Schoeps says that there's no discernible difference in sound quality, but when I heard this one, I put my CMC6 up for sale immediately.

The higher SPLs do make a difference; and to my ear the CMC1 has a more clean and transparent sound to it. I know that sounds lame, but it's hard to describe. This CMC1 is amazing.

HIGHLY recommended.

Our projects cover just about any subject, in almost any context. Currently, we're working in the wild recording natural sounds and conducting interviews surrounded by interested birds, bugs and lovely bucoli airiness. This appropriately blue microphone, combined with our Sound Devices mixer (also purchased at B&H), has made a gentle heaven of these earthly sounds and made our interviews sharp, clean and absolutely authentic. It's remarkable weight (almost nothing) and built-in low cut, gradual low cut and presence settings make it more flexible... suitable for interior voice recording. I've tried and tried to think of what might be a drawback about this amazing bit of technology, but I can't think of a thing. Using it is simply a humbling experience. Thank you Scheops!

outstanding mike, neutral and terrific sound, the only drawback is it cannot stand humidity. the best you can get for outdoor recording.

I've used this mic for interior interview style shoots and it has performed perfectly. True to what others have said about it, the mic really captures the true sound with no coloration of signal and very good side rejection. If you are booming, you have to cue carefully due to its high directivity but when you hit the sweet spot, this mic shines. The two cut filters and one boost work as you would expect from a mic of this quality and I can't wait to use this mic in some more demanding situations. This mic has taken its place right next to my MKH 50 and Sanken CS2 as a valuable part of my arsenal. Have not used it yet in high humidity or outside.

I'm using this mic to not over to provide voice-over commentary for a documentary that I'm working on, but also for Zoom meetings. Together, with the absolutely tiny stand (Schoeps TCg Miniature Table Stand), the mic is a discrete 'boom' mic that disappears on the desktop and avoids extraneous room sounds. While expensive, the quality and size are unbeatable.

And if you're already using the mic for its typical use, it can now dual-purpose as a very high quality desktop mic using the Schoeps TCg stand.

I use a pair of these for my MS setup(cmc1’s, mk8, mk22). When these were released in 2019 it was welcomed with open arms. I went from a 13” to 6.7” Rycote windshield. Amazing! Size and weight is a big deal for me as I hike to my locations and I carry the mentioned MS setup plus an ORTF(2 ccm4’s). They perform excellent as expected and they draw less battery power than the CMC6. I had no reason to not own a pair.

Bought this mic a year ago primarily for broadcast EFP high def video work with Rycote's WindJammer. Looked at Sennheiser but I feel that this is a newer design and want a unique sounding mic vs. the typical Senn. 416. The shotgun performed very well in virtually all scenarios. It sounds like I put a high quality lav right at the bottom of the shirt but it doesn't have that lav characteristic. There are times where it's very annoying to see a lav being mic'd up on the talent's body OR high wind condition. This lightweight blue beauty fits the bill virtually all the times. High tolerance to off axis positioning. Forgiving at times for novice boom op. It sounds very crisp, accurate and has that condenser quality to dialogue field recording. Incredible clarity on male dialogue recording. Only small complaint is that it will not reject high ambient noise situation. I'd have to have a 2nd mic just for that situation. Also, very good reach. Most of the shoot the mic had to be placed about 4-5 feet on top of talent's head and it performed like it was within 1 foot. Expensive but it's a shot gun mic that you don't have to upgrade much or ever have the need to worry about depreciating. It actually costs about $150 more this year due to unsteady dollar. Get it fast before another price hike.

First I have to say the price is only scary if you haven't heard the mic. Read the specs and you will see it is amazing. Does it deliver? The answer, YES! First I will tell you even my sound guy ( I come from sound as well, not just a shooter who could give a rats knees)My sound guy looked at me side ways when I told him I bought this mic. You see in the past I had issues with an older Schoeps that was great for interviews but in the field failed. This was not the case with the CMIT5U! This mic out preforms anything I have used. In a crowded VIP room with limited time and movie stars, we couldn't mic them, we just had the shotgun. With the on mic trim we used it on them and in post the editor who was in the field commented wow I didn't think we were getting anything and it really focused on the subject while omitting the room! I am amazed!. It is solid, never fails, better than any Neumann KMR81, Sennhieser etc... It is perfect for Film, tough enough for ENG (but too good for that) and better than anything I have heard thus far. On the mic you can trim and it takes it with the sweet presence and color you expect of a world class mic. On a scale from 1-10...mine now goes to 11! You will awe editors and other techs alike. But here is one warning, don't gloat to much, let the mic do the work and the editor will say something on your behalf, let them gloat for you!