MKH 416 | 3
The MKH 416-P48 U3 directional
studio microphone
Brief description
The MKH 416 is a directional studio microphone which is also
especially 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 desi-
gned for 48 V phantom powering.
The MKH 416 is a combination of a pressure gradient trans-
ducer and an interference tube microphone. It has a super-car-
dioid pick-up pattern at low and medium frequencies, whereas
at higher frequencies there is a transition to a lobar characte-
ristic. Due to its operating principle, 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 re-
cordings the use of an additional windshield is recommended.
The frequency response intentionally has a slightly rising
characteristic 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 conventio-
nal “DC biased” condenser microphones, the capsule of an RF
condenser microphone has a low impedance. The high polari-
zation voltages normally required in condenser microphones
are not necessary in the RF condenser microphone. RF con-
denser microphones use a comparatively low RF bias voltage
of less than 10 V, generated by a built-in low-noise oscillator (8
MHz). The RF principle ensures increased operational reliabili-
ty, 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-P48 U3
CAUTION
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT DUE TO LIQUIDS!
Liquids entering the product can short-circuit the electronics
or damage the mechanics. Solvents or cleansing agents can
damage the surface of the product.
Keep all liquids away from the product.
Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product.
