Sanken CS-M1 Supercardioid Short Shotgun Microphone and Softie Kit

The Sanken CS-M1 is a compact and rugged supercardioid short shotgun microphone designed to deliver clear close and distant audio capture for boom operators, videographers, and audio engineers in film, television, and video production as well as ENG and music recording applications. Its short 4" length and low 1.9 oz weight make it ideal for mounting on your DSLR or boompole. The supercardioid/lobar polar pattern yields precise directionality and low coloration at the off-axis sections of the capsule. An integrated RFI shield yields enhanced rejection of radio-frequency interference.

The electret condenser element is powered via 48V phantom power and produces a frequency response of 100 Hz to 18 kHz. An XLR 3-pin output ensures compatibility with most microphone preamps. Plosives and wind noise can be reduced by attaching the supplied windscreen. The CS-M1 ships with a vinyl case for safe and convenient transport.

Designed for the Sanken CS-M1 microphone, the Rycote Softie Kit is a windshield and shockmount system offering reduction of wind and handling noise for videographers, sound recordists, and more. It includes a Classic-Softie slip-on windshield, an InVision INV-6 shockmount, one shoe adapter, a brush, and a Rycote sticker. Both compact and lightweight, the Softie Kit is well suited to boompole or camera-mounted applications. The supplied shoe adapter enables attachment of the Softie Kit to your camera's hot or cold shoe. The acoustically transparent Softie Kit also protects your mic from dust and dirt.