[Phantom Power] There really isn't a whole lot to say here, so I'm going to keep it pretty brief. This is an outstanding-sounding mic. The response is rich and incredibly transparent. For somple people it may sound too clinical, but to my ears it's a great match. It certainly packs a punch with regard to low frequency pickup, one can really feel the street resonance from tailpipes and trucks driving by during ambience recording. If going handheld, you will certainly need to mitigate the low end content with the MZF8000, otherwise if used in a shockmount windjammer system a, Rycote connbox will be necessary. I personally use this mic paired with an MKH 30 Side for M/S. A very slight warning is that when boosted a lot (as in, 50dB or more), there will be light hiss extending into the upper harmonics, which if the recording is pitched down (since it captures up to 50kHz) will be noticeable. Again, this is ONLY if you boost the signal by such an obscene amount deemed criminal by proper signal flow recording practices, and ONLY in the extreme upper harmonics. Aside from that this mic is for all practical purposes noise-free. Such a small mic which packs such a punch. I would gladly invest in more mics from the 8000 series. You certainly get what you pay for.

[48 V] Used for violin solos and string quartet recordings with XY stereo technique, connected to Zoom H6 so far. Base noise is low, and high frequency pick up is impressive. For the price, it is a great deal. Highly recommended.

[Solid-State] I have two of these. I use them for interior interviews/ dialog work for film and TV. They simply sound great (or rather, capture sound superbly). The off-axis sounds are suitably reduced with this super-cardioid pattern mic while also delivering naturally sounding off axis sounds—-off axis the tone does not shift, it simply reduces in audio level, which is ideal for film / TV dialog work.
One caveat to this mic is it really needs the extra in line low cut filter + pad to deliver best service. The MKH8050 has a robust low frequency capture which is great for the sake of obtaining full spectrum frequency recordings. But for dialog work, cutting low frequencies is more desirable to my taste. AND, when using the MKH8050 on a boom pole, the low frequency sensitivity of this mic makes it susceptible to handling noise—-the low cut filter aids in eliminating that issue… even if you are a gentle boom operator, the MKH8050 without the low cut filter will give you problems with handling noise, in my experience. Add the filter and you are good to go.
This is a serious tool for high end recording work. It is an expensive investment, but if sound recording is your occupation, you will be very happy to have this awesome microphone as part of your collection of microphones.

[Low Cut/HPF] This mix is very creditable and will get a ton of use in my kit

[Phantom Power] We bought these for our church to mic a 100 kid choir. Worked well!

[Omnidirectional] With the pair of microphones mounted on the stereo bar I was able to easily capture a conversation of two documentary subjects, avoiding the hassle of panning a single shotgun mic or fussing with lav mics. The sound quality in the recording was lovely, and the convenience of mounting the mics next to each other and directed toward the subjects was phenomenal. This setup opens up many possibilities at a modest price. My first real-world use case was a resounding success.

[Black] Clean detailed sound.

[Side Address] They're Schoeps so there's little to say about that. I've used this stereo set in a variety of ways. From recording choirs to field recording train stations and dance rehearsals. They're crystal clear and capture sound exactly as you hear it. It's incredible how compact they are. The preamps are compatible with other Schoeps Colette capsules so there's a lot of modularity you can get with this set.


You're making a big investment with this stereo set and you get what you pay for.

[Low Cut/HPF] If those within the Budget less than $1K ,this is One the Best MP Microphone comparing to my Schoeps , AKG and Sennheiser ( All MP in my studio ) . The difference is less than 10% to my own experience . Its one of the best for recording Outdoor for sound effects and other musical Instruments ( Different Branding of MP Microphone sound slightly different ) . I just love the NT55 MP as the rest of my High End MP microphones , I used for other application either in Stage or Studio recording . Just buy it and use it . Do Not need to compare price point and Branding . Worth Every cents that would last for years of usage with 10 years registered warranty . Highly Recommended ..............Kudos to Rode ........

[Phantom Power] I purchased two of these mics to use for indoor interviews. Previously, I was using the Rode NTG3, a supercardioid shotgun condenser microphone. While I think the NTG3 is an excellent mic, shotgun mics are made for windy conditions, typically outdoors. When used indoors, shotgun mics can produce odd sound artifacts. When it became time for me to pick up a dedicated professional indoor mic, the Sennheiser MKH 8050 was top on my list after a lot of research. I do not regret my purchase. The MKH8050 is a perfect dialogue mic. The vocals come through crystal clear along with greatly reduced room noise compared to my previous mic, even when the room is untreated with sound proofing. If you're looking for a crystal clear mic that is built to last and is proven in the industry (even in humid conditions thanks to the RF technology), I recommend the MKH8050.