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The Sennhesier MKH 8050 microphone represents exellent value at this price point. Coupled with a Rycote windshield Kit 9 you get a lighter more professional setup at an exceptional price. If your thinking of upgrading your rig, or starting off as a recordist, this could be the deal you are looking for.
MKH 8050
Thanks to its super-cardioid pick-up pattern the MKH 8050 offers an even higher attenuation of off-axis sound, than its sister model MKH 8040. Thus, it is a perfect choice for recording soloists, and when absolute acoustical separation is demanded. Its balanced frequency response throughout the whole pick-up pattern ensured that large instruments like the grand piano but also orchestras sound musically flawless and free of distortion. The Nextel® coating of the MKH 8050 prevents reflections, giving you the freedom to position the microphone according to acoustic criteria alone.
Features
RYCOTE WINDSHIELD KIT 9
The Modular Windshield 9 Kits are the ideal solution for compact microphones. A smaller version of the Rycote Modular Windshield Kits, the 9 Kit offers maximum isolation from wind and handling-noise.
The Modular Windshield WS 9 Kit offers a unique and highly effective solution for compact condenser microphones requiring wind protection and maximum shock isolation. It completely surrounds the compact microphone(s), sliding onto the XX-Small Suspension to provide up to 25dB of wind noise attenuation. The wind attenuation performance is equivalent to a Rycote full sized Windshield yet in a much smaller and lighter package – only 170mm x 105mm including end caps.
High quality synthetic fur-cover Windjammer for WS 9 provides the highest possible protection against extreme wind-noise. When using a Windjammer fitted over a Windshield up to 35 dB of windnoise attenuation can be achieved, producing excellent exterior audio recordings.
What's included
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LP - Sennheiser MKH 8040/50 + MZX XLR Module *
MZL - Sennheiser 8050 (without MZX XLR Module)
* If you wish to use the optional MZF 8000 Filter you will need to purchase the MZL version from product options