The Sennheiser MKH 8018 is a high-performance stereo shotgun RF condenser microphone all in a class of its own. Developed to provide users with an immersive sense of directionality and spatial realism for film, broadcast, and wildlife recording, this product brings efficiency and reliability coupled with a compact design. It features a remarkable push-pull transducer and low-tension diaphragm for wide frequency response and outstanding sensitivity. Recordings can be tailored precisely to the environment.
What makes this product especially easy to use are the three switchable stereo modes—MS, XY-narrow, and XY-wide—offering remarkable flexibility in the field or post-production without the need for external mixers. The MKH 8018 also provides a number of great additional features, such as a switchable low-cut filter, a -10 dB pad, and a moisture-resistant RF condenser design that guarantees top performance in challenging outdoor environments.
The Sennheiser MKH 8018 is an advanced stereo shotgun RF condenser microphone all in a class of its own. Specifically developed to guarantee easy and flexible audio capture for film and video production, this product brings pristine sound quality and spatial realism coupled with a compact, camera-mountable design. It provides exceptional versatility with three switchable stereo modes (MS, XY-wide, and XY-narrow), giving you access to the perfect stereo image whether you are recording dialogues, immersive soundscapes, or sporting events. A quick intervention in the field has never been so easy, with an integrated -10 dB pad against overdriving and a switchable -3 dB low-cut filter at 70 Hz.
Top product performance is also achieved thanks to the symmetrical, acoustically open push-pull transducer design and low-tension diaphragm, ensuring the sound flow remains as unrestricted and undistorted as possible. What is more, its RF condenser technology makes it highly moisture-resistant, allowing for reliable operation in humid, hot, or cold conditions. The MKH 8018 also provides a number of great additional features, such as a fully floating balanced 5-pin XLR output for minimal distortion and Nextel® non-reflecting paint to remain visually unobtrusive. It allows for effortless integration with its extended bass response that captures sound to the fullest extent.
Combined with a robust, lightweight metal housing and premium included accessories, this powerful product delivers dependable round-the-clock operation with guaranteed Sennheiser quality.
Features:
Specifications:
| Acoustic Properties | |
| Transducer principle | RF condenser microphone |
| Pick-up pattern | Stereo Shotgun (MS, XY-narrow, XY-wide) |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | M-Channel: 56 mV/Pa | S-Channel: 25 mV/Pa | XY-narrow: 50 mV/Pa | XY-wide: 32 mV/Pa |
| Maximum SPL | 126 dB |
| Dynamic Range | > 126 dB |
| Equivalent noise level | M-Channel: 12 dB (A-weighted) | S-Channel: 14.5 dB (A-weighted) |
| Connectivity | |
| Output Connector | 5-pin XLR (balanced, fully floating) |
| Filters & Controls | |
| Low-cut filter | Switchable -3 dB at 70 Hz |
| Pad | Switchable -10 dB |
| Operating conditions | |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) |
| Power | |
| Power supply | P48 Phantom power (48 V) |
| Current consumption | 2 x 3.4 mA |
| Physical Specifications | |
| Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | 22 x 230 mm |
| Weight | 115 g (4.1 oz) |
| Color | NEXTEL Black |
| What's in the Box | MKH 8018 mic, MZQ 100 clip, MZW 8018 windshield, MZR 8000 adapter, Transport tube |