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Reddit mentions of Sennheiser MD 46 cardioid interview microphone
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Sennheiser MD 46 cardioid interview microphone. Here are the top ones.
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Double layer grille basketCardioid dynamic capsuleLow handling noiseLong handle with excellent balance
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 13.779527559055 Inches |
| Length | 5.3149606299213 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | March 2011 |
| Weight | 0.78925489796 Pounds |
| Width | 2.5984251968504 Inches |
I would highly recommend the Sennheiser MD-46 to record in a loud location. It's a hand held super dynamic cardioid reporters microphone requested to be developed specifically by NBC Sports for use at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Grammar Girl uses the MD-46 for her recording in the studio as well.
The other option I would recommend for this use case I have not yet had a chance to test but I'm very interested in is the Audio Technica BP4001.
First, I suggest you continue holding a single mic and pointing it between you and your guest. That keeps you in control of the conversation.
I now use and like the Electro Voice RE50N/D-L ($200). Yes, it's a bit pricey, but it's really nice! It has a long handle that means your arm will be much more comfortable holding the mic. The capsule is internally shock-mounted to reduce handling noise. The neodymium is more sensitive and requires less gain from your recorder, and thus introduces less hiss. The omnidirectional nature is handy for ensuring you're always capturing the voice of the other person without having to point the mic precisely at them.
However, a more directional mic could be better in noisy environments. There, I might recommend the Sennheiser MD46, which I've used in my NAB Show videos from 2015.
But I was also quite impressed with what I got from a Zoom H1 at NAB Show 2016. It's much smaller than the DR-40.
Lastly, you could consider recording into an iPhone with Sennheiser's upcoming HandMic Digital.