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) |
Manuals & documents
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
Not eligible for Try Before You Buy or the 48-hour approval period. 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.