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SENNHEISER MKH-8040| 506289 | PRO HF MICROPHONE SET. INCLUDES (1) MKHC 8040 MICROPHONE HEAD (CARDIOID, CONDENSER), (1) MZX 8000 XLR MODULE, (1) MZW 8000 WINDSCREEN, (1) MZQ 8000 MICROPHONE CLIP AND (
SKU
SEN-MKH-8040
MFR#
506289
was
$1,749.00
Special Price
$1,499.00
Availability:
Out of stock
The MKH 8040 is a high-end cardioid condenser microphone that belongs to a class of its own. Developed to provide audio professionals with exceptional sound quality and flexible mounting options for music recording and broadcasting, this product brings efficiency and acoustic purity coupled with a compact and modular design. It supports a wide range of applications, from orchestral recordings to speech, offering a natural sound balance across the entire frequency range.
What makes this product especially easy to use is its modular construction, consisting of the MKHC 8040 capsule and the MZX 8000 digital/analog XLR module. This allows for seamless integration into any professional setup. The MKH 8040 also provides a number of great additional features, such as an exceptionally wide frequency response (30 Hz to 50 kHz), extremely low inherent self-noise, and a symmetrical transducer design that ensures minimal distortion even at high sound pressure levels.
The MKH 8040 is an advanced cardioid condenser microphone from the renowned MKH 8000 series, standing in a class of its own. Specifically developed to guarantee easy and flexible recording options for studio, field, and broadcast environments, this product brings sonic efficiency and reliability coupled with a compact and practical modular design. It provides a cardioid pick-up pattern for exceptional rear-sound rejection, giving you access to clear recordings by effectively isolating the sound source and suppressing reflections from the back.
Top product performance is also achieved thanks to its symmetrical transducer design with two backplates, which ensures extremely low distortion and a wide frequency response. What is more, the modular design allows for the exchange of capsules or the addition of digital modules to ensure that your recording equipment is always up to date and adaptable to future technologies. The MKH 8040 also provides a number of great additional features, such as a matte black Nextel finish for high scratch resistance and a non-reflective surface, ideal for on-camera use.
Combined with its compact and robust metal housing, this powerful product delivers dependable round-the-clock operation with guaranteed Sennheiser quality, making it a favorite for demanding acoustic environments.
Features:
- Cardioid pick-up pattern for excellent isolation of sound sources
- Modular design: Capsule and XLR module can be separated
- Extremely wide frequency response: 30 Hz to 50,000 Hz
- Symmetrical transducer design for minimal harmonic distortion
- Extremely low inherent self-noise for high-resolution recordings
- Compact and unobtrusive design ideal for film and television
- Nextel non-reflective coating for professional on-stage use
- Weather-resistant RF condenser technology for outdoor use
- Includes MZX 8000 XLR module, MZW 8000 windshield, and MZQ 8000 clip
- Proven and reliable hardware for professional 24/7/365 operating
Specifications:
| Acoustic Characteristics | |
| Transducer principle | RF condenser microphone |
| Frequency response | 30 Hz to 50,000 Hz |
| Pick-up pattern | Cardioid |
| Sensitivity (free field) | 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa) |
| Max. Sound Pressure Level | 142 dB SPL |
| Equivalent noise level | 13 dB(A) / 22 dB (CCIR) |
| Electrical Data | |
| Nominal impedance | 25 Ohms |
| Min. terminating impedance | 1,000 Ohms |
| Phantom powering | 48 V +/- 4 V |
| Current consumption | 3.3 mA |
| Operating conditions | |
| Temperature | -10° to 60°C |
| Size and Weight | |
| Dimensions | Diameter 19 mm, Length 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module) |
| Weight | Approx. 25 g (55 g with XLR module) |
