3 Professional Indoor Boom Microphones: Sennheiser, Schoeps, Audio Technica

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Sennheiser MKH 8050 Microphone - B&H: bhpho.to/2zozur3
Schoeps CMC641 Microphone - B&H: bhpho.to/2gshfsv
Audio Technica AT4053B - Amazon: geni.us/mkPWeZS
Several requests came in to look at more professional level microphones for recording dialogue sound for film and video. So let’s have a look at and a listen to three higher-end microphones that are well suited for recording dialogue while indoors. We’ll have a separate episode on shotgun microphones which are better suited for outdoor use.
Links to Gear Discussed and used to shoot this review:
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Sennheiser MKH 8050 Microphone
B&H: bhpho.to/2zozur3
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Schoeps CMC641 Microphone
B&H: bhpho.to/2gshfsv
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Audio Technica AT4053B
Amazon: geni.us/mkPWeZS
B&H: bhpho.to/2gsorEX
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Rycote Shockmount
Amazon: geni.us/F1cTl7
B&H: bhpho.to/2gtuRDT
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Aputure COB120t LED Light
Amazon: geni.us/xOmzZMA
B&H: bhpho.to/2xm24fj
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Aputure Light Dome Soft Box - I use this for almost every interview/talking head shot
Amazon: geni.us/7VMeue
B&H: bhpho.to/2z9bRSw
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Sound Devices 633 Audio Recorder
DVeStore: bit.ly/2tEHGRa
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Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro
B&H: bhpho.to/2yxUISZ
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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.

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@paulfairchild8942 4 года назад

I have used the Audio Technica AT4053B for a number of years and never had any issues with it until we flew recently for an indie feature film shoot in New York City. We filmed in 7 interior locations, and in 3 of those locations, the AT4053B experienced very bad RF interference. I don't know the source, we were not using wireless gear on-set and everyone on-set had their cell phones off or on flight mode. NYC is full of wi-fi signals of all kinds etc. The interference was so bad, it ruined the AT4053B boom audio at two of the locations we filmed at. In the worst locations, it kicked in every 10-20 seconds making capturing clear audio impossible. Thankfully we had on-camera Rode NTG mics and they captured great audio and did not suffer the same RF interference issues the AT4053B did. If it had not been for the backup Rodes, we would have been screwed...

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing, Paul!

@JoeJacksonJr 7 лет назад

Enjoyed the video Curtis. To be honest, when you consider the price of the AT4053B, it likely offers the best price to performance ratio and one I would have no issues picking up in the future. But of course if your doing million dollar productions, then it make sense to use the Sennheiser or Schoeps as they are better.

@JohnnyMotel99 7 лет назад

Joe's Photo & Video Channel I have both capsules, cardioid and hyper. Use them all the time if I an indoors. I think they represent good value.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Agreed for micro and no-budget productions, the AT is amazing. Once one is doing paid work as a location sound mixer, the investment in the Sennheiser and Schoeps makes sense (they are, after all, a LOT less expensive than what most enthusiast filmmakers spend on many of their pro-level zoom lenses)

@JohnnyMotel99 7 лет назад

Curtis Judd agreed.

@배승민-h6o 7 лет назад

Oh my...did you read my mind?! This video is exactly what I have been looking for!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

I don't think so but glad it helped!

@NelsonsReview1 3 года назад

I would love to watch 2020 remake of this video. Hint hint..... :) I’m in the market for a high quality indoor mic, to make videos just like yours (male talking head “interview“).

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

The MKH8050 is still my indoor boom mic of choice in 2020. So that's good news - nothing to update, at least as of now. 😀

@misterunfocused7818 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd can the 8050 be used for Foley? I'm starting my first one man band, short film. I have the budget for one mic, I have the TL47 Lav now. I was considering the 416, but after watching your videos, I'm leaning more toward 8050/8060. Most of the scenes are indoors, or quiet outdoor (evening/night). Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

@@misterunfocused7818 Yes, certainly you could use the 8050 for foley. Just keep in mind that its polar pattern is a bit wider than the 8060 or most other shotgun microphones. "Forgiving" is one way to describe it. But also, "Not as Focused". The 8050 is my favorite to use for indoor dialogue when the space is quiet.

@misterunfocused7818 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd thanks for the response. I looked at some more videos by you and I'm thinking what might be more appropriate for my budget and shooting situation, is a second TL47 lav, and an NTG5. I appreciate your input, and your videos, so thank you again

@genaopictures6578 3 года назад

Man, when they sound is subjective and there's no one perfect mic they're not lying. I like how the Sennheiser sounded on Curtis but preferred the AT4053b for his wife's voice. I'm looking into buying a mic for indoor dialogue for my work and man, there's a lot of hearing one needs to do but most important keep in mind, sound is really subjective. I own the MKH 416 and man that thing shines in outdoors. Clearest audio without much need for processing. For indoors, not such a good idea. Overall, I appreciate your videos Curtis.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Miniac 7 лет назад

When you shoot these youtube videos, what are you using to boom the mic over your head? Would it also be suitable for a wider shot than the one you're showing here in this video? If not, what solution would you recommend for booming a wider shot on a solo operation where the talent is sitting still?

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

I'm using a K-tek boom pole on a century stand. If I wanted to go wider, I'd either use a lavalier or this technique for static shots: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FUJ07WF-x30.html

@useruser2957 3 года назад

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@curtisjudd 3 года назад

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@wcsdiaries 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd 8050 or mkh50?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

@@wcsdiaries Usually the MKH8050.

@soldermecold7456 4 года назад

Sigh... I'm sitting here with Dynaudio Monitors and can't hear the difference lol. Maybe it's just my years.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

That's potentially good news - all of them very good. You might also try headphones. Often you can hear a bigger difference in quality over-ear headphones.

@AzureAcademy 2 года назад

Thanks for the very detailed explanation! Very cool and timely. I am looking to buy a new mic for my new RU-vid/Green Screen Studio. In my setup the ideal place for the mic is over top of the camera which is about 8 feet away from me. I have a Samson Pencil Condenser mic which is going through my mixing board, to my computer. At this distance, the sound is not great, I have to add way too much gain to pick me up, and then the mic it too live. I did find that the ideal placement for it would be a ceiling mount just out of frame...about 3-4 feet from my standing position. So that is option 1...or I could get a shotgun mic. The question is, for the room I described, is there a particular mic you would recommend for this room?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

No, I’d stick with a pencil condenser but get it closer. Within 18 inches will give the best results, but anything closer than 8 feet will be an improvement.

@glovearm 2 года назад

Great techniques for comparing mic's and isolating the different categories of performance. I always learn something from your videos.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks!

@alanrossreviews 4 года назад

Curtis, why do you persist with the 4053b when the 4051b is a cardiod? On paper isnt the 4051b the better option for indoor boom because of more rear rejection? Is there a reason everyone seems to go for the 4053b instead for indoor speech?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi Alan, generally for production sound, most mixers prefer a super cardioid polar pattern (or hyper in the case of the AT) for its more directional front. There are no hard and fast rules but cardioid polar patterns often do not have as much "reach" because of their wider pickup on the front. But again, do what works for you. There aren't any rules saying you cannot use a cardioid.

@alanrossreviews 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd ok thanks.

@MattQuattro 7 лет назад

Thanks Curtis for the great video! I’ve been using the AT4053B for about 4 years now and it’s been a great workhorse. Obviously there are some better microphones out there, but for the price I’m very happy. However, I would definitely recommend picking up another mic windshield though as the included one is quite thin!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks Matt, good point on the windshield.

@RESURRECT2 Год назад

What could be better than AT4053B?

@creativegreatsvisuals 6 месяцев назад

does the schoeps cmc1 with mk41k capsule have rf protection your referring to ? the schoeps cmc6 doesn't have same rf protections ? why do u use the 8050 more than Cheops cmc6?

@AISkillBoost 4 месяца назад

Thank you Curtis! What is the main difference between the mkh50 and the mkh8050? Can the 8050 be used interchangeably?

@RealTerrainHobbies 4 года назад

I would say, "**may** be the truth." :)Great vid, exactly what I was looking for.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

👍

@JonahSonner 7 лет назад

No Audix SCX-1? Good video anyway :)

@jon68z 7 лет назад

The Audix SCX-1HC Seems to perform pretty well even when in the "Scoop" position. Something my Oktava MK-012 with Hyper Cardiod dose not. After finding the Audix SCX-1HC I stopped looking for an interior dialogue mic. It really performs extremely well.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

We covered that with similarly priced microphones here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q-b_1gOYOEQ.html

@jon68z 7 лет назад

Thank you Curtis Judd. Some how I missed that one. I very much appreciate your reviews and approach to conducting A/V gear assessments.

@victorfilm_ 6 лет назад

Audix SCX-1HC is an excellent budget choice. AT4053B was a good mic but had to return due to the low vibrating frequency pick up issue Curtis mentioned.

@dylanj8676 3 года назад

So this may be one of the only samples of the MKH 8050 on RU-vid, and I think it might be the only English one. It was actually pretty helpful, I recently bought an MKH 8050, will be using my Oktavas for back ups/crash mics. Honestly I hate the sound of the MKH50, but I really like the 8050 for the much more natural high end.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

I agree - I prefer the 8050 over the 50 as well.

@carlosq00 7 лет назад

Thanks 🙏🏽 for another terrific comparison. To my ears 👂🏼 the 8050 sounds warmer and more pleasing out of the three.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks Carlos! I agree, on my voice the 8050 is the most flattering. On most jobs I start with the Schoeps (and it sounds great on the majority of voices) but every once in a while, the 8050 is the best choice.

@skakdosmer 5 лет назад

It has a very natural sound, I think. Rarely did something so small do so much good ... at such a high price.

@alexandresirghi8403 3 года назад

The schoeps sound so good, maybe because the "lack" of low frequencies improves the clarity, but the schoeps sound is smooth !

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

👍

@mikefowler3514 Год назад

This helped make my decision to get the 8050 and it paid off on the first shoot after I got it when there were a couple surprise two-person interviews. I was able to put it in the middle and they both sounded great. Definitely better results than my Rode NT3 would would have managed. I'm curious if you have spent much time with the MKH 8060 and MKH 8070 - I'm looking for a shotgun I can pair with the 8050 in noisier environments - figured they'd match the closest tonally.

@curtisjudd Год назад

Glad to hear the 8050 works well for you 👍 I haven’t worked directly with the 8060 or 8070.

@MaineMountainMedia 3 года назад

Well it took a few years but after doing dozens of interviews and getting a good sense of where our business was headed, we finally decided to take the next step and invest in a high-end Boom mic for indoor dialogue. Thanks to your advice we invested in the MKH 8050 and my world has changed forever. Thank you for all your videos and advice, and I can't think of a purchase I've ever been happier with! It was very helpful to make a well-informed decision and the 8050 is the perfect fit for what we do these days. Cheers

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

So glad to hear the Sennheiser works well for you! Happy recording!

@GansoFlair 7 лет назад

Good comparison! The AT definitely offers a lot of value for that price but tbh the other mics are better just on the more expensive side.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+GansoFlair thanks! I agree, the AT is very good value. I’m not selling it. :)

@vanzetti7 7 лет назад

The man - does it again! Great job Curtis!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@jaredjaynes 6 лет назад

Curtis wondering if you have had issues with increased sibilance with talent. I have had a few jobs where I would let the producer listen to the difference between my shotgun and my dialog mic and they would prefer the dialog mic but the sibilance would be an issue, however this for the most part is easy to remove as long as your post production has budget for it. Have you run into this issue.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hey Jared, yes, all the time. And some microphones are definitely more sensitive in the sibilance range. On most of the productions I work on, I choose the boom mic we're going to use and often I try to get a sense for that while I'm putting the talent's lavalier on them. And sometimes, it just needs to be handled in post with a de-esser. If the producer is making that decision from a comtek feed, I'd be pretty wary and would at least have them use my headphones directly from the mixer to have a better listen. You must be working with some amazing producers if they care enough about audio to actually want to hear various microphones and choose which to use. :)

@budgetsmartgear1167 4 года назад

Hi Curtis, very nice comparison thank you! In a later comparison if you do can you please add the Sanken CS-M1 witch I am kinda leaning of buying lately because is great on a boom for interiors and it's great on cam too.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks. Will need to find a way to buy a CS-M1. 🤓

@budgetsmartgear1167 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd Yes sorry, I though you had some easy ways to get gear for free ;-)! After all you are in my opinion the best audio gear reviewer out there . Thank you for your answer I am looking to get more info on this mic because it looks like a great allrounder (interior dialogue(less prone to reverb and room sounds) , on cam (good side isolation and great focus, and sooo short and light), and can easily double as an instrument mic for someone like me who does a lot of live music recordings. And its a Sanken! We all know they don't do bad mics. This one is well isolated and quiet and probably well made.

@hoodaffairstv 4 года назад

Have you used your 8050 in car scenes or do you use something else. I'm looking at the 8050 for using in as many scenarios as possible for that price 😁

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

I usually use lavs up in the visors but the 8050 could do the job nicely.

@Clemens-i7y 4 месяца назад

What about the Sennheiser MKE600 and MKH416 indoor used?

@curtisjudd 4 месяца назад

Got those covered over here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KVaKstb35LQ.htmlfeature=shared

@SteadyRolling 5 лет назад

The Schoeps sounds a bit more natural than the other two, but definitely any of the three would be fine for most applications.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

👍

@travelthebest2676 Год назад

Hi Curtis, I’m looking to shed some weight ti my boom set up. I currently have a mkh4060 but would like to replace it for a 8050 or even an 8040 ( I prefer a slightly wider cardiod). Two questions please are all the MKH range 60 50 40’s are they the same diameter thickness ( not length ) as I don’t want to buy new suspension if possible. Second question what did you notice about the reach difference between Cardioid such as 40 or 50 compared to shotgun MKH 416 or 4060, would I be fine to swing a cardiod inside and exterior? Would I need to get in closer to talent with a cardiod or it’s pretty similar ? Many thanks

@curtisjudd Год назад

I believe they are the same diameter, but the lyres need to be optimized based on microphone weight. Cardioids are fine outdoors, in my experience. Always keep it as close as you reasonably can.

@udojurgens8409 5 лет назад

Hi Curtis, thank you for all your informative videos! I would like to shoot a series of video interviews, with only one subject (average male non-sibilant voice) in my moderate acoustically treated home-studio. The interviews will be used for a documentary, and some only as voice-over (without image). After some EQ my aim is a rich, warm, “bigger than live” voice. My idea is to put a voice over-mic (such as ElectroVoice RE20) sideways of the mouth, not covering the face (so I can edit it out of the shot in post production). 1) Would this achieve a better result compared to Sennheiser 8050 or Schoeps? 2) When applying EQ anyways, would I be able to achieve a similar result with a less expensive mic (if so, which one)? Thank you.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Udo, dynamic microphones like the RE20 really need to be within about 4 inches of the mouth of the person talking to sound right. I don't think you'll be able to put it out of frame and achieve the sound you want. That's where one of these pencil condenser mics will do a lot better.

@DrMerkwurdig 6 лет назад

Thanks for your excellent revoiws! I´ve seen lots of them and they are truly awesome. I'm thinking about buying a hypercardioid, for a while the AT 4053B was on my to-buy-list, but now I've started to think about the Schoeps 641 and the DPA 4018 also... More expensive, yes, but if they are better, then maybee... Have you done any comparison between the Schoeps 641 and the DPA 4018, and if so, what´s your opinion?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Mattias, I have the DPA 4017B shotgun but have not used the 4018. Based on comparisons I've heard, it sounds very good but since I already have the Schoeps, I cannot quite justify the 4018 in my budget, at least for the moment. Ty Ford did a nice comparison over here if you're interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3rR4wqqMoc8.html

@FranklynGrant 4 года назад

Curt, you my Ol buddy Ol Pal Ol friend are the best.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks Pal!

@Sosha666 6 лет назад

This is the second video you've made where I've disliked the MKH8050 on your voice - the other one was the automix test. Schoeps was lovely, audio technica did really well. It would be interesting to hear them in a slightly livelier location. That said I'm choosing pleasant sounding realism over radio announcer. Ah well....

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Fair assessment!

@VeganLinked 4 года назад

I am curious if you think I should get one of these expensive Mics from my situation. I'm going to be recording someone in a Room where there is a road nearby and you can hear cars every now and then going by. I have a rode pin mic and Senhieser g3 lav system. I also have a rode NTG. So far the rode pin lav mic sounds the best. Do you think one of these mics in your video would sound better than my rate pin mic? The room is 16' wide by 28' long. The road nearby as all times of rumbling and voom sounds in various frequencies.

@VeganLinked 4 года назад

And if it helps this is the person I will be videoing ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kC4DP7CIgEE.html In this video we are using the Senhieser lav system but it's using the kit Mic not the rode pin. I think the rode sounds better

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

My bet is that the Pinmic will pick up less ambient noise than a boom mic. Booms generally pick up a bit more ambient sound, part of the reason they sound more "natural".

@DillonClancy 5 лет назад

Hey Curtis, really stuck between the Sennheiser 8050 and the MKH 50 for indoor dialogue. Am I overthinking or does one have an advantage over the other?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Dillon, I have used the MKH50, but not extensively. All I can say is that having used both of them, and the 8050 fairly extensively, I have no regrets going with the 8050.

@DillonClancy 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks for the quick reply, you have a lifetime subscriber

@430amtrader5 2 года назад

Why they all sound distorted radio-like? Including the mic you use throughout the video. I checked on macbook, iphone, headphones. Its not much, but am I the only one noticing it ?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

That is my mid-range focused voice - resonances at approximately 1kHz and 2kHz.

@RichardsWorld 4 года назад

Lets have some green screen fun with Curtis' jacket. 😃

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

I’m waiting.

@Knightofspirit 7 лет назад

Finally some info on the 8050! Great video, as always. Kudos

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@ChrisPFuchs 7 лет назад

My favorite interior mic is the MKH 50, it seems to have a little bit more bite than the scheops, which is also a great mic. The Audio Technica seems great for the price though.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

I agree - the 50 definitely sounds a bit more aggressive. Great sound for the right piece.

@hectorarroyoburgos848 9 месяцев назад

Curtis how the 8050 compares to the mkh50 for indoors RU-vid videos (talking heads)? Thanks for the video!

@curtisjudd 9 месяцев назад

Here’s my comparison: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CqasOA0kFno.htmlfeature=shared

@hectorarroyoburgos848 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Curtis, always appreciate your help and efforts to share your knowledge!🎉

@rumorscameras Год назад

whats the difference between mkh 8050 and mkh50

@curtisjudd Год назад

We cover that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CqasOA0kFno.html

@Anonymous-506 Год назад

Hi, "Akg p170 " mic is good for indoor dialogues? Please lemme know...

@curtisjudd Год назад

Yes, though a little on the noisy side

@Anonymous-506 Год назад

@@curtisjudd thank you so much, making a shortfilm so I bought one...

@RallenMan 7 лет назад

Really nice review and comparison. The measurement tests were interesting and rarely seen in other videos. I have two 8050 mics for interior dialog (sometimes use two booms) and also a 8040 for getting dialog between two talents close to each other talking to camera or to each other. Tests I heard by a pro mixer showed the MKH8050 and MKH50 sound identical up to about 18 inches from talent, beyond that distance the 50 sounded better. The only problem with using the 8050 is that it is so short that it can be difficult to mount or use it with a larger windscreen, normally I use the Sennheiser windscreen that came with the mic which is a good design but will not prevent boom swing wind sound. I use the Rycote INV 3 which works well enough. I also have a Cinela mount which is stupid expensive but sounds about the same as the INV 3. But I also use a thin Canare mic cable rather than the usual thick cables made to drag around on a stage floor. This needed to provide proper mechanical isolation when using the 8050 in a Rycote mount.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

+RallenMan thanks Allen, good info. I need to invest in the canare cable. Interesting re: the 50 and 8050.

@esefex9370 4 года назад

I love the canare L-4e6s star quad cable, used to work on film floors alot with electrical wires everywhere, after I made the switch, electrical interference is a thing of the past. And have noticed a huge reduction in rf interference.

@talisabolins9823 Год назад

Hello! What kind of shock mount you suggest to use with mkh8050?

@curtisjudd Год назад

Rycote lyre

@talisabolins9823 Год назад

@@curtisjudd Ok, I'll try Cinela Minix 8000

@hsjawanda Год назад

Have you ever reviewed the Sennheiser E614 as an indoor dialogue microphone? Can't seem to find many good reviews of it. Even though its specifications are unimpressive, I really liked its sound in the few reviews I could find.

@curtisjudd Год назад

I haven’t. So many mics, so little time…

@DTalley7 2 года назад

Great video Curtis. Thinking of getting the MKH-8050 for weddings (indoors). Currently use a MKH-416. Love the MKH-416, but too long for my Canon C70 when using certain lens combinations which can show in the footage. Would you still recommend the 8050 or do you suggest another mic to look at. Thanks

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I really like the 8050 and use it all the time, but note that its polar pattern is not nearly as focused as the MKH416. So it can pick up a bit more ambient sound/noise.

@sanml2572 4 года назад

Hello Curtis. Is too late for asking, but I hope that you can see my question. Ok, I have $500 and I need a good mic for interior, dialogue, I know that you favorite is AT but, I no have more money for spending. i spend a lot money at items for movies, is a project, short movie, but I need a good sonic for interior. I have a Zoom F4. what is my best option?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

The Deity S-Mic 2S is good: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n2dbpwbAP4M.html

@VRcation 2 года назад

Sennheiser had the most isolation, albeit narrowly. The Schoeps however seemed to capture higher end better. Having said that, I went with the MKH 8050 for the size

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

All good.

@ErisedMediaCo 2 года назад

I’d love to know if you or anyone you know has ever used an AKG 451b for indoor dialogue. I own a stereo pair which I’ve used on instrument recording but didn’t know your thoughts for dialogue.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I haven't, but I've used other cardioid pencil condenser mics before with good results - if you boom them fairly closely. I'd encourage you to do some test recordings and see what you think.

@RHS_video_club 4 года назад

I thoughts the AT4053b made the mids of your voice sound a little crunchier/fuzzier. MKH8050 has a muddier bass response than the 641 but that's easy to mend with the rolloff filter or in post.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thanks. Interesting observations.

@kalyanakumarkumar8097 2 года назад

Dear sir Please we have small choir 20 people Also we have sound graft signature mixer So please suggestion which mic suitable

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

RODE NT5 pair.

@CinematographyLischkaChannel2 2 года назад

ok i will not spend much in microphones

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Ok, good luck.

@AVISIONMUSICTV Год назад

Hi. Great reviews. I need a versatile microphone that I can use indoors and outdoors. What mic would you recommend. Money is not an issue. Thank you in advance.

@curtisjudd Год назад

The RODE NTG3 or the Sennheiser MKH416 or if money really isn’t an issue, BPA 4017B.

@AR-bj5et 2 года назад

Oddly enough, comparing listens with headphones vs phone speakers I can actually hear a little more difference on my phone speakers. Lol The Senn is clearly darker than the other two on both platforms but the difference I can hear between the AT and Schoeps is that the AT sounds very mildly more robotic, the Schoeps sounds very natural but I’m not sure what it is about the AT but it sounds a touch artificially boosted in the upper ranges. If I weren’t explicitly listening for differences I probably wouldn’t have noticed, but for me it is there. Great comparison.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks, interesting that you heard more of a difference on phone speakers!

@mrshaheedmalik 3 года назад

When I see a Curtis Judd vid, that I already watched after buying a microphone featured in the vid, I leave another comment.

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Congratulations on the new microphone! Which did you add to your kit?

@cecilioromo7587 2 года назад

For female indoor dialogue would you go with the Schoeps in this video or a Sennheisser mkh50?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I would opt for the MKH8050, personally. I find it sounds great on almost all voices. I find the MKH50 a little too harsh on some voices.

@jeffreyangu 6 лет назад

Would love an outdoor Mic comparison!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

You got it! 5 Shotgun microphones compared here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-veD8BVXV3Ls.html

@persvanstrom 2 года назад

A while ago since this video. I'm about to invest in my first real indoor mic for corporate interviews. Would the 8050 be a good choice or anything newer since this video you would recommend me to research?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

The Sennheiser MKH50 is another option (older, actually) that has a bit more "reach" than the 8050, but also sounds a bit more "in your face" than the 8050. Samples here - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JXTpL4Ovr2I.html

@persvanstrom 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd tyvm 🙏 can I also conclude I can't go wrong with the 8050? Any extras needed? Like capsules. For typical conferenceroom interviews?

@TechLineHD 7 лет назад

How does the MKH416 compare with these ones? A lot of people say it's the best.

@SoundSpeeding 7 лет назад

416 is in a totally different category to this three! You shouldn't be comparing these together. 416 is a shotgun for outdoors, not indoors. But Curtis Judd is discussing ones for indoors. Also the 416 is *not* "the best" shotgun, it is just a typical commonplace midgrade professional workhorse. Not a very high end one, but also not a low end shotgun. Just a solid workhorse that gets used a *lot*.

@TechLineHD 7 лет назад

Sound Speed! Outdoors? So why thousands of people use it indoors and say only good things about it?

@flunkspagnargel 7 лет назад

offaxis is awful, beside of this, it's useful for indoor, but a hypercardioid is always better. i use it often for in- and outdoor when i have no time to change in run and gun type shoots. then it's one of the best allrounders.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Agreed, it *can* work well indoors if there's not a lot of sound reflecting off of walls, but this is not it's intended use. People mainly like it for it's tight pickup pattern and reliability, even in humid conditions (it is also an RF bias microphone). You will definitely see a lot of RU-vidrs using it in all situations. Most pro sound mixers will choose other mics like the three we covered here for indoor use just to avoid the potential phase issues.

@TechLineHD 7 лет назад

Thanks, Curtis. So which mic would you recommend to me for indoor use? I want to use it for talking into camera aka a-roll footage. I always thought I need to buy MKH416 mic for that but now I'm confused! For outdoor stuff, Rode Lav is plenty enough for my needs.

@CryoftheProphet 6 лет назад

Have you ever reviewed any DPA mics?

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Yes. My DPA 4017b shotgun was included in this comparison of shotgun mics: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-veD8BVXV3Ls.html This is the shotgun mic I use for most of my paid jobs. I also really like the DPA 4160 lavalier but have not had a chance to review it yet.

@justtheotherdave 5 лет назад

Call me crazy, but I can't tell the difference on the dialogue test between the three with two different pairs of reference headphones, trying with an external USB audio interface on my laptop, again straight into the laptop headphone jack (noticeably worse reproduction on all three direct from the laptop, so my ears aren't broken), and again with both pairs of headphones connected to my phone via USB-C adapter. However, I can clearly tell the difference between the mics on your "5 Boom Microphones for Indoor Dialogue". What gives? (Unrelated, but the AT4053B was my least favorite from that video. My best guess is that the other two mics sound very much like it - more broadcast-y and darker, less natural.)

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

On the female voice, I couldn't hear much difference. On my voice, the Sennheiser has a bit more bass response than the other two. The Schoeps seemed to emphasize my sibilance. The AT seemed most balanced on my voice. Of course, every voice is different so the different mics will favor different voices. In short, the differences are quite subtle. So if most of your audience isn't going to be listening to your content on high quality playback systems (e.g., phone speakers, earbuds, in-built mics on laptops or TVs) then none of these are going to make much of a difference.

@kttk7549 2 года назад

What type of mic is suitable for choir singing facing audience with the pa speakers also face same direction to the sitting audience?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Usually two cardioid "pencil" condenser microphones like the RODE NT5. The most important thing is to position them so that the sound of the loudspeakers does not go directly back into the microphones so you don't create feedback.

@jorgecarlosjorgealvarez9955 4 года назад

Nice video,I thought that the Sennheiser 8050 was like an hybryd between the 416 and the mkh50, could be?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Thans, I agree. The 8050 is quite similar to the 416 and 50.

@_emanmodnar 2 года назад

1:20 You've told about this "wobbly sound" that can appear when using shotgun mics in reverberant environments in other videos too, however you only explain it in words. Could you please provide examples on what to listen for/what to avoid? I love your videos

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Warbly like a bird. Yes, I’ll do that in a future video

@dvrnt 7 лет назад

Do you ever heard of lewitt lct 340 or shure ksm 137? I don't know anything about mic for film use, but i'm sure it should be suitable for indoor-booming needs. Hope you could review any of those too.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Aditya, thanks for the tip on the Lewitt and Shure. I'll have a look at them.

@TechWeLove 4 года назад

What techniques did you use to get that shadowing of the 2 of you ? That was really cool. I want to do that as well. #CurtisJudd @CurtisJudd

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Light on the back wall, no light on the subject like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a1F-7f-IryY.html

@NorwegianWoods 6 лет назад

You make some great demos on audio gear my friend. I have enjoyed watching quite a few of them. Just wanted to give you a heads up on your off axis rejection testing. When you move the noise generator around the mics, you should try to keep a equal distance to the diaphragm of the mic from the different angles. It looks like you put the noise generator right up against the front of the mics but when you move to the back, you get a lot more distance.This creates the illusion of really awesome directional abilities when the effect in reality is more subtle. Thanks for sharing these videos - Martin

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Thank you. Yes, this is a good point. I think the perspective suggests that it was farther off than it really was but in future tests I will endeavor to be mindful of this.

@vipulnigam2 4 года назад

Hey Curtis, I finally went ahead and bought myself an mkh 8050. Still haven't been able to test it fully though. I wanted to know what suspension and/or wind protection do you use with the mkh 8050?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi Vipul, congratulations on the new microphone! I usually don't use the 8050 outdoors, but if I did, I'd use my Rycote Cyclone which is a windshield plus shock mount. You could use the small version.

@ZokZTM 3 года назад

Hi Curtis, just found this, thanks for the comparison review! IMHO Sennheiser 8050 sounds the most natural for your voice in this setup. It actually also wins on the female voice in this example. The worst is AT 4053B on your voice and Schoeps CMC641 on the female voice. Thanks again!

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

👍

@ironcladperformancewear3252 3 года назад

So, probably like others I normally wouldn't comment, fearing my perspective and relative lack of knowledge compared to others would be a poor cousin and no help to anyone. But I wanted to take the time to thank you for your extremely helpful explanations and clear information. It helped me to decipher the many offerings, seem half knowledgeable in store and finally pull the trigger on the MKH8050 which, while probably a little overkill for my situation, has solved my audio struggles with a horrible studio area and battling a Video Mic, NTG2 and sensitivity issue of an Oktava. The Expense is all relative though. Was it worth it ?...... every penny, dime, nickel or cent whatever currency matters as now I just don't have to worry about that one thing anymore. So, many thanks from me down here in Australia, I really appreciate you and your channel and i will keep subscribed !

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks and glad the 8050 is working well for you!

@IntheDAW 5 лет назад

Hi Curtis, quick question how do these compare to something like a sure sm81? I have 3 of those since i do a ton of studio band recordings. I might want to try messing around with something like this as a alternative or backup mic along side with a lav.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi, these each have tighter polar patterns - hyper or super-cardioid. But I think an SM81 is definitely an option for relatively tight shots where you can keep the mic within about 12-18 inches.

@IntheDAW 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd thansk for the quick response. Ill try it out and probrably pick up one of theese than

@kipling1957 5 лет назад

Curtis - maybe I'm missing something: All the mics you are demoing are supercardioid (or hypercardioid for the AT4053B), so I'm confused as to why you are describing them as cardioid. Otherwise, a great review.

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Sorry for the confusion, the explanation starting at 00:27 explains that I'm using "Cardioid" in a general sense here to describe boom microphones that are not shotgun microphones and have cardioid, super-cardioid, or hyper-cardioid polar patterns.

@kipling1957 5 лет назад

@@curtisjudd Oh, I see. Many thanks!

@stuco5516 2 года назад

Hi Curtis, I know this an old video but it's one of the many few out there talking about the Sennheiser MKH 8050. I was so close in picking up a Sennheiser MKH 50 until I saw your video saying how the 8050 was basically the same mic but just the updated version. That has just stuck in my mind and now it's making me think of getting the 8050 instead. Firstly, if it's the updated version, then why not...plus, it's cheaper as well. I will use it mainly for indoor dialogue (short films, interviews). I just wanted to double check with you if you still think it's the best mic for indoor dialogue at that price point? I did like the sound from the MKH 50 in examples I heard where it gives a nice base sound. would that be same with the 8050? On a slightly different note, would lav mics be better to use in a noisy environment if for example I wanted to capture audio of someone talking in a very busy hall full of people? Thanks.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Hi Stu Co, We use the MKH50 at work and I use the MKH8050 for my personal projects. I find the MKH50 to be rather unforgiving on voices with a lot of mid-range energy so that the recording sounds rather harsh. The 8050 does not seem to have this same issue. I very much prefer the 8050.

@stuco5516 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Hi Curtis. Thank you very much for your reply. Much appreciated 👍

@antoineinniss5586 5 лет назад

Hi Mr Judd ... I have a question that requires your experience...... Would a very good preamp, improve the sound quality of a not too expensive microphone?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

A little. It won’t fix a poor quality mic but will help it operate at its best.

@x_flyer_1198 6 лет назад

Rode ntg4+ or sennheiser mke600? Which has better audio? THANKS...

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

I'd probably go for the Sennheiser but remember that every voice works differently with every microphone.

@rustywp 4 года назад

have the AT mic, but replaced the hypercardiod elemt with a cardiod one so there's NO pickup from the rear of the mic.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Nice!

@the_black_douglas9041 4 года назад

Solid info as always Curtis!! Self-taught audio guy here - and I've been getting intermittently poor/great results on indoor interviews from my 'investment' MKH416...and now I know why, thanks to your explanation. Ugh... (the daysaver has been my redundancy audio which is a RODE Wireless GO!!!) I am pretty keen on spending yet more of my savings on either the MK 50 0r the MKH 8050 for better indoor interview audio but another brand has come up in my research for a 'pencil' mic being the Neumann KM185 (obvs it's different to the Sennys in that it's hyper cardioid and not RF biased, so not quite an apples and apples comparison). Have you ever used these and if so, anything to comment on them? Thanks in advance :)

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi Doug, thanks. I haven't used the KM185 first hand, but that's a classic mic and there are plenty of people who are very happy with the results. And I'm still using the 8050 as my primary indoor boom. Best of wishes!

@ili6065 2 года назад

great comparison! Thank You.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

Thanks!

@chalmagean 2 года назад

Would you pick a Rode NT 1 over any of these boom mics (or others) for indoor dialog? I bought one because of its low self noise. But it does pick a low of low rumble and I have to cut the

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

All mics will pick up some sub 100Hz rumble and I recommend just using a high pass/low cut filter.

@chalmagean 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thank you

@CFMediaPreviews 4 года назад

Do you know the difference between the Shoeps CMC641 and the Schoeps CMC 6 Ug? The second one is $200 more expensive and I'd like to know if it's worth paying extra for it.

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

I didn't, but found this to describe how the Colette 6 U differs from the 6 which we reviewed here: Apart from the standard CMC 6 version, Special versions of the CMC 6 U are available. CMC 6 U linear The CMC 6 U microphone amplifier normally has a gradual rolloff in response below 20 Hz to guard against infrasonic disturbances from various sources such as air movement and vibration. However, when using pressure (omnidirectional) transducers, particularly with digital recording, it can be desirable to pick up frequencies below 20 Hz without attenuation. The special technology of the CMC 6 U linear microphone amplifiers makes this possible;... Not something we would normally seek when using directional capsules for recording dialogue for film. More for music recording with omni or perhaps sound effects where you wanted the below 20Hz energy.

@CFMediaPreviews 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd Great info! Thank you so much! Definitely going for the 641.

@harrij.9542 5 лет назад

Hi Curtis, do you ever feel guilty after buying a really expensive piece of gear, such as a microphone? (i do)

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Hi Harri, not if I have a legitimate need for the microphone. If I’m just collecting for fun, then perhaps. 😀

@mikpineda 7 лет назад

If i could subscribe again and again I will till u get 100k hehe good review Curtis! As always! =)

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Haha, thanks Mikhail!

@Isume90 3 года назад

helpful information,thank you for great content

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Thanks Viktor.

@lifeingeneral9111 5 лет назад

did Schoeps ever get the audio kinks worked out of the CMC6. i know a lot of mixers in hollywood went back to the Schoeps CMC5 or should i say had a new/old one made?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

The issues with humidity or are you referring to other issues? I'm not aware of any changes.

@oguzhanb 2 года назад

Hi Curtis, a lot of thanks for your helpful videos. I am a voiceover artist and I spend most of my time traveling by caravan. so i get my recordings inside the trailer. i wanna buy 8050, do you recommend? or Which microphone would you recommend to me?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I do recommend the 8050. It is my main boom mic.

@oguzhanb 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thank you so much Curtis

@michaelsvlog 6 лет назад

I have the Rode NT5 MP mic but was wondering what would be the next major step up for audio quality for mic? I would be using mic for indoor dialogue for recording training videos primarily but would like to use it for interviews as well. I have a sibilant voice so a mic that can handle that well would be good.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Michael, a super or hyper-cardioid is probably the next logical step. I found the Oktava MK-012 to work nicely with sibilant voices: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iLOp-_oIzeg.html

@samartography 6 лет назад

Hi Curtis, hope you’re well. I wanted to ask if you would be able create a video or shed some light on how you achieve that blue background as well as the blue right light around you face. I normally use Philips hue bulbs for the background, but I get too much light spill from my key light. Thank you. -Samar Ali Khan

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hi Samar, yes, a tutorial is on my list. The short version: Use tungsten colored key light, white balance the camera to tungsten, then use a daylight or cooler colored light on the white paper backdrop. More to come.

@Households1234 7 лет назад

Loved the silhouette shots!

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks Terme

@paulndorosh 2 года назад

Was thinking about picking up the MKH8050, but I came across the Sanken CS-M1 which is a bit cheaper than the MKH8050 and is supposed to be comparable. I have read several positive reviews on it. Anyone ever do a comparison?

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

I haven't. Note that they are rather different microphones. The CS-M1 is a short shotgun microphone while the MKH8050 does NOT use an interference tube design like the CS-Mi. From the samples I've heard, the prefer the Sennheiser, but again, that's only based on really subjective, stand-alone samples and not formal comparison.

@paulndorosh 2 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thanks for the reply! I had also thought the CS-M1 had a regular interference tube, but then I was told the technology is somehow different and it doesn't act the same as a regular shotgun. Thereby not having the phasing issues in reflective rooms. But, that is what I am curious to know about if that is indeed the case. It's also supposed to have a bit more 'reach' than the 8050.

@curtisjudd 2 года назад

@@paulndorosh Ah, ok, interesting...

@rumorscameras Год назад

shuuups not sheps

@curtisjudd Год назад

@bob.almeida Год назад

Excelente. I'm Brazíliam

@curtisjudd Год назад

👍

@Idontcare938547 7 лет назад

If you are dirt broke and looking for a microphone for indoor dialogue check out the Samson C02 small diaphragm condenser microphone. The audio is not as pristine as any of these microphones but it will get you 90% of the way for 10% of the cost.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Agreed, we looked at it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YDy75_ciuf8.html and compared it to 4 other mics here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q-b_1gOYOEQ.html

@Idontcare938547 7 лет назад

Nice, keep up the great work Curtis!

@jakean105 4 года назад

I’m buying the cmc641 for shooting one person interviews and I’m wondering what your advice would be for an audio recorder for less than $2000. I was thinking of either zoom f8n or mixpre 3. Or do you have any other recommendation that would work well with cmc6?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi Jake, those are both fine choices. I personally prefer the MixPre series but the Zoom F8n is great as well. Happy recording!

@jakean105 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd Thank you! I will be ordering the mixpre :)

@monkynutzuk 4 года назад

What's your thoughts on the sennheiser mke 600 for indoor dialogue? It says its lobar but also super cardoid?

@curtisjudd 4 года назад

Hi Lewis, I don't have enough experience with the MKE 600 to have an opinion on it. But lots of people seem to like it and there are several reviews here on RU-vid which cover it. Best wishes!

@monkynutzuk 4 года назад

@@curtisjudd thanks, I got it on impulse for a job which ended up not even happening so I was considering selling it for a ngt 3. I'm also going to get the at4053b on your recommendation and I'm going to purchase your mix pre 3 class :)

@Tarukai788 7 лет назад

The thing I notice most, and this is listening on an inexpensive pair of Sony on-ear headphones, the Sennheiser seems to have a slightly fuller feel with a bit more bass response compared to the Schoeps and AT, and both the Sennheiser and Schoeps are much cleaner sounding than the AT, which seems like it'd be expected for the price difference. All sound fantastic though.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Thanks for that. Yes, the Sennheiser seems to work best for my voice from my perspective but I think the Schoeps is probably more "truthful". And I agree, all three are quite good.

@imankh3052 7 лет назад

Hi, What's best type of microphones to go for less mic bleed? This is the situation: Four people sitting back to back, close to each other and facing their own camera (4) while each of them can't see the others person in that same room. ---------------------------- | * | | 1 | | v | |* 3 > < 2 * | | ^ | | 4 | | * | ------------------------------- *=Camera (Numbers are persons who let's say face the wall but has his/her own mics and 5 feet distant to each mic) All of them record at the same time and mostly talking together with each other. Thanks.

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

Hi Iman, it depends on a few factors including how the room sounds (is it particularly reverberant?) and how much the people will be moving. If they don't move a lot, lavs may be best. If the room is not particularly reverberant, super-cardioid boom might be best.

@romari2706 5 лет назад

What if you wrap the interference tube of a shotgun microphone with soundproof material, will it perform better than the indoor boom cardioid microphones?

@curtisjudd 5 лет назад

Not sure. Worth experimenting. 😀

@schofobedience 6 лет назад

please tell me what do you use for backgrounds, I really like your backgrounds.

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

That's just a white paper roll: bhpho.to/2kNP1xO Then I light it with various lights to get the different effects, sometimes the same color temperature as the key light, other times with a much cooler temp light so that it appears blue.

@fer_fdi 7 лет назад

Sensitivity and max SPL are important too. It's interesting to compare both parameters on the Schoeps and the Sennheiser. Also, the MKH40 is often preferred as it has a pickup pattern more close to the Schoeps 41, the MKH50 is a bit too tight. Also, size is somewhat important; I use Schoeps CCM41, a tiny version of the CMC641. I use them indoors and outdoors. SInce they are so small there is little pickup pattern deformation when used inside a windshield. I also use CCM41 + CCM8 as an MS-stereo pair when location permits (mostly on docus and certain kind of films) Wonderful sound, tiny and very light. MKHs are just a bit larger, more sensitive (but can handle 10dB more SPL at the same time!) and less noisy with a great sound, but they have a flatter more cool response vs Schoeps which are very sweet, colored in a very pleasant way. (just some late night comments from an european location sound recordist. Great videos Judd!)

@curtisjudd 7 лет назад

More good points. Definitely appreciated - thanks!

@creativegreatsvisuals 8 месяцев назад

on the mkh 50 what do you mean by a bit too tight ?

@fer_fdi 8 месяцев назад

@@creativegreatsvisuals more directional than the 41

@creativegreatsvisuals 8 месяцев назад

@@fer_fdi do u think the cmc1 is better than the cmc6u schoeps for humid conditions?

@creativegreatsvisuals 8 месяцев назад

@@fer_fdi also what does more directional mean ?

@khoonchaii-businessonlines5467 3 года назад

Which is better for an indoor video recording like a bed room condo? Sennheiser MKH 8050 or MKH 50?

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

Both are good, but it depends on the sound you want. The 8050 has less midrange and often sounds better directly out of the recorder on most voices to my ears.

@khoonchaii-businessonlines5467 3 года назад

@@curtisjudd I own SM7B and I really like that kind of sound. Which one of these two do you think has the closest sound to SM7B? Thank you so much :)

@curtisjudd 3 года назад

@@khoonchaii-businessonlines5467 Probably the 8050, but no boom mic sounds quite like the SM7B simply because one usually positions the SM7B so much closer. I don't want to give you the impression that the 8050 is just like the Shure. It isn't. But between the two, I think it is closer.

@GL-uy3fd 6 лет назад

Hey Curtis, huge fan here! I just saw the new sE7 SDC and was wondering if it would perform better than the Samson C02, could you give me your opinion? I live in south america and have a friend traveling to europe who could bring me one of them. Thanks in advance!

@curtisjudd 6 лет назад

Hey Reg, thanks! Unfortunately I haven’t used the sE so I don’t have personal experience with it. But I’ve heard good things about their mics. Best wishes!

@GL-uy3fd 6 лет назад

Thanks for the reply Curtis, anyway you make me confident that the C02 is a fair choice for my needs and budget. I’m sure it will perform well, as your tests portray.