Sanken was showing a preliminary version of their upcoming WMS-50 Surround microphone at IBC 2019.
The WMS-50 is an ultra-compact surround system microphone with front and rear MS components outputs. Each MS output is a Mini XLR05M connection.
The microphone features a figure 8 cardioid pick up pattern that Sanken claims produces smooth and coherent stereo and surround audio.
Specifications
| Directivity | Front M1, Rear M2:Cardiod Front S, Rear S: Figure 8 |
| Transducer | Self-polarized condenser |
| Frequency Range | 60Hz- 20kHz |
| Sensitivity (nominal at 1kHz) | -28db/Pa 40mV/Pa |
| Equivalent noise level | 18dBspl |
| Max SPL (1% THD) | 131dBspl |
| Powering | +48V Phantom |
| Weight | 160g |
| Dimensions | 22.2 mm (diameter) x 175mm |
There is currently no information about pricing or availability.
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