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Key Features
- Shotgun Mic Ideal for Stereo Recordings
- Dual-Capsule Design for Recording in M/S
- 40 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
- 130 dB SPL
The Sennheiser MKH 418S professional stereo shotgun microphone incorporates the Mid / Side (M/S) technique, yielding a high degree of directivity and focus while reproducing signals with extreme accuracy to their perspective placement, within the Left / Right Stereo field.
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Does it include the y cable?
Does it include the y cable?
No, the Sennheiser MKH418S does not include the Sennheiser ACS5 5-pin XLR Female to Dual XLR Male Y Cable (BH #SEACS5).
Date published: 2023-03-21
Use as a dual purpose field mic: I shoot a ...
Use as a dual purpose field mic: I shoot a considerable amount of interviews/news where a normal mono mic (416) is all that is required. Every so often however, I find myself needing to record a musical performances or needing a audience mic (ENG style, not for critical listening) where having a stero mic would help. How well does this mic work in mono mode? Does it work/sound as good as the 416 when just utilizing the center element? I have a 552 field mixer, so dual phantom power isn't an issue. I guess I would need to find a boom cabled for 5 pin XLR, any suggestions?
Yes, this mic will sould as good as the 416 when in mono mode. The specifications are nearly identical, and the tonal quality will be the same.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/308955-REG/Remote_Audio_CAXSTE25_5_Pin_Stereo_XLR_Female.html
Date published: 2025-01-03
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Does it fit the DPA RYCOTE WINDSHIELD RWK4017B??
The Sennheiser microphone is several inches longer than the DPA and will not fit this windshield.This would be the appropriate Rycote Windshield kit:Rycote Modular Windshield WS 4 Kit (XLR-5F) B&H # RYMWS4STKIT
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Shorter than 25 ft of 5-pin XLR cables?
We have several 5 pin XLR cable options available for Special Order in lengths below 25 feet. https://bhpho.to/2p6St3n
Date published: 2018-08-27
I need to shout live music performances in ...
I need to shout live music performances in varying stage and acoustics. Want hi quality sound using a Sony XHR-NX80, Best Mic?
You can use the Sennheiser MKH418S Stereo Shotgun Microphone with your camera if you want an on-camera mic to record live music.
Date published: 2023-02-26
Does this mic output 3 discrete channels, or a ...
Does this mic output 3 discrete channels, or a center with a stereo channel, or just 2 channels requiring me to mirror image the side channel for stereo ?
The Sennheiser MKH418S-Stereo Shotgun Microphone outputs signals to 2 separate channels for a stereo configuration. It ships with a dual split XLR cable and requires 2 XLR input channels with +48V phantom power for an optimal setup.
Date published: 2025-01-03
Is it good for folly too ?
Is it good for folly too ?
Yes the MKH418S is an excellent model to consider for foley recording.
Date published: 2019-03-14
Are the mics independent? If I only connect the ...
Are the mics independent? If I only connect the shotgun branch on the Y cable, will it work basically like 416?
Yes. The Sennheiser MKH 418S Stereo Shotgun Microphone has two independent acoustic systems for generating the mid and side signals. The mid signal is provided by a standard shotgun microphone capsule and the side signal is produced by a figure-8 capsule. The mid and side signals are available independently at the output, so you can connect the shotgun branch by itself for operation as a standard shotgun microphone.
Date published: 2025-04-24