Sennheiser MKH 416 – Shotgun Microphone

The Sennheiser MKH 416 is a broadcast-standard short shotgun microphone optimized for dialogue and location sound. It delivers focused, directional pickup with controlled off-axis rejection, making it suited to noisy environments and outdoor shoots.

Its interference tube design provides a supercardioid/lobe polar pattern with extended reach and low noise. The capsule and electronics operate on 48 V phantom power, with a minimal self-noise characteristic. The robust housing and moisture-resistant construction support reliable field performance.

Common on film and television sets, the MKH 416 excels for boom mount dialogue capture, ADR reference, and outdoor interviews where ambient control and clarity are priorities.