Sennheiser MKH 8040 Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone – Compact Professional Studio Mic

The Sennheiser MKH 8040 is a high-performance cardioid condenser microphone designed for studio, broadcast, and location applications. Its compact, modular design makes it ideal for tight or hard-to-mic spaces, while its high SPL handling allows it to capture loud sources like drums, guitar cabinets, and amplified instruments with clarity.

Featuring a symmetrical transducer with dual backplates, the MKH 8040 delivers extremely low distortion, low self-noise, and a flat frequency response from 30 Hz to 50 kHz. The cardioid polar pattern ensures accurate directional pickup, making it perfect for spot-miking, surround recording setups, and interviews. Its non-reflective Nextel coating keeps it visually unobtrusive in studio and film environments.

Key Features:

• Cardioid polar pattern for precise directional capture
• Compact, modular design for versatile placement
• Wide frequency response: 30 Hz–50 kHz
• Symmetrical transducer with dual backplates for ultra-low distortion
• Extremely low self-noise for quiet-source recording
• Accurate directional pattern ideal for instruments, interviews, and spot-miking
• Non-reflective Nextel coating for unobtrusive use
• Available in stereo pairs for professional setups
• Requires +48V phantom power