ME 40

Common name: Sennheiser ME 40

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The ME 40 is a supercardioid capsule for use with various powering adapters. The K3U (XLR) or K3N (Tuchel) powering module had balanced output, the K1 unbalanced, and the K30AV was a transformer-less o/p with multipin connector and non-standard powering.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
50Hz - 15 kHz
Output Sensitivity
3 mV/Pa
Max SPL
Max SPL, THD:
Self Noise (CCIR)
30 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
dB-A
Output Impedance
140Ω
Recommended Load
0.3kΩ
Powering
Phantom 12-48
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Internal 5.6V battery

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ
-7dB, -20dB @ 50Hz

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Weight
170 g
Length
201 mm
Min diameter width
19 mm
Max diameter
22 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Optional