Sanken

Japan, est. 1957 · 13 products across 1 categories

13
Total Products
1
Categories
$1,046
Avg Price
$439
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About Sanken

Sanken is a Japanese manufacturer renowned for its exceptionally clean and natural-sounding microphones, particularly favored in film, broadcast, and high-end studio recording. For decades, they’ve cultivated a reputation for uncompromising quality and meticulous engineering, resulting in microphones known for their transparency and ability to capture subtle nuances. Sanken’s commitment to precision has made them a quiet but influential force in professional audio.

Founded
1957
Country
Japan
Segment
Premium
Target
Sanken microphones are ideal for professional sound recordists, studio engineers
Known For
CO-100K Series (film sound) CMS-50 Series (versatile studio mics) CSS-50 Series (compact, high-performance) Exceptional Transient Response Robust, durable build quality
PROS
  • • Unmatched sonic transparency and naturalness
  • • Remarkable off-axis rejection for clean recordings
  • • Durable construction, built to withstand demanding environments
  • • Lightweight design, especially advantageous for on-location work
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment
  • • Limited product range compared to larger manufacturers
  • • Can be overly revealing of poor sound sources
  • • Styling is functional, not particularly aesthetically striking

Sanken Products

Sanken CUP-X1 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Sanken CUP-X1

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$1,625
Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Cardioid polar pattern, Suitable for various applications such as...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sanken COS-11D-BE Shure - Lapel Microphones

Sanken COS-11D-BE Shure

Lapel Microphones

$439
Condenser Lavalier Microphone, With shielding against radio frequency interference from...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sanken COS-11D-BE EW - Lapel Microphones

Sanken COS-11D-BE EW

Lapel Microphones

$439
Condenser Lavalier Microphone, With shielding against radio frequency interference from digital...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sanken CUB-01-GY - Large Diaphragm Microphones

Sanken CUB-01-GY

Large Diaphragm Microphones

$604
Miniature Boundary Microphone, Can be used very inconspicuously in many situations: on conference...
4.9 Expert Rating
Sanken CS-3e - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Sanken CS-3e

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$1,284
Condenser Shotgun Microphone, For on-location and studio recording, Three directional capsules in a...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sanken CS-2 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Sanken CS-2

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$1,022
Condenser Mono Shotgun Microphone, High directional characteristic for longer distances, Ideal tool for...
4.8 Expert Rating
Sanken CSS-50 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Sanken CSS-50

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$1,859
Condenser stereo shotgun microphone, Three operating modes: mono (high directivity), normal (precise...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sanken CMS-50 - Stereo Microphones

Sanken CMS-50

Stereo Microphones

$1,858
MS Stereo Microphone, Compact and lightweight design, Polar pattern: Cardioid, and figure-of-eight,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Sanken COS-11D-BK Shure - Lapel Microphones

Sanken COS-11D-BK Shure

Lapel Microphones

$439
Condenser Lavalier Microphone, With shielding against radio frequency interference from...
5 Expert Rating
Sanken COS-11D-BK EW - Lapel Microphones

Sanken COS-11D-BK EW

Lapel Microphones

$439
Condenser Lavalier Microphone, With shielding against radio frequency interference from digital...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sanken CS-1e - Video Microphones

Sanken CS-1e

Video Microphones

$783
Condenser Shotgun Microphone, Perfect for use with a camcorder – or on a fishing rod in confined...
4.6 Expert Rating
Sanken CO-100K - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Sanken CO-100K

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$1,953
Broadband Microphone, Polar pattern: Omnidirectional, Frequency range: 20 Hz - 100,000 Hz, DC-biased...
4.7 Expert Rating
Sanken CS-M1 - Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

Sanken CS-M1

Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones

$853
Shotgun Microphone, Very short design, Perfect for use with a camcorder – or on a fishing rod in...
4.8 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Sanken

Sanken microphones are primarily manufactured in Japan, adhering to their strict quality control standards.

Sanken microphones are intentionally designed to be as neutral as possible, prioritizing accurate and transparent reproduction without coloration.

Sanken offers a distinct sonic signature – exceptionally clean and detailed – which some find preferable to the slightly warmer character of Neumann or the often-brightened detail of Schoeps.

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