Sennheiser MKH 50-P48 RF Supercardioid Condenser Microphone

Sennheiser’s MKH 50-P48 was built to be a soloist or spot microphone for applications that demand strong side-borne sound muting and feedback rejection.

The MKH 50-P48 is a supercardioid microphone designed for use as a soloist's or spot microphone for applications requiring a high degree of side-borne sound muting and feedback rejection. It also featurees frequency-independent directional characteristics.

Sennheiser MKH 50-P48 Features

• Pressure gradient microphone with super-cardioid pick-up pattern
• High rejection of lateral sounds
• Constant directivity over the whole frequency range
• Exceptionally low inherent self-noise
• High sensitivity
• Switchable roll-off filter to compensate for proximity effects at a distance of approx. 0.5m
• Switchable pre-attenuation

• MKH 50-P48 RF Supercardioid Condenser Microphone1
• MZS 40 shock mount1
• MZW 41 windshield1
• Easy release clamp MZQ 401
• Case 340x125x601

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternSupercardioid
• Frequency Response40 Hz - 20 kHz
• Output Impedance150 ohms
• Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)25 mV/Pa +- 1 dB
• Max SPL134 (142) dB / 1 kHz
• Equivalent noise level12 (18) dB
• Equivalent noise level weighted as per CCIR21 (27) dB
• Current consumption2 mA
• Battery Specification48 +- 4 V Phantom
• DimensionsØ 25 x 153 mm

About Condenser Microphones at Sound Productions

Achieve professional polish to your studio sound with condenser microphones from Sound Productions. A condenser microphone uses a capacitor that converts sound vibrations into electric currents. It is characterized by increased sound sensitivity than a dynamic mic, enabling it to capture more natural, detailed audio from vocals and instruments.

Use a large-diaphragm condenser mic (sometimes called a “capacitor mic”) to optimize the sound of vocals, acoustic guitar, and ambient room audio. Alternatively, choose a small diaphragm condenser mic (or “pencil mic”) for acoustic instruments including guitars, classical instruments, cymbals, and drum overheads. The smaller capsule and lightweight build make it easy to place perfectly in almost any miking application, while the consistent polar pattern makes a pair of small-diaphragm condenser mics the perfect choice for stereo miking.

Compared to the other popular option of dynamic microphones, condenser mics are louder, pick up a wider frequency response, and enjoy an expansive dynamic range—all aspects that make them ideal for studio recording.