Re: ME66 Noise performance was MKH 50 V ME 66

["Rob Danielson" danielson_audio]

At 1:12 PM -0400 4/16/08, Walter Knapp wrote:

>The low voltage of the RF mic is far, far more
>resistant to humidity breakdown. There are other design differences,
>even within different models of MKH.

When it comes to resistance to direct moisture, high-humidity, high
heat, and extreme cold, I feel there are significant differences
between capsules, electronics, mounting, housing, etc. that _can_
out-weigh the RF difference.

I am impressed by my MKH's, but they do succumb to moisture every now
and then. My later production serial number Rode NT2000's, which are
outside in minimal attire 24-7, thoroughly amaze me.

I think Sennheiser mentions resistance to high-humidity in their new
8000 series lit.  It would be good for nature and field recordists if
more manufacturers took-up this cause. Rob D.


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