Sennheiser MKH 8060 Review
Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
- For Pro Film, TV & Location Recording
- Moisture-Resistant for Humid Conditions
- No Switches, Buttons, or Dials
- 50 Hz to 25 kHz Frequency Response
- Supercardioid at Low & Mid Frequencies
- Lobar Pattern at High Frequencies
- Low 11 dBA Self-Noise
- Ultrahigh Sensitivity of -24 dB
- Transparent, Undistorted Off-Axis Tone
- Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise
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Most amazing mic ever for doc work
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Jason on B&H Photo Video
For the past 4 years, Ive used all Rode gear, especially the NTG3, which I grew to love. Then, on a recent shoot for a client, it stopped working. I got it fixed and it remains an important part of my arsenal, but the experience made me think about an upgrade, and then using the NTG3 as a backup. It was a very difficult decision to make, since, for whatever reason, its way easier to justify the purchase of a 2k lens than it is a higher end microphone. Weird. Finally though, after a lot of deliberation and tests, and I got the 8060. The main word that comes to mind after using this on a few shoots is: Wow. Its small, light, and draws very little attention to itself. Its far shorter than the NTG3. And this mic makes dialogue sound like you were actually there when you re-listen to the footage. Its hard to believe. There are a lot of times now where I dont bother using a lav at all since I know this mic will capture exactly what I want. What Im getting at is that, as much as I liked the NTG3, the 8060 blows it out of the water. Theres no comparison. As a one person crew a lot of times operating in dangerous locations around the world, its important to keep a low profile, while also capturing the best audio possible under difficult circumstances. If thats what youre looking for, look no further. This mic will seriously change the way you think about, and plan for audio on shoots. Dont get me wrong, a good lav does wonders in a lot of situations as well, but I found this mic to be ultra clear, and perfect for my purposes. It was also amazing for ambient pickup, and slightly off axis pick when people are having a conversation. If youre on the fence about this, two words of advice: dont be. Its maybe the greatest equipment purchase Ive made in the last 4 years. ... More
fantastic short shotgun
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Jesse A on B&H Photo Video
What can I say? You get what you pay for. I bought this to use on my Canon C100 as a camera mic and to detatch and boom with because I wanted top quality sound with a low profile. Well, I got it. Sounds amazing, and it's amazingly small. I shoot mainly documentary, and I can't tell you how many shots I have of people staring above the camera at an indimidating long shotgun mic. I wanted great sound, but without making people feel like they had a gun pointed at them. I also plan on traveling overseas, and wanted a great mic that wouldn't attract as much attention. Sound is more important than image, and why not spend the same money you'd spend on a lens on a great mic? I haven't road tested it enough to know it's durability, but it's a sennheiser and I'm not too worried. ... More
Extremely satisfied, gem of a mic
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed on B&H Photo Video
I got the redesigned version of the mic(where Sennheiser fixed the earlier issue of intermittent static noise, see JWSound for more). PROS: 1. Excellent clarity of recordings, decent bass response. Unlike MKH8040, it does not go too low to create rumble problems. It also has a presence boost to help distant recordings. 2. Very portable for a shotgun mic, especially inside a cinela pianissimo windshield. ( This, being a shotgun mic, is definitely more wind sensitive than my Rode NT55.I found that fur cover for pianissimo IS NECESSARY when recording faint distant sounds even in a light windy day. Low cut filters help too ) 3. Very sensitive (66mV/Pa!) with low self noise. Might be ideal for bird-call recordings, as it has reasonably good reach. CONS: I'd be happier if the mic had an inbuilt pad/ higher max SPL ratings for loud situations. So far I'm using external pad and Y-cable with my MixPre-D to get around that. ... More
Great Sound Quality, but Gain Hungry
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Podcasting Kit with Boom Arm, SSL 2 USB Interface, XLR Cable & Headphones
Reviewed by Omar on B&H Photo Video
I ordered this microphone primarily for recording dialogue in educational videos as part of my job. I couldn't quite afford the 416 as it is about 3x the price, but I knew I wanted something with a similar sound profile and directionality. The mic is a standard shotgun microphone, so it is very directional, and does a great job of rejecting off-axis noise. For its price-point, it is very low-noise, and has a great sound profile for dialogue. Rich and clear low end, with a bright treble and no harshness. The only problem with this microphone is that it is extremely gain hungry, and needs to be as close to your sound source as possible. This can be difficult to achieve for anything other than talking head type shots where your speaker is occupying most of the frame, and you can have the mic boomed just out of frame around 12 inches away from the mouth. With this positioning, on my Audient iD14 interface I have to drive the pre-amps at about the 2 o'clock position to get a decent amount of gain (peaks at -20 dB, and averaging around -30 to -25 dB). I'm not sure if my unit is simply defective, or if this is par for the course so it would be great if BH Photo Video could comment on this. Other than this quirk, I do find that the microphone has an adequate quality of sound for my purposes. However, the limitations of positioning due to how much gain it needs makes it a bit inconvenient. ... More
Great! Needs figure-8 match for M/S tho
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by soundeziner on B&H Photo Video
Beautiful, clean and clear sounding. I use this mic for recording bird songs in the Pacific NW. It yields a nice, finely detailed recording that I've been pleased to see extends well above 32k (as visualized in iZotope's RX, recorded at 96k and 192k). I hadn't even realized birds had harmonics that high... Off-axis rejection is excellent, making recording in noisy environments possible when other mics were failing. My ONLY problem with this mic is that Sennheiser has yet to make a figure-8 match for an M/S stereo pair, meaning I'm on the open market looking for an alternative. Come on, Senny... ... More
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Love this mic, great value for money
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Podcasting Kit with Boom Arm, SSL 2 USB Interface, XLR Cable & Headphones
Reviewed by Kevin on B&H Photo Video
Great mic. A significant upgrade from something like a rode videomic pro. More pro XLR connection, so you can boom it, and much better build quality. Also, if you pair it with a 32bit float zoom f3/zoom f6 field recorder, it takes EQ like a dream. Very beautiful sound when you have a 32bit float recorder w good dual gain digital preamps. Not afraid of damaging it or humidity. Its a workhorse and versatile for a reasonable price. You need to phantom power it, and I wouldn't recommend using the internal battery feature, since it can add noise with some recorders, but phantom powered, it sounds very clean. Sennheiser once again delivering good value for money and a high build quality. Definitely not a toy mic. ... More
Love the mic! Not so much the recording kit extras
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone Kit with Filter Module
Reviewed by Stone on B&H Photo Video
A wonderful mic for the right use, excellent for outdoor field recording especially, loud signal and low noise floor. I found the extra included here mostly needing replacement, and not great quality : The wind cover always suffers from wind noise outside- with the short mic doesn't completely cover the holes at the same time as the shock mount rubber grips can hold onto it (this might be remedied by a better shock mount from Rycote) The cables I thought would be fine but the angled connectors shake around! Terrible idea for location recording when you are moving around. If you need one, The boom pole is quality and is maybe the only reason to get this bundle in my opinion. The handle can pretty much be tossed, not sure that it is worth having in your sound kit. It could work but its not a good solution, and easily gives handling noise. ... More
Great for run & gun and quality sound
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Gary on B&H Photo Video
I chose the MKH 8060 shotgun to use with my Canon XF100 for run & gun situations. It is a great match for size and weight. It is only 7 inches long. I have only used the mic a few times so I cannot comment on the sound quality yet, however I understand that it is comparable to the MKH-416, which is an excellent mic.
Great Mic for Outdoor Shoots
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by T-Roy Cooks on B&H Photo Video
This Sennheiser MHK8060 has a real nice flat line sound across all frequencies. I have used it for outdoor video shoots and it effectively reduces the surrounding background noise and wind when booming it over my subject and using a Rycote Windshield WS3. I do notice slight muffling of my subject's voice when 45 degrees off-axis, but that is common with this length of shotgun mic. I love that this is a modular system and can be made into a digital mic also. Now I need to get the MKH 8040 & MKH 8050. You cannot go wrong with Sennheiser!!
The Best!
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by C. Pena on B&H Photo Video
This microphone is amazing! i use this with my H4n, and sounds awesome!Esse microfone incrvel! Eu uso ele com o H4n que uma das configuraes mais simples, sem pre amps, mixers, e mesmo assim tem um som incrvel!
Great Mic
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Tension Studios on B&H Photo Video
Used for SFX recording in the studio and in the field. Great s/n ratio, no color, great off-axis rejection. Does everything it says on the tin.
When you're ready to invest in a reliable piece of gear
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Tim F. on B&H Photo Video
Bought this after doing a ton of research on comparable shotgun mics. A very sturdy workhorse designed as an update of the MKH416. It sounds really excellent and has the advantage of being compact. The only drawback is the price, as one can find something pretty decent for a lot cheaper, if willing to sacrifice some degree of sound and build quality.
Sensitive and below-the-basement noise floor
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone Kit with Filter Module
Reviewed by Russell on B&H Photo Video
Having had my eye (and ears) on this mic for some time, I recently made the plunge--wow, I'm impressed. This is one great mic! I'd heard that it is very sensitive and it is absolutely true. I had to turn down the gain way more than expected. And the noise floor--it is way low. Needless to say, I'm impressed and happy with the purchase. Great mic, Sennheiser.
MKE 600 Wow!
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Podcasting Kit with Boom Arm, SSL 2 USB Interface, XLR Cable & Headphones
Reviewed by Don on B&H Photo Video
After trying several cheaper high impedance shotgun mics I finally got the MKE-600 and do not regret it for a moment. It sends a stronger signal that is clean and has a wonderful tone for voice recording. This is the perfect mic for independent productions and ups our game without breaking the bank. B&H shipped it extra fast and the price was comparable to a certain large online seller.
Love this Shotgun Mic!
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Marcus on B&H Photo Video
I bought this back in early 2015 and it has NEVER let me down! So forgiving on your subject being a little off-axis! I used this mic up in the mountains where it was dead silent and that's where it REALLY shined!
One of the clearest mics ever
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Podcasting Kit with Boom Arm, SSL 2 USB Interface, XLR Cable & Headphones
Reviewed by Alex on B&H Photo Video
I've worked in video for over 4 years and this has always been the sharpest, cleanest, and easiest to use boom mics around. If you can afford it and the necessary equipment, it's a perfect microphone for any set.
The go-to workhorse
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Podcasting Kit with Boom Arm, SSL 2 USB Interface, XLR Cable & Headphones
Reviewed by Alice on B&H Photo Video
These are great mics. Very nice build and sound quality for the money, and I've purchased and used several of these over the years. This time I was building out some kits to use as on-board ambient audio and/or man on the street interview mics for a pair of C200 cinema cameras.
Yes Please!
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Podcasting Kit with Boom Arm, SSL 2 USB Interface, XLR Cable & Headphones
Reviewed by Derick on B&H Photo Video
This bad boy is perfect. I use it mainly for interviews and the sound is crisp and full. Great upgrade to a prosumer level mic. I used to rock RODE but this thing is next level. Hesitant? Scoop it!
Impressions after heavy use of 2 years
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by ANURAG on B&H Photo Video
Pros: Good rejection in small size, high output, low noise, has less off axis harshness or thinness, reasonable max SPL rating and immunity to moisture. Cons: Off axis dullness. See the polar pattern for 16kHz, post 15 degrees off axis, it falls off drastically compared to other frequencies, this is NOT the case for longer shotguns like MKH60 or 416. This means recordings sound muffled when sound source is wider than 30 degrees. I am somewhat regretting not buying the pricier (holy grail) Schoeps CMC641 which has the ideal supercardioid pattern.
So far, so good
Sennheiser MKH 8060 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone
Reviewed by Hung on B&H Photo Video
I have used it a few times and by no means am I a pro with this mic (yet). The sounds are clear as the environment allows it. Don't expect magic if the source is already questionable but this will capture what is there in a natural way. Cons, of course, will be the price. The results have yet to overcome the price that I have paid for it but only time will tell.
