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T-Powered Hypercardioid Condenser Mic


Paul F

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At a recent shoot, two brands of hypercardioid microphones became susceptible to RF interference. But my T-powered Sennheiser MKH-415 was  not and it saved the situation. I did some reading and found anecdotal information that some people believe T-powered microphones are less susceptible to RF interference. My experience supports that opinion. That made me think I might want to add a T-powered hypercardioid to my collection.

 

Is there such a thing as a T-powered hypercardioid?

Does anyone have any comments about T-power and RF interference?

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My experience tells me that the thing that saved you was the design of the 416 vs other condenser shotguns, and the fact that it was T powered was not really a factor.  I've had several situations over many years going back to when all my mics were T powered where the 416 (and 816) did not fall victim to local RF issues the way my other mics did.  There are most certainly T powered hypercards around, although they aren't sold new any more.  You can look for unconverted T powered Schoeps CMC head amps to add your choice of capsule to, you have your T powered 416, and if you look long enough you might find some older T power  Sennheisers like 405 etc..  In my opinion the takeaway here is to keep the 416 (T or p48) standing by for those RF "moments".

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Ok, good to know that. That wasn't a typo in my post. I have an old 415, not a 416. :)

 

I am migrating from the Sound Devices 422 to a Zoom F8, so I will miss the switchable T power and have to dust off the T-power adapter that I got with the Sennheiser. At least there is plenty of room in the bag for it with the little F8.

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Thank you for the tips on the upgrade and the MKH 435. I emailed Pete. Unfortunately, I have a very old 415 with a  Tuchel connector (Pete identified the connector name for me), that is not modifiable.

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