Sanken CMS-50

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Sanken CMS-50

Sanken

CMS-50

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Product Info

Article Number: 478525
Brand: Sanken
Model: CMS-50
Price: $1,857.90

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The CMS-50 is a seriously impressive stereo mic – Sanken’s renowned capsule design delivers clarity and detail that's a cut above. It’s a great choice for location recording, classical music, or any situation where you need a compact, high-quality stereo image, but be sure your preamp can handle the output impedance.

Product Description

  • Sanken CMS-50
  • MS Stereo Microphone
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • and figure-of-eight
  • Frequency range: 60 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity (nominal at 1 kHz): -28 dB (40 mV)
  • 0 dB=1 V/Pa
  • Equivalent noise level: 18 dB
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 138 dB
  • High-pass filter cut off freq. 60 Hz
  • Output impedance: 140 ohm
  • Power supply: Phantom +48 V +/-4 V
  • Power consumption: 4 mA
  • XLR 5m connector
  • Length: 137 mm
  • Diameter: 22 mm
  • Weight: 130 g
  • Finish: Matte black
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response for capturing fast acoustic instruments
  • • Remarkably low self-noise, ideal for quiet sources
  • • Compact and lightweight, minimizes boom stand strain
  • • Robust matte black finish, resists handling marks well
CONS
  • • High output impedance requires a preamp with ample gain
  • • Cardioid/Figure-8 pattern limits mono recording flexibility
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for budget users

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser Stereo
Polar Pattern Cardioid, Figure-8
Frequency Range 60 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 138 dB
Sensitivity -28 dB (40 mV)
Connector XLR
Weight 130 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sanken offers a similar level of clarity and transient response, but the Schoeps generally provides a slightly more natural, less 'forward' sound – a matter of taste really.
It's a gentle slope, more of a roll-off than a sharp cut, so it's useful for taming low-frequency rumble but won't drastically alter the tonal balance.
While compact, the capsule design maintains a surprisingly accurate and natural stereo width; it's not as artificially wide as some other stereo mics.

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