Sanken CSS-5 Stereo Shotgun Microphone

Sanken CSS-5 Stereo Shotgun Microphone

A professional, flexible work-horse microphone for capturing stereo or mono signal, the Sanken CSS-5 is an industry favorite for television, film, concert recording, sound design and much more. The flexibility of the CSS-5 lies withing it's ability to capture in Normal (stereo), Mono and Wide (stereo) modes.

The accurate, transparent signal reproduction is based on an array of five new directional condenser elements, with new PPS (Poly-Phenylene-Sulfide) diaphragms to provide optimum humidity / temperature stability. The CSS-5 is equally responsive in the horizontal and vertical planes with high sensitivity, wide frequency response and excellent dynamic range. The CSS-5 is small and lightweight with switchable mono / stereo functions. The standard 19mm diameter permits use of a wide range of accessories developed for enhanced performance and field mobility.


Key Features
 
• Stereo (Normal) Mode  
 Normal mode provides an accurate, transparent stereo pick up of the targeted source. Stereo angle is approximately 115 degrees.
 
• Stereo Wide Mode  
 Wide mode provides a generous stereo pick up area and is ideal for ambiance or sound effect recording for film, sound design etc. Wide mode allows a 140 degree pick up area.

• Mono Mode  
 Mono mode provides sharp directivity over a wide frequency range. Signal is accurately reproduced at the front of the microphone capsule while off-axis ambient sound is greatly reduced.
 
• Eliminates Proximity Effect  
 Close range, low-frequency proximity effect is eliminated due to the sophisticate array of the capsules.

 

Transducer DC biased condenser

Polar Pattern High directivity & 2-ch stereo

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz

Dynamic Range (Typical) not specified by manufacturer

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 18dB or less

Maximum Input Sound Level For 1.0% THD at 1kHz:
120dB

Power Requirements 48V Phantom ( 2channels )
When used in MONO, power is supplied to the L-ch.

Output Impedance 240 ohms per channel

Output Connectors 5-pin XLR

Pad No

Low Frequency Roll-Off No

Dimensions 11.81 x .88" (300 x 22.5mm) (Length x Diameter)

Weight 250g (8.82 oz)