Sennheiser MKH 416-P48-U3 Super Cardioid/Lobar Microphone, XLR-3M, +48V

The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48 is a short shotgun interference tube microphone designed for recording audio in film, radio, and television, particularly in outdoor applications. With excellent directional control, high consonant articulation, and feedback rejection, it delivers superior audio performance. Its RF condenser design ensures high immunity to humidity and moisture, making it ideal for adverse climatic conditions.

Features

• Pressure Gradient Receiver: Utilizes a short interference tube for precise audio capture.
• RF Condenser Design: Provides high immunity to humidity and moisture, reducing noise.
• High Directionality: Operates as a hypercardioid at low and medium frequencies, transitioning to a lobar pattern above 2 kHz.
• Low Self-Noise: Ensures clean audio with minimal background noise.
• High Sensitivity: Captures subtle audio details.
• Rugged Construction: All-metal matte black body suitable for harsh environments.
• Transformerless and Fully Floating Balanced Output: Enhances audio quality and durability.

Specifications

• Transducer Type: Pressure Gradient/Interference Receiver Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid at low and mid frequencies; lobar pattern above 2 kHz
• Frequency Response: 40Hz to 20,000Hz
• Dynamic Range: 117 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 81 dB
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 130 dB (@ 1 KHz)
• Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa +/- 1dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V (± 12V)
• Output Impedance: Nominal 25 Ohms, Minimum Terminating 800 Ohms
• Output Connector: XLR-3M Type
• Pad: None
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: None
• Applications: Ideal for film, radio, television, and outdoor broadcast applications.
• Dimensions: 250mm x 19mm (9.84" x 0.74")
• Weight: 175 g (5.82 oz)