Sennheiser MKH 8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Single Microphone)

Product Features

• Cardioid Pattern
• Modular Design
• Ideal for General Recordings
• Includes Capsule and XLR Module

In the Box

• Sennheiser MKH 8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Stereo Set)
• 2 x MKH 8040 Microphone Heads
• 2 x Sennheiser MZX 8000 XLR Module for MKH-8000 Capsules
• 2 x Sennheiser MZQ-8000 Standard Microphone Clip for MKH-8000 Microphones
• 2 x Sennheiser MZW-8000 Windscreen for MKH8000 Series Microphones
• Plastic Transport Case

Overview

MKH 8040 Stereoset
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.
Due to its cardioid pick-up pattern the 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: Very valuable talents when used in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear.
Cardioid pick-up pattern
Modular Design
Wide frequency response: 30 – 50,000 Hz
Extremely low distortion
Extremely low inherent self-noise
Balanced frequency response within the pick-up pattern
Very even directional diagram
Non-reflective Nextel® coating
Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings
Timbrally identical with the other 8000-series microphones for optimum aural compatibility