Sennheiser MKH 8018
Technical characteristics of Sennheiser MKH 8018
- Suitable for directional stereo recordings in video and film productions, sports broadcasting as well as environmental and nature recordings
- Stereo switching options: MS-Stereo, XY-Stereo (narrow), XY-Stereo (wide)
- Frequency range: 40-20000 Hz
- Switchable low-cut filter (-3dB at 70Hz)
- -10dB pad to protect against overload
- Compact design for camera mounting
- Balanced 5-pin XLR output
- Metal housing
- Colour: Black
- Includes MZW 8018 windshield, MZQ 100 micro clamp and MZR 8000 camera adapter
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Customer Review Summary
The Sennheiser MKH 8018 serves as an exceptional replacement for older models, such as the Neumann RSM191. It boasts impressively low self-noise, which contributes to its overall performance.
The sound is remarkably well-balanced, offering a smooth top end that enhances audio clarity. When set to the 90-degree (narrow) stereo image, it integrates seamlessly into a mix without requiring any further adjustments, making it user-friendly for various applications.
Additionally, the handling noise is minimal, ensuring clean recordings even during movement. Overall, it’s challenging to find areas for improvement, as the MKH 8018 delivers outstanding results in a range of settings.
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