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CS-3E
Sanken CS-3e Shotgun Microphone
£1,074.17 ex vat 
£1,289.00 inc vat
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.
Features
| 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
Warrant card
Vinyl case
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