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Sennheiser MKH 30-P48 Condenser Bidirectional Microphone

BH #SEMKH30 • MFR #MKH30-P48
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Sennheiser MKH 30-P48 Condenser Bidirectional Microphone
Key Features
  • Figure 8 Pickup Pattern
  • Wide, Smooth Frequency Response
  • For Soloists & Small Groups
  • Switchable Roll-Off Filter
The symmetrical transducer design of the Sennheiser MKH 30-P48 Microphone produces an unusually wide and smooth frequency response.
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Sennheiser MKH 30 Overview

The symmetrical transducer design of the Sennheiser MKH 30-P48 Microphone produces an unusually wide and smooth frequency response.

Particularly suited to soloists and small instrumental groups, the MKH-30-P48 can also serve as an "S" or side microphone in MS stereo applications. As a general support microphone, it is particularly useful in the effective suppression of sounds from adjacent sound sources. Its transformerless output has inherently low noise and distortion, and it also features switchable roll-off filtering and pre-attenuation. The MKH-30 uses 48V phantom power and is finished in a black anodized metal casing.  A MZS 80 shockmount and a MZW 41 windscreen are included.

Bidirectional condenser microphone
Particularly suited to soloists, small instrumental groups, or as an "S" side mic in MS stereo applications
High rejection of lateral sounds
Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
Symmetrical transducer technology ensures extremely low distortion
Transformerless and fully floating balanced output
Switchable roll-off filter to compensate for proximity effects at a distance of approximately 20"
Switchable pre-attenuation
Black, anodized light metal casing
UPC: 615104028722

Sennheiser MKH 30 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
134 dB (Open Circuit)
142 dB (with Pad)
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Figure-8
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
Side Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad
Pad
-10 dB
Filter & EQ
Low-Cut Filter: 30 Hz, 12 dB/Octave
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
40 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
134 dB (Open Circuit)
142 dB (with Pad)
Equivalent Noise Level
13 dB (A-Weighted)
22 dB (CCIR)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
48 V (Phantom Power)
Physical
Color
Gray
Dimensions
ø: 0.98 x L: 5.91" / ø: 25 x L: 150 mm
Weight
3.88 oz / 110 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.9 x 5.4 x 2.7"

Sennheiser MKH 30 Reviews

Fantastic Figure-8

By Christopher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-09

I bought this mic for a Mid/Side recording rig, and it has worked out excellently. It has a very low noise floor, it's very transparent, and it's a pleasure listening to the results every single time.

As good as it gets

By Dave
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-03-06

I used these mics recently (2 MKH 30s) in a Faulkner array to record an a cappella choral program. I used minimal electronics and minimal DSP. These mics delivered an accurate, musical, and glorious sound. It is an extremely high quality product.

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