Sennheiser MKH 416 vs Schoeps CMC 6 + MK 4 Cardioid Microphone

Sennheiser MKH 416 ($1,349) or Schoeps CMC 6 + MK 4 Cardioid 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.

Schoeps CMC 6 + MK 4 Cardioid Microphone

$2,226 · rated 5.0/5

The Schoeps CMC 6 + MK 4 is a modular small-diaphragm condenser microphone system with pure cardioid pattern and exceptional off-axis linearity. Industry standard for classical music, orchestras, and broadcast. Made in Germany with legendary reliability.

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