Sanken CS-3e

The CS-3e stands out among shotgun microphones because it maintains directivity over an extremely wide frequency range, especially in the low frequencies. Because of its unique design, the CS-3e is an excellent choice for use in difficult applications, such as close-to-ceiling positions or locations near a noisy camera. Even in such challenging situations, the excellent side and rear rejection of the CS-3e helps to capture only the targeted dialogue without ambient reverberation problems. The CS-3e delivers sharp directional sound even in the lower frequencies. Sanken's original design results in a low proximity effect which facilitates working in a scene close-up and wide, while producing little change in sound character.

In the CS-3e, three directional capsules are arranged in a front-back array to combine line microphone performance and second-order pressure gradient response in a single system. With this unique design, the CS-3e achieves phenomenal supercardioid directivity in the lowest frequencies and throughout the full range in a microphone only 27cm (10 inches) in length. It is significant that the CS-3e picks up the targeted frontal sound sources with exceptional clarity over a wide frequency range - even in noisy ambient environments or in long reverberation spaces - by rejecting undesired noise and sounds coming from the rear and sides.

• Wide 50Hz-20kHz response

• Low-cut switch (-3dB @ 100Hz)

• Clear and natural sound

• Standard XLR3 connector

• Unique three-capsule design

• Super Sharp Directivity

• Extremely low proximity effect

• Long reach

• Only 10.6" in length

Directivity: Super Cardioid / lobar

Transducer: DC biased condenser

Frequency range: 50Hz - 20kHz

Sensitivity (nominal at 1kHz): 50mV/Pa (-26dB,0dB=1V/Pa)

Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 15dB-A

Max SPL (1% THD): 120dB SPL

Output impedance at 1KHz: 120 ohms

Powering: +48±4V phantom

Current consumption: less than 3mA

Weight: 120g

Dimensions: 270mm X 19mm (diameter)

Surface finish: matte black

Connector: XLR-3M

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:

measurement data, instruction manual, warranty card ,vinyl case