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Pros

Good voice-overs can be done on a budget. This is my first shotgun mic which i bought for voice-over work. The response is clean and it really is a quality mic worth every dime.

Sennheiser mkh416-p48u3. I was impressed with the highs and the warmth…. No need to look any further. This is simply lovely. Fabulous microphone. Available on amazon.

The build quality and durability and second-to-none. Sturdy, powerfull, unbeatable. After that, this magic wand is all profit.

The sennheiser mkh-416 is an industry-recognized standard for anyone looking to pursue full-time professional voice acting.

Despite my untreated office, there were few reflections from the untreated wall and computer monitor all under 3 feet away, behind the mic. Because it is very technically sensitive, you have to take great care in ensuring your settings are good on the...  Read More

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Quality


Great sound, great build, paired with my zoom h4, the sound quality never disappoints.


I’ve been using these for 10 years with great quality coming out.


The internal amplifier is solid state and the mic requires 48 volt phantom power.


In my radio days and after, i heard people rave about this mic for v/o work but frankly, i couldn't seen the point.

Price


This expensive mic is the real deal.


It may be a bit pricey, but if you are looking for something that will sound fantastic and last you for years, this is definite...  Read More


Maybe you think it's too expensive and you can't afford it, but in reality you can't afford not to buy this mic.


Expensive, but you get what you pay for--a great product

Shipping


I just received this mic a few days and just finished testing it.

Packaging/appearance


I've dropped it, constantly move it, always gets slapped around, packed and travelled with it, and never a fear that i might've hurt it.


- it came with pop-shield and carrying hard bag which is good for protecting the mic.

Competitiveness


Every year, new models come out claiming to be better than every other on the market.


Whether it's a sporting event and used as a 'shotgun mic' or a film set and used as a boom mic, the 416 is the most popular, mo...  Read More


If all things are equal, but your studio doesn't match up to a competitors, you don't get the job.


I see guys spend (waste) thousands every few years trying to keep up with other filmmakers often forgetting one of the most imp...  Read More

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  • Previous analysis of this listing was an D grade.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is high deception involved.
  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 56.3% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 138 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 13 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Voice over is a tough world and the first thing potential clients pay attention to is your studio sound


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If all things are equal but your studio doesnt match up to a competitors you dont get the job


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    So dont think of it as letting go of a grand


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    And its so much more than a voice over tool


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its used in the making of motion pictures and television shows


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Its already a historic mic


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I purchased this mic with a bit of trepidation


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    No i was scared of getting a fake

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