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PostPosted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:40 pm    Post subject: Considering a 416? Reply with quote

I know we all want an MKH 416! Unfortunately, a flood of fake 416s has inundated the market, and many people are now appropriately shy about buying a 416 other than from an authorized dealer.

One solution is to buy a used T-power version of the mic on eBay, and then purchasing an inexpensive 48v phantom to T-power adapter. 416Ts tend to be far less expensive online, and according to George Whittam and others sound exactly like the phantom-powered version.

The reason I bring all this up is that I had purchased a used 416T, but ended up having to return it to the vendor because of a defect. At the same time, I had purchased a phantom power to T-power adapter and a brand-new Sennheiser 415 foam windscreen.

I eventually bought a new MKH416 P48 from a dealer because I had an immediate need for the mic. This has left me with a new foam windscreen and the T power adapter for which I now have no need. I spent over $100 on these two items, will sell for $40 plus $10 shipping if anyone should want to consider buying a T powered 416.

Any takers?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yea I had a T powered 415 at one point and it sounded pretty much exactly like my phantom powered 416. And for something like $400 (at the time)
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's my mic. (415T) Wish I had a use for the windscreen and adaptor, All set here though.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tad bulkier to travel with.. downside of the 415

as far as the knock off issue, there are ways to verify if a 416 is authentic...
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I travel with a 415t. Slim, light, and discrete. (Yeah, you see what I did there)

The converter slips in a pen pocket. If I needed the muff, I'd be all over Graham's offer.

And, i, personally, think the 415 sounds more classic than the 416.

Commence fistfight. Rolls Eyes
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 5:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm with you Don…and I'm sure Eddie will chime in too. The 415 is just "a touch" warmer than the 416. I can thank George Whitham for the hook-up there. As a matter of fact, I think he posted that lead here. Coffey Sound had two for 500 a piece. I grabbed one. Sennheiser USA, just 20 minutes from here, checked it out and "re-aligned" it. My absolute go to mic.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bump. I still have the T-power adapter and authentic Sennheiser foam windscreen ...
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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And, i, personally, think the 415 sounds more classic than the 416.

Commence fistfight. Rolls Eyes


But of course sounds better when recorded on a Mac cool
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You take that back.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chuck Davis wrote:
I'm with you Don…and I'm sure Eddie will chime in too. The 415 is just "a touch" warmer than the 416.


415 is like a good cup of Coffee
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

heyguido wrote:
You take that back.


shouldn't that be "take that back, Mac"?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You mean "Take that Mac back"?

I kid. Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sensing a Mac attack
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nah... I think this threadjack has run its course. Wink
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