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Originally Posted by ChuckS
I haven't noticed much talk about Sennheiser mics on this forum, but I just picked up a used pair of MKH 40. They are an RF design that's been around since 1985. They are cardioids, very flat extended frequency response, high sensitivity, and very low noise. My application is for stereo recording of solo fingerstyle guitar, in a home setting. I just started experimenting with them; they seem as I expected. They are neutral sounding, realistic to the source, with very good detail (maybe not as detailed and realistic as my Gefell M296Ss but not really sure yet). They are priced between KM184/Gefell M300 and Gefell M29x/Schoeps, at $1200 each new.
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The mkh series has been around since 1962. I've used the 405, 406, & 40 versions extensively on solo acoustic and have always liked the results. I love the fact that in a quiet room, they can be placed far enough away that proximity effect never comes into play. They also make great drum overheads.