Description
Sennheiser MKH 50 is a professional RF condenser microphone known for clean dialogue, studio recording, and location sound work. It is a super cardioid microphone designed to capture a focused sound source while strongly reducing side noise.
Key specifications:
1. Type: RF condenser microphone
2. Polar pattern: Super cardioid
3. Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
4. Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa ±1 dB
5. Self-noise: 12 dB(A)
6. Maximum SPL: 134 dB (142 dB with -10 dB pad)
7. Power: 48 V phantom power
8. Impedance: 150 Ω
9. Weight: about 100 g
Features: switchable low-cut roll-off filter and -10 dB pre-attenuation
Common uses
1. Film and TV dialogue (boom mic)
2. Voice-over and broadcast
3. Podcast/interview recording in controlled rooms
4. Spot making instruments
5. Classical and acoustic recording
Why is everybody into it?
1.Very natural off-axis sound compared with many shotgun microphones
2.Excellent rejection from the sides, useful in noisy environments
3.Low noise floor, making it suitable for quiet dialogue
4.RF condenser design makes it more resistant to humidity and environmental changes than many conventional condenser designs
MKH 50 vs MKH 416 (quick comparison):
* MKH 50: better indoors, more natural room tone, excellent for dialogue close to talent.
* MKH 416: more directional, often preferred outdoors when you need extra reach.
It is widely considered one of the top boom microphones for professional dialogue recording.
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