EasyManua.ls Logo

Sennheiser MKH 416 T User Manual

Sennheiser MKH 416 T
12 pages
Go to English
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Sennheiser MKH 416 T and is the answer not in the manual?

Sennheiser MKH 416 T Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSennheiser
ModelMKH 416 T
CategoryMicrophone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Short Description

General Data

Output plug

Details the 3-pin standard and Cannon plug types used.

Wiring

Describes wiring configurations for different standards like DIN 41524 and DIN 45595.

Cable connector

Mentions standard connectors like T 3261001 for cables.

Dimensions

Provides physical dimensions of the microphones.

Weight

Lists the weight of the MKH 416 T and MKH 416 T-U.

Technical Data

Frequency response

Specifies the microphone's frequency range from 40 to 20,000 Hz.

Operating principle

Explains the microphone uses a pressure gradient-line transducer.

Directional characteristic

Describes the super-cardioid lobe pattern at low/medium frequencies.

Sensitivity at 1000 Hz

States the microphone's sensitivity as 20 mV/Pa ± 1 dB.

Impedance at 1000 Hz

Details the impedance, approx. 2 Ω balanced, earth free.

Nominal load

Specifies the minimum load impedance as ≥ 400 Ω.

Signal to noise ratio

Provides the signal-to-noise ratio as approx. 73 dB.

Maximal s.p.l.

Indicates the maximum sound pressure level is 30 Pa (124 dB).

Operating voltage

Specifies the required operating voltage as 12 V ± 2 V.

Current taken

States the microphone's current consumption as approx. 6 mA.

Temperature range

Defines the operating temperature limits from -10° C to +70° C.

Polar Diagram

Frequency Response

Technical Notes

High Frequency Circuit

Explains the low impedance output of the RF condenser microphone capsule.

Powering and Connection

Details A-B powering, voltage matching, and cable screening for noise immunity.

Connection to Amplifiers with balanced Inputs

Describes connecting via a battery adapter or power supply.

Connection to Amplifiers with unbalanced Inputs

Explains earthing one side of the balanced output for unbalanced inputs.

Connection to Amplifiers with High Input Sensitivity

Advises using a voltage divider for amplifiers with very high input sensitivity.

Connection to Amplifiers with Defined Input Impedances

Recommends series resistors for input impedances less than 400 Ω.

Connection to Amplifiers with Powering Facilities

Details powering directly from an amplifier with 12V supply and feed resistors.

Special Accessories for MKH 416 T

Windshield MZW 415

Foam-rubber windshield for reducing wind disturbances.

Microphone Clamp MZQ 415

Clamp for fitting microphones on tripods and booms.

Swivel Mount MZG 415

Swivel mount for use with desk stands and microphone clamps.

Shock Mount MZS 415

Shock mount to prevent disturbance from mechanical vibrations.

Desk Stand MZT 441

Desk stand component for the MKH 416 T.

Condenser Microphone Accessories

Battery adapters

Details battery adapters MZA 15 and MZA 15-U for continuous operation.

Power supplies

Power unit MZN 16 T and T-U

Unit for simultaneous powering of two microphones from mains supply.

Cables

Connecting cable KA 1 and KA 7

Triple conductor screened cables with 3-pin connectors.

Connecting cable KAM 1-5

Cable for connecting series 6 microphones to 'Mikroport' transmitters.

Connecting cable KA 7-1

Cable for microphones with suffix U, fitted with a cannon female connector.

Auxiliary units

Transistor amplifier KAT 15-2

Amplifier for connecting condenser or dynamic mics to Nagra units.

Roll-off-filter MZF 15

Filter to be included between supply voltage source and amplifier input.

Accessory Overview

Battery adapter MZA 15

Battery adapter for microphones, details article number.

Battery adapter MZA 15-U

Battery adapter for MKH-U types, details article number.

Power Unit MZN 16 T und T-U

Power supply unit, details article numbers.

Transistor amplifier KAT 15-2

Amplifier for microphones, details article number.

Roll-off-Filter MZF 15

Filter unit, details article number.

Connecting cable KA 7-1

Connecting cable, details article number.

Connecting cable KA 1 and KA 7

Connecting cables, details article numbers.

Connecting cable KAM 1-5

Connecting cable, details article number.

Related product manuals