Schoeps CMT 30 FNU w/ M934b

M221b FET mic w/Card/Omni Cap!!!

Up for consideration is a rare Schoeps CMT 30 FNU microphone Both the body amp and M934b capsule were serviced by Schoeps last year. Originally, this mic was made for French Broadcast RTF (Radio/Television France) as a FET version of the M221F tube mics. The mic sounds very similar to the famous M221, yet has no expensive AC701k tube to replace. The M934b capsule is skinned in mylar, which is more durable than the fragile nickel capsules on the M221. New, the current model Schoeps CMC 6 with the MK5 omni/card capsule sells for $2,290, so here is your chance to pick up a collectable, historic, recently serviced mic with the famous M934b omni/card capsule at less than half price!!!

HI -RES PHOTOS:
Click Here for 1270 DPI Hi Res photos. Additional photos of this mic with a previously sold elbow and ORTF mount tube are here and here. For additional information, check out the Schoeps page for the CMT30F and the frequency charts for the M934b.

CONDITION
This mic is in excellent cosmetic condition, and like-new working condition, as both the capsule and the the amp were serviced by Schoeps last year. The phase ring is also like-new, purchased from Schoeps last year.

REASON FOR SELLING
This is my all-time favorite FET SDC mic. I was using this one paired with another CMT 30 FNU M934c, but I recently picked up another closely matching M934c, so I'm selling this M934b. I like these mics much better the Neumann KM84, which sell for about the same price. Plus, these mics do both omni and cardiod, and you can still get a M221F and use these capsules with the AC701 tube body for perhaps the ultimate SDC tube/FET mic set. Additional capsules are still available for this mic on eBay France.

SPECS
* CMT 30 F Serial Number: 669
* Inscribed RTF
* Gold XLR
* Serviced by Schoeps 2009

* M934b Serial Number: 2678
* Inscribed RTF
* Polar Pattern: Omni / Cardioid
* New Phase Ring
* Serviced by Schoeps 2009

MIC COMPATIBILITY
This mic has thread patterns that also work with the M221F tube mic and the CMMT30F FET mics. It will not work with the M221a, M221b, CMMT30AF, CMT or CMC mics. If you are not sure, please feel free to ask a question.

POWERING
This mic runs on 12V Phantom Power (not T-Power). It works with standard 48V Phantom Power, but is NOT HOT-SWAPPABLE. You must power down the mic before removing or connecting it. If you need remote Phantom Power, you can get a Behringer switchable MicroPower 12V / 48V PSU for $20.

SOUNDFILES
Here are 12 quick, 1-take MP3s of this mic on Bartolex 10-string classical Harp Guitar, tracked in both omni and cardioid, into a Presonus ADL 600 preamp with a Rosetta 200 A/D converter. The file name will tell you if it is Omni or Cardioid. This is straight signal with no additional EQ or effects:

1 | Resonance Test
(Showing Sympathetic Resonance)

2 | Intonation Test (Harmonic @
12th fret, followed by fretted note)

3 | Corn Yards (Scottish Renaissance,
Rowallen Lute Book, 1596-1657)

4 | The Canaries (Scottish Renaissance,
Rowallen Lute Book, 1596-1657)

5 | Joy To the Person (Anon.,
English Renaissance)

6 | Kelly's Song (original composition, 2008)

7 | Se A Mi Acorgo (Italian Renaissance)

8 | Packington's Pound (English
Renaissance, before 1596)

9 | The Third Tune (Thomas Tallis,
1505-1586, with improvisations)

10 | Pavan #1 (Luis Milan, 1500-1561
Spanish Renaissance)

11 | Wascha Mesa (Hans Neusidler,
1508-1563, German Renaissance)

12 | Improvisation (with low basses)

Here are 14 MP3s of this mic with me on classical Harp Guitar and Stephanie Phillips, Viola, tracked with the same signal chain, with no EQ, but some Reverb effects added in Logic. The recording uses a pair of CMT 30 FNU mics, with M934b on the viola in cardioid, and a hypercard capsule on the guitar.

D01 | Hypnotic Harmonics (original)

D02 | Improvisation (original)

D03 | Kelly's Song (original)

D04 | Love Song (Mauchaut, 13th C France)

D05 | The Third Tune (Tallis)

D06 | Slurs, Lies, Slander (original)

D07 | Timur's Song (original)

D08 | Improvisation in Dm (original)

D09 | Canon in D (Pachelbel)

D10 | Ave Maris Stella (Gregorian chant)

D11 | Rohan Theme (from Lord of the Rings)

D12 | Flamenco Impro (original)

D13 | Shenandoah (American folk song)

D14 | O The Beautiful Treasures (Shaker tune,)

SHIPPING & TERMS
USA shipping is $10.00 via FedEx Ground, with tracking, Insurance and Signature Confirmation. You will love this mic, but please ask questions first. Satisfaction Guaranteed, with a 3-day return, buyer pays shipping . I do accept PayPal. Thanks for looking. This auction is for one Schoeps CMT 30 FNU and Phase Ring. No other accessories are included.

PLEASE CHECK OUT my other mic accessories for sale in Current eBay Auctions, and also see some of my Schoeps gear that has Recently Sold on eBay.