This is such a great overview video and impressive microphone! I should've mentioned that cabbage also means dolla bills cause those b-roll shots are MONEY. 🔥
actually they seem to be very very similiar, i heard a good comparison from Curtis Judd, im sure you know him if you look it up. Just type "Sennheiser MKH 50 Boom Microphone for indoor dialogue recording" thats the video title.
You’re the second person to ask for this! I had no idea people put them in the same category. To me they are such different applications, but worth a try! I need to get my hands on an SM7b to do this :) thanks for the suggestion!
@@randyrektor I can see how that would be surprising! But similar to how you've contextualized this video's comparison the MKH-50 against other shotgun mics: > "I understand that these are different microphones for different applications, but a lot of people are going to be comparing them in the same category when they're looking for a dialog mic for a talking head shot" Comparing an MKH-50 against the SM7b is especially relevant for the streaming community, where the SM7b has gained insane popularity over recent years as the de facto "professional" mic. I think it would make for a great pro/con analysis video! Especially along dimensions relating to: sensitivity, noise, sound quality, desk footprint, room tone, and price. This could even be extended to a round-up of other semi-popular streaming mics. You do a great job in your comparison and analysis and I'd love to see you tackle something like this!
For voice over, the MKH-50 with a tiny bit of eq (boost +3DB at 6 or 7k with a medium to tight Q) would give you the sparkle you speak of regarding your wife's microphone. Much easier to add a top end pleasantly than to remove one.
great review, mate. Some say that mkh50 sound is similar to sm7b but without mic in your mouth :) Having sm7b myself I would be interested in such comparison and if sound profile is similar I guess its worth the price
If you're using it for overhead dialogue, you can probably do without. That said, it's a great way to prevent dust from settling on the capsule, so theres actually good reason to leave it on all of the time. If you're looking to use it for voice overs, close mic'd, I'm afraid it's not the best for plosive rejection. It's just not strong enough foam. I leave my mic foam on my NTG3 almost all of the time!
Very interesting. I like your approach to testing and that you explain it so well that even a complete neophyte like me (mostly) understands it. One note: I found the cabbage story lacking in character development and plot.
Hey thanks for the feedback! Also I’ll be sure to pick a more engaging story next time where the cabbage has more personality and a thorough backstory 😂
MKH50 always feels like the SM7B of SDCs to me. Impressive low end response while not being *too* much and then just a subtle and very smooth mic that’s easy to listen to.
Oh siiiiiiick! I'm so jealous. This one I had was just on loan, but I've been watching for a nice sale or used one. I have no experience with the Camden. I use my MixPre6 II for recording videos, and the Universal Audio Volt 176 for my zoom calls and such and it drop that mic wonderfully.
@@randyrektor i also just bought a used one because the prices here in germany are wild right now.. but it has some nice extras like rycote baseball and the full shield, a better popfilter and also a pretty good shock mount :) Cranborne audio seems to be a pretty good newer company, they build some strong but still affordable stuff at the moment, just ordered the Camden EC1 for first, maybe later sell it for the Camden EC2 (2channel+Rackversion)
Yeah, it's pricey for sure. There are some good budget alternatives out there, but man, I'm yet to find one that sounds a nice. It's really worth the price if the budget is feasible! I'm hoping to get one of permanently this year :) Hoping Black Friday has some help lol
This sounds so good on dialogue it makes me want to buy one to record singers who have plosive issues in my studio and for acoustic covers in my living room with just this thing hanging overhead!
Hmm could definitely be! The NTG3 and MKH50 are both super cardioids, so they will both pick up some signal from directly behind the capsule -of varying degrees, even with relatively similar polar patterns. I think I prefer the 50 for the sound though. It’s just so flattering imo
It sounds incredible... (but, admittedly, I'm a "Sennheiser Guy"). I will NOT be using one in my studio OR paying that price tag for video content. Do a review on one of the tiny Sennheiser camera mics?! ;)
Yeah it's a little much eh? Lol! It has quickly become my favourite dialogue mic for indoors. Not sure how it stacks up for VO, but for videos, man oh man!
@@randyrektor oh, it’s incredible for indoor dialogue. On set in Vancouver in 2020 was the first time I saw one being used. Sound guy raves about it (like you are doing), so it’s defiantly good. He also stressed “indoor only”. There was something “heavy?” about it in the Studiobricks I didn’t like…would be fun to play around with for VO though.
Yeah yeah! Totally agree with your findings. Also, side note, I think I saw you on a commercial recently. I can't remember what it was for.. But there were two actors, maybe sitting on a couch? I swear it was you!
Btw you can do outdoor recording with it if you get the bumblebee fur for it. It’s a great tool for outdoor recording if for instance you have multiple people close to each other or are in an echoey space like under the bleachers compared to a shotgun.
@@randyrektor They are very versatile mics. My application was for film score recording. I used the MKH 40s on anything that needed a smooth frequency response, flat to beyond 20k. They are great on violins, and woodwinds. The self noise is good, so distant micing is possible. The off axis response is excellent, so sonic bleed is not a problem. If the group or the room was small I would use the MKH 20s for the LCR since I didn't need the HF boost of a diffuse field omni like the M50, which I used most of the time. I never tried it, but the MKH 20 has a diffuse field option which raises the top end. If that was needed, I went to the M50s. Thanks, Randy!
The 50 is fine on the high end if you engage the low roll off filter and use a 4K boost filter on the interface if it has one. The mkh 50 is better for small spaces than the mkh416 bc the 50 has better ambient noise cancellation.
