The KMIT is Schoeps’ first Colette capsule featuring an interference tube, developed to deliver the legendary acoustic performance of the CMIT shotgun microphones in a modular configuration. The KMIT capsule is built on the foundations of the highly successful CMIT 5, a shotgun microphone that has set the standard in film sound since its introduction in 2005. Known affectionately as "the blue one" among industry professionals, the CMIT’s sound characteristics are now available in the modular Colette series.
The KMIT design ensures high directivity with minimal off-axis coloration, increasing directivity across all frequencies. As with the CMIT 5, MiniCMIT and SuperCMIT, the KMIT’s sound remains consistent across all compatible amplifiers, whether analog or digital. The KMIT also offers the same high immunity to moisture as the CMIT series thanks to their 2021 hardware update.
Designed to be versatile, the KMIT capsule is compatible with all amplifiers in the Colette series, including the CMC 6, CMC 1 U/L, and the recently released CMD 42 digital amplifier. This allows users to select the best amplifier based on their practical needs, such as size, weight, and interface requirements. When used with the CMD 42, the free Schoeps Remote app unlocks advanced digital options for unparalleled flexibility.
"We are excited to offer the digital shotgun experience to the Colette series with the KMIT and CMD 42 combination," says Helmut Wittek, co-CEO at Schoeps. "This addition gives sound professionals unprecedented control and flexibility with the renowned sound quality Schoeps is known for."
The KMIT's sound quality is the same as that of the CMIT 5/MiniCMIT, apart from slight differences in high-pass filtering that depend on which amplifier is being used. The digital CMD 42 amplifier offers the greatest number of options, but requires an AES42 input. The CMD's Remote App (available free of charge for iOS or Android phones) allows all three filters of the CMIT 5 to be enabled in the CMD 42 as well. The built-in, steep high-pass filter allows the KMIT to be used unproblematically on a boom. The steepest cutoff occurs when a CMC 1 is used; the CMC 42 offers a further, additional high-pass filter with an adjustable cutoff frequency.
The KMIT’s introduction marks a significant step forward for professionals seeking versatility without compromising sound quality. Whether for high-end film sound, music recordings, or broadcast applications, the KMIT Shotgun Capsule delivers transparent audio in any environment.
The KMIT Shotgun Capsule if available worldwide from September 2024 for EUR €1275 or USD $1575.
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