Sanken CS-1 or Audio-Technica AT4073a

Chris Adams

Chris Adams

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I don't know if vs. threads are allowed or not, but I just need a little help deciding what microphone to pick up. I shoot mostly interview footage and that can be anywhere from someone's home to the back of a warehouse to sidelines of sports events. I need a mic that cuts down enough of the extraneous noise but still affords me nice room tone sounds etc...

What are you experiences with the mics?

Thanks
 
sanken has more side/rear rejection than the AT, they both have very wide pattern, the At is hotter so you work with lower gain on your pre-amps. The Sanken is thinner because doesn't take as much LF from the enviromment, the At will pick up more background noise and reverb,more proximity effect too. The At is quieter
I like the Sanken better because is more versatile. You should listen to both.
For sitting Interviews I would pick a hyper better than a shotgun.
 
Look at NTG-3 also. It has a slightly wider pickup pattern giving you a bit wider range (will cover 2-3 people standing side by side). Good off-axis rejection.
 
The NTG 3 is a good option, but it doesn't have good side rejection, it's just narrower pattern than the AT and the Cs-1. it sounds very dull.
 
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