Description

Product Features

• Cardioid Pattern
• Modular Design
• Ideal for General Recordings
• Includes Capsule and XLR Module

• In the Box

  • Sennheiser MKH 8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Single Microphone)
  • MKH 8040 Microphone Head
  • Sennheiser MZX 8000 XLR Module for MKH-8000 Capsules
  • Sennheiser MZQ-8000 Standard Microphone Clip for MKH-8000 Microphones
  • Sennheiser MZW-8000 Windscreen for MKH8000 Series Microphones
  • Plastic Transport Case

  • Overview

    MKH 8040
    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.
    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