Sennheiser MKH 418S Stereo Shotgun Microphone

The Sennheiser MKH 418S professional stereo shotgun microphone incorporates the Mid / Side (M/S) technique, yielding a high degree of directivity and focus while reproducing signals with extreme accuracy to their perspective placement, within the Left / Right Stereo field.

The MKH 418S features 2 independent acoustic systems for generating the mid and side signals. The mid (M), or mono signal is generated using an internal shotgun microphone. With its frequency range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, the shotgun accurately reproduces audio with extreme focus, emphasising pick up of signals at the direct-axis section (front). The shotgun also rejects signal at the off-axis sections (sides) of the microphone, minimising noise and further strengthening the pick up area. The Side (S), or stereo signal is generated using a separate, internal microphone system that features a figure-of-eight polar pattern. This system is responsible for reproducing the spacial character needed for accurate placement of signal within the stereo field. It can also handle 130 dB of SPL.

FEATURES

• Increased directivity due to interference tube system (capsule)
• Very low noise, high SNR
• High sensitivity
• Universal application due to M-S format, mono compatible
• Climate-resistant capsules
• Rugged brass casing, with matt black finish

SPECIFICATIONS

• Transducer: M: Pressure gradient / interference tube receiver, S: Pressure gradient receiver
• Polar Pattern M: Super-cardioid / lobar, S: Figure-of-eight
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 20 kHz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio Equivalent Noise Level: M: 14dB-A / 26dB-CCIR, S: 22dB-A / 34dB-CCIR
• Maximum Input Sound Level: 130 dB SPL (63 Pa)
• Power Requirements: +48 V +/- 4 V / 2 x 2.3 mA
• Output Impedance: < 25 Ohms (@ 1000 Hz)
• Min. Load Impedance: 1 kOhms
• Output Connectors: 5-pin XLR, male
• Pad: No
• Low Frequency Roll-Off: No
• Dimensions: 280 x 19 mm (Length x Diameter)
• Weight: 220 g