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What hypercardioid Mic For Interior Narrative?

Jeff Whitehurst said:
I agree Chris, thanks for selling me yours! Often wondered what you're using now, did you have multiple or now use something even better?
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Using the latest and greatest in technology.....an audio guy. :-) hehe Hate having to worry about audio.
 
Schoeps CMCMK41 is the mike I use for interiors. Outstanding quality, highly recommended. Not cheap, but worth every cent.
 
Just curious since I have a K6 power module sitting around, is it worth getting the Me64 module for interiors?

http://en-de.sennheiser.com/cardioid-microphone-live-sound-recording-me-64
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Have had a Sennheiser MKH 50 Microphone, for a good while, and nothing but joy, recording to a Zaxcom Nomad.

Thank you very much

Fury
 
on a budget, you may also consider having Jolly modify an Oktava MK-012 with hypercardioid capsule.. it will get VERY close to schoeps sound at that point..
also, I like using an AKG 460 with a cardioid capsule for interiors..
+1 on Senn MKH50 and Schoeps mk41 capsule as the very best in this type of set..
the mkh50 will sound a little more "present", the Schoeps will have a gentle fade from on axis to off axis.
The AT 4053 will be sort of like the MKH50.. though not quite as nice.. it is a good value as well.
I do not personally like the capsules for the sennheiser K-6.. I find they sound brittle and thin in comparison to all the other mics listed.
 
The Schoeps CMC641 is very high on that list, but there are sound mixers who prefer the Sennheiser MKH40 or MKH50. I'd consider all three to be in the "BMW / Mercedes / Lexus" category -- all good, none bad, each with pros and cons.

Much more depends on where the microphone is placed and what kind of environment you're in rather than the microphone alone. In some cases, a wireless lav may yield the best results, and in others, a hyper is a better choice. I often wind up doing both, with the lav as a backup in case the actor turns his head or we otherwise miss a line.
 
Marc Wielage said:
The Schoeps CMC641 is very high on that list, but there are sound mixers who prefer the Sennheiser MKH40 or MKH50. I'd consider all three to be in the "BMW / Mercedes / Lexus" category -- all good, none bad, each with pros and cons.

Much more depends on where the microphone is placed and what kind of environment you're in rather than the microphone alone. In some cases, a wireless lav may yield the best results, and in others, a hyper is a better choice. I often wind up doing both, with the lav as a backup in case the actor turns his head or we otherwise miss a line.
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Hi Marc,

"...depends...?' ;-)


Thank you very much

Fury
 
I 2nd the Oktava choice and you don't need to have it modified. I'm a former mixer and have used the Oktava along side the Schoeps. It's a great value.

I have not used the Audio Technica suggested so I can't comment on it specifically. However, I've noticed that camera guys frequently recommend audio gear that audio guys never use. I'm not clear on why this is but my suspicion is that audio guys aren't asked. This, in turn, may go to a paradoxical mistrust of audio guys when it comes to audio. I don't know how many times I've seen a director or producer ask the camera guy a sound question, even with the audio guy present! I have never seen it the other way around. Not once!

Moreover, if an audio guy were to go to a sound forum and ask the other sound guys what lens to use for a particular shot, they would say to ask a camera guy and probably also (correctly) warn him that you cannot properly do both jobs. I've noticed that does not happen here. Camera guys who've never done audio never suggest to ask someone who knows.

Sorry, I don't mean to change the thread. I strongly recommend the Oktava. It's a great mic for the price and and you be confident that it's what audio guys are using.


Christopher Mills said:
on a budget, you may also consider having Jolly modify an Oktava MK-012 with hypercardioid capsule.. it will get VERY close to schoeps sound at that point..
also, I like using an AKG 460 with a cardioid capsule for interiors..
+1 on Senn MKH50 and Schoeps mk41 capsule as the very best in this type of set..
the mkh50 will sound a little more "present", the Schoeps will have a gentle fade from on axis to off axis.
The AT 4053 will be sort of like the MKH50.. though not quite as nice.. it is a good value as well.
I do not personally like the capsules for the sennheiser K-6.. I find they sound brittle and thin in comparison to all the other mics listed.
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There is a link below, where you might find a lotta searchable, pertinent information. Suitable to have a durable integumentary system and intellectual invulnerability, if you decide to register and post as a newbie however...YMMV.

http://jwsoundgroup.net/index.php?

Thank you very much

Fury
 
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