old school Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Why not buy once, have it for life? Go for the best. Regret less. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 BTW, only you can decide what best for you is. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Lots of reviews and opinions describe the Sennheiser MKH 8060 as the new Sennheiser 416. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wynne Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Ultimately you'll want both. But for a first short shotgun mic, 416 all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Go for the 50. Just do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hi, I have been using the ME66/K6 most of the time and sometimes a 416. Now I am going to the USA and have the opportunity to buy my own mic. The 416 do sell here in my country for twice the price ($2000), like every other gear that I can find, but I can't find a new or used MKH 50 to buy. I would have to import and pay 60% plus other taxes (eg: 788t = $11,069) I was thinking of getting the MKH 50 to use both indoors and outdoors with a rycote WS2 or a Small Super Shield. Later I could perhaps buy an 8060 that could even fit the same rycote. But many have had problems with the 8060 and say the "416 is a must have in every kit". I will be shooting around 75% indoors 25% outdoors. Do you have radio mics? If you had both mics and work 75% indoors you will use the mkh50 75%(?) of the time. But you still need to deliver outdoors. If you have radios you can definitely live with the 50 outdoors. Go for the 50 on your trip, pick up a 416 when you can, having them both will be more than the sum of the parts. Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McCormick Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 416 is a tank, resistant to the elements and RF. I'd start with it then plunk on the 50. I own 2 and from my cold dead hands will they be removed. My CMIT is my usual go to for narrative/commercial stuff, however, but if I were stripped down to only having one, the 416 is the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 416 is a tank, resistant to the elements and RF. I'd start with it then plunk on the 50. I'm curious about this, as I have no experience with the mkh50, but is the 416 really more resilient than the 50? Sennheiser claims great outdoor performance for both... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caio Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I'm curious about this, as I have no experience with the mkh50, but is the 416 really more resilient than the 50? Sennheiser claims great outdoor performance for both... I have been wondering that myself. The 416 is very popular and has the toughness fame. But isn't the 50 as tough as the 416? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 As a side note, I bought a brand new 50 and it was DOA.... S*#T happens... Well taken care of I think they are both just fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Dolinger Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 So far my 50 is just as tough as my 416. I'm in the 50 camp, btw. Especially if you're mostly indoors, but I love it outdoors as well. Edit: spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resonate Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 get both! mkh50 for indoors, mkh416 for outdoors (sucks indoors as it catches a lot of reflections) you can get mkh416T cheap! (i saw an used 416T mic for as low as $250 ) you need T-power to phantom 48v adapter. and then get the mkh50. both will last you for a long long time. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atheisticmystic Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 My first mic was the 50. I use it outdoors, even with a full inclosure, in all but the loudest of environments. I love the way it sounds...mmm...warmish. best Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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