Sanken CSS-50

Sanken CSS-50 Stereo Shotgun Microphone

The Sanken CSS-50 is a compact stereo shotgun microphone with three selectable modes: Mono, Stereo (Normal) and Wide Stereo. Thanks to its newly designed capsules housed in a short acoustic tube, the CSS-50 delivers the same performance as the CSS-5 in a lighter and shorter body, measuring only 215 mm and weighing 160 g. Using the X-Y stereo method, it achieves precise localization with reduced wind and vibration noise. The CSS-50 combines sharp directivity in Mono mode with a natural stereo image in Normal mode and an expanded stereo field in Wide mode.

Main Features

• Three modes: Mono, Stereo (Normal) and Wide Stereo
• Strong directivity with excellent rear rejection
• Compact and lightweight: 215 mm length, 160 g
• New high-performance electret condenser capsules
• Matte black finish, unobtrusive on camera

Specifications

• Type: Back electret condenser (3 capsules)
• Polar pattern: Supercardioid/lobar (Mono), 2-channel Stereo
• Frequency response: 70 Hz – 18 kHz
• Sensitivity (1 kHz): Mono –25 dB (56 mV/Pa), Normal –20 dB (100 mV/Pa), Wide –17 dB (141 mV/Pa)
• Equivalent noise (A-weighted): Mono 16 dB-A, Normal/Wide 17 dB-A
• Max SPL (1% THD): 120 dB SPL
• Output impedance: 140 Ω
• Powering: +48 ± 4 V phantom
• Current consumption: 4 mA
• Dimensions: 215 mm × 22 mm (diameter)
• Weight: 160 g
• Connector: XLR-5M
• Finish: matte black

Applications

• Film and television production
• Dialogue recording with mono directivity
• Stereo capture of ambience and sound effects
• Versatile for ENG/EFP and field recording

Included

• Sanken CSS-50 Stereo Shotgun Microphone
• WM-50 urethane windscreen
• Measurement data
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
• Vinyl case