Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone - Ideal for Professional Audio Recording

The Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone is a top-tier professional audio recording tool designed to cater to a wide array of applications. Thanks to its cardioid pick-up pattern, this microphone significantly reduces the pick-up of unwanted reverberant room sounds, making it an excellent choice for recording in spaces with poor acoustics. Whether you're working in a studio or on location, the MKH 8040 ensures that your recordings are clear, precise, and free from disruptive ambient noise.

The MKH 8040 is engineered to meet the highest standards of audio fidelity. It features a symmetrical transducer with two backplates, providing ultra-low distortion and extremely low inherent self-noise. These characteristics make it the ideal spot microphone and a valuable asset for surround sound recordings. Additionally, its wide frequency response ranging from 30 Hz to 50,000 Hz captures every nuance of sound, ensuring an accurate and immersive audio experience.

Constructed with a modular design and a non-reflective Nextel coating, the Sennheiser MKH 8040 is not only versatile but also durable. Its compatibility with the XLR-3M balanced, transformer-less audio output further emphasizes its professional-grade performance. Whether you are a seasoned audio engineer, a budding podcast creator, or a dedicated field recordist, the Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone is an indispensable tool for pristine audio capture.

Key Features

• Cardioid pick-up pattern for reduced room reverberation
• Modular design for versatile applications
• Wide frequency response ranging from 30 Hz to 50,000 Hz
• Symmetrical transducer with dual backplates for low distortion
• Extremely low inherent self-noise
• Accurate directional pattern
• Non-reflective Nextel coating
• Ideal for spot microphone use and surround recordings

Specifications

• Dimensions: 19 mm diameter, 41 mm length (74 mm with XLR module)
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 50 kHz
• Weight: 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
• Audio Output: XLR-3M balanced, transformer-less, floating
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
• Nominal Impedance: 25 OHM
• Minimum Terminating Impedance: 1000 OHM
• 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/n

Package Contents

• Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone
• Standard XLR-3M module
• Protective carrying case
• User manual