Sanken CMS-50 Super Short Mid Side (M-S) Stereo Shotgun Microphone
The unique CMS-50 is a 5.4" compact stereo condenser shotgun that weighs only 130g. The mic is especially suited to users that require the versatility and smooth stereo that an M-S design provides. Tight or wide patterns and premium sound, it can be camera mounted without interfering with even a short lens, yet still provide the quality of audio demanded by today's professionals.
It is an M-S (Mid-Side) configuration which makes it possible to adjust the stereo width from mono to stereo at the mixer or in post production. The shotgun includes two outputs, a cardioid and figure of 8, which can be fed into the mixer for width adjustments. If both outputs are recorded then width can be managed in post.
Like all Sanken shotguns it is rugged and dependable with a wide range of applications where sound clarity and noise rejection are critical requirements.
High Quality M-S Stereo Microphone Suitable for Ambient Recording
The CMS-50's lightweight, rugged design and unique components assure optimum resistance to humidity and adverse temperature changes.
Features
- Unique Sanken lightweight design
- Sharp directivity
- M and S component outputs to compose Stereo signal, convenient for pre and post processing
- High sound quality, suitable for ambient recording such as Field Sports, Movies, Operas etc.
- Beautiful Cardioid and Figure-8 patterns provide smooth and coherent Stereo
- Short 5.4" length, lightweight (less than 130oz) for easy operation
- Ideal for boom pole operation on drama and film shoots
- Ideal for mounting on cameras with short lens
- Advanced RFI rejection
- HPF Switch to change low frequency characteristic
- Wide 60Hz ‐ 20kHz frequency range
- Rugged and dependable design
What's Included
- CMS-50 Stereo Shotgun Microphone
- WM-MS50 Foam Windscreen
- CMS-50 Vinyl Case