Sennheiser Mkh 416-p48-u3 Super Cardioid/lobar Microphone, Xlr-3m, +48v

The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 is an industry-standard short shotgun condenser microphone renowned for its exceptional directivity, clarity, and reliability. Featuring a super-cardioid/lobar pickup pattern, it is widely used in film production, television broadcasting, voice-over work, and outdoor location recording where precise sound capture is essential.

Key Features

• Professional RF condenser shotgun microphone
• Super-cardioid/lobar polar pattern
• Exceptional off-axis noise rejection
• Highly directional audio capture
• Excellent speech intelligibility and presence
• Moisture-resistant RF condenser technology
• Low self-noise and high sensitivity
• Rugged metal construction
• Phantom-powered operation (+48 V)

Applications

• Film and television production
• Broadcast and ENG (Electronic News Gathering)
• Documentary filmmaking
• Voice-over recording
• Studio narration
• Outdoor location recording
• Content creation and podcasting

Technical Specifications

• Transducer Principle: RF Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Super-Cardioid/Lobar
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB(A)
• Maximum SPL: 130 dB
• Output Connector: XLR-3M
• Power Requirement: +48 V Phantom Power
• Nominal Impedance: 25 Ω