CS-1

Primary use:

Polar patterns:

Common name: Sanken CS-1

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

Related Mics:

Sanken CS-1e

The CS-1 is a short shotgun microphone featuring multiple capsules with square diaphragms. It is ideal for film and TV applications. The microphone is exceptionally short and light while retaining high directivity that is remarkably consistent, greater than 20 dB front-to-back ratio, across almost the entire frequency response. It can handle very high sound pressure levels, up to 137 dB. The CS-1 is small enough to fit onto ENG cameras but can also act as a high-quality boom microphone.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
50Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
31.6 mV/Pa
Max SPL
137
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
17 dB-A
Output Impedance
180Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
3 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
100 g
Length
181.5 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
19 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Urethane wind screen. Vinyl case.
Optional
GS-1 suspension hand grip SH-1+HG-1. SH-1 suspension holder. WSJ-1e Softie type cage + windjammer.