MKH 40-P48

Common name: Sennheiser MKH 40-P48

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The MKH 40-P48 is a pressure gradient cardioid RF condenser microphone using a symmetrical capsule. It has a transformerless, fully floating balanced output. There are switches for pre-attenuation and bass roll-off. The low-impedance capsule design makes it virtually immune to high humidity and condensation. It is ideal for instrument recording as well as speech. It has very low self noise. Includes MZS 40 shock mount and MZW 41 windshield.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
40Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
25 mV/Pa
Max SPL
134
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
21 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
12 dB-A
Output Impedance
150Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
2 mA
Alternative Powering

Switchable Options

Pad
10dB
Filter/EQ
100Hz -3dB

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
100 g
Length
153 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
25 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Case, MZS40 shock mount, MZW41 windshield
Optional