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
