TommygunZA Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 2 questions if I may... I have found this on second hand pages here in ZA sennheiser mkh816t about $150 I have an old 302 which can handle it I think being T-Power. I dont think my SD 633 will though. Do converters work, is there a 'trusted' brand to get a T-Power mic working on P48 gear? Secondly, Im a sucker for a bargain and love 2nd hand trawling. Is the MKH816t worth a shot at 816? At that price its almost, never mind the quality, look at that length. Im sure I can find a use for it one day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yes to all your questions. The only real downside to an 816 is its weight. Like the 416 -- a workhorse. PSC makes a reasonably priced adapter barrel. I like the older version of the barrel better, though -- metal rather than plastic -- a tad more weight, but less susceptible to hum (maybe they've switched back over the years -- it's been a long time since I bought one.) A legendary mic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommygunZA Posted October 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks a million! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 You could always get your 816T moded for p48 and ditch any sort of conversation barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Glen Deakin said: You could always get your 816T moded for p48 and ditch any sort of conversation barrel. Interesting thanks, didn't know that was possible, who offers that please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Pete Verando(sp??). Does the schoeps cmc4 mods but also now does 416t to p48. Check online and other posts on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 +1 for Pete's work. I didn't mention it because the O.P. is in South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pindrop Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Great thanks I've got a 406T which sounds great and would get a lot more use if it was P48, I'll investigate...... Further investigation - (forum insists on appending this to previous post rather than a new post?) Looks promising thanks, http://www.416tupgrade.com/416Tupgrade.com.html mention of the 406T 4.I have other microphones that are T-powered. Will you upgrade them? We also upgrade most Sennheiser 415, 435, 815 and 816T microphones. Please inquire about 406T mics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Pete does great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 I got a the local audio shop (Audio Services Canada in Toronto) to build a shortie cloth covered cable that has the T12 to P48 magic built into the XLR boot. Same as the barrel I imagine, but without the bulk. Cable runs from boom pole to inside of Rycote wind shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmygilmore Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 The PSC adapter has worked great for me. I use it on my 416T, which I had serviced a few years ago and functions like a new mic. I suggest sending the 816T back if it’s not functioning perfectly to Sennheiser and they’ll make it good as new for a reasonable sum. Form factor obviously suffers if it’s on the barrel and it does add a little weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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