Sennheiser MKH418S Stereo Shotgun Microphone

Sennheiser MKH418S Stereo Shotgun Microphone

The Sennheiser MKH418S Stereo Shotgun Microphone is an M-S stereo shotgun microphone using Sennheiser's exclusive RF condenser technology. Its M-S format, compact dimensions, very good consonant clarity and good spatial representation make it ideally suited for every type of application in film, radio, television and reporting, both indoors and outdoors.

Features Increased directivity due to interference tube system (capsule) Very low noise, high SNR High sensitivity Universal application due to M-S format, mono compatible Climate-resistant capsules Rugged brass casing, with matt black finish Specs   Pick Up Pattern M: super cardioid/lobar, S: figure-of-eight Frequency Response 40 - 20,000 Hz Sensitivity M: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dBV), S: 10 mV/Pa (-40 dBV) Nominal Impedance < 25 ohms Min Terminating Impedance 1 kohms Equivalent Noise Level M: 14 dB-A / 26 dB-CCIR, S: 22 dB-A / 34 dB-CCIR Max Spl 130 dB SPL (63 Pa) Dimensions Ø 19 mm x 280 mm Weight 220 g Transducer Principle M: pressure gradient/interference tube, S: pressure gradient Power Supply 48 ± 4 V / 2 x 2.3 mA Max Output Voltage 1.5 V Operating Temperature Range -20 to +60 °C Humidity Range < 95 % relative humidity

Transducer M: Pressure gradient / interference tube receiver S: Pressure gradient receiver

Polar Pattern M: Super-cardioid / lobar S: Figure-of-eight

Frequency Response 40 Hz to 20 kHz

Dynamic Range (Typical) not specified by manufacturer

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Equivalent Noise Level M: 14dB-A / 26dB-CCIR S: 22dB-A / 34dB-CCIR

Maximum Input Sound Level 130 dB SPL (63 Pa)

Power Requirements +48 V +/- 4 V / 2 x 2.3 mA

Output Impedance < 25 Ohms (@ 1000 Hz) Min. Load Impedance: 1 kOhms

Output Connectors 5-pin XLR, male

Pad No

Low Frequency Roll-Off No

Dimensions 11.02 x .75" / 280 x 19 mm (Length x Diameter)

Weight 7.8 oz (220 g)