Putting the microphone into operation
Connecting the microphone
Connection data of the MKH 8040:
y48 V (+/- 4 V) phantom powering (as per DIN 45596)
y
ybalanced
y25 Ω impedance
y1000 Ω min. terminating impedance
Use a microphone cable with
Attaching the microphone using the microphone clip
Select the suitable mounting thread:
–Without thread insert: 5/8" thread
–Thread insert: 3/8" thread
Screw the microphone clip to a floor or table stand.
Place the microphone into the microphone clip.
Using the windshield
Slide on the wind shield to minimize wind noise.
The wind shield changes the sound only slightly, but attenuates wind noise by approx. 30 dB.
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