The Sennheiser MKH-8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone for capturing vocals, instruments and ambiance in recording and sound reinforcement applications. The modular design consists of the MKHC-8040 cardioid capsule and the MZX-8000 XLR module output stage.
The cardioid capsule minimizes feedback and off-axis audio. The symmetrical transducer with two back-plates yields extremely low distortion. The wide frequency response provides exceptional detail and transparency. With its pristine audio quality and compact design the MKH-8040 is great for many applications.
Sennheiser MKH 8040 Features
- Modular design
- Wide frequency response
- Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremly low distortion
- Extremly low inherent self-noise
- Accurate directional pattern
- Non reflective Nextel coating
- Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings
- MKH 8040 compact cardioid condenser microphone1
- XLR module MZX 80001
- Microphone clip MZQ 80001
- Windshield MZW 80001
- Transport case1
- Transducer TypeCondenser
- Polar PatternCardioid
- Frequency Response30 Hz - 50 kHz
- Output Impedance25 ohms
- Sensitivity in Free Field, No Load (1kHz)20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
- Phantom Powering48 V +/- 4 V
- Equivalent Noise Level13 dB
- Equivalent Noise Level Weighted as per CCIR22 dB
- Max. SPL (passive)142 dB SPL
- Current Consumption3.3 mA
- Audio OutputXLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
- Dimensions0.75" diameter x 1.61" length (2.91" with XLR module)
- Weight0.88 oz (1.94 oz with XLR module)
