Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Mic

The NTG8 is a broadcast-grade long shotgun microphone designed for the most demanding situations where a highly directional sound pickup is required. It features RF-bias technology that yields superior resistance to moisture and condensation, making it suitable for outdoor shoots in adverse conditions. The NTG8 has a rich, warm sound and a tightly controlled polar pattern that with excellent directionality even at lower frequencies. It is the perfect microphone in applications where distance mic’ing is required.

Key Features:
Broadcast-grade long shotgun microphone
Highly resistant to moisture and condensation
Highly directional sound pickup, even at lower frequencies
RF-bias technology
Includes SM8 shock mount for isolation from vibrations and handling noise

• Shure-quality sound
• Fixed tube with reduced visual appearance and easy handling (camera- or boom-mounted)
• For near-field sound sources
• Natural off-axis rejection
• Economical choice with small footprint – compact and light-weight
• Superior Shure design and rugged, roadworthy construction
• Zipper pouch and foam windscreen included
• Compatible with VP89/S premium accessories

The Rode VideoMic is a professional ‘On Camera’ shotgun condenser microphone. Designed to delivers clear, crisp, directional audio for video cameras and personal audio recorders. The integrated Rycote® Lyre® based shock mounting system isolates the VideoMic capsule and electronics from its all-metal shoe mount, providing isolation from external physical factors that may cause unwanted rumble and vibrations in the microphone. Constructed from a single piece of hard-wearing thermoplastic, the Lyre® provides superior acoustic suspension to traditional elastic solutions, and will never wear out, sag or snap.

Its standard sized shoe mount also includes a 3/8″ thread in the base for easy mounting on a boom pole or stand.

By employing a super-cardioid polar pattern the VideoMic becomes highly directional, focusing on the subject in front of the camera, and minimising any surrounding sounds.

In addition to the microphone’s native 40Hz-20kHz response a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz is available, which will prevent low end noise such as air conditioners and traffic from being recorded.

A -10dB and -20dB level attenuation (or PAD), selectable from inside the battery compartment, allows recording of loud sound sources, such as live music or motorsport.

The RØDE VideoMic directional on-camera microphone is designed in Australia and covered by RØDE Microphones’ industry leading 10 year warranty.