Sennheiser MKH 416-P48 - microphones (Studio, 40 - 20000 Hz, XLR-3, Wired, Super-Cardioid, 19 x 250 mm)

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As we've mentioned earlier, rarely, we don't have anything to critique. The Sennheiser MKH416 is one of the few microphones we've reviewed that truly deserves the 10/10 score and one we recommend with total confidence.

In other words, the MKH 416 isolates sound sources like no other and rejects ambient noise better than the other popular shotgun microphones. For some, a lot of this information may be difficult to keep up with. But a lot of these features we mentioned really highlight the level of detail Sennhieser put into the MKH416 to make sure not only that the sound you record is of high quality, but that you can focus more on your target audio source and less on your environment. I'll let others speak to the delta between the MiniCMIT & MKH 50, etc. My recent experience is more limited to the Schoeps.It is perhaps useful to note that [in almost every case] I use the A10s on all microphones - not just for the lavaliers. I know that last one is a curve ball. But you would be an all-in-one force with that set up. There are tons of gigs out there that want someone to use a 4K DSLR camera and a decent mic setup to record things.

I compared the Sennheiser MKH 416 against my mainstay, the Rode NT2-A large diaphragm condenser, recording a short bit of voice-over copy. I was really impressed with how much better the Sennheiser sounded than the Rode – and THAT has never happened to me. Lastly, I really appreciate the Sennheiser MKH 416’s ruggedness. It’s another one of those “indestructible” microphones, so you can have peace of mind when using it in the field.

Sennheiser MKH 416-P 48V Shotgun Mic

The frequency response intentionally has a slightly rising characteristic at high frequencies. The microphone has a low proximity effect and therefore provides a well-balanced sound Using a more versatile approach to the microphone capsule to allow these shifts in patterns is one of the single reasons this microphone is worth the price tag. Working with the different frequencies in audio is its own challenge, and using a microphone that knows what's good & bad will save you a lot of hassle in the long run. I also got some mics for music producition that I’ll experiment with (Coles 4038s, AKG D12, Shure 55s, RCA Varacoustic, and etc). Having a really high quality sound that brings a nuance to my production(s) is a precedence. Though, if I can get away with saving money, I will go with that option in a heartbeat.Hi anvesh - The mics in question, 2 are hyper cardioids (the schoeps and MKH 50) and the dpa is a shotgun (I think?). If I don’t plan on building up my kit beyond one mic at this point, which one would be the most sensible choice?

One of the reasons I wanted a Schoeps is the off axis characteristics, which they seem to be in a league of their own amongst other top contenders. Though, I’m wondering if that’s a good enough reason to go with that option instead of the MKH 50, which sounds great to my ears and several hundred dollars less.Well you’ve probably heard audio through it before if you’ve ever watched a movie – or television. It is a standard in the film and TV industries, often used outdoors for news casts and interviews as well as location shoots. If you're looking for one of the best microphones to use for your next project, you can't go wrong with the Sennheiser MKH416. The sound quality is outstanding, the noise control and weather handling are industry standard, and you can feel the level of quality in the materials used. It's so well-rounded and one of my favorite microphones on the market. I’d say interiors with just one, sometimes a few actors would be the most representative of what I’d be working with. With exteriors coming second [. . .]