Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun Microphone

Rp18.900.000

Description

Short shotgun interference tube mic for film, radio, and television, especially for outside applications. Excellent directivity and compact design.

The venerable MKH 416 is a compact pressure-gradient microphone with short interference tube, highly immune to humidity due to its RF condenser design. Featuring high directivity, low self noise, high consonant articulation and feedback rejection, the MKH 416 can handle difficult exterior filming and reporting conditions without any difficulty. Supercardioid/lobe pattern, matte black finish, supplied with the MZW415 windscreen

Key Features

  • Super-directional shotgun pattern — captures sound from the front while rejecting noise from sides/rear.

  • RF condenser design — low noise and consistent performance in different climates.

  • Fast transient response for clear speech capture.

  • Excellent wind and handling noise rejection with a suitable windshield.

  • +48 V phantom power required.

  • Commonly used on boom poles or mounted on cameras with proper shock mounts.

 

What’s In The Box

  • MKH 416 microphone

  • Shock mount (sometimes sold separately depending on retailer)

  • Foam windscreen

  • Carry case or pouch

Technical Specifications

Type & Performance

  • Microphone type: RF condenser shotgun

  • Polar pattern: Supercardioid / Lobular

  • Frequency response: ~40 Hz to 20 kHz

  • Equivalent noise level: ~13 dB-A (low self-noise)

  • Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL): ~134 dB

Controls

  • Low-cut (roll-off) switch — reduces rumble / wind noise

  • Attenuation pad — some versions with a pad for high-SPL sources

Connectivity & Power

  • Output: XLR 3-pin balanced

  • Power: Requires +48 V phantom power

Physical

  • Orientation: Front (end-facing)

  • Length: ~230 mm

  • Weight: ~160 g

  • Color: Black