• Black shotgun microphone with mesh head and long cylindrical body

Sanken

Sanken CSR-2 Rear Rejection Shotgun Microphone

• Three-capsule rear-rejection design suppresses unwanted sound arriving from behind the microphone.
• 70Hz–18kHz response, 71mV/Pa sensitivity and up to 123dB SPL handling.
• 250mm x 22mm body with 48V phantom powering and standard XLR output.

Need help choosing?

Choose the CSR-2 when rear noise is the specific problem you are trying to solve. The CS-3e is the broader choice for very strong side and rear rejection in reverberant/noisy spaces, while the CS-1e is the more compact everyday production shotgun.
£1,139.99 (£949.99 ex VAT)
£1,139.99 (£949.99 ex VAT)
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The Sanken CSR-2 is a rear-rejection shotgun microphone designed for film, broadcast and location recording where unwanted sound arriving from behind the microphone is a persistent problem.

A three-capsule system combines line-microphone directivity at mid/high frequencies with dedicated rear rejection at low/mid frequencies, delivering focused dialogue in a 250mm, 170g body.

Choosing your type

Choose the CSR-2 when rear noise is the specific problem you are trying to solve. The CS-3e is the broader choice for very strong side and rear rejection in reverberant/noisy spaces, while the CS-1e is the more compact everyday production shotgun.

Specifications

Manufacturer Model

CSR-2

Microphone Type

Rear-rejection shotgun microphone

Directivity

Mid/high: lobar; low/mid: rear rejection

Transducer

Back electret condenser x3

Frequency Response

70Hz–18kHz

Sensitivity

71mV/Pa (-23dB)

Equivalent Noise

15–16dB SPL

Maximum SPL

123dB SPL

Output Impedance

150Ω

Powering

48V phantom

Current Consumption

4.5mA

Connector

XLR-3M

Dimensions

250 x 22mm

Weight

170g

Finish

Matte black

Compatibility

• Professional mixer-recorders and preamps with 48V phantom power
• Boom poles and mounts for 22mm microphones
• Film, broadcast and documentary XLR workflows

Dimensions

Length

250mm

Diameter

22mm

Weight

170g

Frequency

70Hz–18kHz

Connection

XLR-3M

What’s in the box?

• 1x Sanken CSR-2 microphone
• 1x WM-R2 urethane windscreen
• 1x Instruction manual
• 1x Measurement data sheet
• 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.
• The supplied WM-R2 urethane windscreen provides basic protection; stronger wind normally requires a full windshield system.
• Microphone mount, boom pole and XLR cable are not included.

Sanken CSR-2 Rear Rejection Shotgun Microphone

£1,139.99

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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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