Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone and Rycote Blimp Windshield Kit

Capture Clean, Professional Audio Anywhere with the Sennheiser MKH 416 and Rycote Windshield Kit

If you're recording sound for film, TV, broadcast, or sound design in unpredictable outdoor environments, you need gear that can keep up. This premium audio kit from B&H combines two of the most trusted tools in the industry: the legendary Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun microphone and a complete Rycote modular windshield system. Together, they offer a robust, ready-to-go solution for high-quality sound capture on set, even in challenging weather and noisy surroundings.

The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 is a staple in professional production for good reason. Built with a moisture-resistant RF condenser design, it performs reliably even in humid or damp conditions where other mics may fail. Whether you're shooting in the rain, in a coastal location, or on a long outdoor production day, this mic stays consistent and dependable.

Engineered for precise, natural audio reproduction, the MKH 416 delivers focused directionality that isolates your subject's voice while minimizing ambient noise. Its hypercardioid to lobar pickup pattern allows it to reject sound from the sides and rear with impressive accuracy, which is ideal when you're booming over a subject or need tight control in a noisy environment. From dialogue and foley to location ambience and detailed sound effects, this mic captures every nuance clearly.

With a wide 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response, the MKH 416 enhances vocal presence while naturally filtering out low-end rumble. Its smooth treble lift between 5 and 15 kHz adds clarity and definition, especially helpful when recording speech. The mic also features high sensitivity and very low self-noise, which means your recordings will sound full and clean without needing heavy post-processing or aggressive noise reduction.

The mic is powered via standard 48V phantom power and connects easily to a range of professional audio gear thanks to its 3-pin XLR output. Whether you're using a field recorder, mixer, or cinema camera, integration is straightforward. The included mic clip allows for quick mounting to stands or boompoles, and its matte black finish minimizes reflections on camera.

To complement the microphone’s precision and quality, the kit includes the Rycote Windshield Kit 416, specifically optimized for the MKH 416 and other similar shotgun microphones. This modular blimp-style system significantly reduces wind noise while providing full suspension to isolate the mic from handling noise and vibrations. Inside the lightweight, 14.5-inch basket, the microphone sits securely in a Lyre shockmount system that keeps it steady and silent—even while moving.

The kit comes with an integrated, RF-shielded XLR cable to maintain signal integrity in environments with potential interference. It also includes a windjammer, which slips over the windshield to offer additional protection from strong wind gusts while preserving the clarity of your recordings. The boom adapter fits standard 3/8" threads, making it easy to attach to professional boompoles, and a rear XLR cable holder keeps everything neatly in place.

Whether you're a field recordist capturing documentary audio, a boom operator on set, or an indie filmmaker working on location, this kit gives you the tools you need to record broadcast-quality sound with confidence. With its unmatched audio performance and weather-ready design, the Sennheiser MKH 416 and Rycote windshield system are a trusted combo for professionals who demand reliability and top-tier results every time they hit record.