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Sennheiser 416 High frequency noise normal?


jfino

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Hi Everyone, 

I've recently purchased a brand new Sennheiser 416 p48 
A much needed upgrade from my Rode ntg4 

 

I noticed the Sennheiser 416  has a bit of hiss on the higher frequencies. 
I wanted to know if this is normal or if I should get a replacement. 

 

I've attached a sample recording and a screen shot of a frequency analyser. Of both 416 and ksm 137 for comparison.

I thought it may be my preamp but when I compare to my Shure ksm 137 the high frequency noise is not there.
Which rules out noisy cables also.

The Shure ksm 137 has 14dba Self noise and the 416 has 13 dba. The 416 just sounds noisier? 


Can anyone take a quick look an let me know if  the noise is normal?

Thanks so much!!!

Jimmy


 

Sennheiser 416.jpg

Shure Ksm137.jpg

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I am not sure about the HF noise. Did the mic come from a reputable seller? There were counterfeit 416s being sold on eBay and elsewhere a few years and they are likely some still around. There is information and photos to ID a counterfeit from an original.  I do not recall a URL, but a search should be quick .

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I ended up borrowing another 416 just to compare and they sound the same. 

I only tested it indoors so I imagine outdoors other sounds will mask any hiss anyways. 

 

Thanks for the replies everyone!

 

 

 

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