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Sennheiser MKH 70 Moisture-Resistant Long Shotgun Microphone

Name: Sennheiser MKH 70 Moisture-Resistant Long Shotgun Microphone
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: SEMKH70
Price: 1749.95 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Sennheiser MKH 70 Moisture-Resistant Long Shotgun Microphone

Key Features

For Pro Film, TV & Location Recording
Moisture-Resistant for Humid Conditions
Bass Roll-Off, Pad & Treble Boost
Flat 50 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response

The 16" long Sennheiser MKH 70 moisture-resistant shotgun microphone is purpose built for flat, accurate, and directional audio capture and customizable tone in outdoor film, TV, and location recording applications. Thanks to its selectable bass roll-off, pad, and treble boost settings, the sound signature can be adjusted to deliver top-of-the-line audio quality in a variety of scenarios.

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Sennheiser MKH 70 Overview

1Description
2Performs in Adverse Environmental Conditions
3Professional Sound Quality
4Customizable Tone
5Phantom Powered
6Ideal for Boompole Mounting
7Optional Accessories Minimize Wind Noise

With frequency-independent directivity, class-leading low self-noise, and high sensitivity, the MKH 70 delivers professional sonic performance that's ready for mixing. This mic's supercardioid/lobar polar pattern and infrasonic cut-off filter ensure transparent off-axis tone while its wide and neutral frequency response, transformerless output, and high SPL handling let you record the action with uncompromising clarity.

Performs in Adverse Environmental Conditions

When your work takes you outdoors, you're bound to encounter humidity and condensation, which can cause many mics to fail. The MKH 70's RF circuit design makes it highly immune to moisture, allowing you to reliably capture high-quality audio in normal and adverse environmental conditions.

Professional Sound Quality

The MKH 70 was engineered with symmetrical transducer technology to produce a clean audio signal with a minimum of distortion. Its flat 50 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response is optimized for capturing your source without imparting any color. Its class-leading low self-noise of just 5 dBA and high sensitivity of -26 dB enable studio-worthy signal purity without requiring noise reduction and excessive gain boosting in postproduction. Plus, the -10 dB pad is perfect for preventing distortion when miking loud sounds such as engines, explosions, and gun shots.

Customizable Tone

Though the MKH 70 is tuned for transparency, it offers two switches to alter its tonal balance. Turn on the treble emphasis to add a 5 dB boost at 10 kHz for increased speech intelligibility and activate the 70 Hz roll-off filter to mitigate rumble and bass buildup.

Phantom Powered

The MKH 70 boasts a transformerless and fully floating balanced output for optimal signal integrity. Thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 44 to 52 VDC phantom power, the MKH 70 is compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders, and mixer adapters as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and cinema cameras.

Ideal for Boompole Mounting

The MKH 70's metal body features a black anodized surface to prevent distracting visual reflections. Mount the MKH 70 directly on a stand or boompole using the optional MZQ 40 quick release clamp, or place it in the separately available Sennheiser MZS 20-1 combination shockmount, pistol grip, and stand adapter to prevent the transfer of vibrations to the microphone.

Optional Accessories Minimize Wind Noise

The MKH 70 can be fitted with an optional foam windscreen such as the MZW 61 to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, consider the Sennheiser MZW 60-1 blimp-style windshield (available separately and requires the MZS 20-1 pistol grip).

Sennheiser MKH 70 Specs

Microphone

Form Factor	Stand/Boom Mount
Sound Field	Mono
Operating Principle	Line Gradient
Capsule	1 x Condenser
Polar Pattern	Lobar, Supercardioid
Orientation	End Address
Circuitry	Solid-State
Pad	-10 dB
High-Pass Filter	70 Hz
Tone Adjustment	High Boost: +5 dB at 10 kHz
Indicators	None
On-Board Controls	High-Pass Filter, HF, Pad
Windscreen	Foam (Available Separately)

Performance

Frequency Range	50 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL	124 dB SPL (1 kHz) 132 dB SPL (1 kHz, with Pad)
Off-Axis Rejection	5 dB at 60° >15 dB at 120° 19 dB at 180°
Impedance	150 Ohms
Load Impedance	1 Kilohms
Sensitivity	-26 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Equivalent Noise Level	5 dB A-Weighted 16 dB CCIR

Connectivity

Output Connectors (Analog)

1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)

Power

Operating Voltage	48 V ± 4 V (Phantom Power)
Operating Current Consumption	2 mA

Physical

Color	Black
Mounting	3/8"-16 Female, 5/8"-27 Female, Mic Clip (with Optional Hardware)
Construction Material	Metal
Dimensions	ø: 0.98 x L: 16.14" / ø: 25 x L: 410 mm (Microphone)
Weight	6.35 oz / 180 g (Microphone)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	1.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	18.6 x 4.4 x 2.3"

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does this microphone come with a foam wind ...

does this microphone come with a foam wind protector?

Asked by: Edward

No, a wind protector is not included.

Answered by: Jose

Date published: 2020-05-20

What are the accessories required alongwith this ...

What are the accessories required alongwith this to make it fully functional? Whether the accessories are included in the price provided?

Asked by: Mahendra

In order to operate, this mic will need to be connected to an XLR mic input, that can supply 48 volt phantom power. You will need an XLR cable (such as our part number KOM3030) to make that connection. For use outdoors, it will be best to mount the mic inside a blimp system like this: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/478490-REG/Sennheiser_BS3_Blimp_System_f_ME.html/pageID/accessory The blimp/suspension system will protect the mic from wind noise and handling noise, and allow you to hold it as a pistol grip or mount onto a boom pole.

Answered by: Jordan

Date published: 2019-04-03

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Will this work outdoors for recording birds and wildlife sounds very clear?

Asked by: Stephen

The Sennheiser MKH-70(P48) is an excellent choice for wildlife recording. It is worth mentioning however that the overall result of a recording is also determined by the input device.

Answered by: James B.

Date published: 2018-08-28