Sennheiser MKH 8040

Versatile cardioid microphone. Especially suited to applications in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear. Balanced frequency response. Extremely low distortion.

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
• Also available in stereo pairs

Specifications:

• Dimensions: Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
• Weight (g): 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
• Audio output: XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Transducer principle: RF condenser microphone