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Key Features
- For Film, TV & Location Recording
- Lightweight, Short Design
- 3 Capsules for Sharp, Even Directivity
- 50 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
With three capsules for even sharper, more uniform directivity than that of the CS-1e or CS-M1, the Sanken CS-3e short shotgun microphone gives professional sound recordists high-end audio quality for capturing clear dialogue, foley, and sound effects in challenging environments.
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would this mic fit and operate well with the ...
would this mic fit and operate well with the rycote pistol grip? bh# RYLMPG ..if not whats a good mount for it?
Yes, the Sanken CS-3e Short Shotgun Microphone is compatible with the Rycote Softie Lyre Mount with Pistol Grip (0.7 to 1.3" Diameter).
Date published: 2025-12-28
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Does this has extreme wether proof design and RF rejection like NTG3 and Senn MKH416?
The Sanken is fairly robust in adverse weather, but it is not weather-proofed. Its directionality is comparable depending on the environment.
Date published: 2022-11-10
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Hi, I just ordered this mic a couple weeks ago. So far it has not shown to turn on or record any audio, nor did I receive an instruction manual with it. I have plugged it into my canon 5d mark III and also a Zoom H5 recorder, and both have giving me no sound from the mic and some plug in noise. No levels are shown to record. I have not been able to find any troubleshooting pieces on line. Can you help me?
You need to have a Phantom P48 pre amp for this mic, it doesn't work without it. Condenser mics needs P48 and sometimes some older style power for the electronics inside the mic, i.e. T-Power which is used which is 12V compare to 48. But in this case you'll just need P48. Zoom H5 definitely will supply P48 for the mic. It won't be the best supply of phantom power, because it's just not the greatest quality, but it'll work for sure. To be more clear how to set up P48 on H5, look in to page 96 of H5's manual or scroll to page 96 in PDF.www(dot)zoom-na(dot)com/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/E_H5_0.pdf
Date published: 2025-09-30