Another interesting 8040 test at DVinfo.net

Wayne Brissette · February 25th, 2008, 04:55 AM

I was helping do some VO work yesterday and decided to do a quick test since I had things setup. I have not processed either of these samples. I tend to use the AudioTechnica 4040 for recording voice overs, but was very impressed by the Sennheiser 8040. Now I just have to find the right opportunity to use it in the field.

MP3 files:

http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/SEN8040.mp3
http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/AT4040.mp3

Raw Broadcast WAV files:

http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/SEN8040.WAV
http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/AT4040.WAV

Wayne

Peter Moretti · June 12th, 2008, 11:48 PM

Wayne,

Just wonder how blazing the path for the 8040 has been going. Have you tried the new Senn suspension yet? Is the upper frequency response causing any problems?

Hope all is good with you!

Wayne Brissette · June 13th, 2008, 02:56 AM

I love the 8040. The high end frequency hasn't been a problem, and the Sennheiser shock mount I think works quite well. I haven't even thought about ordering the Rycote mount, if that tells you anything about what I think about it.

I used it yesterday for some interviews, and I've been using it on a reality TV pilot that I started work on this month. Overall it's a very nice mic and very tiny. It's on my recommended list for an indoor mic that's for sure.

Wayne

Peter Moretti · June 13th, 2008, 03:48 AM

Great to hear! How's it at surpressing room reflections, may I ask?

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

February 25th, 2008, 04:55 AM	#1
Wayne Brissette Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 383	Another interesting 8040 test I was helping do some VO work yesterday and decided to do a quick test since I had things setup. I have not processed either of these samples. I tend to use the AudioTechnica 4040 for recording voice overs, but was very impressed by the Sennheiser 8040. Now I just have to find the right opportunity to use it in the field. MP3 files: http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/SEN8040.mp3 http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/AT4040.mp3 Raw Broadcast WAV files: http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/SEN8040.WAV http://homepage.mac.com/wayneb/AT4040.WAV Wayne __________________ Mics: KMR 82 i, NTG-1, MKH418S, MKH8040, SR77, QTC1, QTC40, SR30 Recorder: Zaxcom Deva 5.8 & MIX-12. Wireless: TRX900 stereo, Lectro 411

June 13th, 2008, 02:56 AM	#3
Wayne Brissette Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 383	I love the 8040. The high end frequency hasn't been a problem, and the Sennheiser shock mount I think works quite well. I haven't even thought about ordering the Rycote mount, if that tells you anything about what I think about it. I used it yesterday for some interviews, and I've been using it on a reality TV pilot that I started work on this month. Overall it's a very nice mic and very tiny. It's on my recommended list for an indoor mic that's for sure. Wayne __________________ Mics: KMR 82 i, NTG-1, MKH418S, MKH8040, SR77, QTC1, QTC40, SR30 Recorder: Zaxcom Deva 5.8 & MIX-12. Wireless: TRX900 stereo, Lectro 411

June 12th, 2008, 11:48 PM	#2
Peter Moretti Trustee Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,259	Wayne, Just wonder how blazing the path for the 8040 has been going. Have you tried the new Senn suspension yet? Is the upper frequency response causing any problems? Hope all is good with you!

June 13th, 2008, 03:48 AM	#4
Peter Moretti Trustee Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,259	Great to hear! How's it at surpressing room reflections, may I ask? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.