Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun Microphone with Rycote Super-Shield Kit

Professional Audio Capture for Film, TV, and Broadcast

The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun Microphone paired with the Rycote Super-Shield Kit offers a high-performance solution for professional audio recording in outdoor and location-based environments. Whether you're working on a film set, capturing dialogue in a TV production, or creating immersive sound design, this kit is built to deliver clear, natural sound with minimal interference from wind or handling noise.

Built for Demanding Outdoor Environments

Humidity and condensation can wreak havoc on sensitive audio gear, but the MKH 416-P48U3 is engineered to thrive in those conditions. Its RF condenser design makes it highly resistant to moisture, making it a go-to choice for outdoor shoots and unpredictable weather.

Crisp, Directional Audio with Low Noise

The MKH 416 features a hypercardioid to lobar polar pattern, providing excellent off-axis rejection from low to high frequencies. This ensures that your dialogue, foley, and ambient sounds are captured with maximum clarity and focus, even in noisy environments. The wide frequency response (40 Hz to 20 kHz) includes a subtle high-frequency boost that enhances speech intelligibility and detail, while a gentle bass roll-off minimizes low-end rumble.

Exceptional Performance with High SPL Handling

This shotgun mic can handle high sound pressure levels with ease, making it ideal for capturing everything from whisper-quiet dialogue to louder sound effects. With a low self-noise level of just 13 dBA and a high sensitivity of -32 dB, the MKH 416-P48U3 produces a clean, professional signal that requires less work in post-production.

Simple, Reliable Operation

The MKH 416 has no onboard controls, ensuring a straightforward user experience. It runs on standard 48V phantom power and uses a balanced XLR output, making it compatible with a wide range of recorders, cameras, and field mixers. Whether mounted on a boompole, a camera rig, or used handheld, it’s a plug-and-play solution trusted by audio professionals worldwide.

Minimize Handling and Wind Noise with Rycote Super-Shield

To complement the MKH 416, this kit includes the Rycote Super-Shield Windshield System, offering full protection from handling noise and wind without compromising audio quality.

• Super-Shield Suspension: Uses Rycote's patented Lyre technology to isolate the microphone from shocks and vibrations, ensuring steady, interference-free recordings. It fits microphones 19 to 25 mm in diameter and includes a high-flex mic cable.

• Lightweight Windshield: The dual-layer basket design surrounds the mic, creating a still air volume to reduce wind noise while maintaining high-frequency detail.

• Windjammer Fur Cover: Designed to fit over the windshield, this layer provides extreme wind protection during high gusts or fast-moving environments like car rigs and windy exteriors.

Complete Kit for Location Recording

This kit gives you everything needed for reliable location audio capture:

• Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 moisture-resistant shotgun microphone

• Rycote Super-Shield Suspension

• Super-Shield Windshield

• Windjammer synthetic fur cover

• Short high-flex XLR cable

• Pistol grip handle

This all-in-one setup is ready for action and trusted on professional sets worldwide.

Compatible with Industry-Leading Microphones

While designed for the MKH 416, the Rycote Super-Shield (Medium) also fits many popular shotgun mics including:

• Audio-Technica BP4073

• DPA 4017

• Neumann KMR 81i

• RODE NTG-3

• Schoeps CMIT 5U

• Sanken CS-2

• Shure VP89S

• Sony ECM 678

Why Choose This Shotgun Mic Kit?

If you're working in outdoor production, ENG, sound design, or documentary filmmaking, this kit offers everything you need to capture pro-grade audio without the hassle. The Sennheiser MKH 416’s reliability, combined with Rycote's trusted wind protection, ensures you're always ready to roll, rain or shine.