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Schoeps CCM 4
Photo: Schoeps, from its user guide, p. 13.

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Schoeps CCM 4

Compact small-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic (CCM series): the MK 4 capsule and amplifier in one short body

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Power Phantom, 12 V or 48 V (automatic switchover).

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−37.7 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
15 dB(A)
vs 104 end-address condensers

Quieter than 62% of 104 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 258 condensers: quieter than 53%
  • Among 272 mics: quieter than 54%
Max SPL
132 dB SPL
vs 110 end-address condensers

Takes louder sound than 17% of 110 end-address condensers.

Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.

  • Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 26%
  • Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 24%
Rated range
40 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle

Distance

From the user guide, p. 13.

Polar pattern

Transparency

From the user guide, p. 13. Approximate

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All specs

From the user guide
CapsuleSmall-diaphragm, cardioid; the Colette MK 4 capsule"0° axis is at the tip of the microphone" (p. 13). The product page: "The capsule part is identical to the MK capsules".p. 13
Sensitivity−37.7 dBV/Pa (13 mV/Pa)Not stated by the manufacturer: From 13 mV/Pa: 20·log10(0.013).p. 19
Self-noise15 dB(A)
Self-noiseCCIR 46824 dBCCIR
Max SPL132 dB SPL0.5% THD; also 136 dB SPL, P48, THD < 0.5%, schoeps.de product page (2026); also 128 dB SPL, P12, THD < 0.5%, schoeps.de product page (2026)
Signal-to-noise ratio79 dBre 94 dB SPL, A-weighted
Output impedance90 ohmsource impedance. The product page: "90 Ω @ 1 kHz".p. 6
Rated load impedance600 ohmminimum recommended; also 2000 ohm, schoeps.de product page (2026)
Rated frequency range40 Hz to 20 kHzp. 19
Poweringphantom, 12 V or 48 V (automatic switchover)The product page: "P48 / >40 V, P12 / >10 V".p. 6
Current draw4 mAP48; also 8 mA, P12; also 3.6 mA, P12, schoeps.de product page (2026)
ConnectorLemo 3-pin (CCM 4 L, with a K 5 LU cable to XLR-3M) or a fixed 5 m cable to XLR-3M (CCM 4 U)The product page calls the fixed-cable version "CCM 4 K".p. 3
Weight43 gL version, without cable; also 33 g, U version, without cable; also 45 g, schoeps.de product page (2026)p. 6
Finishmatte grey (g) or nickel (ni)
Supplied accessoriesSGC miniature swivel stand coupler; polished wood carrying case; K 5 LU adapter cable, Lemo to XLR-3M, 5 m (L version)p. 3
Low-cut filterBuilt in: 20 Hz (-3 dB), 12 dB/oct
Maximum output voltageAbout 1 Vp. 6
PolarityRising pressure on the 0° axis gives a positive-going voltage on pin 2
Output stageBalanced class-A, no coupling capacitors or output transformerp. 3
Cable lengthUsable with very long cables (over 100 m)
UseSinging or speaking voices and most instruments; spot mic, or X/Y, ORTF and M/S stereo. Schoeps' best-selling compact micp. 13
From the product page
Dimensions46 × 20 mmLength × diameter. The guide gives "46 mm – 58 mm, type-dependent" for the CCM range and 20 mm diameter (p. 6).
Common mode rejection> 55 dB (at 1 kHz)
Directivity6 dB down at 90°, 20 to 30 dB at 180°; directivity index 4.8 dB
History1994: CCM launched; 2016: better RF filter; 2017: polarisation voltage generator moved above 200 kHz
Order number121015 (CCM 4 L), 121016 (CCM 4 K)

Documents

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