Sennheiser MKH 8040 STEREOSET Cardioid Condenser Mics, Stereo Set

Sennheiser's MKH8040 matched stereo pair offers a wide 30Hz-50kHz frequency response and a 142 dB sound pressure level for use on everything from acoustic stringed instruments to screaming guitar cabs and drums. The tight cardioid pattern minimizes room acoustics and focuses on the source, presenting a clear, natural-sounding reproduction of any instrument. They offer impressive clarity with a simple modular design that cuts self-noise and distortion to the bare minimum.

Includes

• 2 x Microphone Head MKHC 8040
• 2 x XLR Module MZX 8000
• 2 x Microphone Clip MZQ 8000
• 2 x Windshield MZW 8000
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Transport Case

Features

• Cardioid pick-up pattern
• Modular design
• Wide frequency response
• Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates for extremely low distortion
• Extremely low inherent self-noise
• Accurate directional pattern
• Non-reflective Nextel coating
• Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings
• 19mm in diameter and 3.5" long

Specifications

• Dimensions: Ø 19mm, L 41mm (74mm with XLR Module)
• Frequency Response: 30 to 50,000 Hz
• Weight: 25g (55g with XLR Module)
• Audio Output: XLR-3M Balanced, Transformerless, Floating
• Sensitivity in Free Field, No Load (1kHz): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
• Nominal Impedance: 25 Ohms
• Min. Terminating Impedance: 1000 Ohms
• Phantom Powering: 48V +- 4V
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB
• Equivalent Noise Level Weighted as per CCIR 468-3: 22 dB
• Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Passive): 142 dB SPL
• Current Consumption: 3.3 mA