Sennheiser MKH 418-S

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.

• 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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Specifications

Impedance

1000 Ω

Dimensions

Ø 19 x 280 mm

Connector

XLR-5M

Frequency response (Microphone)

40 – 20000 Hz

Microphone

M-S stereo shotgun microphone

Weight

220 g

Phantom powering

P48 : 48+/- 4 V / 2 x 2,3 mA

Operating temperature

-20 à +60 °C

Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3

M:14 dB-A/26dB-CCIR S:24dB-A/34 dB-CCIR

Maximum sound pressure level (passive)

130 dB (63Pa)

Output impedance

< 25 Ω

Output voltage

1,5 V

 

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What’s in the Box

1. 1 MKH 418 S