CU-31 & CU-32
SMALL
HI-RES HI-INPUT
CLARITY

CU-31 and CU-32
High Input SPL
High Transient Response
Compact Condenser Mics

The CU-31 and CU-32 have been discontinued and are available while stocks last.

Small, high-resolution condenser microphones designed for music recording. The CU-31 and CU-32 capture sound beautifully, from quiet nuanced performances to loud bombastic explosions.

A high transient response allows for the superb broadcast or recording of percussion, cymbal sounds and woodwind instruments.

They also feature 6dB higher sensitivity than conventional microphones. As a result, they are suited for cleanly capturing such explosive, high pressure sound sources as trumpets and drums, particularly in tight spaces.

CU-31 Maximum sensitivity: On-Axis
CU-32 Maximum sensitivity: Side-Firing

Only 4.75″ (120.5mm) Long

Sanken Chromatic CU-31 & CU-32
 
Sanken CU-31 and CU-32 at AES NY 2019 – by Sound On Sound
 

Jim Pace from Plus24 (USA distributor for Sanken Chromatic) shows the new CU-31 and CU-32 microphones…

 
Sanken CU-31 and CU-32 at Winter NAMM 2019 – by Dale Pro Audio
 

Jim Pace from Plus24 (USA distributor for Sanken Chromatic) shows the new CU-31 and CU-32 microphones…

Two Compact Mics Delivering a Natural, Uncolored Sound

Wide number of applications for various kinds of musical instruments

The Sanken CU-31 and CU-32 are small, lightweight microphones for all recording applications. Delivering a natural, uncolored sound, they feature Sanken’s original Push-Pull type capsule design, which gives them increased sensitivity.

In addition to their high maximum SPL of 148dB at 1%THD, they offer a very flat frequency response ( 20Hz to 18,000Hz ).

Unique to Sanken microphones, these mics come with a light, strong, corrosion-free one-micron titanium diaphragm, therefore ensuring the mic is immune to changes in temperature and humidity. And you can choose from the on-axis CU-31 or the CU-32 with a side-firing pattern.

Consequently these are very practical and proven microphones. The CU-31 and CU-32 are especially renowned for their quality and for their reliability.

  • Compact, High-Resolution, Hi-Input
  • 6dB higher sensitivity than conventional microphones
  • Two Mics for On-Axis or Side-Firing Patterns
  • Titanium diaphragm immune to humidity and temperature fluctuation
  • Smooth cardioid polar pattern
  • Transparent and distortion-free
  • Totally flat frequency response
Sanken Chromatic CU-41

CU-31 & CU-32 APPLICATIONS | BROCHURE PDF

ACOUSTIC GUITAR

BACKGROUND OR CHORUS VOCALS

BRASS AND WOODWIND

DRUMS CLOSE MIC

ELECTRIC/BASS/GUITAR AMPS

ORCHESTRA SOLO

OVERHEADS

PERCUSSION

PIANO

SOUND DESIGN EFFECTS AND ATMOS

STRINGS

  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Background or Chorus Vocals
  • Brass and Woodwind
  • Drums Close Mic
  • Electric/Bass Guitar Amps
  • Orchestra Solo
  • Overheads
  • Percussion
  • Piano
  • Sound Design, Effects and ATMOS
  • Strings
Brochure CU-31 CU-32 PDF

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Model Name

CU-31 & CU-32

Transducer

DC biased condenser

Directivity

Cardioid

Frequency response

20Hz – 18kHz

Sensitivity

3.5mV/Pa(-49dB, 0dB=1V/Pa)

Equivalent noise level (IEC)

19dB-A

Max SPL(1% THD)

148dB SPL

Output impedance( 1kHz )

200 ohms

Powering

+48V±4V phantom

Current consumption

Less than 1.4mA

Weight

125g / 4.4oz

Dimensions

CU-31: 116mm x 20.6mm (D)
4.6in x 0.8in (D)

CU-32: 121mm x 20.6mm (D)
4.8in x 0.8in (D)

Surface finish

Satin nickel

Connector

XLR-3-12C(M) equivalent
1: GND, 2: Hot, 3: Cold

CU-31 and CU-32 Dimensions
POLAR PATTERN
CU-31 Polar Response
CU-32 Polar Response
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
CU-31 Frequency Response
CU-32 Frequency Response

ACCESSORIES

CU-31 & CU-32 Included Accessories:
H-21F Microphone Holder
Vinyl Case

CU-431 & CU-32 Optional Accessories:

H-21F

Microphone Holder for CU-31 & CU-32

HF-21F Microphone Holder

WM-31

Urethane Wind Screen for CU-31 & CU-32

WM-31 Urethane Wind Screen