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MKH 8040

Article No. 506289

Features09

  • Cardioid pick-up pattern
  • Modular design
  • Wide frequency response 30 to 50.000 Hz
  • Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremely low distortion
  • Extremely low inherent self-noise
  • Accurate directional pattern
  • Non reflective Nextel coating
  • Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings
  • Also available in stereo pairs

Top Specs

  • DimensionsØ 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
  • Weight (g)25 g (55 g with XLR module)
  • Audio outputXLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
  • Max. sound pressure level142 dB SPL
  • Polar patternCardioid
  • Sensitivity-34 dBV/Pa
  • Transducer principleRF condenser microphone

Tech Specs

Product
  • Polar pattern
    Cardioid
  • Transducer principle
    RF condenser microphone
Frequency Specifications
  • Frequency response
    30 - 50000 Hz
  • Audio frequency response
    30 - 50,000 Hz
Acoustic Properties
  • Equivalent noise level (db)
    A-weighted 13 dB(A) CCIR-weighted 22 dB
  • Max. sound pressure level
    142 dB SPL
Connectivity
  • Connection
    Wireless
Inputs/Outputs
  • Audio output
    XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
Ambient Conditions
  • Operating temperature (C)
    -10 °C to 60 °C (14 °F to 140 °F)
Battery & Power
  • Battery included
    N
  • Phantom power
    48 V ±4 V (P48, IEC 61938)
  • Charging current (mA)
    3.3 mA
  • Phantom powering
    48 V +/- 4 V
Electrical Properties
  • Nominal impedance
    25 Ω
  • Min. terminating impedance
    1000 Ω
  • Sensitivity
    -34 dBV/Pa
Dimensions
  • Height (mm)
    82
  • Length (mm)
    245
  • Width (mm)
    170
  • Product height
    82
  • Product length
    41
  • Product weight (g)
    25
  • Product width
    19
  • Dimensions
    Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
  • Weight (g)
    25 g (55 g with XLR module)

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    What's in the box06

    • Microphone head MKHC 8040
    • XLR module MZX 8000
    • Microphone clip MZQ 8000
    • Windshield MZW 8000
    • User manual
    • Transport case

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