Sennheiser Unveils MKH 418S Stereo Shotgun Mic
February 12, 2003
Sennheiser will formally introduce its new MKH 418S compact M-S
stereo shotgun microphone at the National Association of Broadcasters NAB
2003 convention in April. Based on the legendary MKH 416, a short shotgun
microphone that has long been the standard for outside broadcast and film
production work, the MKH 418S pairs Sennheiser's RF condenser
microphone technology with a dual-capsule M-S stereo design to provide a
truly unique solution for field recording specialists.
The MKH 418S not only works in mono but it also
provides directional information, future-proofing recordings for their
subsequent use in stereo mixes. The MKH 418S M-S stereo
shotgun incorporates a mid capsule from the industry standard MKH 416,
combined with a newly designed figure-of-eight side capsule system. Mid-side
(M-S) stereo allows the adjustment of stereo imaging through the use of an
independent dual-capsule system. The independent capsule outputs of the MKH
418S support variable matrixing capabilities and multi-functional use in
post-production. The output connector is a standard five-pin XLR male, and
the microphone is powered via 48-volt phantom supplied to each capsule.
The MKH 418S is built to withstand harsh outdoor conditions. The matte black
finished brass body is rugged and weather-resistant while the low-impedance,
RF-type MKH capsules are ready for extreme climate conditions.
The new compact microphone incorporates Sennheiser's exclusive RF condenser
technology, facilitating
quality M-S stereo field recording in a wide variety of applications, at a
fraction of the cost of a combination system. The Sennheiser MKH 418S M-S
stereo shotgun microphone has a list price of $1,595 including case and user
manual.
For more information, visit their web site at www.sennheiserusa.com. | 
