description Sennheiser MKH 50 Overview
The Sennheiser MKH 50 is a high-quality condenser microphone designed specifically for professional audio recording. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides excellent directionality minimizing unwanted background noise during film dialogue capture and sensitive sound reinforcement for mimes. This robust microphone is favored by sound designers, boom operators, and filmmakers seeking clear, detailed recordings in challenging environments.
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Sennheiser MKH 50 ranks #3 of 328 in the Mime ranking, behind Neumann M 49 V, ahead of Buster Keaton.
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Why is the Sennheiser MKH 50 so common on indoor film sets?
Its supercardioid pattern isolates dialogue without the long interference tube used by a shotgun microphone. That usually makes the MKH 50 easier to position in reflective rooms where a shotgun such as the MKH 416 can develop uneven off-axis coloration.
Does the MKH 50 need phantom power?
Yes, the MKH 50 is an active condenser microphone that uses standard 48-volt phantom power. It connects through a conventional three-pin XLR output.
What do the switches on the MKH 50 do?
The microphone provides selectable low-frequency attenuation and a treble emphasis control. These can reduce handling or proximity buildup and restore some clarity when the microphone is used behind a windscreen.
How is the MKH 50 different from the modular MKH 8050?
Both are Sennheiser supercardioids, but the MKH 8050 belongs to the compact modular 8000 series and separates the capsule from its output module. The MKH 50 is the larger, long-established single-body design widely used for indoor dialogue.
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