• Shotgun microphone with long cylindrical body and side controls near the handle
  • Shotgun microphone with ribbed grille and angled view of the front connector end

Sanken

Sanken CS-3e Shotgun Microphone

• Three-capsule shotgun design gives strong side and rear rejection across a wide frequency range.
• 50Hz–20kHz response with low 15dB-A equivalent noise for professional dialogue recording.
• 270mm x 19mm body and 120g weight keep the microphone practical for boom operation.

Need help choosing?

Choose the CS-3e when the priority is rejection in noisy or reverberant locations. The CS-1e is shorter and lighter for general boom/camera work; the CSR-2 is the more specialised option when sound arriving specifically from behind the microphone is the main problem.
£1,019.00 (£849.17 ex VAT)
£1,019.00 (£849.17 ex VAT)
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The Sanken CS-3e is a 270mm professional shotgun microphone developed for dialogue and location recording where strong off-axis rejection matters as much as reach.

Its three-capsule directional system maintains a narrow supercardioid/lobar pickup across a wide frequency range, helping isolate voices in noisy, reflective or otherwise difficult acoustic spaces.

Choosing your type

Choose the CS-3e when the priority is rejection in noisy or reverberant locations. The CS-1e is shorter and lighter for general boom/camera work; the CSR-2 is the more specialised option when sound arriving specifically from behind the microphone is the main problem.

Specifications

Manufacturer Model

CS-3e

Microphone Type

Mono shotgun microphone

Directivity

Supercardioid / lobar

Transducer

DC biased condenser

Frequency Response

50Hz–20kHz

Sensitivity

50mV/Pa (-26dB)

Equivalent Noise

15dB-A

Maximum SPL

120dB SPL

Output Impedance

120Ω

Powering

48V phantom

Current Consumption

<3mA

Connector

XLR-3M

Dimensions

270 x 19mm

Weight

120g

Finish

Matte black

Compatibility

• Professional mixer-recorders and preamps with 48V phantom power
• Boom poles and mounts for 19mm microphones
• Professional XLR camera and field-recording setups

Dimensions

Length

270mm

Diameter

19mm

Weight

120g

Frequency

50Hz–20kHz

Connection

XLR-3M

What’s in the box?

• 1x Sanken CS-3e microphone
• 1x Measurement data sheet
• 1x Instruction manual
• 1x Warranty card
• 1x Vinyl case

Delivery & Returns

UK standard delivery costs £4.50, with free standard delivery on UK orders over £250. Next Working Day delivery is available on eligible in-stock orders under 30kg placed before 1pm. Worldwide shipping is also available.

Consumers can return most unwanted products within 30 days of receiving them, subject to our return conditions and exclusions. Please see our Shipping Policy and Returns & Refunds Policy for full details.

Warranty

Warranty coverage varies by product and manufacturer.

If you experience a fault or would like to check whether your product is covered by a manufacturer warranty, please visit our Returns & Warranty page and complete the warranty form.

Soundkit will review your claim and, where applicable, help manage the warranty process with the manufacturer on your behalf.

Manufacturer warranties, where provided, generally do not cover misuse, accidental damage, unauthorised modification, improper storage, incorrect operation, or normal wear and tear.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

Important Notes

• Requires 48V phantom power.
• Uses a standard 3-pin XLR output.
• A dedicated windshield is recommended for outdoor production; a windscreen is not listed among Sanken's standard included accessories for the CS-3e.
• Microphone mount, boom pole and XLR cable are not included.

Sanken CS-3e Shotgun Microphone

£1,019.00

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What is your return policy?

Consumers can return most unwanted products within 30 days of receiving them, provided they meet our return conditions. Some products are excluded, and business purchases are not eligible for change-of-mind returns unless agreed by Soundkit. Faulty, damaged or incorrect products are handled separately. Please see our Returns & Refunds page for full details.

Can I change or cancel my order?

Please contact us as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel an order. We will do our best to help, but changes cannot normally be made once an order has been processed or dispatched. If it has already been dispatched, you may need to return it in accordance with our Returns & Refunds policy.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, worldwide shipping is available to many destinations. Available services, delivery costs and estimated times will be shown at checkout. International orders may also be subject to local customs duties, taxes and import fees.

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