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sdaeley17

Hello exalted experienced ears!

I moved this from the "critique" forum because this place seemed to be getting more traffic. (I hope no one minds!) I'm doing my first mic shootout, and I would greatly appreciate your feedback. The mics? Sennheiser 416 and MK4. I'm trying to decide which should be my primary mic, and which applications each is best suited for.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/2z5hqxcj32xhva0/sennheisershootout.mp3?dl=0

The first two clips were recorded simultaneously into the audient id22, with mics equidistant from my mouth (about 6 inches), pointing at each corner of my mouth. The second two were recorded more like how I normally would address them, slightly off axis and facing the mic.

As always, thank you for your help!

Warmest Regards,

Sean
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

I'm guessing that in both instances the first takes are the MK4, followed by the 416

sdaeley17 · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 1:21 pm Post subject:

Actually, it was:

1. 416
2. Mk4
3. Mk4
4. 416

Thank you for weighing in, Elwood!
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Rob Ellis · M&M Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 2385 Location: Detroit

Jason Huggins · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2015 6:54 pm Post subject:

I missed the deadline...but the 416 definitely has more low end and is a bit less balanced. The MK4 is kind of boring to my ears...but how does each sit in a mix? If you were shooting for the best without production, I'd go for the 416...but I would probably go with the 416 for WITH production too LOL

sdaeley17 · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2015 4:24 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Jason! Don't worry, no deadline necessary! I agree there's nothing exciting going on with the mk4, but I kinda like it that way, it just sounds like me. But the 416 def adds some much needed low end. I think I'll swap it out for awhile and see if it makes any waves!
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