Sennheiser Ultimate Shotgun Microphone Kit

The Sennheiser MKH-416 is the featured shotgun microphone in this kit. As standard in all Ultimate Kits, a carbon fiber boom pole, an XLR cable, and complete Rycote Windshield system are included to provide the user with everything necessary for capturing audio in professional applications.

Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone
Achieve superb audio capture in demanding conditions for your next professional film, TV, or location recording with the Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 moisture-resistant shotgun microphone. Mix-ready sound quality is provided by its sharp directivity, low noise, and strong output. Plus, there are no controls to worry about; the MKH 416-P48U3 delivers the reliability you need for high-pressure gigs.

The microphone exhibits a hypercardioid polar pattern at low to midrange frequencies and transitions to a lobar pattern in high frequencies, allowing it to attenuate 125 Hz to 2 kHz by approximately 10 dB at the 90° off-axis points. Your dialogue, foley, and sound effects can be recorded with full dynamics and clarity, thanks to the MKH 416-P48U3’s wide frequency response, enhanced consonant articulation, and high SPL handling.

Performs in Adverse Environmental Conditions
When your work takes you outdoors, you’re bound to encounter humidity and condensation, which can cause many mics to fail. The MKH 416-P48U3’s RF condenser design makes it highly immune to moisture, allowing you to reliably capture high-quality audio in normal and adverse environmental conditions.
Professional Sound Quality
The MKH 416-P48U3 was engineered with the experienced professional in mind. Its 40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response incorporates a gentle rise from 5 to 15 kHz to increase intelligibility, and a natural bass roll-off to mitigate rumble. Its low self-noise of 13 dBA and high sensitivity of -32 dB enable studio-worthy signal purity without requiring noise reduction and gain boosting in postproduction.
Phantom Powered
The MKH 416-P48U3 boasts a transformerless and fully floating balanced output for optimal signal integrity. Thanks to its 3-pin XLR output and compliance with 44 to 52 VDC phantom power, the MKH 416-P48U3 is compatible with a variety of handheld audio recorders, field recorders, and mixer adapters, as well as built-in preamps on many camcorders and cinema cameras.
Ideal for Boompole Mounting
The MKH 416-P48U3’s metal body features a matte black finish to prevent distracting visual reflections. Mount the MKH 416-P48U3 directly on a stand or boompole using the supplied MZQ 100 clip. Alternatively, place the MKH 416-P48U3 in the separately available Sennheiser MZS 20-1 combination shockmount, pistol grip, and stand adapter to prevent the transfer of vibrations to the microphone.
Windscreen Minimizes Wind Noise
The MKH 416-P48U3 has a foam windscreen to reduce unwanted wind noise from breezes, fans, heaters, and air conditioners. For maximum reduction of wind noise in indoor or outdoor environments, consider the Sennheiser MZH 60-1 furry windshield (available separately).

Rycote Windshield Kit 4 – Complete Windshield and Suspension System
The Rycote Windshield Kit #4 is a complete modular microphone windshield system including the Rycote modular suspension mount, windjammer, windshield and necessary extensions. It can be used with the Rode NTG4+ shotgun microphone to provides optimum protection against wind. In addition, the windshield kit is a useful solution for those who do not already own a suspension mount or windjammer.

Each custom configured system will include the correct combination of suspension mount, windjammer, windshield and extensions (whenever necessary) to accommodate the size requirements for use with your specific microphone.

Complete Kit Solution
The Windscreen Kit includes all that is needed for complete set up and use. Each kit includes the necessary modular suspension mount, windshield, windjammer and extensions.
Hytrel Plastic Construction
A material called Hytrel is used on the end rings and shield. The material aids in creating the “dead” space necessary for quiet operation.
Interlocking Ends
Modular locking end rings provide quick and easy replacement of dented ends and modular extensions.
Compatible Shotgun Microphones
Rode: NTG3, NTG4+
Sennheiser: MKH 416
Schoeps: CMIT-5U, SuperCMIT 2U
Shure: VP89S
Audio Technica: AT897, BP4073(AT4073a)
Neumann: KMR-81i
Sanken: CS-3e, CS-2
Sony: ECM 670, ECM 674, ECM 678
K-Tek KP9CCR 9′ KlassicPro Graphite 6-Section Boompole with Internal XLR Coiled Cable, Side Exit
The KP9CCR 9′ KlassicPro Graphite 6-Section Boompole with Internal XLR Coiled Cable, Side Exit from K-Tek features a removable headpiece for cable reconfiguration without soldering. The top attachment is a 3/8″ male thread that includes a coiled cable with a KlassicPro right angle connector and a bottom male 3-pin XLR with a side exit. This boompole can be used as a solution for Film, Broadcast TV, Electronic News Gathering (ENG), Electronic Field Productions, (EFP), and other field recording applications.

The KP9CCR boompole measures 31.5″ to 9.3′ in length. The cable of choice can be removed or installed without soldering and transformed to uncabled, coil cabled, straight cable, or with a transmitter at the top or the bottom (sold separately). Gone are the soldered and sealed poles of the past. After removing a standard sized set screw, the headpiece simply threads on and off the tube smoothly.

Furthermore, no more time-consuming transformations and a need to purchase a completely new system just to comply with a cabling change. The updated cable kits are built with a higher-quality coiled cable that features a low-profile, right-angle connector and incorporates thicker gauge wiring and aluminum shielding. This makes it stronger and protected from radio frequency (RF) interference. Also, the connector is smaller, lighter, serviceable, and made with a Neutrik connector at its base.

Additionally, the traditional K-Tek collett has been modified with a thicker and smoother surface, which allows for more subtle, gradual extension of each section. Changing the exterior dimples to oval divets gives a better grip and smoother feel when opening and closing each collar. Additionally, the finish between the tubes have been modified so the KlassicPro boompole glides open and closes easily. The boompole is hand-burnished to diffuse handling noise.

Removeable headpiece for cable reconfiguration without soldering
Strong and rigid 6-section boompole
Updated, RF shielded internal coiled cable
Includes cable kit KP9CK and KPCCR
Compatible with transmitter adapter module (KPTA)
Compatible with flow thru module (KPTA)

Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable – 20′ (6.1 m), Black
The Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable (20′) is a studio-quality cable for connecting mics to mixers, preamps, audio interfaces and recorders; or to be used in any other application where XLR connectivity is required. The cable is engineered to be both quiet and durable, and is well-suited for critical recording and broadcast situations.

Studio Elite 4000 Series cables are made from 24 AWG OFC copper wire that’s wrapped with PE insulation and a conductive PVC inner shield. A cotton-yarn inner layer helps reduce electrostatic and microphonic noise. A 98% braided outer shield makes the cable resistant to EMI and RFI noise. The Neutrix XX silver connectors provide a high level of connectivity, and all the solder connections are shrink-wrapped for protection.

98% braided shield offers protection from EMI and RFI noise.
Twin-conductive PVC inner shielding provides 100% coverage of the core conductor. It helps keep the cable’s signal from radiating and affecting nearby cables, and also helps prevent external EMI from penetrating to the cable’s core.
24 AWG oxygen-free stranded copper inner core provides the best possible conductivity.
Cotton yarn reduces electrostatic and microphonic noise.
All solder points shrink-wrapped for protection.
Neutrik XX silver connectors offer high conductivity.
Cast zinc shell and chuck style strain relief.

In the Box
Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone
Sennheiser MZW-415 – Foam Windscreen (Gray)
Sennheiser MZQ100 Quick Release Stand Adapter for K3U, MD409 and MKH-416 Microphones
Case
2-Year Warranty
Rycote Windshield Kit 4 – Complete Windshield and Suspension System
Medium Modular Suspension Mount
Connbox 1
Windshield # 4
Windjammer # 4
1 Year Warranty
K-Tek KP9CCR 9′ KlassicPro Graphite 6-Section Boompole with Internal XLR Coiled Cable, Side Exit
Limited 1-Year Warranty
Kopul Studio Elite 4000 Series XLR M to XLR F Microphone Cable – 20′ (6.1 m), Black
3-Year Warranty
1-Year Warranty