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Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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Item: REC0005772-000
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Small diaphragm condenser microphone with modular design for high quality professional recordings. Good for non-optimal rooms.  All product info
Sennheiser

€ 1,289.00
Save € 210.00 (14%)
RRP*: € 1,499.00
incl. VAT
or extremely cheap from € 22.95 monthly financing
available soon, estimated to be in stock: Apr 4, 2026

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Sennheiser MKH 8040

All-round microphone for authentic recordings

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The Sennheiser MKH 8040:

  • Modular condenser microphone
  • Wide frequency response: 30 - 50,000 Hz
  • Extremely low distortion
  • Transformerless design
  • Extremely low self-noise
  • Balanced frequency response on pattern level
  • Very uniform directivity pattern
  • Matte Nextel® surface against light reflections
  • Ideal as a support microphone and for surround recordings
  • Timbrally identical to the other 8000 microphones for optimal interaction
  • Power supply via 48V phantom power
  • Wide range of optional accessories

Scope of delivery:

  • MKHC 8040 microphone module
  • XLR module MZX 8000
  • Microphone clamp MZQ 8000
  • Windshield (double layer) MZW 8000
  • Operating instructions
  • Carrying case
Sennheiser MKH 8040 with microphone clamp MZQ 8000

A tool from the professional league

With the Sennheiser MKH 8040, you get a compact condenser microphone of the upper class. This microphone is ideally suited as an all-round microphone for acoustic instruments, as a support microphone in the orchestra, and thanks to its strong directionality for acoustically problematic rooms. It is also characterized by its very wide and balanced frequency response, which guarantees authentic transmission of sound events. Furthermore, it is extremely low in noise and distortion and its transformerless design effectively prevents phase problems and sound distortion.

Manufacturer information
Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG
Am Labor 1
30900 Wedemark
Germany
contact@sennheiser.com
05130/6000

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Sennheiser
  • Colour: Black
  • Microphone type: True condenser
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Receiver type: Pressure gradient transducer
  • Frequency range: 30 - 50000 Hz
  • Maximum SPL in dB: 142
  • Sensitivity (mV/Pa @ 1kHz): 20
  • Input: XLR 3 Pole
  • Width (mm): 19
  • Depth (mm): 74
  • Height (mm): 19
  • Weight (kg): 25
  • Capsule size: Medium
  • Mono or stereo: Mono
  • Power supply: 48V
  • incl. Accessories: Clamp, Pop screen, Case
  • Application Area: Vocals/instrument
Sennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Product ImageSennheiser MKH 8040 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
€ 1,289.00
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