Sennheiser MKH-416 Shotgun Microphone
The Sennheiser MKH-416 is an industry-standard shotgun microphone renowned for its exceptional directivity, high sensitivity, and rugged, moisture-resistant design, making it ideal for outdoor film, TV, and professional voice-over work. It uses RF condenser technology to minimize noise and operate reliably in harsh environments.
- Exceptional Directivity: The mic utilizes an interference tube principle to achieve a hypercardioid pattern at low/mid frequencies and a, lobar pattern at high frequencies, rejecting off-axis ambient noise.
- Moisture Resistance: The RF-biased condenser design makes it highly immune to humidity and condensation, ideal for outdoor,, humid, or changing climates.
- Low Self-Noise and High Output: Features a very low self-noise of 13dBA (130 dB SPL max) and high sensitivity (-32db), providing clear audio for quiet, distant, or detailed sound sources.
Frequency Characteristics
- Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz.
- High-Frequency Boost: The frequency response includes a gentle, natural rise from 5 kHz to 15 kHz, which increases vocal intelligibility and adds a crisp “presence” to recordings.
- Low-End Management: Features a natural bass roll-off to mitigate handling noise and rumble.
- Low Proximity Effect: The microphone is known for having a low proximity effect, allowing for a consistent sound even when used close to the source.
Power Requirement
- Phantom Power: The MKH-416 requires 48V ± 4V DC phantom power (P48) to operate.
- Current Consumption: Low power draw of 2 mA.
- Connection: It uses a standard 3-pin XLR male connector.
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