A high-end solution for recording M-S stereo on location. The low weight makes the MS 8CL easy to use on a boompole or mounted directly on the camera.
A high-end solution for recording M-S stereo on location. The low weight makes the MS 8CL easy to use on a boompole or mounted directly on the camera.
“The Pearl MS is an outstanding high quality performer, with very low self-noise and transparent wide response, resulting in very clear and natural sounding low level ambience, which is where lesser microphones usually fail.” – Glen Trew (Production Sound Mixer)
The Pearl MS series microphones have been setting the standards for on-location stereo recordings for more than 30 years. The current range consists of the MS 8CL, with a cardioid mid channel, and the MSH 10, with a shotgun mid channel. Both models offer outstanding audio quality in a lightweight, yet rugged design.
The MS 8CL has separate (i.e. non-matrixed) outputs for the Mid and Side channels, which gives the engineer more control over the sound and the possibility to decide the width of the stereo image in post-production. This also means that the MS 8CL can be used as a regular mono cardioid microphone when only recording the Mid channel.
“[The MS 8CL] allows me to capture incredible highs, mids, and some lows. The recordings from this microphone lets me remove unwanted frequencies, alter the pitches, etc that the overall mix space is still clear and pleasant-sounding without fighting the music.” – Watson Wu (Sound Designer and Master Sound Effects Recording Artist)
The Pearl 1930 shockmount is included and can be mounted directly on-camera with a hot shoe adaptor (optional). Thanks to our collaboration with Rycote, we can offer a range of high-quality accessories for even the most demanding recording conditions.
Both the MS 8CL and the MSH 10 are finished in a durable black powder coat paint. An LED indicates when phantom power is on.
