The MKH 418 S is an M-S stereo shotgun microphone. Its M-S format, compact dimensions, very good consonant clarity and good spatial representation make it ideally suited for every type of application in film, radio, television and reporting, both indoors and outdoors. Features Universal microphone for both indoors and outdoors Increased directivity due to interference system Convincing spatial representation Full metal housing Increased directivity due to interference system (M) Very low noise High sensitivity Symmetrically ungrounded output without repeater Convincing spatial representation Universal application due to M-S format Sturdy and very weather-resistant Full metal casing, matt black Specifications Impedance 1000 Ω Dimensions Ø 19 x 280 mm Connector XLR-5M Frequency response (Microphone) 40 - 20000 Hz Transducer principle (Microphone) RF condenser microphone Microphone M-S stereo shotgun microphone Weight 220 g Pick-up pattern M: super-cardioid/lobar (S: Figure-of-eight) Phantom powering P48 : 48+/- 4 V / 2 x 2,3 mA Operating temperature -20 à +60 °C Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR 468-3 M:14 dB-A/26dB-CCIR S:24dB-A/34 dB-CCIR Maximum sound pressure level (passive) 130 dB (63Pa) Output impedance < 25 Ω Output voltage 1,5 V