Author Topic: World's first active cables? (Read 3026 times)

Nick Graham · « **on:** December 20, 2005, 01:21:50 PM »

http://www.schoepsclassics.de/1965_cmmt30.htm

Pretty cool, mics with a capsule extension cable from 40 years ago:

BC · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2005, 01:35:20 PM »

wow, looks amazingly modern, could pass for a current product!!!

todd e · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2005, 01:36:09 PM »

i love this ORTF config, so classic!!

1968: ORTF with two M221F

BC · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2005, 01:39:32 PM »

man, hilarious! ORTF Schoeps Bugs Bunny style.

Nick Graham · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2005, 01:42:33 PM »

This is THE stereo mic:

In 1969, a stereo condenser microphone, the CMTS 301 / 301p / 501, was launched with two switchable three-pattern single-diaphragm capsules.

Nick Graham · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2005, 01:45:11 PM »

2 Cards, 2 Omnis, and 2 Figure 8s all in one mic body...

Mojowill · « **Reply #6 on:** December 20, 2005, 02:05:09 PM »

2 omnis in one mic body. i am confused? dont they need spacing?

audBall · « **Reply #7 on:** December 20, 2005, 02:16:07 PM »

2 omnis in one mic body. i am confused? dont they need spacing?

That almost looks like a subcard symbol on the front of it.