Sennheiser MKH 416 P48

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Sennheiser MKH 416 P48

Sennheiser

MKH 416 P48

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Product Info

Article Number: 140591
Model: MKH 416 P48
Price: $1,098.90

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The Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 is a workhorse for location sound recording – film crews, broadcast journalists, anyone needing pristine, directional audio in challenging environments will appreciate it. Its interference tube design and robust build make it a reliable choice, though its focused pickup requires careful technique. This mic delivers professional results, but it's an investment.

Product Description

Sennheiser MKH 416 P48, RF Condenser Microphone

The MKH 416 is a short gun interference tube microphone. Excellent directivity and a compact design, high consonant articulation and feedback rejection are ideal qualities for universal use in film, radio and television, especially for outdoor broadcast applications.

  • Polar pattern: Super-cardioid/lobar
  • Increased directivity due to interference tube principle
  • Very low inherent self-noise
  • Highly suitable for outdoor conditions
  • High sensitivity
  • Balanced
  • ungrounded output without transformer
  • Robust and suitable for adverse climatic conditions
  • Matte black all-metal housing
  • Audio transmission range: 40 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Free-field idle transmission factor (1 kHz): 25 mV/Pa +/-1 dB
  • Nominal impedance: 25 Ohm
  • Peak SPL: 130 dB
  • 48 V +/- 4 V Phantom power required
  • Weight: 165 g
  • Diameter: 19 mm
  • Length: 250 mm
  • Protective case included
  • Optional matching windshield: Sennheiser MZW60-1 Article Nr #133213# (not included)
PROS
  • • Exceptional off-axis rejection minimizes room noise, a huge benefit outdoors
  • • Robust all-metal housing shrugs off harsh environments and rough handling
  • • Super-cardioid pattern offers focused pickup, ideal for dialogue recording
  • • Low self-noise ensures clean recordings even at lower gain settings
CONS
  • • The super-cardioid pattern demands precise mic placement for optimal results
  • • Its directional nature limits versatility for capturing broader soundscapes
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many users

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Key Features

Mic Type RF Condenser
Polar Pattern Super-cardioid/lobar
Frequency Range 40 - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 130 dB
Sensitivity 25 mV/Pa +/-1 dB
Connector XLR
Weight 230 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The interference tube significantly improves directivity and reduces unwanted sounds from the sides, creating a much tighter and more focused pickup pattern.
The 'P48' indicates it requires phantom power, essential for operation with most professional audio interfaces and recorders; ensure your equipment provides this.
It's consistently ranked among the top choices for its clarity, natural sound, and exceptional rejection of background noise, often considered a benchmark for broadcast quality.

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