Description

Sennheiser MKH 30 Overview

The Sennheiser MKH 30-P48 Microphone features a symmetrical transducer design that produces an unusually wide and smooth frequency response, making it particularly suited for soloists and small instrumental groups. It can also serve as an “S” or side microphone in MS (Mid-Side) stereo applications and is useful as a general support microphone, effectively suppressing sounds from adjacent sources.

Key Features

Bidirectional Condenser Microphone

• High Rejection of Lateral Sounds: The bidirectional polar pattern ensures high rejection of sounds from the sides, making it ideal for isolating the intended sound source.
• Low Self-Noise: The MKH 30 is designed with exceptionally low inherent self-noise, providing clean and clear audio capture.
• Symmetrical Transducer Technology: Ensures extremely low distortion, enhancing the fidelity of the recorded audio.
• Transformerless Output: The microphone features a transformerless and fully floating balanced output, reducing noise and distortion.

Versatile Applications

• Soloists and Small Instrumental Groups: Ideal for capturing detailed audio of individual performers or small ensembles.
• MS Stereo Applications: Can be effectively used as the “S” or side microphone in Mid-Side stereo recording techniques.
• General Support Microphone: Useful for capturing audio from multiple sources while suppressing adjacent noise.

Additional Features

• Switchable Roll-Off Filter: Compensates for proximity effects at a distance of approximately 20″, helping to maintain a balanced sound.
• Switchable Pre-Attenuation: Allows the microphone to handle high sound pressure levels without distortion.
• Robust Construction: The microphone is housed in a black anodized light metal casing, ensuring durability and professional aesthetics.

Included Accessories

• MZS 80 Shockmount: Provides isolation from handling noise and vibrations, ensuring clean audio capture.
• MZW 41 Windscreen: Protects against wind noise and plosive sounds, making it suitable for outdoor and vocal applications.

Technical Specifications

• Power Supply: Uses 48V phantom power.
• Polar Pattern: Bidirectional (Figure-8)
• Frequency Response: Wide and smooth, tailored for detailed audio capture.
• Output: Transformerless and fully floating balanced output for low noise and distortion.

The Sennheiser MKH 30-P48 is a versatile and high-quality microphone that excels in various professional audio recording scenarios, from solo performances to complex stereo setups, providing reliable and pristine audio capture.