL (P48), 130 dB SPL (P12)
Maximum Output Voltage	2.6 V (8.3 dBV) into 2 kΩ
Low-Cut Filter	20 Hz, 12 dB/oct
Output Impedance	90 Ω at 1 kHz
Minimum Load Impedance	2 kΩ
Common Mode Rejection (1 kHz)	Over 55 dB
Maximum Cable Length	Over 400 m
RFI Shield	No
Phantom Power	P48 (over 40 V), P12 (over 10 V)
Current Consumption	4 mA (P48), 3.6 mA (P12)
Output	Lemo (CCM L) or fixed cable to XLR-3M (CCM K), analog, 1 channel
Length	46 mm (CCM L)
Diameter	20 mm
Weight	33 g (CCM L)
Finish	Matte gray