Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Microphone - 506289

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506289

**(expected deliveries from sennheiser june 23, but might be quickeer?) posted 15/03/23**

HF condenser microphone set, with MKH 8040 (cardioid), MZW 8000 and MZQ 8000, in transport case, NEXTEL black

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.

Sennheiser MKH 8040 (MKH-8040) Cardioid Microphone - 506289

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.

FEATURES
Very versatile thanks to cardioid pick-up pattern
Considerably reduced pick-up of rear sound
Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremely low distortion
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

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
Transducer principle (Microphone) RF condenser microphone
Frequency response 30 - 50000 Hz
Weight 25 g (55 g with XLR module)
Audio output XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
Pick-up pattern cardioid
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz) 20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
Nominal impedance 25 Ω
Min. terminating impedance 1000 Ω
Phantom powering 48 V +/- 4 V
Equivalent noise level 13 dB
Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3 22 dB
Maximum sound pressure level (passive) 142 dB SPL
Current consumption 3,3 mA

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Microphone head MKHC 8040
XLR module MZX 8000
Microphone clip MZQ 8000
Windshield MZW 8000
User manual
Aluminium transport case

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