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666666 · 9th September 2010

Any user reviews / opinions of the Sanken CUW-180 stereo mic? I searched the web backwards and forwards, can't seem to find any reviews / comments.

I might have a chance to pick up a mint one, used, at a pretty good price, from a trusted source, but with no way to audition it beforehand, so it would be a "roll of the dice" for me.

I'd want to use it for music recording, mainly in the studio (assorted acoustic instruments: drums, percussion, guitars, etc), with occasional remote use. I tend to prefer fast, detailed, accurate mics such as Schoeps, DPA, etc. If this CUW-180 can hang with these types of mics generally speaking, I'll probably find it to be a very useful mic.

Anyone out there in gearslutz-land ever use the CUW-180? If so, I'd love to hear your opinions. How would you rate this mic for professional-level studio recording of instruments? What are it's strong points and weak points? Can it be considered fast, detailed and accurate? Or....?

Thanks.

9th September 2010	#1
666666 Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,564 Thread Starter	Sanken CUW-180 stereo mic - opinons please Any user reviews / opinions of the Sanken CUW-180 stereo mic? I searched the web backwards and forwards, can't seem to find any reviews / comments. I might have a chance to pick up a mint one, used, at a pretty good price, from a trusted source, but with no way to audition it beforehand, so it would be a "roll of the dice" for me. I'd want to use it for music recording, mainly in the studio (assorted acoustic instruments: drums, percussion, guitars, etc), with occasional remote use. I tend to prefer fast, detailed, accurate mics such as Schoeps, DPA, etc. If this CUW-180 can hang with these types of mics generally speaking, I'll probably find it to be a very useful mic. Anyone out there in gearslutz-land ever use the CUW-180? If so, I'd love to hear your opinions. How would you rate this mic for professional-level studio recording of instruments? What are it's strong points and weak points? Can it be considered fast, detailed and accurate? Or....? Thanks.