Sennheiser MKH 8018 Stereo Shotgun Mic w/ Switchable Stereo Modes

Capture what other microphones can’t.
The MKH 8018 condenser microphone offers exceptional directionality and spatial realism with its innovative push-pull transducer design and low-tension diaphragm. This combination results in high sensitivity and a wide frequency response, allowing for authentic sound capture.

Recording Flexibility via 3 Switchable Modes
The Sennheiser MKH 8018 Stereo Shotgun Mic offers exceptional flexibility with its switchable MS, XY-narrow, and XY-wide modes. Its MS mode allows for independent mid and side signals, enabling adjustments to the stereo image in post-production or on-site with a matrix mixer. Additionally, the versatile mic features two internally matrixed modes for traditional left-right stereo, eliminating the need for external mixers. Users can also select between a wide LR-W pattern with greater ambient pickup or a narrow LR-N pattern for improved rejection and less ambiance in varying acoustic environments.

Features:

• Stereo shotgun capsule configuration captures sound with an immersive sense of directionality and spatial realism
• Three switchable stereo-modes: MS, XY-narrow, and XY-wide
• Ideal mic choice for capturing film and video production with a sense of directionality; stereo soundscapes during screenplay scenes, sporting events, and spatially accurate environmental sounds, wildlife, and more
• Switchable low-cut filter (-3 dB at 70 Hz) reduces wind- and handling noise
• High-quality -10 dB pad protects against overdriving
• Ideal for camera mounting due to compact design
• Identical timbre as other MKH 8000 series microphones for optimum aural compatibility
• Fully floating balanced output allows for non-critical connection technology with minimal distortion
• A low-tension diaphragm and symmetrical, acoustically open push-pull transducer design keep the sound flow as unrestricted and undistorted as possible
• Extended bass response enables capturing sound to the fullest extent and gives more freedom for microphone positioning
• In the box:
  • 1 MKH 8018 Microphone
  • 1 MZW 8018 Foam Windshield
  • 1 MZQ 100 Mic Clamp
  • 1 MZR 8000 Camera Adapter

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