Sennheiser MKH 416 vs DPA 4006A Omnidirectional Microphone

Sennheiser MKH 416 ($1,349) or DPA 4006A Omnidirectional Microphone ($2,226)?

Sennheiser MKH 416

$1,349 · rated 5.0/5

Industry-standard shotgun microphone for film, TV, and location recording with exceptional directivity and off-axis rejection. RF condenser design is humidity resistant and rugged.

DPA 4006A Omnidirectional Microphone

$2,226 · rated 5.0/5

The DPA 4006A is a high-SPL omnidirectional condenser microphone with total transparency and extended frequency range from 10Hz to 20kHz. Modular design accepts various preamps and capsules. Reference standard for measurement and high-fidelity recording.

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