Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone, Stereo Set

The Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone, Stereo Set is a top-of-the-line professional recording solution built to capture impeccable sound quality in both studio and field environments. Known for its ability to reduce the pickup of reverberant sounds in rooms with poor acoustics, this microphone set is perfect for a variety of applications including spot miking and surround sound recordings. The MKH 8040 offers a cardioid pick-up pattern that helps isolate the sound source while minimizing unwanted noise, ensuring that your recordings are always clear and focused. It also features a wide frequency response range from 30 Hz to 50,000 Hz, making it suitable for capturing everything from low bass frequencies to high-pitched harmonics.

With its modular design, the MKH 8040 is both flexible and versatile, allowing users to easily integrate it into various recording setups. It is built with a symmetrical transducer outfitted with two backplates, which significantly reduces distortion and ensures a low inherent self-noise level. The microphone's non-reflective Nextel coating aids in preventing visual distractions during video recording sessions, while its high maximum sound pressure level of 142 dB makes it ideal for capturing loud sound sources without compromising audio quality. Whether you're recording in a professional studio, a concert hall, or a less-than-ideal acoustic environment, the Sennheiser MKH 8040 stands out as a reliable and high-performance microphone set.

With a durable aluminum case included for easy transport and storage, and all the necessary accessories such as windscreen and microphone clips, this stereo set has everything you need to embark on your next recording project.

Key Features

• Cardioid pick-up pattern for focused sound capture
• Modular design for versatile usage
• Wide frequency response range from 30 Hz to 50,000 Hz
• Symmetrical transducer with dual backplates for low distortion
• Extremely low self-noise level
• Accurate directional pattern control
• Non-reflective Nextel coating
• Ideal for spot miking and surround sound recordings

Specifications

• Dimensions: 19 mm diameter, 41 mm length (74 mm with XLR module)
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 50,000 Hz
• Weight: 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
• Audio Output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Sensitivity: 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa) in free field, no load (1 kHz)
• Nominal Impedance: 25 Ω
• Minimum 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

Package Contents

• (2) MKHC 8040 microphone heads (cardioid, condenser)
• (2) MZX 8000 XLR modules
• (2) MZW 8000 windscreens
• (2) MZQ 8000 microphone clips
• (1) Aluminum case