Sanken CSS-50 Stereo Shotgun Microphone Quick Demo
The Sanken CSS-50 is a professional grade stereo shotgun microphone. This is a rather unique design in that the mic has 3 square capsules. I was pretty impressed with the sound it produces and it also stood up well to a key jangling test where we stress the microphone's transient and high frequency capture abilities. This is not the one microphone for everyone or every occasion, but it is a nice option, particularly for those who do a fair bit of stereo recording.
Gear used/covered in this episode:
Sanken CSS-50 Stereo Shotgun Microphone
Sennheiser 5-pin to Dual 3-pin XLR Adapter Cable
Rycote Softie Wind Cover (good for light wind)
Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro Camera
Panasonic GH5 Camera (behind the scenes wide shot)
Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 Lens (original mark I version)
Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
RODE Stereo VideoMic Pro: Redesigned for 2016
RODE first shipped their Stereo VideoMic Pro in 2012. Now in 2016, they have updated the Stereo VideoMic Pro with the Rycote Lyre suspension system, redesigned the microphone capsules, updated the cable with kevlar reinforcement, increased the density of the foam wind cover, and added RF shielding. Let's have a listen and discuss when you might choose the Stereo VideoMic Pro vs the mono VideoMic Pro.
RODE was kind enough to send us the Stereo VideoMic Pro for review. Full disclosure: This microphone was given to me for this review, I did not purchase it with my money. I was not paid to do this review.
RODE Stereo VideoMic Pro with Rycote Suspension - Better for recording ambience
RODE (mono) VideoMic Pro with Rycote Suspension - Better for recording dialogue
