Sanken CS-3e

Sanken CS-3e Shotgun Microphone

The Sanken CS-3e uses a unique three-capsule design to deliver a tight, highly directional pickup with a natural off-axis response. Its compact 270 mm length keeps it manageable on the boom while maintaining speech focus in challenging environments.

Main Features

• Three-capsule array for exceptional directivity (supercardioid/lobar)
• Natural tonality with minimal off-axis coloration
• Compact build: 270 mm length, 19 mm diameter; matte black finish
• Low self noise (15 dB-A) and +48 ± 4 V phantom powering

Specifications

• Transducer: DC biased condenser
• Polar pattern: Supercardioid / lobar
• Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity (1 kHz): 50 mV/Pa (–26 dB; 0 dB = 1 V/Pa)
• Equivalent noise (A-weighted): 15 dB-A
• Max SPL (1% THD): 120 dB SPL
• Output impedance (1 kHz): 120 Ω
• Powering: +48 ± 4 V phantom, current consumption < 3 mA
• Dimensions: 270 mm × 19 mm (diameter)
• Weight: 120 g
• Connector: XLR-3M
• Finish: matte black

Applications

• Film and television production
• ENG/EFP and documentary
• Long-distance dialogue capture

Included

• Sanken CS-3e Shotgun Microphone
• Windscreen
• Microphone clip
• Protective packaging

See also: Sanken CS-1e, Sanken CS-2 and Sanken CS-M1.