{"product_id":"sennheiser-mkh-8040-214355","title":"MKH 8040","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Modern Standard in the MKH 8000 Series: Compactness, Modularity, and Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MKH 8040 embodies a decidedly modern approach to studio and location microphones: a miniature size, manufacturing designed for professional environments, and a sound signature focused on fidelity. Its modular design facilitates integration into recording rigs, booms, compact suspensions, or multi-mic configurations, while maintaining valuable consistency when multiplying capture points.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003enon-reflective Nextel coating\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforces this field and image-oriented approach: the microphone remains discreet under lighting and on set constraints, while retaining robustness suited for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Recording Applications Is the MKH 8040 Designed For?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its cardioid directivity, the MKH 8040 is suitable for virtually all situations where a clean and focused capture is desired: spoken voice, acoustic instruments, amps, controlled ambience, or as a spot mic within an ensemble. It is especially useful in \u003cstrong\u003ereverberant rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e or spaces with imperfect acoustics, as it significantly reduces room pickup and helps maintain a clear source in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the studio, it excels as a \u003cstrong\u003espot mic\u003c\/strong\u003e (strings, woodwinds, percussion), for close miking, or as a detail microphone to complement a main pair. In audiovisual work, its precision and low self-noise make it a reliable ally for clean recordings, even when dynamics vary or when preserving maximum information for equalization and cleanup in post-production. Finally, its format and consistency make it highly relevant for \u003cstrong\u003eSurround installations\u003c\/strong\u003e and multi-channel configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance-Oriented Design: Low Noise, Low Distortion, Wide Usable Range\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCardioid Directivity: Control of the Sound Scene\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cardioid directivity of the MKH 8040 is designed to be \u003cstrong\u003estable and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e. Practically, you get a clear center, better separation between sources, and a reduction of unwanted noise mainly from the rear. This is a major advantage when the room \"rings too much,\" when unwanted reflections appear, or when intelligibility must be maintained without excessive processing afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSymmetrical Transducer with 2 Rear Plates: Extremely Low Distortion\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MKH 8040 uses a \u003cstrong\u003esymmetrical transducer\u003c\/strong\u003e with two rear plates, an architecture designed to limit distortion and preserve transparency, even on sources rich in transients. The result: cleaner reproduction of attacks, better performance in the high-frequency range, and comfortable headroom for recording without fear of artificial harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrequency Response up to 50 kHz: Precision and Processing Headroom\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a frequency response rated at \u003cstrong\u003e30 Hz to 50 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MKH 8040 captures a very wide spectrum. Even if your session is at 44.1 or 48 kHz, this extension often translates into a sense of definition, stability, and naturalness, useful for processing (equalization, noise reduction, restoration) and for preserving harmonic content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLow Self-Noise and High SPL Handling\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003eextremely low self-noise\u003c\/strong\u003e favors delicate recordings (controlled ambiences, soft instruments, greater placement distance). Conversely, its high maximum SPL level allows handling stronger sources without premature clipping. This versatility simplifies session preparation: one microphone capable of handling both intimate and powerful sources without changing tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:3;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003estudio microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eXLR\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003ecardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:9;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransducer principle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eHF static capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum load impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1000 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:10;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e30 - 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