Ah! Help? How is the Schoeps mk41v different than a mk41??

Shawn Philip Nelson

Shawn Philip Nelson

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Okay, so I bid a large amount on an eBay item that's a mk41v. I though the v was superfluous, but now I just checked and it's a different module than the mk41!! How is it different? I want the "schoeps" sound. Should I back out of this auction? I still have time!
 
So I noticed that the mk41v is actually quite a bit more expensive than the mk41. Hmm, they look different too. Is the mk41v actually better for filmmaking or worse?
 
Should be on the Schoeps web site but to answer you question; no that is not a mic you want for production boom use. It is a side address, vocal/music mic. I guess theoretically it could work on a pole but aiming and mounting it would be *****.

Retract your bid if there is still time....IMHO.

I would be very suspicious of most used schoeps mics unless you know the owner. People generally don't part with them unless they were bought for a specific purpose and no longer needed or are personally "getting out of the game." Most Schoeps mic owners tend to be like VW Bug owners; very passionate about their pet.

If you are really interested in a used Schoeps put out a wanted call at sites like RAMPS.

Cheers
 
Shawn, also look on the used equipment sites (Trew, Coffey, etc). Quite often they have used CMC4's for a good price. BTW, the CMC4 is T powered.

I actually picked up a used CMC4, MK41 and GVC for $650 from Trew - and it came with a really messed up collette cable (which I'm having fixed for about $150) (the cable wasn't even listed in the sale, just came along for the ride).

Phil
 
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