Sennheiser MKH 8040 Microphone

Versatile Cardioid Microphone with XLR Modules, Clips & Windshields

Versatile cardioid microphone. Especially suited to applications in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear. Balanced frequency response. Extremely low distortion.

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506289
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Due to its cardioid pick-up pattern the MKH 8040 is perfectly suitable for a wide range of applications. It features a balanced frequency response throughout the whole pick-up pattern, as well as a significantly reduced pick-up of rear sound without depriving it of its natural timbre: Very valuable talents when used in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear.

  • Cardioid pick-up pattern
  • Modular Design
  • Wide frequency response: 30 – 50,000 Hz
  • Extremely low distortion
  • Extremely low inherent self-noise
  • Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern
  • Very even directional diagram
  • Non-reflective Nextel® coating
  • Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings
  • Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility
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Specification
  • 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
  • Microphone head MKHC 8040
  • XLR module MZX 8000
  • Microphone clip MZQ 8000
  • Windshield MZW 8000
  • User manual
  • Transport case