CMTS 501
Primary use:
Type:
Polar patterns:
Common name: Schoeps CMTS 501
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The CMTS 501 is a small diaphragm side-addressed stereo condenser microphone with two separate capsules. The bottom one is fixed to the microphone body while the top one can be rotated up to 180°. The capsule can be independently switched between omnidirectional, cardioid or figure of eight polar patterns via a mechanical system where each capsule employs only one membrane. The capsule is manufactured from Mylar fro better long-term reliability. The microphone is 48 V phantom powered and is available with Tuchel T 3085 connector (D) or XLR-5 M (U). A special version with positive pole grounded is available on request (P). The corresponding Schoeps power supply is the NS 500.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
40Hz - 16 kHz
Output Sensitivity
10 mV/Pa
Max SPL
125
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
27 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
20 dB-A
Output Impedance
600Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
1.3 mA
Alternative Powering
Switchable Options
Pad
Filter/EQ
Physical Characteristics
Connector
XLR-5M
Connector notes
Tuchel T 3085 also available
Available Colours
Matte Grey. Nickel
Weight
320 g
Length
225 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
30 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
Box
Optional
KS 10, KS 20. KS 30 cables. W 30 windscreen. SG 30 Swivel clamp. A 30 elastic suspension. H 30 microphone holder. NS 500 power supply.