These mics have remarkable clarity and response, and are well worth the price. My chief complaint is the self-noise at higher frequencies; while they do indeed capture sources up to 50kHz, it is bathed in noise that, when pitched down, is an audible wash around anything that was recorded.
16 years ago
Smaller IS better!
I have owned several of the Sennheiser MKH- series condenser microphones for several years. One complaint in live recordings is that they do stick out, in spite of their black finish. I saw a good deal for a pair of MKH8040 and decided to buy them.
18 years ago
Field Test: Sennheiser MKH 8040 Series Microphone
Sennheiser's MKH 8000 line offers three models and a range of accessories that allow for many extension and placement options. The Nextel black finish is camera- and stage-friendly, offering low visual impact.
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The best price for Sennheiser MKH 8040 is $2,775.00. This is presently the cheapest offer found from comparing prices from 2 shops in New Zealand. The excellent average rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews.
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