Sennheiser MKH 8018 Stereo Shotgun RF Condenser Microphone

The Sennheiser MKH 8018 Stereo Shotgun RF Condenser Microphone is a high-performance stereo shotgun microphone that offers exceptional directionality and spatial realism. Featuring three switchable stereo modes—MS, XY-narrow, and XY-wide—this versatile microphone allows you to tailor your audio capture to different environments, from film and video production to wildlife recording and live events.

With a push-pull transducer design and low-tension diaphragm, the MKH 8018 delivers remarkable sensitivity and a wide frequency response (40Hz – 20kHz), ensuring authentic sound reproduction. It also includes a switchable low-cut filter to reduce wind and handling noise, as well as a -10 dB pad to prevent overdriving, making it ideal for a variety of recording situations.

Built for durability, this German-engineered microphone is moisture-resistant and designed to perform in challenging environments. Its compact size and Nextel® non-reflective paint make it visually unobtrusive, perfect for camera mounting and use in both studio and field applications.

Sennheiser MKH 8018 features

• Stereo shotgun capsule configuration captures sound with an immersive sense of directionality and spatial realism
• Ideal mic choice for capturing film and video production with a sense of directionality; stereo soundscapes during screenplay scenes, sporting events, and spatially accurate environmental sounds, wildlife, and more
• Three switchable stereo-modes: MS, XY-narrow, and XY-wide
• Switchable low-cut filter (-3 dB at 70 Hz) reduces wind- and handling noise
• High-quality -10 dB pad protects against overdriving
• Ideal for camera mounting due to compact design
• Identical timbre as other 8000 series microphones for optimum aural compatibility
• Fully floating balanced output allows for non-critical connection technology with minimal distortion
• A low-tension diaphragm and symmetrical, acoustically open push-pull transducer design keep the sound flow as unrestricted and undistorted as possible
• Extended bass response enables capturing sound in its full frequency extent and gives more freedom for microphone positioning
• Part of a complete series of condenser microphones; MKH 8000 series includes all standard polar patterns that audio recording professionals need for various applications
• German-engineered with durable metal housing and rugged construction means superior reliability
• Moisture-resistant design ideal for use in humid, hot, and cold environments where other mics fail
• Optimal polar pattern avoids off-axis colorations, allows for coherent sound image, especially for larger sound sources
• Low self-noise for greater detail in audio; retains the softness of quiet sounds and increases dynamics
• Low nonlinear distortion avoids adding new frequency spectrum, thus maintaining sonic clarity
• Compact size means easy transport; it is visually unobtrusive in live shows or TV
• Nextel® non-reflecting paint ensures no reflection from stage lights, keeping the mic visually unobtrusive in live shows or TV
• Non-modular design; fixed XLR 5M-Out

Sennheiser MKH 8018 Specifications