Schoeps CMIT 5

Schoeps CMIT 5 is a world-class shotgun microphone designed for film, broadcast, and music production, offering unmatched precision, natural sound, and exceptional directivity. Its linear frequency response, smooth off-axis behavior, and rotationally symmetrical polar pattern ensure consistent tonal quality even when the microphone’s position changes.

The CMIT 5 stands out with its exceptionally uniform directivity across all frequencies, allowing it to capture sound sources clearly while maintaining minimal coloration of off-axis sounds. The tone remains consistent even when rotated along its axis — an essential feature for professional boom operation in film and television.

Three selectable filters make the CMIT 5 highly adaptable to any recording environment:

• High-frequency boost: +5 dB at 10 kHz — enhances speech intelligibility and compensates for wind attenuation
• Low-cut filter: 80 Hz (18 dB/oct) — eliminates rumble, handling noise, and low-frequency interference
• Proximity filter: 300 Hz (6 dB/oct) — reduces proximity effect during close-miking

With a very low self-noise level of just 14 dB(A) and the ability to handle up to 132 dB SPL, the CMIT 5 delivers pristine, distortion-free recordings even in demanding acoustic conditions. Its lightweight 95 g metal body makes it ideal for mobile use on a boom pole or camera rig. The advanced Schoeps RFI Shield ensures maximum protection against radio-frequency interference and excellent reliability under real-world conditions.

Favored not only by sound engineers in film and broadcast but also by music producers, the CMIT 5 excels in orchestral and ensemble recording for its natural, transparent tonal balance. Available in elegant blue or anthracite finishes, it pairs timeless design with uncompromising performance.

KEY FEATURES

• High-quality shotgun microphone for film, broadcast, sports, and music recording
• Extremely uniform directivity with minimal coloration
• Rotationally symmetrical polar pattern — sound remains natural even when rotated
• Three selectable filters: high-frequency boost, low-cut, proximity filter
• High-frequency boost (+5 dB at 10 kHz) improves speech intelligibility
• Low-cut filter (80 Hz) reduces handling noise and rumble
• Proximity filter (300 Hz) minimizes bass buildup at close range
• Very low self-noise: 14 dB(A)
• Lightweight, weather-resistant metal body (95 g)
• RFI Shield protection against high-frequency interference
• Operates on 48V phantom power (4.4 mA current consumption)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Shotgun condenser microphone
• Polar pattern: Supercardioid / Lobar
• Frequency range: 40 Hz – 22 kHz
• Sensitivity: 17–18 mV/Pa @ 1 kHz
• Equivalent noise level: 14 dB(A)
• Maximum SPL: 132 dB SPL
• Filters: High boost (+5 dB at 10 kHz), low cut (80 Hz), proximity (300 Hz)
• Output connector: XLR-3M (analog, mono)
• Power supply: 48V phantom power (4.4 mA)
• Dimensions: 251 × 21 × 21 mm
• Weight: 95 g
• Color options: Blue, Anthracite
• Application: Film, broadcast, sports, and music recording