This is a pair of Sennheiser MKH 30 Figure-8 small diaphragm condenser microphones with fairly close serial numbers of 14146 and 14338. Figure-8 microphones make great spot mics due to the superior side rejection. With two of these one can make wonderful stereo recordings using the Blumlein pair technique.
Since my purchase, these microphones have been stored in a smoke-free home and taken out for just a handful of on location concert recordings. I have a surplus of figure-8 microphones and am selling off a few.
The images are of the actual items for sale, so examine closely to determine the condition of these microphones.
Included are: plastic cases, wind screens, mic holders, shockmounts, and a MZD 30 Piggyback Microphone Holder (per B&H "The Sennheiser MZD-30 Piggyback Microphone Holder accommodates any combination of any two MKH20, MKH30, MKH40 or MKH50 microphones.").
The shockmount elastics were replaced in 2024.
Details about this microphone from the Sennheiser website:
"RF condenser microphone with figure-of-eight pick-up pattern. Particularly suited to soloists and small instrumental groups. Can also serve as an 'S' microphone in MS stereo applications as well as a support microphone.
Features
Microphone with figure 8 pick-up pattern
Highly symmetrical and frequency-independent pick-up pattern
High rejection of lateral sounds
Wide, flat frequency response
Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
Switchable roll-off filter to compensate for proximity effects at a distance of approx. 0.5 m
Switchable pre-attenuation
Top Specs
Dimensions: Ø 25 x 174 mm
Transducer type: Condenser
Connection: Wired"
This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | 2 months ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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