Steve Grider Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I am considering the purchase of a Sanken CS3e. I always look for a bargain, but I can't find a used one anywhere. I see lots of used T power 416s and MKH 60s for sale. Is this mic such an asset to a kit that no one ever wants to give it up? Any replies appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 The Sanken cs3e is a much newer microphone compared to the 416 so there are many more in the market place. The Sanken is a great microphone buy one new you won't regret it. What is your current microphone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT Groove Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I tried to find a "deal" on a CS-3e for months but I finally bought a new one. No regrets. Also, the newer CS-3e's are more immune to RF interference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 IMHO the best combination is to have a 416 and CMIT5U best of both worlds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lacheur Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 They can be had on the used market, you just have to wait for a while. I'm going through a similar situation with Block 25 411a receivers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobD Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 IMHO the best combination is to have a 416 and CMIT5U best of both worlds Add a few more mics to this, and you have something... Agreed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimMansen Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I have never liked the 416 for it frequency change when moving off axis from the "sweet spot" Am glad to see so many respect the mic but unless it is in the hands of a skilled Boom op the changes in response always seemed noticeable and undesirable. Just my opinion. The new series of Senn (MKH 60 etc.) corrected that problem. Jim Mansen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan chiles Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I was looking around for a used CS3e for over a year probably, one eventually came up on ebay in new condition.. I got lucky.. but its a great mic and worth whatever it costs new. However, with the MKH416 price drop it makes it a tougher decision.. always loved my 416 and you never have to worry about humidity, RFI or even using it in the rain. Thats why I have both:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobD Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 I have never liked the 416 for it frequency change when moving off axis from the "sweet spot" Am glad to see so many respect the mic but unless it is in the hands of a skilled Boom op the changes in response always seemed noticeable and undesirable. Just my opinion. The new series of Senn (MKH 60 etc.) corrected that problem. Jim Mansen Your mics should always be in the hands of a skilled boom person.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvanstry Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 CS-3E is great. It actually solves a lot of problem when booming in less then ideal situation ( loud environment, too many talking at the same time etc... ). Of course i am saying this from the POV of a bag mixer doing documentary and reality. One problem is the low max SPL figure. If not careful, one can make it distort at the capsule fairly easilly. But since it has so much "reach" you simply need to move it away and you solve the problem with better result then a MKH60 for example. I am currently working on a show that as very loud transcients ( hammer, nail gun, demolition etc... ) and i can still capture usable dialog during these. Just have to be careful not to point at a person and be in line with a loud source. Pascal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 CS-3E is great. It actually solves a lot of problem when booming in less then ideal situation ( loud environment, too many talking at the same time etc... ). Of course i am saying this from the POV of a bag mixer doing documentary and reality. One problem is the low max SPL figure. If not careful, one can make it distort at the capsule fairly easilly. But since it has so much "reach" you simply need to move it away and you solve the problem with better result then a MKH60 for example. I am currently working on a show that as very loud transcients ( hammer, nail gun, demolition etc... ) and i can still capture usable dialog during these. Just have to be careful not to point at a person and be in line with a loud source. Pascal The reach of the Cs3e was illustrated for me again yesterday--interviews in very noisy science labs etc. I was able to get away with it better than I would have with my other mics because of the great rejection (esp rear) of the Sanken. I actually listened to a 416 in this environment and had much more BG noise with it. The CS3e has a narrowish sweet spot too, but that's part of what makes it work for me in these noisy situations. (And then...there is also its light weight out on the end of a boom....) Philip Perkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 have two of them in my kit for outdoor work. dont think i need anything more as of now. as in, even if i have the money... -vin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan chiles Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 BTW talking about Sanken shotguns, Anyone see a place for the new CS2?? I havnt heard one, but looks like a regular shotgun polar pattern (single capsule) I imagine with more reach than the CS-1 but without the great rejection of the CS3e? I see its quite a lot more sensitive than the CS3e at 63mV/Pa and the max SPL is 130dB as opposes to 120db on the CS3e. Anyone try one yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 I was in Tokyo a few weeks ago and tried to get hold of a CS-2 there, but couldn't find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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