MKH 816TU-3
Common name: Sennheiser MKH 816TU-3
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The MKH 816TU-3 is a transformerless RF condenser microphone with a very narrow response pattern. Below 500 Hz the pattern is hypercardioid, becoming more club-shaped with increasing frequency. The low-impedance capsule design makes it virtually immune to high humidity and condensation.
It also exists as the MKH816P48U-3 which is 48V phantom powered (2 mA) and has a Max SPL of 128dB.
Although no longer available it is still widely revered for news and location work.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
40Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
40 mV/Pa
Max SPL
118
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
27 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
16 dB-A
Output Impedance
8Ω
Recommended Load
0.4kΩ
Powering
T12 Modulation-Lead Powering
Supply Current
6 mA
Alternative Powering
Switchable Options
Pad
Filter/EQ
Physical Characteristics
Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Black
Weight
375 g
Length
556 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
19 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
Optional