Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone

OUR PART #: MKH8040 MFR #: 506289

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With balanced frequency response and extremely low distortion, the MKH8040 Cardioid microphone is suitable for many different applications. ...Read more

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Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone
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Product Overview

With balanced frequency response and extremely low distortion, the MKH8040 Cardioid microphone is suitable for many different applications. It considerably reduces pick-up of a reverberant room. This is helpful in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear.

Includes

  • Microphone Head MKHC8040
  • XLR Module MZX8000
  • Microphone Clip MZQ8000
  • Windshield MZW8000
  • User Manual
  • Aluminum Transport Case

Features

  • Cardioid pick-up pattern
  • Modular design
  • Wide frequency response (30Hz - 50 kHz)
  • Symmetrical transducer with two back-plates providing extremely low distortion
  • Extremely 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

Specifications

  • Dimensions: Dia 19mm, L 41mm (74mm with XLR Module)
  • Frequency Response: (30Hz - 50 kHz)
  • 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: 25Ω
  • Min. Terminating Impedance: 1000Ω
  • Phantom Powering: 48V +- 4V
  • Equivalent Noise Level: 13dB
  • Equivalent Noise Level Weighted as per CCIR468-3: 22dB
  • Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Passive): 142dB SPL
  • Current Consumption: 3.3mA

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