New Sennheiser MKH8000 series inquiry at DVinfo.net

Craig Irving · January 18th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Considering the recent announcement of Schoeps' price-increase, I may have to choose a different mic.

Particularly this one... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...MDLR_SET_.html

I really love the size and weight of it, and it's been compared quite favourably to the CMC641 from what I've seen on message boards so far. I've heard a few recordings that sounded great to me, but I'm no audiophile so I can't really trust my own ears.

My concern is that most of what I read were from message boards for live music taping, and not for film work.

Does anyone plan to try out these new Sennheiser mics for film work?

http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/resources/MKH_8000_Brochure_2nd_Edition.pdf/$File/MKH_8000_Brochure_2nd_Edition.pdf

Wayne Brissette · January 18th, 2008, 11:30 AM

I plan on ordering one of the cards and one of the hypers when my rental check from the feature I was on comes in (they are paying out very slowly).

Wayne

Mike Peter Reed · January 18th, 2008, 04:56 PM

I'm not sure if Scott posts here, but here's his impressions (I think he favoured the MKH50 before the 8000 came along):

http://web.mac.com/farroutpro/Site/8050.html

Dan Brockett · January 18th, 2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Peter Reed

I'm not sure if Scott posts here, but here's his impressions (I think he favoured the MKH50 before the 8000 came along):

http://web.mac.com/farroutpro/Site/8050.html

Very intriguing, I have never seen or heard of this mic. It is amazingly small, wish I had requested one from Sennheiser when I had the MKH-50 and 60 for the article I wrote.

This mic could be a real advantage when space is tight.

Dan

Peter Moretti · January 30th, 2008, 08:07 PM

Ty, where are you when we need you?! LOL!

Wayne Brissette · January 31st, 2008, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Moretti

Ty, where are you when we need you?! LOL!

I believe he mentioned he recently had one of these mics he was testing/playing with.

Wayne

Allen Green · January 31st, 2008, 01:42 PM

I'm looking at using one for boom and/or mic for car int., but I want to hear and play with it or talk to other sound friends (that have one) first before I buy it. I don't like to be the first at anything.

Craig Irving · February 4th, 2008, 01:13 PM

I'm happy to hear that Ty is testing these mics. If he can say it's in the same ballpark as the CMC641 in terms of quality this'll probably be my next mic purchase.

The price-increase on the CMC641 is too steep for me now.

Patrick Bower · February 4th, 2008, 03:00 PM

You can hear a piano recording comparison between the MKH 40, MKH 8040 and Schoeps MK4 on this Gearslutz thread:

http://tinyurl.com/36dyg4

Patrick

January 18th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#1
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	New Sennheiser MKH8000 series inquiry Considering the recent announcement of Schoeps' price-increase, I may have to choose a different mic. Particularly this one... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...MDLR_SET_.html I really love the size and weight of it, and it's been compared quite favourably to the CMC641 from what I've seen on message boards so far. I've heard a few recordings that sounded great to me, but I'm no audiophile so I can't really trust my own ears. My concern is that most of what I read were from message boards for live music taping, and not for film work. Does anyone plan to try out these new Sennheiser mics for film work? http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/resources/MKH_8000_Brochure_2nd_Edition.pdf/$File/MKH_8000_Brochure_2nd_Edition.pdf Last edited by Craig Irving; January 18th, 2008 at 12:51 PM.

January 18th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#2
Wayne Brissette Major Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 383	I plan on ordering one of the cards and one of the hypers when my rental check from the feature I was on comes in (they are paying out very slowly). 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

January 18th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#3
Mike Peter Reed Regular Crew Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hants, UK Posts: 185	I'm not sure if Scott posts here, but here's his impressions (I think he favoured the MKH50 before the 8000 came along): http://web.mac.com/farroutpro/Site/8050.html __________________ ---8<---

January 30th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#5
Peter Moretti Trustee Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,259	Ty, where are you when we need you?! LOL!

January 31st, 2008, 01:42 PM	#7
Allen Green Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 34	I'm looking at using one for boom and/or mic for car int., but I want to hear and play with it or talk to other sound friends (that have one) first before I buy it. I don't like to be the first at anything.

February 4th, 2008, 01:13 PM	#8
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	I'm happy to hear that Ty is testing these mics. If he can say it's in the same ballpark as the CMC641 in terms of quality this'll probably be my next mic purchase. The price-increase on the CMC641 is too steep for me now.

February 4th, 2008, 03:00 PM	#9
Patrick Bower Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London, England Posts: 126	You can hear a piano recording comparison between the MKH 40, MKH 8040 and Schoeps MK4 on this Gearslutz thread: http://tinyurl.com/36dyg4 Patrick