Detail 01
RF condenser design
Provides high immunity to humidity.
Product detailSKU #1302553613627
SennheiserMKH416 P48 U3 Super-Cardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone Matte Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact, rugged short shotgun microphone with super-cardioid/lobar directivity, tailored response, and RF-condenser humidity immunity for professional location and voice work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Film, television, and radio production
- Voiceover and dialogue recording
- Outdoor recording environments
- Sound-effects capture requiring focused pickup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Setups without 48 V phantom power
- Applications that do not require a tightly focused super-cardioid/lobar pickup pattern
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
40 Hz–20 kHz frequency response
Covers the stated full-range response for voice and ambience capture.
Detail 03
130 dB maximum SPL at 1 kHz
States the maximum sound-pressure level rating at 1 kHz.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 48 V phantom power (±12 V).
- 02Its pickup pattern is super-cardioid/lobar, designed to focus on the desired source while attenuating background noise.
- 03The package includes an MZW415 windscreen and MZQ 100 microphone clamp.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickup pattern does the MKH416 use?
It uses a super-cardioid/lobar pickup pattern.
02Does the MKH416 require phantom power?
Yes. Its specified power supply is 48 V phantom power (±12 V).
03Is it suited to outdoor production?
Yes. The supplied description identifies it as ideal for outdoor environments and notes high humidity immunity from its RF condenser design.
04What accessories are included?
An MZW415 windscreen and an MZQ 100 microphone clamp are included.
Reference
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