The Sennheiser MKH416 P48U3 is a Moisture Resistant Shotgun Microphone giving you the capability to achieve superb audio capture in demanding conditions for your next professional film, TV, or location recording.
Mix-ready sound quality is provided by its sharp directivity, low
noise, and strong output. Plus, there are no controls to worry about;
the MKH 416P48U3 delivers the reliability you need for high-pressure
gigs.
The microphone exhibits a hypercardioid polar pattern at low
to midrange frequencies and transitions to a lobar pattern in high
frequencies, allowing it to attenuate 125 Hz to 2 kHz by approximately
10 dB at the 90° off-axis points. Your dialogue, foley, and sound
effects can be recorded with full dynamics and clarity, thanks to the
MKH 416-P48U3's 001511 wide frequency response, enhanced consonant
articulation, and high SPL handling.
Environmental Conditions
When
your work takes you outdoors, you're bound to encounter humidity and
condensation, which can cause many mics to fail. The MKH 416-P48U3's RF
condenser design makes it highly immune to moisture, allowing you to
reliably capture high-quality audio in normal and adverse environmental
conditions.
Professional Sound Quality
The
MKH 416-P48U3 was engineered with the experienced professional in mind.
Its 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response incorporates a gentle rise from 5
to 15 kHz to increase intelligibility, and a natural bass roll-off to
mitigate rumble. Its low self-noise of 13 dBA and high sensitivity of
-32 dB enable studio-worthy signal purity without requiring noise
reduction and gain boosting in postproduction.
Phantom Powered
The
MKH 416-P48U3 boasts a transformerless and fully floating balanced
output for optimal signal integrity. Thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and
compliance with 44 to 52 VDC phantom power, the MKH 416-P48U3 is
compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders,
and mixer adapters, as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and
cinema cameras.
Ideal for Boompole Mounting
The
MKH 416-P48U3's metal body features a matte black finish to prevent
distracting visual reflections. Mount the MKH 416-P48U3 directly on a
stand or boompole using the supplied MZQ 100 clip. Alternatively, place
the MKH 416-P48U3 in the separately available Sennheiser MZS 20-1
combination shockmount, pistol grip, and stand adapter to prevent the
transfer of vibrations to the microphone.
Windscreen Minimizes Wind Noise
The
MKH 416-P48U3 has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from
breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of
wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, consider the Sennheiser
MZH 60-1 furry windshield (available separately).