Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 U3

Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 U3 Shotgun Microphone

The Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 U3 is an industry-standard short shotgun microphone widely used in film, television, and broadcast production. Its highly directional pickup pattern, low self-noise, and RF condenser technology ensure exceptional clarity and reliability even in demanding outdoor environments.

Features

• Highly directional pickup: Supercardioid/lobar pattern for precise sound capture.
• RF condenser technology: Resistant to humidity and extreme weather conditions.
• Compact shotgun design: Ideal for boom poles and on-camera mounting.
• Low self-noise: Clean, professional audio even in quiet scenes.
• No controls or switches: Simple and reliable operation.

Benefits

• Industry-standard microphone used in film and TV production.
• Excellent speech intelligibility and vocal presence.
• Performs reliably in outdoor and challenging recording conditions.
• Strong off-axis rejection reduces unwanted background noise.

Package Contents: Sennheiser MKH 416 P48 U3 microphone, MZW 415 windscreen, MZQ 100 clip, pouch

Technical Specifications

• Microphone type: RF condenser shotgun microphone
• Polar pattern: Supercardioid / lobar
• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20,000 Hz
• Equivalent noise level: approx. 13 dB(A)
• Sensitivity: approx. 25 mV/Pa
• Max SPL: 130 dB
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Power supply: 48V phantom power
• Dimensions: approx. Ø 19 x 250 mm
• Weight: approx. 175 g

Applications

• Film & TV: Dialogue recording on set and location shoots
• Broadcast: News gathering and reporting
• Voice recording: Professional voice-over and narration
• Field recording: Outdoor and documentary production

Keywords

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