stereo shotgun microphone
MSRP:$2,800.00
General Description
The MKH 418 S is an M-S stereo shotgun microphone using Sennheiser's exclusive RF condenser technology. Its M-S format, compact dimensions, very good 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
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stereo shotgun microphone
MSRP:$2,800.00
Technical Data
| Connector |
XLR-5M |
| Dimensions |
0.7 x 11 in. (19 x 280 mm) |
| Equivalent noise level |
M 14 dB-A/26dB-CCIR S |
| Frequency response (microphone) |
40 - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance |
1 kΩ |
| Max. sound pressure level (passive) |
130 dB (63Pa) |
| M-S stereo |
M-S stereo shotgun microphone |
| Operating temperature |
-20.....+60°C |
| Output impedance |
< 25 Ω |
| Output voltage |
1.5 V |
| Phantom powering |
P48 48± 4 V / 2x2.3 mA |
| Pick-up pattern |
M: super-cardioid/lobar (S: Figure-of-eight) |
| Weight |
7.8 oz. (220 g) |
stereo shotgun microphone
MSRP:$2,800.00
Recommended Accessories
| Part/Accessory |
Article No. |
| AC 418 |
069294 |
5 pin XLRf to dual 3 pin XLRm cable for MKH 418s and MKE 44-P stereo mics
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| ACS 5 |
USACS5 |
5 pin XLR to dual 3 pin XLR adapter, 6 in. length for MKH418s and MKE44-P
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| CASE LONG MKH |
055638 |
Foam-lined hardshell polymer case for MKH416, MKH418S, MKH60, MKH70
|
| MZQ 100 |
002155 |
resilient quick release stand adapter for 19-23mm (~3/4"- 7/8") diameter microphones and E609
|
| MZS 20-1 |
003609 |
combination shockmount pistol grip and stand, pole adapter for MKH and K6 series, required for blimp
|
| MZS 20-1/216 |
USMZS20-1/216 |
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| MZS 415-3 |
001956 |
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| MZW 415 |
000895 |
gray foam windscreen for MKH416, MKH418
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stereo shotgun microphone
MSRP:$2,800.00
Variants
MSRP:$2,800.00
Glossary
| Connector |
| A standardised single or multi-pole plug for connecting units or accessories. |
| Equivalent noise level |
| The output signal of every microphone always includes a low noise signal in addition to the useful signal. In order to illustrate the extent of the noise voltage, it is given as a fictitious sound pressure level. In an ideally noise-free microphone, a sound pressure level of this magnitude would result in an output voltage of the magnitude of the noise. Self-noise is measured and weighted either in accordance with CCIR 468-3 or – in order to assimilate the measured result with the listening impression of the human ear – in accordance with DIN/IEC 651 (so-called A-weighted). Studio condenser microphones generally have an equivalent noise level of between 20 and 30 dB (CCIR) or between 10 and 20 dB(A). |
| Frequency response (microphone) |
| The frequency response of a microphone is given within the limits defined by the manufacturer. In studio condenser microphones it is generally within the range of between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. |
| Impedance |
| Impedance expresses the AC resistance of a microphone or a set of headphones. It is dependent on frequency and is given at 1 kHz as the so-called nominal impedance. Impedance is measured in ohms. In recent years, an industrial standard has developed, setting the impedance of headphones at 50 or 600 ohms. Sennheiser headphones are manufactured according to this standard, thus practically ruling out connection problems. With microphones, the input impedance of the following microphone amplifier should have at least three times the value of the nominal impedance, in order to prevent it from unnecessarily attenuating the microphone signal. |
| M-S stereo |
| In the M-S stereo technique, one microphone with any pick-up pattern picks up the sound from the front (middle) while another microphone with a figure-of-eight pick-up pattern is positioned at right angles to it (side). The M-S stereo technique produces an optimum mono signal, and can be used to infinitely change the included angle. |
| Operating temperature |
| Gives the range of temperatures at which a unit can be operated without damage. |
| Output impedance |
| Gives the internal impedance of an a.c. source. If the input of a subsequent load has the same input impedance, we speak of a matched impedance. The maximum power is delivered to the load. |
| Output voltage |
| The (signal) voltage which a unit supplies at its output. |
| Phantom powering |
| Almost all studio microphones are supplied with 48V ±4V phantom power (P48, IEC 268-15). This supply voltage is applied to both modulation lines, while the return current flows via the cable screen. Some microphones can also be powered by batteries or from plug-in mains adapters. |
| Pick-up pattern |
| Also known as polar pattern, directivity. According to their acoustic design, microphones differ in their sensitivity towards sound from different directions. Pressure microphones have a sensitivity that is largely independent of direction (omni-directional pick-up pattern). Pressure gradient microphones have the pick-up patterns wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid or figure-of-eight. Interference microphones can be used to achieve a further concentration of the pick-up pattern (lobar pick-up pattern). As a special case, dummy head microphones achieve the pick-up pattern of the human ear/head (dummy head stereo). |
