Sennheiser MKH 8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Stereo Set)
SKU: SEN-506290
Key Features
- Cardioid Pattern
- Modular Design
- Ideal for General Recordings
- Includes Capsule and XLR Module
Details
The Sennheiser MKH 8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone is a stereo set of professional low-profile condenser microphones for capturing vocals, instruments, and ambience in recording and sound reinforcement applications. The modular design consists of the MKHC 8040 cardioid capsule and the MZX 8000 XLR module output stage.
Cardioid Pickup
The cardioid polar pattern yields a generous pickup area while minimizing off-axis noise and feedback.
Modular Design
The modular design consists of the MKHC 8040 cardioid capsule and the MZX 8000 XLR module output stage.
Symmetrical Transducer
The capsule features a symmetrical transducer with two back-plates resulting in extremely low distortion.
Specifications
Microphone
| Form Factor | Stand/Boom Mount |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Pad | None |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| Tone Adjustment | None |
| Gain Adjustment | None |
| Indicators | None |
| On-Board Controls | None |
| Windscreen | Foam (Included) |
Performance
| Frequency Range | 30 Hz to 50 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | 142 dB SPL |
| Impedance | 25 Ohms |
| Load Impedance | 1000 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | -34 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 13 dB A-Weighted 22 dB CCIR |
Connectivity
| Headphone Connector | None |
Power
| Bus Power | None |
| Operating Voltage | 48 V ± 4 V (Phantom Power) |
| Operating Current Consumption | 3.3 mA |
Physical
| Mounting | Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) |
| Included Case | Hard Case |
| Included Filters | None |
| Dimensions | ø: 0.75 x L: 2.95" / ø: 19 x L: 75 mm |
| Weight | 1.94 oz / 55 g |
What's In The Box
- Sennheiser MKH 8040 Compact Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Stereo Set)
- 2 x MKH 8040 Microphone Heads
- 2 x Sennheiser MZX 8000 XLR Module for MKH-8000 Capsules
- 2 x Sennheiser MZQ-8000 Standard Microphone Clip for MKH-8000 Microphones
- 2 x Sennheiser MZW-8000 Windscreen for MKH8000 Series Microphones
- Plastic Transport Case