Achieve superb audio capture in demanding conditions for your next professional film, TV, or location recording with the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 moisture-resistant shotgun microphone. Mix-ready sound quality is provided by its sharp directivity, low noise, and strong output. Plus, there are no controls to worry about; the MKH 416-P48U3 delivers the reliability you need for high-pressure gigs.

The microphone exhibits a hypercardioid polar pattern at low to midrange frequencies and transitions to a lobar pattern in high frequencies, allowing it to attenuate 125 Hz to 2 kHz by approximately 10 dB at the 90° off-axis points. Your dialogue, foley, and sound effects can be recorded with full dynamics and clarity, thanks to the MKH 416-P48U3's wide frequency response, enhanced consonant articulation, and high SPL handling.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This comes also with its black foam?

A: Yes the MKH 416 comes with a foam windscreen for indoor use.

Q: 2. Does this mic come with a protective case?

A: the Sennheiser MKH416 will ship with a foam lined protective case.

Q: 3. Cheaper alternative?

A: The BP4073 Line and Gradient Condenser Microphone from Audio-Technica is well suited for capturing speech and audio in feature film recording, broadcast and theater sound reinforcement applications. The microphone measures just 9.17 in length, and weighs 3.5 oz making it ideal for long-term use on the ends of boompoles and handheld mounts.Its wide frequency response, Line + Gradient pick up pattern and low noise result in transparent audio reproduction. An 80 Hz hi-pass filter switch minimizes low-frequency noise and ambiance, while the 10 dB pad switch provides added headroom when capturing transient (peak) audio signals. The BP4073 is RoHS compliant, providing RF (radio-frequency) interference free operation. Designed for use in broadcasting, film/TV production and theater sound reinforcement applications Direct-coupled, balanced output ensures a clean signal even in high-output conditions Innovative acoustic design provides same directivity as mics up to 50% longer Switchable 80 Hz hi-pass filter & 10 dB pad Rugged housing made of lightweight structural-grade aluminum alloy RoHS-compliant - free from all substances specified in the EU directive on the reduction of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Q: 4. Can the MKH416 be used with Xvive U3C for providing phantom power?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone, can be used with the Xvive Audio U3C Set Wireless Plug-On System for Condenser Microphones (2.4 GHz). The Xvive system can provide phantom power to the microphone.

Q: 5. Can this be powered by batteries or only with phantom power?

A: All phantom, all the time, sweet pea. As a Pressure Gradient Mic, doesn't even take batteries.

Q: 6. can it be connected directly to the Canon 5D Mark IV?

A: No. The 416 requires 48volt phantom power. The camera wil not provide that without something like this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1404917-REG/beachtek_dxa_micro_pro_dslr_camcorder_audio_adapter.html

Q: 7. How can I clean it when the sponge particles are sticking to the mic?

A: First of all the last thing you should be using to clean any condenser mic is any liquid and a sponge. You have a 416 a great mic don't ruin it. One of the recommended ways of of cleaning the ports and capsule mesh. Is to get a dry very soft tooth brush. Turn the mic upside down and gently start at the bottom and use the tooth brush to gently rub over the ports and work your way to the top.I find a natural soft Boar bristle tooth brush to be softer than your run of the mill plastic models.There is also a product called Microphome which seems to be garnering approval with the industry.

Q: 8. Would I be able to pair with Canon XF605? What else needed? Would want to record into actual camcorder and not pair later.

A: You would use an XLR cable like BH #KOM4001.5 to connect the Sennheiser MKH416 to the XLR mic input on the Canon XF605. You would also use BH #SAROCS to fit the microphone securely into the shotgun mic holder on the XF605.

Q: 9. How do I fit this in the boom holder on a Sony FX3 audio handle?

A: If a larger diameter is needed to fit the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone into the Sony FX3 microphone holder, we recommend using BH #SAROCS Sanken ROCS Rubber O-Rings for CS-1 (10) to expand the diameter of the MKH 416.

Q: 10. Can this mic be used with the Sony PXW X70 camcorder?

A: Yes, the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone can be used with the XLR inputs on the Sony PXW-X70 Professional XDCAM Compact Camcorder.