Overview
The Sennheiser MKH 416 is a professional-grade shotgun microphone designed for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators who need exceptional audio clarity. With its durable, all-metal design and advanced RF condenser technology, the MKH 416 performs reliably in both indoor and outdoor environments, making it ideal for film, TV, and location recording. Its interference tube design ensures precise sound capture from the front while rejecting side and rear noise, delivering a clean and focused audio signal.
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Quick Start Guide
You will need a Sennheiser MKH 416, an XLR Cable & a Recorder or Camera with XLR inputs.
(Vended separately)
First Steps
Powering On & Off
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- The mic will turn on automatically when it receives voltage. Shotgun mics require 48v Phantom Power: This is given through the recorder or direct from camera. Check that the option you're using can provide +48v.
Opening the windshield
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- To access the Microphone or mini XLR: Rotate the back of the windshield counterclockwise, then pull the back off.
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Troubleshooting
Q: There is no sound.
A: The mic is a condenser mic and requires phantom power, make sure it is on.
A: The recorder you're using might be muted. Turn up the level.
Q: The sound is distorted
A: The recorder or camera is set to automatically adjust levels. Change to manual level adjustment.
A: The cable is damaged, try a different cable. If you need a new cable, please contact the EDC.
Q: The sound is very quiet/low.
A: The input sensitivity on the recorder or camera is set too low. Increase sensitivity.
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Compatible EDC Accessories
Access is dependent on class equipment allocations & availability
- Sony PCM-D10 Recorder
- Zoom F8N Recorder
- Sound Device 633 Recorder
- Canon C70 Camera
- Panasonic AG-CX350 Camera
- Fuji X-T3 (with an XLR adapter)
- Cannon R5-C
Tips & Tricks
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The Microphone is directional:
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- Make sure it's pointing in a direction to maximize the sound it can pick up, think about what direction a person might be facing and how the sound travels in the space, instead of just aiming generally at a subject mouth from any angle.
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