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micah2877

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Hello, 

Im about to purchase another (better) indoor mic. I've been using the Audix HC for years. As others have said, its reach is not the best and falls apart after a certain distance. I recently got to try a gig with the MKH-50 and wow loved the difference. I didn't have it long enough to get to know it's pattern well, only the better clarity and punch. 

 

I operate solo mostly, and it has been all dramatic narrative. Having a more forgiving pattern is a help - at least for now.  I have been looking at the MKH-50 and the Sanken CSM1, which has gotten a lot of love here. I'll have to make a day-drive to try out the senny, but the Sanken is not in stock anywhere near me. I could do the old buy n return but thought I would see if anyone had a word here first.

 

Of the two, for solo work, which one would you recommend? Reach/rejection etc.

 

Is there any advantage to having the CSM1 for just interiors other than it being really hot?

 

I currently have a 416 , an mke-600 (so so), and Cos11s for exteriors and wides.

 

Just a newb and getting going so thanks so much for any advice.

 

Mart

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IMHO the MKH50 sounds “better” than the CSM1 in ideal conditions. 
 

however the CSM1 has better rejection than the 50 and still sounds great.

 

For me when I don’t know what kind of environment I’m going to be in, the CSM1 has been my default.

 

-Mike
 

 

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My two favorite is:

 

- Schoeps CMC6 MK41
- Sennheiser MKH-50

 

Schoeps CMC6 MK41 with DPA lavalier cuts really nice as well as Sennheiser MKH-50 with Sanken COS-11. We have used Sennheiser MKH-50 in exterior for dialogue with pleasant results, never had the opportunity to try Schoeps CMC6 MK41 as exterior for dialogue purpose; but for SFX (scenes without dialogue) and it was great.

 

For inside, I much prefer Schoeps CMC6 MK41 for female voices. I have "boomed" (as boom op) Mark Holden with Sennheiser MKH-50 and when heard for first time his voice was like "dude, it's already final track, does not need something special in post"; aka "in-your-face" punch. 

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