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Sennheiser MKH 8040 Microphone Stereo Set

Two Versatile Cardioid Microphones with XLR Modules, Clips & Windshields

Two cardioid microphones. The MKH 8040 is 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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506290

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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