Topic: Sennheiser Active Setup - MKH 8000 Part II

[CQBert]

Quality Issue ! !

Has anyone else had problems with the Shock Mount?  I have had two of the center plastic pieces split in two.  In each case there has been a void in the mold where the pieces was not solid.  The latest one actually still has a 'pellet' that did not melt in it..

Sennheiser has been good about replacing the part but I cannot have these failures every time I go out to tape.

Any similar incidents?

Thanks -

CQBert

[John Willett]

Quality Issue ! !

Has anyone else had problems with the Shock Mount?  I have had two of the center plastic pieces split in two.  In each case there has been a void in the mold where the pieces was not solid.  The latest one actually still has a 'pellet' that did not melt in it..

Sennheiser has been good about replacing the part but I cannot have these failures every time I go out to tape.

I gather there was an issue with the first batch that Sennheiser are replacing without question - should be OK now.

Though, personally, I am using the Rycote INV-2 and INV-3 with mine.

[CQBert]

I ordered the entire thing as a package...

Mics ar GREAT ! ! !

Shocks, not so much yet...

I will keep the group posted.

CQBert

[John Kelly]

Finally put up that Counting Crows tape:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,108115.0.html

I'll upload the 24 bit after that one gets some seeders and if anyone actually wants it.

[CQBert]

Good News from Sennheiser...

They are standing behind the product 100%...

I have sent them the broken mount and they want to analyze why it failed.  In the meantime they are sending me a new set of Rycote INV-2's at no charge.

They said that when they have the issue resolved that they would replace my broken mount as well.

Very happy with my dealings with them on this issue.

CQBert

[John Kelly]

DMB from two nights ago:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,109428.0.html

[ArchivalAudio]

currently
I have been fortunate enough
to have the use of
CQBert  his MKH 8040ST's including the sweet rycote shocks
these mics are great!
had some very nice success recording with them
when I get home and track tings
I'll post share info

in the mean time a big +T to CQBert

thanx
-- Ian

[ArchivalAudio]

my
iBook Hard Drive currently has bad sectors (or blocks) and has died! 

I'm on my sweeties MacBook 200 miles from home right now

I need to get myself up n running again
so I am out for now

thanx to CQbert for the mic loan
hopefully I can up some of the recordings soon


peace
-- Ian

[spreadheadtom]

my first time out with the mics: http://www.mediafire.com/?jmyzjw2ymtz

  in hat   row 11   4' ROC


8040st > R-44

[spcyrfc]

i am picking up the pair in the yardsale.
how would these sound with the oade w mods? too warm?

i will be, as time permits, upgrading my recording device to either an r4 pro, 702t or an r44.
any comments are appreciated.

thanks

[CQBert]

I run mine into a 702 and I believe others here do as well. 

I like the detail and the low end just fine... the pre's in the 702 are solid and I have resisted an outboard Pre so far.

In any case - if you want a separate Pre then consider a much cheaper bit bucket since you would not be using the hardware for what it is really good for - all in one..

The mic's are more like DPA than Schoeps IMO since I owned 4021's just before these. 

your call - if you own the Oade Pre currently then run it and see if you like it...  when you upgrade recorder consider weather or not you want all in one or multiple pieces to lug around and power.

My entire rig including clamps fits in my AR-7 bag and can travel at will on a moments notice. (stand requires a second hand)

CQBert

[spcyrfc]

just got a pair of the 8040's. cant wait to run them.

got a few q's for yall...

what sort of case do you use for transport?  the senn case is way to big.  im thinking pelican *(1010) but it seems to be a pretty tight fit if i keep the clips on...* 

ordered a vark bar and am now trying to decide btwn an a20s and an a53m.

what beefy windscreens fit these?  the big ass shures?

thanks all.

*edit

[Crumbo]

glad they arrived safe and sound

I stored the mics attached to the remote cables in a tupperware container

the dpa windscreens worked great for me

[CQBert]

I use a pelican 1020 and it fits in my AR-7 front pouch fine...  it has room to expand with more caps as well..

CQBert

just got a pair of the 8040's. cant wait to run them.

got a few q's for yall...

what sort of case do you use for transport?  the senn case is way to big.  im thinking pelican *(1010) but it seems to be a pretty tight fit if i keep the clips on...* 

ordered a vark bar and am now trying to decide btwn an a20s and an a53m.

what beefy windscreens fit these?  the big ass shures?

thanks all.

*edit

[landshark]

Hi all -

Anyone know if Senn has any plans to introduce a Figure 8 cap for the 8000-series?  I'm mighty tempted by these mics, but to justify spending even MORE $$$ on recording gear, I'd have to be adding the ability to record M/S.....

Mike