Re: Sennheiser MKH MS setup

["Tim Nielsen" supernielsen]

I chose the MKH50 over the 40, just out of preference, because my
Schoeps are similiar (using an MK41 instead of an MK4). I'm used to
it. I like the slightly wider 'stereo' if you will, and since my use
is often for film work, having a slight hole in the middle, or wider
stereo, often works better for me.

But I don't think the difference is massive. I would be curious to
try a 30/40 and a 30/50 side by side sometime. I know Bernie uses
30/40 combos, which for pure listening, probably provides a more
uniform even stereo image. The cardiod should be slightly better off
axis too, which when recording MS, is important.

I do like having a hypercariod center though, since also if I need to
record some FX in mono, I find a hypercardiod slightly more usable
than a cardiod. I know some people are even using a 30/60 combo.

I think either is perfectly safe.

Tim