From Sennheiser
The cardioid MKH 8040 is suitable for almost any application. It considerably reduces pick-up of a reverberant room. This is very helpful in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear.
Features
-
Cardioid pick-up pattern
-
Wide frequency response 30 to 50.000 Hz
-
Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremly low distortion
-
Extremly low inherent self-noise
-
Accurate directional pattern
-
Non reflective Nextel coating
-
Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings
-
Also available in stereo pairs
Delivery Includes
-
MKHC 8040 microphone head
-
MZX 8000 XLR module
-
MZQ 8000 microphone clip
-
MZW 8000 windshield
-
User manual
-
Aluminum transport case
Technical Data
|
Audio output |
XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating |
|
Current consumption |
3.3 mA |
|
Dimensions |
Diameter 0.7 in. (19 mm), length 1.6 in. (41 mm) (2.9 in./74 mm including XLR module) |
|
Equivalent noise level |
13 dB |
|
Equivalent noise level |
22 dB |
|
Frequency response |
30 - 50,000 Hz |
|
Max. sound pressure level (passive) |
142 dB SPL |
|
Min. terminating impedance |
1,000 Ω |
|
Nominal impedance |
25 Ω |
|
Phantom powering |
48 V ± 4 V |
|
Pick-up pattern |
Cardioid |
|
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) |
20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa) |
|
Weight |
0.9 oz. (25 g) (1.9 oz., or 55 g, including XLR module) |
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
You may also like
Browse Small Diaphragm Condensers →
Sound Pure Studios · Durham, NC
Come hear it in our control rooms.
Sound Pure is a working studio in Durham, NC — a 1,000 sq ft live room and two pro control rooms. Book a session to audition gear in a world-class acoustic space before you buy.