Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Condenser Microphone

Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Microphone – Professional Audio for Film, Radio, and TV

The Sennheiser MKH 416 is a high-performance shotgun microphone designed for professional applications in film, radio, and television, including demanding location shoots. Its pressure-gradient design with a short interference tube provides precise directional pickup, featuring a hypercardioid pattern at low and mid frequencies and a lobar pattern above 2 kHz. With low self-noise, excellent feedback rejection, and uncompromising sound quality, the MKH 416 is ideal for capturing clean, natural audio in challenging environments.

The compact, lightweight design makes it easy to handle and transport, while the RF condenser technology ensures high humidity resistance. Finished in durable matte black, the kit includes an MZW415 windscreen for professional-level recording.

Key Features:

• Designed for film, radio, television, and location shooting
• Short interference tube increases directivity for precise audio capture
• Hypercardioid pattern at low/mid frequencies; lobar pattern above 2 kHz
• Low self-noise and excellent feedback rejection
• Compact, easy-to-manage size for versatile use
• RF condenser design highly resistant to humidity
• Durable matte black finish
• Includes MZW415 windscreen and mic clamp

Technical Specifications:

• Microphone Type: Shotgun condenser
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid
• Frequency Response: 40 Hz–20 kHz
• Max SPL: 130 dB SPL
• Output Impedance: 25 Ω
• Self-Noise: 13 dB (A-weighted)
• Power: Phantom power
• Connector: XLR
• Length: 9.84"
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Included Accessories: Windscreen, mic clamp