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May 17th, 2005, 02:42 PM | #1 |
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Mkh 416
Anyone know the difference is in the 'P' vs a 'T' or whatever other letters can be part of an MKH 416?
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May 17th, 2005, 03:30 PM | #2 |
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the P is actually P48 which means it is powered via 48v phantom power. The T stands for the older power system, T-power, which is 12v. some mixers will offer both, but I beleive PP48v is slowly replacing T-power on all the newer mics.
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May 17th, 2005, 03:33 PM | #3 |
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i read a little while ago that the "T" is an older version of the current mkh416. it runs on 12 volts, so you would probably need an adapter for it to run off 48 volt power (most cameras today). otherwise, i believe it's the same mic.
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May 17th, 2005, 06:15 PM | #4 |
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I have a T powered 416. It works just as well as the current version, and it cost a lot less. I use an outboard power box that clips on the belt and uses a 9 volt battery.
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May 18th, 2005, 05:44 AM | #5 |
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Thanks very much to all of you - great help!
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May 18th, 2005, 03:18 PM | #6 |
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I don't want to add confusion to the issue BUT "T" power is not balanced as Phantom is.
Phantom power puts +48V (or +12V) on pins 2 and 3. Tonander power puts +12 V on pin 2 only .. pin 1 is ground. Manfred |
May 19th, 2005, 05:37 AM | #7 |
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So how much does that impact the sound or continuity issues?
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May 19th, 2005, 07:43 AM | #8 |
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Hi..
To the best of my knowledge the microphones are otherwise the same. Manfred |
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