Sennheiser MKH 8040 - Cardioid microphone

Sennheiser MKH 8040

The Sennheiser MKH 8040 cardioid condenser microphone lets you put a very compact, modular design to work in a number of studio and broadcast applications. The MKH 8040 features a very small profile that's ideal for placement in very hard-to-mic areas. Its ability to handle high SPLs is a real plus when used on loud sources such as drums or guitar cabinets. This mic features very low self-noise and a flat response, plus, its cardioid pattern makes it perfect for everything from instruments to interviews. If you want great performance out of a little mic, the MKH 8040 is definitely your mic!

Sennheiser MKH 8040 Features

• Cardioid pickup pattern
• Modular design
• Wide frequency response - 30Hz-50kHz
• Symmetrical transducer with two backplates providing extremely low distortion
• Extremely low inherent self-noise
• Accurate directional pattern
• Nonreflective Nextel coating
• Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings