Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone & Rycote Super-Shield Kit

Sennheiser MKH 416 with Rycote Super-Shield Kit: A Premium Location Audio Solution for Film, Broadcast, and Field Recording

When it comes to capturing dialogue and sound effects in professional film, television, or field production, the right microphone setup can make all the difference. The Sennheiser MKH 416 paired with the Rycote Super-Shield Kit is a trusted, high-performance solution designed for demanding environments. This kit is perfect for sound professionals who need crystal-clear, reliable audio in outdoor conditions, whether it’s for a feature film, commercial shoot, documentary, or live broadcast.

At the center of this setup is the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3, a moisture-resistant shotgun microphone built to handle tough weather and unpredictable shooting locations. Known for its durability and clean sound reproduction, the MKH 416 delivers the focused, directional audio capture professionals expect in location sound work. It uses a highly efficient RF condenser design, which resists humidity and condensation—common challenges in outdoor shoots—and ensures you get clean, consistent audio even when conditions are less than ideal.

The microphone features a frequency response of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, with a gentle presence boost in the high end to improve vocal clarity and speech intelligibility. It captures a wide dynamic range while naturally reducing rumble and low-frequency noise, helping dialogue and foley stand out in the mix without extra processing in post. The MKH 416 has a supercardioid to lobar polar pattern, meaning it focuses tightly on the sound source in front of it while rejecting off-axis noise from the sides and rear. This makes it a go-to mic for voice pickup in busy or noisy environments.

Thanks to its high sensitivity and low self-noise, the MKH 416 produces broadcast-quality audio with minimal hiss, even when paired with portable recorders or camera preamps. It runs on 48V phantom power and uses a standard 3-pin XLR connection, making it compatible with professional audio gear, mixers, field recorders, and cinema cameras.

To complete the kit, B&H includes the Rycote Super-Shield, a full windshield and suspension system that enhances the mic’s performance in windy or movement-heavy scenarios. This system isolates the microphone from mechanical vibrations using Rycote’s patented Lyre suspension, which eliminates the need for elastic bands that degrade over time. The lightweight suspension fits most shotgun microphones between 19mm and 25mm in diameter and includes a high-flex XLR cable for easy connection without cable noise.

The Super-Shield windshield uses dual lightweight baskets that surround the microphone to create a still air cavity, significantly reducing wind interference without compromising tonal accuracy. For even more protection, the kit comes with a Windjammer—Rycote’s high-performance synthetic fur cover—that blocks extreme wind while maintaining natural sound quality.

Whether mounted on a boompole, held by hand, or rigged to a stand, this complete kit provides everything needed to capture clean, isolated audio in uncontrolled environments. The Sennheiser MKH 416’s moisture-resistant build and focused pickup pattern pair seamlessly with Rycote’s industry-leading wind protection, making this setup an essential tool for any professional working in production sound.

This combination is trusted by location sound mixers around the world and is fully compatible with a wide range of industry-standard microphones, giving you flexibility now and room to grow later. If you're serious about getting high-quality audio on set or in the field, this kit delivers the results you need—without compromise.