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MKH 8040
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Versatile cardioid microphone. Especially suited to applications in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear. Balanced frequency response. Extremely low distortion.
$ 1,399.00
plus applicable sales tax
MKH 8040

The cardioid MKH 8040 is suitable for almost any application. It considerably reduces pick-up of a reverberant room. This is very helpful in rooms with poor acoustics or when disturbing sounds impinge mainly from the rear.

  • Cardioid pick-up pattern

  • Modular design

  • Wide frequency response 30 to 50.000 Hz

  • Symmetrical transducer with 2 backplates providing extremely low distortion

  • Extremely low inherent self-noise

  • Accurate directional pattern

  • Non reflective Nextel coating

  • Ideal as a spot microphone and for surround recordings

  • Also available in stereo pairs

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Specifications
  • Dimensions
    Ø 19 mm, L 41 mm (74 mm with XLR module)
  • Frequency response
    30 - 50000 Hz
  • Weight
    25 g (55 g with XLR module)
  • Audio output
    XLR-3M balanced, transformerless, floating
  • Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)
    20 mV/Pa (-34 dBV/Pa)
  • Nominal impedance
    25 Ω
  • Min. terminating impedance
    1000 Ω
  • Phantom powering
    48 V +/- 4 V
  • Equivalent noise level
    13 dB
  • Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR
    22 dB
  • Maximum sound pressure level (passive)
    142 dB SPL
  • Current consumption
    3,3 mA
What's in the Box
  • Microphone head MKHC 8040
  • XLR module MZX 8000
  • Microphone clip MZQ 8000
  • Windshield MZW 8000
  • User manual
  • Transport case
Accessories

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Downloads

  • Safety instructions and regulatory information
    • Safety instructions MKH 8020, 8040, 8050, 8090 (660 KB) Download

  • Quick Guides
    • Quick guide MKH 8040, MKH 8040 Stereoset (1.8 MB) Download

  • Instruction Manual
    • Instruction manual MKH 8040 Stereo (710 KB) Download

    • Instruction manual MKH 8040 (630 KB) Download

    • Instruction manual - Windscreens and Accessories (1.8 MB) Download

  • Digital Brochures
    • Microphone and accessories overview MKH 8000 Series (190 KB) Download

    • Brochure MKH 8000 Series (1.9 MB) Download

    • The MKH Story (1.1 MB) Download

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
    • EU Declaration of conformity MKH 8020, 8040, 8050, 8060, 8070 und 8090 (480 KB) Download

  • Spec Sheets
    • Product specification - MKH 8040 (160 KB) Download




WARNING (for California residents only): This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

CONSUMER ALERT FOR WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEMS
Most users do not need a license to operate a wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating a microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC’s wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones