Sennheiser MKH 418-S - M-S Universal shotgun stereo microphone
Introducing the Sennheiser MKH 418-S
The Sennheiser MKH 418-S is a universal M-S stereo shotgun microphone. For all types of film, radio, TV and reportage applications, both indoors and outdoors. Compact design, very good for consonant clarity and spatial representation.
The MKH 418 S is an MS stereo shotgun microphone based on the interference tube principle. Its MS format, compact dimensions, good intelligibility and excellent soundstage reproduction make it highly adaptable to cinema, TV and radio recording, both indoors and outdoors.
Sennheiser MKH 418-S highlights
- Improved selectivity, thanks to the interference tube principle (micro M)
- Very low self-noise level
- High sensitivity
- Transformerless output stage, floating balanced
- Excellent reproduction of soundstage fullness
- Superb built-in MS stereo microphone, adaptable to any situation
- Robust and reliable even in harsh weather conditions
- Lightweight metal body, black anodized
Technical specifications
Impedance: 1000 Ω
Dimensions: Ø 19 x 280 mm
Connector: XLR-5M
Audio frequency response (Microphone): 40 - 20000 Hz
Transducer (microphone) operation: high-frequency polarized electrostatic microphone
Microphone: M-S stereo shotgun microphone
Weight: 220 g
Directivity: supercardioid/lobe (M mic), bidirectional (S mic)
Phantom power: P48: 48+/- 4 V / 2 x 2.3 mA
Operating temperature: -20 to +60 °C
Equivalent noise level, CCIR-weighted (according to CCIR 468-3) : M:14 dB-A/26dB-CCIR S:24dB-A/34 dB-CCIR
Maximum sound pressure level (passive): 130 dB (63Pa)
Impédance de sortie : < 25 Ω
Operating voltage: 1.5 V