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MKH 8040 - HF-Condenser Microphone Set, Cardioid

MKH 8040 - HF-Condenser Microphone Set, Cardioid

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.

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Item number: A08068

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.

  • 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

 

 

What's in the Box

  • Microphone head MKHC 8040
  • XLR module MZX 8000
  • Microphone clip MZQ 8000
  • Windshield MZW 8000
  • User manual
  • Transport case

 

Accessories

  • MKH 8000 CLAMP MZQ 8000, MIC CLAMP, BLACK

 

Compatible Products

  • SKP 2000

  • 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
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