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So that's the diagram Larry is talking about. Classical one, but a bit unsusual concerning values. OK about DC currents and voltages, but the (low) dynamic impedance could be a clue. Just saying. Forget me if I'm wrong...

For this kind of question, please PM me next time. But no, we do not make pistol grips. You have marvelous ones made by other brands ! And thank ou for the website kick !

Simple answer: The COSI-L-CMS50 is just the combination of the cage "L", the holder "22c" (special diameter for the CMS-50) and the long cable in XLR5. So, If you already have a COSI-L (For MiniCMIT, 4017C or else), you just need to order the holder (COSI-HLD-22c) and the cable (COSI-XLRMF5-L).

For information, our poor website is dead since years, which is a great shame, but our reference list is full and alive. By principle, the COSI is totally made for single tube MS microphones (as the CMS-50 is) because the mic holder locks the S capsule in the right position. Please look at the COSI-NOTICE attached and you'll see the totally standard CMS-50 adaptation. A Pianissimo version is also a very simple adaptation. Philippe@Cinela Nota bene: please kick us to put the new website on line. It's totally ready...but no time to fill it properly (the qty of informations is huge) COSI-NOTICE.pdf

Thank you Larry, I'll contact Constantin to make him test a unit with a special filter (triple choke) inside the XLRF. Any experience and feedback regarding adaptations between microphones and Plug-On Txs is good to know for everyone. Philippe@Cinela

Thank you Larry for these precisions. The well known inconvenient of a "low value DC resistance" technique is the decreasing of the dynamic impedance...down to 1k in this case. The C preamp has 100 ohms output impedance, but is claimed to support loads...down to 2k and not less (or is it 2k per phase ?...I don't know). Who knows what may be "affected" (max SPL, or else) but I suppose this is a minor inconvenient and may not be the pb of Constantin (and others ?). Larry, in order to make a loan to Constantin (suspension or windshield), just curious: 1. what is the exact slope and fcy cutoff of the LowCut filter in the HM and HMa ? 2. Does the HM or HMa have a specific internal antenna or is it a "Pin1" version ? Philippe@Cinela

Larry, I have two questions: 1. what is the exact slope and fcy cutoff of the LowCut filter in the HM and HMa ? 2. Does the HM or HMa have a specific internal antenna or is it a "Pin1" version ? Constantin: you talk about a " lower freq noise ". Does it have something to do with handling rumbles, or is it a part of the electrical unexpected noise, even if you do NOT (at all) touch the microphone/boom ? If the issue has nothing to do with power supply, I would be pleased to make a loan to Constantin (specific suspension/windshield with RF filter in the XLRF). Philippe@Cinela

L=M+S R=M-S If you reverse the Fig.8, change the sign !

Incredible story of that "time reference" channel and its mistake (500Hz instead of 250 Hz) that took two years to be understood ! I dream of having been Mr Scott’s assistant !

How did you guess that we use this machine to design a suspension ? Haha

A lot of work to achieve a dedicated fit for the new CMC-1U ! The CUT60 is highly recommended for booming ! We created a specific COSI-XS cage version for this microphone (with or without CUT60), but a regular S version will do the job perfectly ! A specific holder has to be used (COSI-HLD-CMC1U).

This mount has a specific "imbalance compensation" (swivel fixation point is completely out of the isolators area) which would no be optimized for the CMC-1...but we also have new solutions for the CMC-1 !

For Schoeps MiniCMIT (Ref: E-OSIX-MiniCMIT) and DPA 4017C (Ref: E-OSIX-4017C). Indoor use, foam only. For harder protection...choose the COSI ! Same swivel than COSI, full options. Available Mid-September. Come and see us at the IBC in Amsterdam, booth 12.F30, with Transvideo/Aaton !

Dear Mr Toline, dear Eric, your life is a great deal with audio, up to the heart of your heart. Good luck for the Rest of your life ! P.Chenevez

Here is the picture of the 8060, without XLR module, directly screwed on the special COSI adapter (MZL connector inside). This precise assembling fits the precise reference COSI-L-8060 ("Long" cage) If you insert the MZF filter, you need the XL cage. Precise reference: COSI-XL-8060. If you prefer to use the XLR module, without MZF, then you need the COSI-XL-19 (standard XL COSI with 19mm holder). Sorry, it's not possible to have 8060+MZF+XLR module...in COSI !

And now the new COSI version: COSI-XL-8060: For 8060+MZF, without XLR module. XL size (total size 24cm). Special Sennheiser connector and XLR3M out.

I would bet something like this ! Square signal (digital) and Sinus one (analog) in the same box...

Did you choose your birthday date, just after the NAB, to get double compliments in a row ?

The most recent information from Sennheiser (France): no need for a minimum qty. You can buy a single one. Simply contact your nearest Sennheiser dealer.

@Glen I suspect it will not be possible...but you can ask Senheiser ! @Derek Yes, the 8050+MZF+XLR is 103mm long so it will nicely fit an OSIX-1 or E-OSIX-7 version. The 19mm diameter leads to make a simple but specific adaptation. We have so many references... Simply order the reference OSIX-1(8050+MZF) or E-OSIX-7(8050+MZF) and you'll get the right unit !

Sennheiser France. One of our commercial contact. He ordered two units from Sennheiser Germany. Good luck !

I just had this information from Sennheiser. A "custom" version of the MZF, +18dB/oct @70Hz can be ordered with the reference CU0335 ! Can you believe that ? Let's check ! Everyone is invited to order that reference...and we'll see ! It will not be helpful for the 8060 in COSI (that would be a too long microphone for COSI), but will be perfect for MKH8040/8050 in COSI-M-19 (Medium size cage). Let's see...

@thenannymoh Let me add some points... Few months ago, I had the chance to test a prototype made by Sennheiser. It was a +18dB/oct version (third order) of the MZF. Really good ! I don't know why they didn't came up with such a very nice improved version. I hardly recommend everyone to put a hard pressure to Sennheiser to make it !! I'm not sure that the MZF, in its current version, is "almost universally" used because of its perfect quality. I can only imagine that it is used because...nothing else do exists. Unlike many microphones, that integrate a real "rumble" filter (low freq, high slope), sometimes "hidden", the 8000 serie doesn't have any filter at all. The new COSI technique (patent pending) implies a limited length, and limited size in general, waiting for possible improvments... The limited length has not been choosen to avoid the use of the MZF. I was initially sceptical to integrate the 8060 in COSI, but I finally found a way using the special Sennheiser connector, plus an adaptation piece. And yes, the need for a "external" filter is there...as usual ! P.Chenevez

Dear all, the OSIX 8060 will not fit correctly for different reasons: mike diameter, isolator flexibility (too stiff) and one of the most important: the limited distance between the slits and the cradle edge. You will not be able to slide the foam completely, up to the end, and this will make a noticeable reduction on the wind performance (swings). A nice dedicated MiniCMIT suspension is a project...that we have to do. Many prototypes are currently in use, with satisfaction, and the pressure to do it becomes high... We are on a big move (to a much elegent/convenient location) but we'll do it asap. About COSI (version L-21), it is a real perfect fit for the MiniCMIT. It's a good compromise for indoor (fast swings) and outdoor. The wind performance cannot be as good as the bigger Pianissimo, but it is definitely much more imprtant than any other windscreen for that kind of size. The only tool you have to keep if you finish your life in a desert island. P. Chenevez

Dear PJ Rankin, About rain, the good thing is that the microphone is not so badly completely surrounded...but it cannot do the magic. The big rain drops will ever make noise because the impact remains quite near to the membrane. Our KELLY units have 3cm thickness, around large cages, and that is not for nothing... We may propose a waterproof treatment (like KELLY), but only to fight for water/humidity. The back part of the microphone holder is also nicely closed, but not exactly sealed ! Anyway, I'm sure many people will find some DIY solutions to help water fighting in light rains... There are no Low cut integrated in the unit. The MiniCMIT integrates a dream rumble filter by itself. For other mikes, you have to make sure of the rumble filtering, exactly like you have to do with any kind of suspension/windshield.