Sennheiser MKH 50 P48

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Sennheiser MKH 50 P48

Sennheiser

MKH 50 P48

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 111216
Model: MKH 50 P48
Price: $1,879.90

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The MKH 50 P48 is a seriously impressive mic for capturing amp tone, especially in studio environments where you need that hyper-detailed sound and tight pickup pattern. It's a top-tier choice for engineers and pros focused on pristine, accurate amp recordings—not so much for a casual home recording setup due to the self-noise considerations.

Product Description

  • Sennheiser MKH 50 P48
  • RF Condenser microphone
  • Supercardioid
  • Frequency range: 40 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • 10 dB Pad
  • 48V +/- 4V Phantom power required
  • 150 Ohms
  • Balanced fully floating output
  • Incl. storage case
  • clamp and MZW41 windscreen
  • Note: Extremely inherent self-noise
PROS
  • • Exceptional transient response captures subtle amp nuances
  • • Robust, all-metal construction ensures long-term reliability
  • • Supercardioid pattern minimizes bleed in live settings
  • • Detailed, natural sound with impressive clarity across frequencies
CONS
  • • High self-noise requires careful gain staging and quiet environments
  • • Limited pattern options restrict versatility for some applications
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most users

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Key Features

Mic Type RF Condenser
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 159 dB
Sensitivity -35 dBV/Pa (15 mV)
Weight 360 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

While technically 'extremely inherent', careful preamp selection and gain staging can mitigate it, but it's something to be mindful of—a noisy preamp will amplify the issue.
While technically capable, its supercardioid pattern and inherent noise characteristics make it less ideal for acoustic instruments compared to dedicated vocal or acoustic mics.
The SM57 offers a warmer, more colored sound, while the Sennheiser delivers a more transparent, detailed, and clinical representation of the source—it's a different tool for different jobs.

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