The Sennheiser MKH 8040 Stereoset Redesign offers professional-grade audio recording with two high-performance condenser cardioid microphones, each featuring a robust XLR module. Designed to deliver pristine sound quality, this stereoset is perfect for studio recordings, live sound reinforcement, and professional broadcast applications. Its modular design and superior frequency response make it an essential tool for capturing intricate audio details in diverse acoustic environments.

Features

• Cardioid Pick-Up Pattern: The MKH 8040 features a cardioid polar pattern that excels at isolating the desired sound source while minimizing ambient noise and feedback, making it ideal for use in acoustically challenging environments.
• Wide Frequency Response: With an impressive frequency range of 30 to 50,000 Hz, these microphones capture audio with remarkable clarity and detail across a wide spectrum, ensuring every nuance of your sound is faithfully reproduced.
• Low Distortion and Self-Noise: Engineered for exceptional audio purity, the MKH 8040 boasts extremely low inherent self-noise and minimal distortion, providing clear and natural sound reproduction.
• Balanced Frequency Response: The even frequency response within the pick-up pattern ensures consistent audio quality, making it versatile for a variety of recording scenarios, from studio sessions to live performances.
• Modular Design: The MKH 8040’s modular construction allows for flexible configuration, adapting easily to different recording setups and applications.
• Non-Reflective Coating: The Nextel® non-reflective coating eliminates unwanted reflections, making these microphones visually unobtrusive and perfect for use in video and broadcast applications.
• Timbral Compatibility: Ensuring seamless integration with other microphones in the 8000-series, the MKH 8040 maintains timbral consistency for multi-microphone setups.

Specifications

• Microphone Type: Condenser, Cardioid
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 50,000 Hz
• Connector: XLR
• Distortion: Extremely low
• Self-Noise: Extremely low
• Coating: Nextel® non-reflective
• Application: Spot microphone, surround recordings, studio, and live sound
• Compatibility: Timbrally identical with other 8000-series microphones