The mkh 8050 offers an even higher attenuation of off axis sound than its sister model the mkh 8040 by virtue of its super cardioid pick up pattern its a good option for recording soloists or when acoustic separation is demanded of your work a balanced frequency response throughout the whole pick up pattern ensures large instruments like pianos or even whole orchestras sound flawless and distortion free the nextel coating prevents reflections giving you the freedom to position the mic ac