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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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Description

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.

Features

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

Specification

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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