Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone

• Microphone

Form Factor Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field Mono
Operating Principle Line Gradient
Capsule Condenser
Polar Pattern Lobar, Supercardioid
Orientation End Address
Circuitry Solid-State
Pad None
High-Pass Filter None
Tone Adjustment None
Indicators None
On-Board Controls None
Windscreen Foam (Included)

• Performance

Frequency Range 40 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL 130 dB SPL
Off-Axis Rejection 3 dB at 60°
20 dB at 120°
15 dB at 180°
Impedance 25 Ohms
Load Impedance 800 Ohms
Sensitivity -32 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level 13 dB A-Weighted
24 dB CCIR

• Connectivity

Output Connectors (Analog)1 x XLR 3-Pin
Wireless Connectivity None

• Power

Operating Voltage 48 V ± 4 V

Operating Current Consumption 2 mA

• Physical

Color Black
Mounting Mic Clip (with Included Hardware)
Construction Material Metal
Storage Temperature 14 to 102°F / -10 to 70°C
Dimensions ø: 0.75 x L: 9.84" / ø: 19 x L: 249.94 mm
Weight 6.17 oz / 175 g (Microphone)

• Packaging Info

Package Weight 1.685 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 13.95 x 5.35 x 2.75"

Performs in Adverse Environmental Conditions

When your work takes you outdoors, you're bound to encounter humidity and condensation, which can cause many mics to fail. The MKH 416-P48U3's RF condenser design makes it highly immune to moisture, allowing you to reliably capture high-quality audio in normal and adverse environmental conditions.

Professional Sound Quality

The MKH 416-P48U3 was engineered with the experienced professional in mind. Its 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response incorporates a gentle rise from 5 to 15 kHz to increase intelligibility, and a natural bass roll-off to mitigate rumble. Its low self-noise of 13 dBA and high sensitivity of -32 dB enable studio-worthy signal purity without requiring noise reduction and gain boosting in postproduction.

Phantom Powered

The MKH 416-P48U3 boasts a transformerless and fully floating balanced output for optimal signal integrity. Thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 44 to 52 VDC phantom power, the MKH 416-P48U3 is compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders, and mixer adapters, as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and cinema cameras.

Ideal for Boompole Mounting

The MKH 416-P48U3's metal body features a matte black finish to prevent distracting visual reflections. Mount the MKH 416-P48U3 directly on a stand or boompole using the supplied MZQ 100 clip. Alternatively, place the MKH 416-P48U3 in the separately available Sennheiser MZS 20-1 combination shockmount, pistol grip, and stand adapter to prevent the transfer of vibrations to the microphone.

Windscreen Minimizes Wind Noise

The MKH 416-P48U3 has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, consider the Sennheiser MZH 60-1 furry windshield (available separately).