Quick MKH8040 test
My MKH8040 mic arrived today. I did a quick comparison test. I also grabbed my Neumann KMR82i and did a test. Same room, same everything. I didn't do any post production on these (other than convert them to MP3), and didn't do much in the way of adjusting things. I simply plugged the mic into my Deva 5.8 and did a short test.
I've got to find a good shockmount for it. I have the Sennheiser mount on order, but it's out of stock from Sennheiser USA until mid-April. Apparently Rycote is coming out with one in Mid-March, so that might work. The mic is tiny, so not even my PSC shockmount will work on the mic. This is a short "interview" with my 9YO daughter about school today. She did some writing in her journal about what happened over the weekend. MP3 files: http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/MKH8040.mp3 http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/KMR82i.mp3 24 bit original wav files: http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/MKH8040.wav http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/KMR82i.wav Enjoy. I'll try to get some better tests up soon, but I'm sure Ty will have stuff available before I do. Wayne |
Since we're back on the topic of shockmounts. Until I can afford to buy a K-Tek for the Sennheiser, could I not get away with using it on a Sony camera mic mount... I know it wouldn't be optimal, but it would really cut down on the load for run and gun documentary situations.
What if I used a Rode SM5 that way I can still utilize the mic mount of the camera? Would this Sennheiser mic still be unusable on such a setup? |
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I do think both this mic and the 8050 are going to find their way into a lot of sound mixer's kits. They sound great and have a very nice price/performance ratio. Wayne |
Excellent. I'm really happy to hear it. Did you pick up the 8050 capsule as well, or just the 8040?
I'm hoping to bite the bullet and order this mic asap, I'm just waiting for Ty Ford's review to be posted on ProAudioReview.com just for that extra bit of security that it holds up well against the Schoeps CMC641. I am happy to hear about your experiences with the 8040. Thanks for posting those 24-bit samples. |
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Wayne |
What about the reach of the MKH8040. Is enough for boom pole position in
medium shots? |
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Wayne |
Hi Wayne,
The 8040 is a cardioid, right? Wouldn't it be better to compare it to a Schoeps cmc64? The cmc641 is a supercardioid, a better match would be the 8050, no? Am I missing something? Regards, Ty Ford |
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Wayne |
Ty,
Here's Trew's article, which explains his pattern comparison starting at the fourth paragraph. |
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