Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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Description
The Sennheiser MKH 8040 is a modular RF condenser cardioid microphone head for studio and location recording in the MKH 8000 series. Use it as a natural cardioid spot or as the mid mic in MS with an MKH 8030. Low self-noise and extended bandwidth suit acoustic instruments, ensemble spots, and dialogue.
Features
- Cardioid RF condenser for studio and location spots
- 20 mV/Pa sensitivity; 13 dB(A) self-noise
- 30 - 50,000 Hz frequency response
- Modular with MZX 8000 XLR module in typical kits
- Compact 19 mm head for discreet placement
Specifications
- Transducer: RF condenser
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency response: 30 - 50,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa) without MZF 8000 II
- Max SPL: 142 dB SPL without MZF 8000 II
- Equivalent noise: 13 dB(A); 22 dB CCIR
- Phantom power: 48 V ±4 V
- Diameter: approx. 19 mm (0.75")
- Length: approx. 41 mm (1.61"); approx. 75 mm (2.95") with MZX 8000
- Weight: approx. 25 g (26 g (0.9 oz)); approx. 55 g (54 g (1.9 oz)) with MZX 8000
In the Box
- MKH 8040 microphone head
- MZX 8000 XLR module
- MZQ 8000 microphone clip
- MZW 8000 windscreen
- Case
- Instruction manual