Sanken WMS-5 Quick Start Guide

Double M-5 Technique

WMS-5

5-Channel Microphone in One Body
Utilizes Double M-S Technology

• 5 outputs (L, C, R, LS, RS)
from one microphone

• Lightweight (8.3 oz.)

• Compact size (9.25 inches)

• Precise phase coherent
M, S, M capsule design

• Matrix circuitry in mic body

• Complete line of accessories

As the newest model
in a comprehensive
line of highest quality
microphones for
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HDTV broadcast and
film, the breakthrough
Sanken WMS-5 is the
world’s first 5-channel
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mic body
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conducted in conjunction
with NHK, the WMS-5 is the
ideal microphone for on
location multichannel audio
recording.

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Surround sound with minimal setup time, and is
easily mounted on the camera, boom pole, or
pistol grip.

Sanken’s WMS-5 delivers reliable, phase coherent
5-channel sound with 5 discrete output signals.
The “M” capsule is used for both Center with
shotgun dir
“S” signal is utilized for both front Left and Right
and rear Left Surround, Right Surround. The rear
“M” capsule is used for Left Surround and Right
Surround. All capsules are aligned vertically on the
same axis for pr

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Double M-S Technique

WMS-5

Transducer DC biased condenser
Sensitivity -27dB +/-2dB (44.7mV)

0dB=1V/Pa at 1 kHz
Frequency Response 50Hz ~ 20kHz
Equivalent Noise Level MONO Less than 20dB(A)

STEREO Less than 22dB(A)

SURROUND Less than 22dB(A)
Max SPL (THD 1%, 1kHz) More than 120dB
Output Impedance(1kHz) 120 Ohms +/-30%
Powering Universal Phantom Feeding DC48V +/-4V

in various channel configurations

Note LS, RS (only) not supported
Phantom Requirement. 48V phantom to be fed to all connected ch.
Consumption Current Less than 4mA/ch (5 ch connected)

Less than 4mA/ch (only L, R connected)

Less than 4mA/ch (only C connected)
Weight 235g (excluding cable)
Cable Included 12 pin to L, C, R, LS, RS

(XLR-3M output x 5) WSC-535/2.0

5.0 Surround Microphone

WMS-5 Polar Patterns (as1kHz)

Optional Cable 12 pin to 12 pin WSC-551/3.0

WMS-5

Accessories

Frequency (Hz)

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