But because there was no windshield of any kind, the wind was still pretty loud. For video 3 using the foam windshield that came with the mic, the wind noise was noticeably less of a problem. For final video we used the Rycote Softie Windshield. And though there was a pretty significant breeze, it was amazingly quiet. Okay… Maybe it’s a little expensive, but I’ll tell you what I did to pay it LESS later. For now, let’s just focus on the features that make this microphone indispensable.

One of the reasons it’s so popular (especially for outdoor field recording) is due to its “laser-beam” focus. The interference pattern is one of the best I’ve ever worked with.

Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone

One of the reasons I wanted a Schoeps is the off axis characteristics, which they seem to be in a league of their own amongst other top contenders. Though, I’m wondering if that’s a good enough reason to go with that option instead of the MKH 50, which sounds great to my ears and several hundred dollars less. However, I will say that the top-end can potentially produce some sibilance, so a de-esser might be necessary for some voices. As for using studio mics, I think you nailed it with the application of planting them within the scene cleverly, which I was thinking of doing. Like putting my Coles 4038 or my CAD m179 hidden in the scene near the performance, say in the four feet range. I guess I’m asking to see if anyone has actually done something similar and realized it’s end result was not worth the struggle.

I also got some mics for music producition that I’ll experiment with (Coles 4038s, AKG D12, Shure 55s, RCA Varacoustic, and etc). Having a really high quality sound that brings a nuance to my production(s) is a precedence. Though, if I can get away with saving money, I will go with that option in a heartbeat.Hi anvesh - Well you’ve probably heard audio through it before if you’ve ever watched a movie – or television. It is a standard in the film and TV industries, often used outdoors for news casts and interviews as well as location shoots.

Sennheiser MKH416 P48U3 Shotgun Microphone

Cost of return – The costs of returning goods to Raycom shall be borne by you, the customer, in all circumstances without exception, unless otherwise agreed upon with Raycom. As we've mentioned earlier, rarely, we don't have anything to critique. The Sennheiser MKH416 is one of the few microphones we've reviewed that truly deserves the 10/10 score and one we recommend with total confidence. In other words, the MKH 416 isolates sound sources like no other and rejects ambient noise better than the other popular shotgun microphones. Some say that it ISN’T the best microphone for voice while others swear by it. However, I think that everybody agrees that it’s the perfect option for film sets.

hidden in the scene near the performance, say in the four feet range. I guess I’m asking to see if anyone has actually done something similar and realized it’s end result was not worth the struggle. Using a more versatile approach to the microphone capsule to allow these shifts in patterns is one of the single reasons this microphone is worth the price tag. Working with the different frequencies in audio is its own challenge, and using a microphone that knows what's good & bad will save you a lot of hassle in the long run.However, I agree that the best place to use the Sennheiser MKH 416 is OUTDOORS because that’s what it was designed for. It's great to see you already have the other microphones for music recording. I wouldn't spend too much effort on 'future proof'. . .beyond questions like: 'is this the best microphone for the scenarios I need to cover? and the best I can afford at this time?' The only thing with the NTG3 - you have to be aware that it's quite bassy, and it doesn't have a low cut filter. I personally don't have any problem with that, but I know some people who didn't like the mic because of that. I don't know if the MKH416 has a low cut filter, but I believe it does? We’ll start by running through our selections and then dive into the details of each one. If money isn't an issue and you only want the best, skip down to number 5, the Neumann KMR 81i, because it's by far the best-grade shotgun microphone on this list.