The Original 80’s Dual Capsule Cardioid Featuring Titanium Diaphragm Material

Faithfully pick up everything from the pulsating lows of the deepest bass instruments to the piercing highs of a coloratura soprano

Tracking a band and need a versatile microphone that can handle drums, electric or acoustic guitar, a horn section, or a big vocal sound? The CU-41R captures it all, with a transparent, very detailed, and truly high-fidelity sound. On a grand piano, this mic gives clarity and low-end quality like no other. A rich, male baritone resonates through the speakers with unbelievable warmth.

Unlike conventional microphones, the CU-41R houses two condenser titanium capsules vertically mounted and transformer coupled. Sanken’s original circuitry combines the outputs from the two diaphragms to provide a totally pure sound without phase distortion. The microphone has a solid cardioid pattern with a low proximity effect.

The titanium capsules are impervious to humidity and temperature, providing a very stable and consistent sound. It’s not easy to produce capsules using titanium, again Sanken provides a unique solution.

Suitable for a wide variety of applications in recording, broadcasting, television, and motion picture studios, the CU-41R delivers a flat response from 20Hz to 20KHz. It can faithfully pick up everything from the pulsating lows of the deepest bass instruments to the piercing highs of a coloratura soprano; from the gentlest whisper to the most deafening percussive sound – without clipping. The response is uniform over the full audible frequency range.

In the 80s this mic was very popular for vocals, then it also gained popularity as a spotlight mic for orchestral and then jazz.

• Classic 80’s mic with crystal clear sound
• Dual titanium diaphragms immune to humidity and temperature fluctuation
• Smooth cardioid polar pattern
• Transparent and distortion-free
• Totally flat frequency response

Applications

• Acoustic Guitar
• Background or Chorus Vocals
• Brass and Woodwind
• Drums Close Mic
• Electric/Bass Guitar Amps
• Orchestra Solo
• Piano
• Upright Bass
• Vocals

Specifications

Model Name	CU-41R
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
Current consumption	1.5mA x 2
Weight	600g / 1.32lbs
Dimensions	180mm x 50mm (D) 7.09in x 1.97in (D)
Surface finish	Satin nickel
Connector	XLR-3-12C(M) equivalent 1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold

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FREQUENCY RESPONSE