soundslikejustin Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 A couple of quick shots of a Double M/S that I'm playing around with while I have a bit of down-time. Due to the tiny size of the MKH8000 series (and the fact that Sennheiser hasn't yet made a figure-8 model in the line ) I'm using the MKH 30. Seeing as it's the biggest mic, it also serves as the mounting for the other mics. Everything fits inside a Rode Blimp (that I don't really use anymore - i bought a new Rycote for my main boom mic) and the back-to back clips are the ones Rode provide with the Blimp - I've got the standard clip back to back with a MKH clip for the front mic (MKH 8050), and a 30mm clip (shimmed with a layer of tape) to go just on the front of the MKH 30, back to back with another standard clip for the rear mic (MKH 8040). I've used the Rycote MKH8000 connbox for the rear mic, keeps the mic small and light and cables neat. Next step is to get some lighter-gauge cable and cable runs for the other two mics (currently using the XLR built into the Blimp handle and another Star-quad cable. VERY HEAVY) Oh well, work in progress I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McCormick Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Cool! Do you boom much interior dialog with the 8000s? If so, which do you prefer, the 50 or the 40? I was bored enough yesterday to do some tests as well in the backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I do as much of interior booming as I can with the 8000's. Both the 8040 and the 8050 sound very similar, so it really comes down to how many people I have to follow and what the space is like. I've got the choice of an 8050 or 8040 for booming, and the 8040 is part of a stereo pair that I use for ambiences etc. What mics are you testing there. I can see a pocket recorder, but not much else. Nice mic bar, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McCormick Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Nice. I love my MKH50, but I seem to run into more and more lighting situations that pick up RF, as well as phantom power "motorboating" issues (usually UH400-based). How well does the 8050 deal with such? The mics are: Zoom H2, two 416s, two Oktavas and an AT 825 stereo condenser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I've not tried the mkh8050 with a UH plug on. I'll give it a go with 12v phantom (Not T) at home and see what happens. I'd like it to have no issues, as I'm planning on going wireless boom as a possibility in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted February 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Oh, and I've had the 8050 nearly up against a fluro light (just as a test) and heard nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Danny Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I boom one film with the 8050 only indoor ... Great But its very windsensivity ! You must use a baby ballgag For dialog perfect ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Danny Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 And we used a sennheiser plug SKP 300 G3 for steadicam shots and small rooms No problem good AF RF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've always assumed that if an MKH8030 were to be released, Rycote would provide a mounting system for MKH8000 Double M/S setups. Your DIY one is cool! One thing to mention is that in the Schoeps Double M/S mounts, the rings are big enough so that the rear mic has less obstruction close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yeah, the stereo rycotes are a lot bigger than the rode hoops. I've dropped this rig back to standard M/S for the moment, which fits really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Macri Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Here are some flickr pics of a DIY DMS setup that I did. Not using Sennheiser's but Oktava mics. This first couple are of the setup not in a blimp of any kind just on a stand: http://m.flickr.com/photos/aamacri/8285885687/lightbox/ http://m.flickr.com/photos/aamacri/8285879661/lightbox/ Here are some shots of the DIY "blimp" I started making out of dollar store supplies. A few small wire waste baskets and some elastics. http://m.flickr.com/photos/aamacri/8286972062/lightbox/ http://m.flickr.com/photos/aamacri/8285923173/lightbox/ I just use some rubber coated wire I found at the dollar store to hold it together once all the mics are in place. After that I cover it with fun fur. Actually works pretty good. Def not boom worthy. I just park it on a little mic stand. It's way too heavy and futzy to try to boom. Actually since these photos I added a bit more length to the blimp to make enough room for all three mics and the XLR. I should take a fee updated pics with the full "blimpy" together with the DMS configuration. And with the fun fur. At some point I'll learn how to sow and custom fit my fur. For now I just wrap it and use clamps to hold the fur in place. Not exactly pro but I get happy results when I use it. Just super finicky is all. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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