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Sennheiser MKH 8040

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Sennheiser MKH 8040
MKH (studio)
Colour
Microphonestudio
Operating principlecondenser
Specs
Microphone directivityunidirectional
Directional patterncardioid
Rated resistance25 Ohm
Frequency range35 – 50000 Hz
Sensitivity-34 dB
Sound pressure142 dB
Functions and connectors
ConnectionXLR
General
Power sourcephantom
Materialmetal
Size41x19x19 mm / 75x19x19 mm — with XLR module /
Weight25 g / 55 g — with XLR module /
In boxrack holder
windscreen
case
xLR module
Added to E-Catalogdecember 2015
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Sennheiser MKH8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone 500966

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The cardioid MKH 8040 is suitable for almost any application. It considerably reduces pick-up of a reverberant room. This is very helpful in room...
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Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone MKH8040

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.IncludesMicrophone Head MKHC8040XLR Module MZX8000Micro... morephone Clip MZQ8000Windshield MZW8000User ManualAluminum Transport CaseFeaturesCardioid pick-up patternModular designWide frequency response (30Hz - 50 kHz)Symmetrical transducer with two back-plates providing extremely low distortionExtremely low inherent self-noiseAccurate directional patternNon-reflective Nextel coatingIdeal as a spot microphone and for surround recordingsAlso available in stereo pairsSpecificationsDimensions: 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, FloatingSensitivity in Free Field, No Load (1kHz): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)Nominal Impedance: 25ΩMin. Terminating Impedance: 1000ΩPhantom Powering: 48V +- 4VEquivalent Noise Level: 13dBEquivalent Noise Level Weighted as per CCIR468-3: 22dBMaximum Sound Pressure Level (Passive): 142dB SPLCurrent Consumption: 3.3mA Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone.
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Sennheiser MKH8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone 506289

Take your audio recording to the next level with the Sennheiser MKH8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone, a professional-grade tool that ensures high-quality sound capture. Designed with precision, this durable microphone is ideal for a wide range of applications, from recording studios to live performances, thanks to its versatile nature.The... moreMKH8040 boasts a cardioid polar pattern, expertly engineered to focus on sound sources directly in front of the microphone while significantly reducing unwanted noise from the sides and rear. This feature is particularly beneficial in environments with challenging acoustics or when you need to isolate your subject from disruptive background
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Additional features microphone Sennheiser MKH 8040:
  • Modular design
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