Sennheiser MKH 416 User manual

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Printed in Germany, Publ. 07/15, 047768/A09
MKH 416
P 48 U
Instruction manual
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Important safety information
• Please read this instruction manual carefully and completely
before using the product.
• Make this instruction manual easily accessible to all users at all
times. Always include this instruction manual when passing the
product on to third parties.
• This instruction manual is also available on the Internet at
www.sennheiser.com.
Before operation
• Never open the housing of the product. If products are opened by
customers in breach of this instruction, the warranty becomes null
and void.
During operation
• Keep all liquids away from the product. Liquids entering the prod-
uct can short-circuit the electronics or damage the mechanics.
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. Solvents or cleans-
ing agents can damage the surface of the product.
• Only use the product within the specified temperature range (see
“Specifications” on page 3).
After operation
• Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environ-
ment.
Intended use
Intended use includes:
• having read this instruction manual, especially the chapter
“Important safety information”,
• using the product within the operating conditions and limitations
described in this instruction manual.
“Improper use” means using the product other than as described in
this instruction manual, or under operating conditions which differ
from those described herein.
Package contents
1 MKH 416 directional studio microphone
1 MZW 415 foam windshield
1 MZQ 100 microphone clamp
1 Instruction manual
1 Carry bag
Optional accessories
• MZQ 60-1microphone clamp
• MZS 20-1 shock mount with pistol grip
• MZW 60-1 basket windshield
For information on suppliers, contact your local Sennheiser partner:
www.sennheiser.com.

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The MKH 416 directional studio
microphone
Brief description
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 the 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.
Features
• 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
Cleaning and maintaining the
MKH 416
왘Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product.
CAUTION
Damage to the product due to 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.
왘Keep all liquids away from the product.

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Specifications
Polar diagram
Frequency response curve
The original measurement protocol is included with each microphone,
measured from 50 to 20,000 Hz.
Frequency response 40 ... 20,000 Hz
Transducer principle RF condenser microphone
Pick-up pattern super-cardioid/lobar
Sensitivity (free field, no load)
(1 kHz)
25 mV/Pa ±1 dB
Nominal impedance 25 Ω
Min. terminating impedance approx. 800 Ω
Equivalent noise level
CCIR-weighted (CCIR468-3)
A-weighted
approx. 24 dB
approx. 13 dB
Max. sound pressure level 130 dB SPL
Power supply 48 V ± 4 V phantom powering
Current consumption approx. 2 mA
Temperature range –10 °C to +70 °C
Finish matt black
Connector 3-pin XLR connector
Pin assignment 1: Ground, housing; supply (–)
2: AF (+); supply (+)
3: AF (–); supply (–)
according to IEC publication
268-14/2
Dimensions ∅19 x 250 mm
Weight 175 g
30°30°
0°
0
5
10
15
20
25
dB
60°60°
90°90°
120°120°
125 Hz
250 Hz
500 Hz
1000 Hz
2000 Hz
4000 Hz
8000 Hz
16000 Hz
150°150°
180°
1.00
dB V
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
50 Hz
100
100 Hz 200 Hz 500 Hz 1 kHz 2 kHz 5 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
Linear
„Low Cut“

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Manufacturer Declarations
Warranty
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 60 months
on this product.
For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at
www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.
In compliance with the following requirements
• WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)
CE Declaration of Conformity
• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
• EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com.
In compliance with
Please dispose of this product by taking it to your local collec-
tion point or recycling center for such equipment.
Europe EMC EN 55103-1/-2
USA FCC 47 CFR 15 subpart B
Canada Industry Canada ICES_003
China
Australia/
New Zealand

部件名称
Parts
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
Pb
汞
Hg
镉
Cd
六价铬
Cr 6+
多溴联苯
PBB
多溴二苯醚
PBDE
金属部件
Metal Parts xo o o o o
电路模块
Circuit Modules xo o o o o
电缆及电缆组件
Cables & Cable
Assemblies
xo o o o o
电路开关
Circuit Breakers xo o o o o
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Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Am Labor 1, 30900 Wedemark, Germany
www.sennheiser.com
Publ. 07/15, 047768/A09
MKH 416
P 48 U
Bedienungsanleitung
Instruction manual
Notice d'emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones de uso
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