Topic: New Sennheiser Active Setup

[aegert]

The comp did not turn out well...  THe test had to many differing variables. We ddi do some post processing to bring things closer together...

Ala Roll off's with HP filters with gain recovery to match the schoeps settings...

These 2 mics were the only 2 that were good to compare at all as the DPA's ran xy coincident and the they were run DIN not ortf...

Stay tuned..

A

[wbrisette]

You just need to send me all the mics, so I can assign them channels on the Deva.   

Of course that would mean I would actually have to go out and record a show. Something I haven't done in months. 

Wayne

[T.J.]

The comp did not turn out well...  THe test had to many differing variables. We ddi do some post processing to bring things closer together...

Ala Roll off's with HP filters with gain recovery to match the schoeps settings...

These 2 mics were the only 2 that were good to compare at all as the DPA's ran xy coincident and the they were run DIN not ortf...

Stay tuned..

A

thanks for the effort regardless. i would still be very interested in hearing the recording using these mics, primarily b/c i was there and taping right next to you guys. even just a song or two would be greatly appreciated. i am seriously thinking about taking the plunge and every sample i have is useful.

+T for the efforts!

did anyone get the remote cables yet? also, i am interested if anyone has had a chance to fit these with schoeps kwon bars.

[aegert]

tj
pm me your addy I will
send many samples to you on dvd

I spoke with senn today.. As it turns out there roll off after 40hz is much less than that of dpa's and schoeps so I will be using a -6db/octive hp at 50hz to bring them more into line form now on and run them in xy as well... after hearing the dps xy config fom that pole!

They might be great pointed at stacks as well for NMA as the subs were really kicking and off to the sides so in essence the mics were non coincident and pointing slightly outside the stacks who knows..ROFL!

I will say when I used a stereo mastering eq plugin in wavelab and roled off and did the gain reclamation the recording came way back into where i wanted it... Without it was way base heavy... to the point of driving the mid-highs way to low in the recording..

I love the mics character though no mid color like schoeps... more like dpa's but I think the set up choice of ortf was wrong for that location and it was ortf not din.. We were DFC but the balcony repeaters came into play

Live and learn!

If anyone has a ticket for black crowes march 4th I would love to try again there!

A

[wbrisette]

My new Sennheiser MHK8040 should be here today according to the tracking information. I only ordered one because I plan on using it strictly for film. The shockmount for it is currently backordered until mid-April, so I'm going to use one of my PSC mounts until then.

Wayne

[John Willett]

My new Sennheiser MHK8040 should be here today according to the tracking information. I only ordered one because I plan on using it strictly for film. The shockmount for it is currently backordered until mid-April, so I'm going to use one of my PSC mounts until then.

I hate to have to say this - but, personally, I would use the new Rycote INV-3 shockmount for it, rather than the new Sennheiser one.

The Rycote will be available in March for $79, about half the price of the MZS 8000.

[wbrisette]

The Rycote will be available in March for $79, about half the price of the MZS 8000.

I'm amazed that Rycote could produce something cheaper than Sennheiser. I'm sure I'll end up adding the Rycote to my kit. FYI, I never pay full price for gear... I got the Sennheiser for about the price of the Rycote.

Wayne

[John Willett]

The Rycote will be available in March for $79, about half the price of the MZS 8000.

I'm amazed that Rycote could produce something cheaper than Sennheiser. I'm sure I'll end up adding the Rycote to my kit. FYI, I never pay full price for gear... I got the Sennheiser for about the price of the Rycote.

   The Rycote windshields were always cheaper than the Sennheiser - in the UK, anyway.

But the Rycote In-vision mount is much better than the MZS 8000 - the mic. doesn't wobble about like it does on the MZS (unless they changed the design).

Having seen a lot of the MKH 8000 range and accessories - they are all great, except for that shockmount (and I did tell Sennheiser Germany about it).

[ArchivalAudio]

My new Sennheiser MHK8040 should be here today according to the tracking information. I only ordered one because I plan on using it strictly for film. The shockmount for it is currently backordered until mid-April, so I'm going to use one of my PSC mounts until then.

I hate to have to say this - but, personally, I would use the new Rycote INV-3 shockmount for it, rather than the new Sennheiser one.

The Rycote will be available in March for $79, about half the price of the MZS 8000.

very slick looking shock mount!

thanx for the nice pic too!
-- Ian

[wbrisette]

But the Rycote In-vision mount is much better than the MZS 8000 - the mic. doesn't wobble about like it does on the MZS (unless they changed the design).

Having seen a lot of the MKH 8000 range and accessories - they are all great, except for that shockmount (and I did tell Sennheiser Germany about it).

I was going to use my PSC mounts until the Sennheiser mount came in. However that isn't going to work. The mic is too small!

I'll have to find another solution until either the Rycote or Sennheiser mount is available.

Wayne

[John Willett]

I was going to use my PSC mounts until the Sennheiser mount came in. However that isn't going to work. The mic is too small!

I'll have to find another solution until either the Rycote or Sennheiser mount is available.

Something like an Ambient Mini Floater might work - but it's not a cheap solution for such a short time.

[bobsmith19]

chalk up another member of team sennheiser...just got my matched set of 8040s.  purchased from bsw, great deal and very nice people there.  they are so small!  my first outing with them will be next friday, a local band called the constellations.  bob.

[NOLAfishwater]

congratulations on your new mics. We are all anxious to hear more recordings with these.

[NOLAfishwater]

Just got off the phone with Sennheiser USA and they confirmed that a Fig8 & Shotgun capsule are in the works and that they hope to unveil them at the next AES convention in San Francisco 10/2008. Looks like I might have to sell my AKG 460's to fund a pair of cards & 1 fig 8 capsule at the end of the year.

[grider]

odd how this new line of mics suddenly opens up a whole new microphone option for us tapers, and it comes essentially out of the blue