Sennheiser MKH 8060 w/ Cinela Pianissimo

The Sennhesier MKH 8060 microphone represents exellent value at this price point. Coupled with a Cinela Pianissimo you get a lighter more professional setup at an exceptional price.  If your thinking of upgrading your rig, or starting off as a recordist, this could be the deal you are looking for.

MKH 8060

Whether it's a feature film, a documentary, an outdoor shoot or a studio production, the MKH 8060 will provide high quality sound to match your great pictures. Handily compact it shows its strengths as a professional shotgun microphone: The MKH 8060 delivers an absolute natural sound and outstanding off-axis linearity, attenuating sound coming from the side without coloration. Like all mics of the 8000-family it can be easily combined with the MZD 8000 digital module, turning it into a full-fledged digital microphone.

Features

• Super-cardioid/lobar pick-up pattern
• Very natural sound
• Undistorted off-axis sound
• Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
• Extremely low distortion
• Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
• High output signal
• Rugged metal housing
• Non-reflective Nextel coating
• Extremely weather-proof due to RF circuit
• Ideal for camera mounting due to compact design
• Becomes a digital mic when combined with the MZD 8000 digital module
• Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility

Cinela Pianissimo

Following the success of the PIANO, the PIANISSIMO is mainly designed for the new generation of short shotgun microphones and coincident stereo, surround-sound combinations and many other mics shorter than 8 in (21 cm).

As with all other Cinela windshields since 2007, Pianissimo integrates a unique full-cage isolation to prevent vibrations and handling noise by an additional ~15 db. This Cinela invention, the well-known "floating basket" principle, is achieved by four flexible "U" isolators installed around the cage. A rubber bellows at the bottom of the cage insures flexibility and keeps wind out.

Easily transportable, the PIANISSIMO is very light, robust, and adaptable, and includes all the recognised qualities of the existing range of Cinela windshields.

Key Features

• Very light yet durable cage constructed in two parts. Its upper and lower halves are held together at six points by simple friction.
• Aerodynamic ovoid shape and maximum internal space around the microphone for high wind resistance. The primary covering is a special two-millimeter-thick texturized fabric that surrounds the cage, providing effective first-level wind protection with acoustic transparency.
• The central support has two positions, which enable fitting different suspension for various microphones and combinations.
• 8 in (21 cm) microphone on the first fixing point at the rear of the support. The mono version using the new OSIX series with elliptical isolators. Total interchangeability of suspensions between PIANO, PIANISSIMO, and OSIX (7,8, and 9).
• Standard PIANO 1 swivel, single axis with XLR holder. The swivel is tightened using a toothed wheel, which permits a firm grip with light force.
• The secret second swivel, only adjustable with the help of a screwdriver is useful for stereo applications. The swivel and cable turn in a block on the central axis. As standard, unlike the PIANO, the PIANISSIMO turns on both axes, but can be locked for mono use.
• The PIANISSIMO comes with a virtually unbreakable transparent shell made from polycarbonate.

What's included

• Shotgun microphone MKH 8060
• Microphone clip
• Foamwindshield
• Threaded transport tube
• User manual
• Cinela Pianissimo