Conventional shotgun microphones use a line capsule array and a pipe with slits in front of the capsule to create high directivity by utilizing phase interference inside the casing. With this conventional design, high-directivity in the middle-low fre-quency range is not achieved, although high-directivity in the high frequency range is maintained. Conventional shotgun microphones are at a disadvantage because they invariably pick up unwanted sounds coming from the back and sides.
In order to solve this problem, conventional shotgun micro-phones designed for high directivity in the middle-low frequencies require a length of more than one meter in length. However, long shotgun microphones seriously affect mobility and are not ideal for field recording.
The remarkable performance of the CS-3e is based on the combination of a second-gradient and line microphone with three directional condenser elements, using new PPS (Poly-Gold-Phenylene-Sulfide) diaphragms to provide optimum humidity/temperature stability. The CS-3e is small and lightweight with a low-cut switch to satisfy the various needs of location and studio recording. The standard 19mm diameter permits use of a wide range of accessories developed for enhanced performance and field mobility.
The CS-3e virtually eliminates the proximity effect and maintains sharp directivity, while the sonic characteristics do not change with varied distances between sources and microphone. This is a significant advantage over all other directional microphones.
10,00 € day price excl. VAT
• unique three-capsule design
• super sharp directivity
• extremely low proximity effect
• long reach
• only 270 mm in length
• low-cut switch (-3dB @ 100Hz)
• clear and natural sound
• standard XLR3 connector
• directivity: super cardioid
• transducer: DC biased condenser
• frequency range: 50Hz to 20kHz
• sensitivity (nominal at 1kHz): 50mV/Pa (-26dB, 0dB=1V/Pa)
• equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 15dB-A
• max SPL (1% THD): 120dB SPL
• output impedance at 1KHz: 120Ohms
• powering: +48 (+/-4V) phantom power
• current consumption: less than 3mA
• weight: 120g
• dimensions: 270 (L) X 19mm (D) in mm
• surface finish: matte black
• connector: XLR-3M
