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Sanken CS-M1 Short Super Cardioid Shotgun Microphone
895.00 USD
From professional boom pole drama and film location recording to DSLR camera mounted applications, the CS-M1 delivers pristine quality audio with sharp directivity.
Description
Sanken CS-M1
The Sanken CS-M1 is the latest addition to the Sanken Production microphone range and sets new standards of sound quality for a short shotgun mic. From professional boom pole drama and film location recording to DSLR camera mounted applications, the CS-M1 delivers pristine quality audio with sharp directivity.
At only 4” in length and weighing less than 2 oz., the unobtrusive CS-M1 can be used in tight mic situations to faithfully capture the story. Like all Sanken shotguns it is rugged and dependable with a wide range of applications where sound clarity and noise rejection are critical requirements.
Capture the Story
The CS-M1’s lightweight, rugged design and unique components assure optimum resistance to humidity and adverse temperature changes.
The mic is especially suited to shoots where tight patterns and premium sound are the goal. It can be camera mounted without interfering with even a short lens, yet still provide the quality of audio demanded by today’s professionals, all at an affordable price.
- Unique Sanken lightweight design
- Sharp directivity
- Clear sound
- Short 4″ length, lightweight (less than 2oz) for easy operation
- Ideal for boom pole operation on drama and film shoots
- Ideal for mounting on cameras with short lens
- Suitable for ENG applications
- Standard 19 mm diameter
- Advanced RFI rejection
- Wide 100Hz – 18kHz frequency range
- Rugged and dependable design
Specifications
| Transducer |
Back Electret Condenser |
|---|---|
| Directivity |
Super Cardioid / lobar |
|
Frequency response |
(100Hz – 18kHz) |
|
Sensitivity (at 1kHz) |
79mV/Pa (-22dB, 0dB=1V/Pa) |
|
Equivalent noise level (A weighted) |
16dB SPL |
|
Max SPL (1% THD) |
137dB SPL |
|
Output impedance( 1kHz ) |
140 ohms |
|
Powering |
+48V±4V Phantom Powering |
|
Current consumption |
4mA |
|
Weight |
1.9oz (55g) |
|
Surface finish |
Matte Black |
|
Connector |
XLR-3-12C(M) equivalent 1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold |
Polar Pattern
Frequency Response
Review
By Glen Trew
The Sanken CS-M1 has a unique combination of the wide front pick-up pattern expected of a cardioid mic, but with the off-axis attenuation of a supercardioid. This means it is able to reject unwanted sound outside of the picture frame while more easily keeping the on-camera subject matter (actors talking and ambience) on-axis. While this results in a more pronounced rear “lobe”, boom mics typically have the rear of the mic pointing up and away, so there is usually no significant sound to enter the rear.
It can be shown that cardioid patterns provide the more natural dialog sound, but sometimes at the expense of allowing too much off-axis ambience. The Sanken CS-M1 gives the best of both worlds of cardioid and supercardioid patterns.
The CS-M1 also has a superb combination of sensitivity, and low noise, output level, SPL capability, allowing it to record soft whispers at typical distances without noise, and also handle intense yelling and screaming. The short length gives it very small profile, suitable for booming through doorways and in rooms with low ceilings.
The simplicity of the design allows a price of under US$900, which is very attractive for what will become many sound mixers’ preferred boom mic.
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