Schoeps CCM 4

The Schoeps CCM 4 is the best-selling cardioid compact microphone. It offers high sound quality, flat frequency response, optimal rejection of rear-incident sound, and a directional pattern that remains constant throughout the audio range. The sonic impression is free of coloration whether sound arrives at the front or sides of the microphone, as well as for diffuse room sound.

Optimised for rejection of rear-incident sound — at 90° incidence the attenuation is 6 dB, and at 180° it reaches 20–30 dB. Diffuse sound is reduced by 4.8 dB compared to frontal sound, lowering the risk of acoustic feedback.

Features

• Classic cardioid pattern
• Suitable as a spot mic or for stereo recording (XY, ORTF, M/S)
• Consistent directionality throughout its frequency range
• Often preferred for vocals, speech, and most instruments

Specifications

• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Max SPL: 136 dB-SPL (P48) / 128 dB-SPL (P12)
• Max output voltage: 2.6 V with 2 kΩ load
• Low-cut filter: 20 Hz, 12 dB/Oct
• Powering: P48 / P12
• Length: 46 mm — Diameter: 20 mm — Weight: 45 g