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Sennheiser MKH8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Manufacturer: SennheiserSku: MKH8040
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The Sennheiser MKH8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone is
a professional low-profile condenser microphone for capturing vocals,
instruments, and ambiance in recording and sound reinforcement
applications. The modular design consists of the MKHC 8040 cardioid
capsule and the MZX 8000 XLR module output stage.
The cardioid capsule minimizes feedback and off-axis audio. The symmetrical transducer with two back-plates yields extremely low distortion. The wide frequency response provides exceptional detail and transparency. With its pristine audio quality and compact design, the MKH 8040 is great for many applications.
Cardioid Pickup
The cardioid polar pattern yields a generous pickup area while minimizing off-axis noise and feedback.
Modular Design
The modular design consists of the MKHC 8040 cardioid capsule and the MZX 8000 XLR module output stage.
Symmetrical Transducer
The capsule features a symmetrical transducer with two back-plates resulting in extremely low distortion.
Wide Frequency Response
A wide frequency response of 30 Hz to 50 kHz ensures accurate reproduction of instruments, ambiance, vocals, etc.
Tech Spec:
| Dimensions | Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module) |
| Transducer principle (Microphone) | RF condenser microphone |
| Frequency response | 30 - 50000 Hz |
| Weight | 25 g (55 g with XLR module) |
| Audio output | XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating |
| Pick-up pattern | cardioid |
| Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) | 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa) |
| Nominal impedance | 25 Ω |
| Min. terminating impedance | 1000 Ω |
| Phantom powering | 48 V +/- 4 V |
| Equivalent noise level | 13 dB |
| Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3 | 22 dB |
| Maximum sound pressure level (passive) | 142 dB SPL |
| Current consumption | 3,3 mA |

