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The MKH 416 direct ional st udio
microphone
Brief descript ion
The MKH 416 is a directional studio microphone which is also espe-
cially suited to outdoor applications. Its high degree of directivity
makes the MKH 416 a superb microphone for film and television,
including outside broadcast applications. The microphone operates on
the proven RF principle and is designed for 48 V phantom powering.
The MKH 416 is a combination of a pressure gradient transducer and
an interference tube microphone. It has a super-cardioid pick-up pat-
tern at low and medium frequencies, whereas at higher frequencies
there is a transition to a lobar characteristic. Due to its operating prin-
ciple, the MKH 416 is relatively insensitive to wind and pop noise and
can therefore often be used as a soloist and broadcast microphone,
without the need for an additional wind- or popshield. However, for
outdoor recordings the use of an additional windshield is recom-
mended.
The frequency response intentionally has a slightly rising characteris-
tic at high frequencies. The microphone has a low proximity effect and
therefore provides a well balanced sound even when used close to the
sound source.
Principle of t he RF circuit
In contrast to the high impedance of the capsules in conventional "DC
biased" condenser microphones, the capsule of an RF condenser
microphone has a low impedance. The high polarization voltages nor-
mally required in condenser microphones are not necessary in the RF
condenser microphone. RF condenser microphones use a compara-
tively low RF bias voltage of less than 10 V, generated by a built-in
low-noise oscillator (8 MHz). The RF principle ensures increased oper-
ational reliability, particularly for outdoor recordings under extreme
climatic conditions.
Feat ures
• Increased directivity due to interference tube principle
• Very low inherent self-noise
• High sensitivity
• Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
• Rugged, suitable for adverse climatic conditions
• Matt black all-metal body
C leaning and maint aining t he
MKH 416
C AUTION
Damage t o t he product due t o liquids!
Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics or dam-
age the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can damage the sur-
face of the product.
Keep all liquids away from the product.
Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product.
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