Sanken CU-41R Condenser Microphone
Best professional microphone for capturing pristine studio audio.
This dual-capsule powerhouse delivers a level of sonic transparency and environmental resilience that most vintage condensers simply can't touch. You sacrifice the colored, 'vibey' character of traditional tube mics, but you gain an uncompromising, surgical accuracy that captures every nuance of a performance without a hint of distortion.
$2875.00
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Who it's for
- Professional recording engineers, discerning vocalists, instrument recording artists.
- Broadcast professionals, live sound mixers, critical studio recording artists.
- Touring sound crews, high-end production studios, long-term investment seekers.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians, home studio owners, entry-level audio enthusiasts.
- Beginners, those with basic audio interfaces, mobile recording setups.
- Engineers needing multiple polar patterns, small studios with limited mic lockers.
Performance breakdown
Sonic Transparency
Dual titanium capsules deliver an exceptionally accurate and uncolored audio capture.
Environmental Resilience
Titanium diaphragms remain completely unaffected by humidity and temperature shifts.
Frequency Range
Flat response extending to 30kHz captures every nuance of complex instruments.
SPL Handling
High 140dB threshold allows for distortion-free recording of loud sound sources.
Proximity Control
Minimal proximity effect ensures balanced tones during close-miking applications.
Build Integrity
Robust construction offers the reliability expected of a professional studio workhorse.
Key Specs
Transducer
DC biased condenser
Directivity
Cardioid
Frequency response
20Hz – 30kHz
Sensitivity
7mV/Pa(-43dB, 0dB=1V/Pa)
Equivalent noise level (IEC)
15dB A
Max SPL(1% THD)
140dB SPL
Output impedance( 1kHz )
180 ohms
Powering
+48V±4V phantom
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