Sennheiser MKH 30 Bi-Directional Microphone
Model #MKH30-P48


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General Information
Transducer | Condenser |
Polar Pattern | Figure 8 (Bi-Directional) |
Frequency Response | 40 Hz - 20 kHz, (-3 dB) |
Dynamic Range (Typical) | 121 dB |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 81 dB |
Maximum Input Sound Level | 134 dB |
Power Requirements | Phantom 48v, (+/- 4v) |
Output Impedance | 150 Ohms |
Output Connectors | XLR-3M Type |
Pad | Yes, -10 dB Attenuation Switch |
Low Frequency Roll-Off | Yes, -5 dB/Octave @ 100 Hz |
Applications | General Recording, Mid-Side (M-S) and Blumlein Stereo (When Coupled with Other MKH Microphones) |
Dimensions | 6.9 x 1.0" (174 x 25mm) LxDiameter |
Weight | 3.85 oz (110g) |
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I bought this for mid-side field recording, but it's proved useful in other applications. I was working on a radio drama, and most of the scenes had two actors talking to each other. It was a really convenient, lightweight solution for recording two actors speaking while facing one another.
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Awesome for M/S setups. Super quiet and durable, with good wind protection can be used anywhere.
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I'm going to start by getting the biggest elephant in the room out of the way: it's a bi-directional mic, and thus it's day-to-day function is extremely limited for almost all recording purposes.
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I used these mics recently (2 MKH 30s) in a Faulkner array to record an a cappella choral program. I used minimal electronics and minimal DSP. These mics delivered an accurate, musical, and glorious sound. It is an extremely high quality product.
- Transducer Type
- Wide, Smooth Freq. Response
- For Soloists & Small Groups
- Figure-8 Bidirectional Pickup
- Extreme Lateral Rejection
- Low Noise & Distortion
- Transformerless Output
- Switchable Roll-Off Filter
- Pre-Attenuation Switch
- Uses +48V Phantom Power
- Sennheiser MKH 30 Bi-Directional Microphone
- Microphone Shock Mount
- MZW 40 Windscreen
- MZQ 31 Double Jointed Stand Adapter
- Limited 2-Year Warranty