Sanken CMS-10 Stereo Mono Switchable Shotgun Microphone

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The CMS-10 provides extremely high-resolution audio to match today's advanced picture quality. This versatile microphone is switchable between a very sharp directional Mono and rich Stereo in environmental imaging. Stereo angle is 127°.

Unlike conventional shotgun microphones, the CMS-10 uses a unique second-order pressure gradient design, enabling precision directional response through multiple cardioid elements in a front-back array. The capsules combine line microphone performance and second-order gradient response in a single compact system.

Stereophonic localization depends primarily on signal accuracy and channel separation in the 400Hz to 3kHz range. Pattern control of the CMS-10 has been optimized in this range. Very low and very high frequency responses have been optimized along the frontal axis so that the "target" on-axis sounds are clearly delineated.

Package includes suspension cylinder set, WSJ-10 Short fur Softie windjammer, (2) rubber plates, and manual.

Highlights:

• Switchable very sharp mono-shotgun and stereo mic
• Very short length (210.5 mm) and light weight (170 g)
• Using PPS diaphragm, it maintains high durability and quality even in high humidity environments
• Using a specially designed suspension holder, it can isolate a camera's motor noise in camera-mount use
• Basic design is M-S, but it includes M-S to L-R circuitry, and allows a direct L-R signal

• Directivity:
  Mono=Super Cardioid/lobar
  Stereo=Hyper Cardioid
• Transducer: DC biased condenser
• Frequency Range: 150Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity (nominal at 1kHz):
  Mono: 32mV/Pa ( -30dB,0dB=1V/Pa)
  Stereo: 50mV/Pa ( -26dB,0dB=1V/Pa)
• Equivalent Noise Level (A-weighted):
  Mono: 22dB-A
  Stereo: 20dB-A
• Max SPL (1% THD): 120dB SPL
• Output Impedance at 1KHz: 240 ohms
• Powering: +48 ± 4V phantom X 2ch
• Current Consumption: < than 2.5mA/ch
• Surface Finish: Matte Black
• Connector: 30 cm cable direct out from the microphone, XLR-5M
• Dimensions:
  211 x 27.8 mm (mesh part diameter)
  26.5 mm (suspension cylinder diameter)
  19 mm (grip diameter)
• Weight: 170 g