That is sure an amazing result. As you said there is (of course) a difference in the 416, but I'd say it sounds like the 875R punches above it's weight. Great in-depth comparison.
The 875 isn't perfect, but it's a LOT better than its price. Less detail in the highs, but ridiculously good. On the edge of being useful in a professional space, but absolutely solid in any content heading to a "compressed" format (RU-vid, Twitch, etc). Accepting that there's many points of degredation, and removing as many as possible is always good - that's an argument for the Sennheiser - the AT is ridiculously useable.
@@adamellistutorials Opinions vary, obviously. And a shotgun can, depending on environment, be the wrong tool for the job. The RODE NTG(3/4)s are solid, but for the money my next step up would be a Sennheiser MKE600.
I can definitely hear the difference... I am in love with the MKH 416... I still do not have it! Just hear tones of demos and reviews... But I could definitely say that the AT875R is pretty pretty close and can do the job most of the time! Did not wanted to hear my inner voice telling me that MKH 416 feels better but well! Excelent video! Keep doing this dude!
This comparison kinda shocked me. I wasn't expecting the quality of the Audio technica. The 416 is definitely a forever mic but the AT might be the best starter shotgun mic. Thanks for checking out the video!
IMHO, If you can afford it, mkh 416 is a very good choice for one major reason . It is not sensitive to any sort of moisture, or bad weather including if you plan to use it only inside. I leave in a well tempered place , and even there I always ended with issue at some point or another, sometimes it take months, or year but I always ending with quality loss because of capsule deterioration because of humidity. With rf bias mic like mkh line, you can’t go wrong .
Those are some great points! I didn’t think to add that. I get caught up with all the other stuff and forget interference, humidity, weather. All that stuff definitely plays a roll. Thanks for checking out the video!
416 has flatter and crisper highs. the 857 sounds more powerful. an EQ would fix anything, the 416 gets processed too. As i think the 875 sounds great too. better for podcasting sound. -3db on 500 and increase 3db at 8 hz
Great demos. Honestly the Sennheiser is more sibilant and sounds less full than the AT875R, and I felt the same when I recently compared the AT mic to a Rode NTG-1 (the Rode also had a hiss). The AT875R sounds great to me, and is one of the best bargain mics out there. I do use the windscreen on the AT875R, which I think is better.
The AT definitely is a great deal, but I do feel the sennheiser is a better option. I just love how natural it sounds. But with the price considered, it’s a no brainer to go with the AT. Thanks for checking out the video!
Thanks for the video! The Sennheiser is pretty much perfect. It has a rich, full-bodied sound without being boomy and a nice sparkle in the high end, which makes it sound better than the AT. It's really well-rounded. But like you said, is it really worth the difference of 850 USD if you're starting out? I'm glad I just bought the AT because it sounds so close and with a little bit of EQing probably even closer. The AT punches way above it's price point, I like
This video surprised me, I still think the 416 is a forever mic, but for anyone looking to get into audio recording the AT is a solid first shotgun mic. Thanks for checking out the video!
I don't think either sounds any better than the other. They both have different characters and that's what I heard. Without any A/B test, I wouldn't have known which is which.
When you get to some pretty hardcore filming conditions, you will forget about “what you could EQ in post to get 416 sound” when you have no sound at all hahahaha. 416 is forever boom mic. I carry one all the time even if I use Schoeps CMIT for outdoors.
I’d rather just buy the 416 and be done with it. It’s much more versatile and will last a lifetime. I’ve spend over $5k in the past few years on “cheaper” mics only to keep buying more and more. I’ve owned the AT897 for many years and never liked it. I’d be cautious buying another AT at this point.
That’s the biggest dilemma with content creation. Do I spend the big money early or do I save some and run the risk of something going wrong. We all have been there it’s just a learning experience. Thanks for checking out the video!
I have the 416 and got exactly what I paid for. I don't think it's an accident that I got booked for 2 jobs days after getting it. Spent months with a Rode NT1 and didn't land anything. Granted I have a less than ideal recording space. The NT1 is great if your room is acoustically treated well.
That is a good point and to be honest there were instances where i struggled to tell the difference. That being said, i would totally go with the 416 because it was very useful on jobs and didn't give me any problems. Thanks for checking out the videos!
