Sanken CS-2

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Sanken CS-2

Sanken

CS-2

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 489873
Brand: Sanken
Model: CS-2
Price: $1,021.90

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The Sanken CS-2 is a truly remarkable shotgun mic, especially if you're capturing audio in challenging outdoor environments. Its directional pickup and clever high-boost switch make it a favorite for film crews and sports broadcasters needing pristine sound from a distance. It’s an investment, but the sonic quality and durability justify it for serious location recording.

Product Description

  • Sanken CS-2
  • Condenser Mono Shotgun Microphone
  • High directional characteristic for longer distances
  • Ideal tool for original outdoor sound
  • feature film
  • interviews
  • sports
  • theatre and much more
  • High-boost switch compensates for the damping of high frequencies when used in wind cages for outdoor use
  • DC biased capacitor
  • Frequency range: 50 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity (nominal at 1kHz): 63.1mV / P (-24DB
  • 0dB = 1V / Pa)
  • Equivalent noise level: 15 dB-A
  • Max. SPL: 130 dB
  • High-Boost-Switch (+ 3ddB / 8kHz)
  • Output impedance: 120 ohms
  • Phantom power: + 48V +/- 4V
  • Power consumption: <3.5mA
  • 3-Pin XLR
  • Tube length: 250 mm
  • Diameter: 19 mm
  • Weight: 110g
  • Colour: Matte black
  • Includes foam windscreen WM-23
PROS
  • • Exceptional off-axis rejection minimizes unwanted room noise.
  • • High-boost switch genuinely restores clarity in windy conditions.
  • • Lightweight design (110g) ensures comfortable handling for extended use.
  • • Robust, all-metal construction feels exceptionally durable and professional.
CONS
  • • Limited polar pattern options restrict versatility for studio applications.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many users.
  • • Relatively high output impedance may require a quality preamp for optimal performance.

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Key Features

Mic Type Small Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Directional (Shotgun)
Frequency Range 50 - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 130 dB
Sensitivity 63.1mV / P (-24dB)
Connector 3-Pin XLR
Weight 110g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sanken offers superior off-axis rejection and a more natural, less processed sound than the NTG5, but the Rode is often more readily available and slightly more forgiving in less-than-ideal situations.
It's genuinely useful; it compensates for the high-frequency attenuation caused by wind cages, restoring clarity and detail that would otherwise be lost.
A low-noise, high-headroom preamp with a low input impedance – something like a Grace Designs m900 or similar – will ensure you get the most out of its signal without coloration.

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