Prototype

Common name: Schoeps Prototype

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The Prototype is a large bottle style vacuum tube microphone with a fixed omnidirectional capsule. It is the first microphone built by Schoeps in Durlach and uses a pair of Telefunken RV 12 P 2000 vacuum tubes.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
Hz - kHz
Output Sensitivity
mV/Pa
Max SPL
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
-
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
RV12P2000 (RFT or Telefunken)

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
Proprietary
Connector notes
Available Colours
Nickel
Weight
Length
320 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
80 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Power supply. Microphone cable
Optional