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Michael Best · May 17th, 2005, 02:42 PM

Anyone know the difference is in the 'P' vs a 'T' or whatever other letters can be part of an MKH 416?

David Lach · May 17th, 2005, 03:30 PM

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.

Henry Cho · May 17th, 2005, 03:33 PM

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.

Charles Papert · May 17th, 2005, 06:15 PM

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.

Michael Best · May 18th, 2005, 05:44 AM

Thanks very much to all of you - great help!

Manfred Klemme · May 18th, 2005, 03:18 PM

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

Michael Best · May 19th, 2005, 05:37 AM

So how much does that impact the sound or continuity issues?

Manfred Klemme · May 19th, 2005, 07:43 AM

Hi..

To the best of my knowledge the microphones are otherwise the same.

Manfred

May 17th, 2005, 02:42 PM	#1
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Mkh 416 Anyone know the difference is in the 'P' vs a 'T' or whatever other letters can be part of an MKH 416?

May 17th, 2005, 06:15 PM	#4
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	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. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

May 17th, 2005, 03:30 PM	#2
David Lach Major Player Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Posts: 570	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.

May 17th, 2005, 03:33 PM	#3
Henry Cho Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 516	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.

May 18th, 2005, 05:44 AM	#5
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	Thanks very much to all of you - great help!

May 18th, 2005, 03:18 PM	#6
Manfred Klemme New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vista, California Posts: 10	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
Michael Best Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oceanside Harbor, CA Posts: 446	So how much does that impact the sound or continuity issues?

May 19th, 2005, 07:43 AM	#8
Manfred Klemme New Boot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vista, California Posts: 10	Hi.. To the best of my knowledge the microphones are otherwise the same. Manfred