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Sanken - CMS-50 M/S Shotgun Microphone
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Sad_Mood_7425 1.0r/LocationSound • Looking for a versatile on-camera mic for exterior shooting on an FX3 →
Sanken CMS50 is the one you need, or sennheiser 8018, both ar MS meaning you can record stereo but also ditch the sides to only have a more focused center. It’s the setup we use on boom on docs (and often on camera too) and the most versatile. Audiotechnica also makes a good cheaper MS mic, don’t remember the name.
vitorbrand 1.0r/LocationSound • Stereo shotgun mic for documentary? →
I generally use a Sanken CMS50 MS and Electron microphone for the cast. This ensures the voice is clear even in wide shots as well as in wonderful real-time environments.
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