The Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphones are a matched pair of versatile microphones, especially suited to applications in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear. This stereo set offers balanced frequency response and extremely low distortion.
The Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphones are suitable for almost any application. This stereo pair considerably reduces pick-up of a reverberant room. This is very helpful in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear. Due to its cardioid pick-up pattern the stereo pair of Sennheiser 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.
Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphones Features
- Cardioid pick-up pattern
- Modular design
- Wide frequency response 30 to 50.000 Hz
- Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremely low distortion
- Extremely low inherent self-noise
- Accurate directional pattern
- Non reflective Nextel coating
- Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings
Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphones Specifications
- Dimensions (Per Mic): Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR Module)
- Frequency Response: 30 - 50000 Hz
- Weight (Per Mic): 25 g (55 g with XLR Module)
- Audio Output: XLR-3M Balanced, Transformerless, Floating
- Sensitivity in Free Field, No Load (1kHz): 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
- Nominal Impedance: 25 O
- Min. Terminating Impedance: 1000 O
- Phantom Powering: 48 V +/- 4 V
- Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB
- Equivalent Noise Level Weighted As Per CCIR: 22 dB
- Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Passive): 142 dB SPL
- Current Consumption: 3,3 mA
Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphones Includes
- 2 x Sennheiser MKHC 8040 Microphone Heads
- 2 x Sennheiser MZX 8000 XLR Modules
- 2 x Sennheiser MZQ 8000 Microphone Clips
- 2 x Sennheiser MZW 8000 Windshields
- 1 x User Manual
- 1 x Transport Case
- 2 Year Warranty
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Magnificent Sound
Oct 9th 2014I find these mics indispensable for ambient or close situations. I have DPA's, KM184's, and 451's, but these seem to be in use almost daily. The matching is also very good.
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Great mics
Dec 22nd 2010The MKH 8040 stereo pair is a great set for stereo recording. I use them on orchestral ensembles, choirs, and chamber music in various settings, and they always work great. Small footprint is good for live setting as well.
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