Topic: Sennheiser MKH8040

[acidjack]

Dan also has another recording up that's a straight AUD in a club I record in a lot.  http://www.nyctaper.com/?p=9149

I'm very impressed with what I've heard from these mics so far - esp considering a stereo pair is $2400, a little more than AKG 480/ck61, cheaper than Milabs by a little and of course at least $1k less than DPA, Neumann or Schoeps.   The DPA, Neumann and Schoeps are certainly not $1k better than these, I don't think. 

They definitely like the bass - which would I think be a plus for those who like the Schoeps sound, though these seem to pick up even more bass than Schoeps do - but are a bit livelier in the mids and highs than DPAs. 

The small size is a pretty killer feature, too - even shorter than the Neumann 100 series.  I'm guessing they're about the size of the new DPA modular series. 

People around here should consider these pretty seriously, especially considering that you can have these new for what a lot of the premium brands go for used.

[newplanet7]

I'm very impressed with what I've heard from these mics so far - esp considering a stereo pair is $2400, a little more than AKG 480/ck61, cheaper than Milabs by a little and of course at least $1k less than DPA, Neumann or Schoeps.   The DPA, Neumann and Schoeps are certainly not $1k better than these, I don't think. 

Wholly eff! Thank gawd for used sales esp for 481's.

Anywho, I love the 8040's. Would love to hear how the supercards sound.

[axomxa]

I'm very impressed with what I've heard from these mics so far - esp considering a stereo pair is $2400, a little more than AKG 480/ck61, cheaper than Milabs by a little and of course at least $1k less than DPA, Neumann or Schoeps.   The DPA, Neumann and Schoeps are certainly not $1k better than these, I don't think. 

Wholly eff! Thank gawd for used sales esp for 481's.

Anywho, I love the 8040's. Would love to hear how the supercards sound.

Yes I too would love to hear a sample of 8050's.  I am in the market to upgrade.  My senn ms14p/mke series are my current primary and I am considering either neumann 184's or 8040/8050.  Nice recordings Dan and coupled with me senn experience the scale is tipping to senn.  Thanks   

[jazzgtrl4]

Talk to DatPat. He runs the 8050's. Ive been with him plenty of times when he runs those. there are some great recordings we made with these mics  and on the stand. But hey dont sound as good as my Telefunkens....

http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93614&highlight=zappa+plays

http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93615

[dactylus]

Although it appears that not a single one of us here on TS owns a pair of the Milab VM-44 supercards I'd love to hear a comparison of those with the Sennheiser 8050's.

It probably won't be in the near future, but my next pair of new mics will probably be Senn 8040's, 8050's or a pair of Milab VM-44 supercards...

 

[cashandkerouac]

i never get tired of saying great things about the MKH8040 mics.  i just love mine and am about to pull the trigger on the 8050's.  was going to get the MKH800 pair, but they are more of a "want" than a "need" right now.  i'm really excited about adding the 8050s to the tool box! 

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Talk to DatPat. He runs the 8050's. Ive been with him plenty of times when he runs those. there are some great recordings we made with these mics  and on the stand. But hey dont sound as good as my Telefunkens....

http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93614&highlight=zappa+plays

http://www.thetradersden.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93615

got a specific link for stand/open recordings? I saw the RtF and Zappa torrents but those were both stealth.

[F.O.Bean]

I'm very impressed with what I've heard from these mics so far - esp considering a stereo pair is $2400, a little more than AKG 480/ck61, cheaper than Milabs by a little and of course at least $1k less than DPA, Neumann or Schoeps.   The DPA, Neumann and Schoeps are certainly not $1k better than these, I don't think. 

Wholly eff! Thank gawd for used sales esp for 481's.

Anywho, I love the 8040's. Would love to hear how the supercards sound.

Yes I too would love to hear a sample of 8050's.  I am in the market to upgrade.  My senn ms14p/mke series are my current primary and I am considering either neumann 184's or 8040/8050.  Nice recordings Dan and coupled with me senn experience the scale is tipping to senn.  Thanks   

DEF go w/ the 8050's

[newplanet7]

i never get tired of saying great things about the MKH8040 mics.  i just love mine and am about to pull the trigger on the 8050's.  was going to get the MKH800 pair, but they are more of a "want" than a "need" right now.  i'm really excited about adding the 8050s to the tool box!

I have a question about this. If you went for those 8050's do you have to buy
the senn8000 "body" part or just the caps? Doesn't look as if they are sold separate
unless I am just not using the right search criteria?
-todd

[cashandkerouac]

i never get tired of saying great things about the MKH8040 mics.  i just love mine and am about to pull the trigger on the 8050's.  was going to get the MKH800 pair, but they are more of a "want" than a "need" right now.  i'm really excited about adding the 8050s to the tool box!

I have a question about this. If you went for those 8050's do you have to buy
the senn8000 "body" part or just the caps? Doesn't look as if they are sold separate
unless I am just not using the right search criteria?
-todd

 
i think you're correct... to my knowledge Sennheiser does not sell the microphone head by itself.  the "body", however, which is really nothing more than an XLR module  can be purchased by itself for $329.95 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/532821-REG/Sennheiser_MZX8000_MZX_8000_XLR_Module.html).

[newplanet7]

i never get tired of saying great things about the MKH8040 mics.  i just love mine and am about to pull the trigger on the 8050's.  was going to get the MKH800 pair, but they are more of a "want" than a "need" right now.  i'm really excited about adding the 8050s to the tool box!

I have a question about this. If you went for those 8050's do you have to buy
the senn8000 "body" part or just the caps? Doesn't look as if they are sold separate
unless I am just not using the right search criteria?
-todd

 
i think you're correct... to my knowledge Sennheiser does not sell the microphone head by itself.  the "body", however, which is really nothing more than an XLR module  can be purchased by itself for $329.95 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/532821-REG/Sennheiser_MZX8000_MZX_8000_XLR_Module.html).

Nice.
Thanks for the info.

[John Willett]

i never get tired of saying great things about the MKH8040 mics.  i just love mine and am about to pull the trigger on the 8050's.  was going to get the MKH800 pair, but they are more of a "want" than a "need" right now.  i'm really excited about adding the 8050s to the tool box!

I have a question about this. If you went for those 8050's do you have to buy
the senn8000 "body" part or just the caps? Doesn't look as if they are sold separate
unless I am just not using the right search criteria?
-todd

If you want the head by itself - no problem.

The head is the MKHC 8050 (art. no. 502096) - or MKHC 8040 (art. no. 50205).  It's in the UK price list.

But the head is the complete microphone - the "body" is just an XLR adaptor with no electronics inside at all.

If you want a tiny mic. get the head and the extension cable and cut off the far end and put on an XLR-3M and off you go. 

[John Willett]

i think you're correct... to my knowledge Sennheiser does not sell the microphone head by itself.

Sorry - this is wrong - the head *is* available on its own - the MKHC 8050 - see my post above.

[newplanet7]

Thanks John! That's an awfully expensive xlr "adapter".
I was thinking that you would be able to buy the cap separate although,
for some mics like the Beyer CK930 they don't seem to sell the cap separate.
Figured I'd ask.
Thanks again.

-todd.

[aaronji]

The small size is a pretty killer feature, too - even shorter than the Neumann 100 series.  I'm guessing they're about the size of the new DPA modular series. 

Pretty close.  They're about 10mm (0.4") longer...

But the head is the complete microphone - the "body" is just an XLR adaptor with no electronics inside at all.

If you want a tiny mic. get the head and the extension cable and cut off the far end and put on an XLR-3M and off you go. 

Is it possible to eliminate the body (XLR module) entirely?