Sennheiser launches MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone

Sennheiser launched the MKH 8018 shotgun microphone today, a new, compact stereo shotgun microphone designed for broadcasting and filming applications. The short gun mic completes Sennheiser’s MKH 8000 range of RF condenser microphones. The shotgun mic’s climate-proof ruggedness and natural sound capture with virtually no off-axis coloration.

KEY FEATURES

For Film, TV, Sports, Field Recording
Three Switchable Stereo Modes
Directional Stereo Shotgun Design
40 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Range
Low Self-Noise for Detailed Audio
Low-Cut Filter Reduces Rumble
-10 dB Pad for Loud Sources
Moisture-Resistant RF Condenser
Balanced Output Minimizes Noise
Compact and Lightweight Build

MKH 8018 Product Shot Cutout ISO Side 01 black switches

MKH 8018 Product Shot Cutout Compilation Front

The MKH 8018 is delivered complete with an MZQ 100 microphone clip, MZW 8018 foam windshield, and a threaded plastic transport tube. The MZR 8000 camera adapter wraps around the microphone body and ensures a secure fit with other mic clips and on cameras.

Technical Data

Microphone type: RF condenser microphone
Pick-up pattern: stereo shotgun
Frequency response: 40 – 20,000 Hz
Low-cut filter (switchable): -3dB at 70 Hz
Attenuation (switchable): -10 dB

Sensitivity:

M channel: 56 mV/Pa; -25 dB ref (1V/Pa)
S channel: 25 mV/Pa; -32 dB ref (1V/Pa)
XY narrow: 50 mV/Pa; -26 dB ref (1V/Pa)
XY wide: 32 mV/Pa; -30 dB ref (1V/Pa)

Equivalent noise level:

M channel: 12 dB A-weighted; 24 dB CCIR-weighted
S channel: 14.5 dB A-weighted; 25 dB CCIR-weighted
XY narrow: 12 dB A-weighted; 24 dB CCIR-weighted
XY wide: 13 dB A-weighted; 25 dB CCIR-weighted

Nominal impedance at 1 kHz: 430 ohms
Mi. load impedance: 4.7 kilo-ohms
Power supply: P48 phantom powering (IEC 61938)
Current consumption: 2 x 3.4 mA
Max. SPL: > 126 dB
Connector: XLR-5M
Weight: 115 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Length: approx. 230 mm
Operating temperature: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Storage temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Relative humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing

Polar Patterns

Pricing and Availability

The Sennheiser MKH 8018 stereo shotgun microphone retails for $1,999 USD and is available today.