Sennheiser Mkh 418 S Super Cardioid/lobar Microphone, Xlr-5m, Black, Phantom Powering

The Sennheiser MKH 418 S is a professional stereo shotgun condenser microphone that combines a highly directional super-cardioid/lobar microphone with a side-facing figure-8 capsule in a single compact housing. Designed for broadcast, film, television, sports coverage, and location recording, it delivers exceptional speech intelligibility and realistic stereo ambience capture. Its RF condenser design provides outstanding resistance to humidity and adverse environmental conditions, making it a trusted choice for professional field recording.

The microphone features a 5-pin XLR output for Mid-Side (MS) stereo recording and requires 48V phantom power.

Key Features

• Professional stereo shotgun condenser microphone
• Combines super-cardioid/lobar and figure-8 capsules
• Mid-Side (MS) stereo recording configuration
• Excellent directivity for dialogue capture
• Compact single-body design
• RF condenser technology for moisture resistance
• Low self-noise and high sensitivity
• Ideal for film, television, broadcast, and outdoor recording
• Rugged metal construction
• XLR-5M output connection

Specifications

• Microphone Type: RF Condenser
• Polar Pattern:
  • Mid Channel: Super-cardioid/Lobar
  • Side Channel: Figure-8
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity:
  • Mid: 25 mV/Pa
  • Side: 10 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level:
  • Mid: 13 dB(A)
  • Side: 14 dB(A)
• Maximum SPL: 128 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 81 dB(A)
• Output Connector: XLR-5M
• Power Requirement: 48 V Phantom Power (P48)
• Finish: Black