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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
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.
The Rycote will be available in March for $79, about half the price of the MZS 8000.
Quote from: John Willett on February 14, 2008, 12:19:43 PMThe 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.
Quote from: wbrisette on February 14, 2008, 11:10:25 AMMy 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.
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.